A hat‑trick to Bulldogs wing Tyrone Phillips helped them claim a convincing 32‑20 win over the Roosters.
The Bulldogs led 18‑10 at halftime.
The 12‑point defeat leaves the Roosters' finals hopes hanging by a thread.
This now means that the Roosters’ will require at least 10 wins from their final 13 matches if they want to feature in the finals.
Looking at the competition table, the Sharks lead with 18 points, the Broncos are second with 16 points while third are the Cowboys with 16 points.
The Paramatta Eels will meet Melbourne Storm at 9 tonight.
Source: NRL.com
