Bulldogs Defeat Eels 16-8 to Stay Unbeaten as Addo-Carr Faces Former Club
Josh Addo-Carr's Eels debut against the Bulldogs featured jeers, a try, and errors, while Parramatta's struggles under rookie coach Jason Ryles continued.
- The Canterbury Bulldogs secured their third consecutive win of the season, defeating the Parramatta Eels 16-8 at CommBank Stadium.
- Josh Addo-Carr, in his debut for the Eels against his former club, scored a try but faced jeers from Bulldogs fans and committed early handling errors.
- Parramatta showed defensive improvement after conceding 88 points in their first two games but remained winless under rookie coach Jason Ryles, falling to 0-3.
- The Bulldogs overcame the absence of key players Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau, relying on a strong defensive performance to maintain their unbeaten record.
- The match included unusual moments, such as a penalty for impersonating a referee, adding to the intrigue of the contest.