The Bulldogs secured a 14-7 victory against the Rattlers in regular-season action on September 26th. This result adds to their recent momentum after winning their last three matches. The Rattlers' form has been uneven, particularly following that heavy 77-7 defeat to the Hurricanes. and here's the thing — the Bulldogs had lost just 13-31 to these same opponents earlier this month.
Looking at the Bulldogs' recent run, they beat the Tigers 30-3 and the Bears 38-23 before this away fixture. The Rattlers meanwhile dropped to 20-7 against the Golden Rams in their opening game of the season. by then they were clearly struggling to find consistency in attack. The visitors carried that confidence into the Rattlers' stadium.
Without minute-by-minute details, the scoreline tells us the Bulldogs controlled the game's tempo. Seven points for the home side suggests they couldn't sustain any meaningful pressure. The visitors' 14 points indicate they took their opportunities when available. one mistake ends it — and the Rattlers made too many of them.
The result extends the Bulldogs' unbeaten run while leaving the Rattlers looking for answers. the bookmakers are pricing a low-scoring game — though 14-7 hardly qualifies as particularly tight. The Rattlers will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities before facing tougher opposition.
