Crichton field-goal keeps Bulldogs ‘season alive’ in extra-time thriller against Sea Eagles
The Canterbury Bulldogs secured a narrow 13-12 victory over the Manly Sea Eagles in an extra-time NRL match. Stephen Crichton, playing in a new five-eighth position, kicked the winning field goal to keep the team's season alive.
Why it matters
The result is significant for the Bulldogs' standing in the NRL premiership race following a tactical gamble by their coach.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Crichton field-goal keeps Bulldogs ‘season alive’ in extra-time thriller against Sea Eagles Critta ICES winner against Manly | 03:09 Martin Gabor from Newswire June 21st, 2026 7:46 am The Bulldogs won in Las Vegas to start the year, but they hit the jackpot on Saturday night as Cameron Ciraldo’s biggest gamble of 2026 came up trumps with his bold call to switch Stephen Crichton to five-eighth.
Standard sports reporting focusing on game events and tactical decisions.
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