The Roosters controlled the contest all game and handled the wet conditions much better than their opponents.
Bulldogs winger Jeral Skelton delivered the moment of the first half, laying a bone crunching hit on Pauga.
Skelton came in from his wing to deliver the tackle, which Warren Smith labelled the “hit of the year”.
It hasn’t been the easiest fortnight for Roosters rake Brandon Smith, but he delievered with a strong performande
Smith, in his first game back since round 13 following inter-club disciplinary action, answered his critics with a dangerous effort in the No.9.
