It was a closely fought contest between the Bulldogs and Panthers in the first week of the Jersey Flegg Cup Finals Series.
Jersey Flegg Cup: Bulldogs 20 def by Panthers 28
Match: Panthers v Bulldogs
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Panthers
2nd Position
away Team
Bulldogs
3rd Position
Venue: St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah
It was a brave comeback that fell short as the Bulldogs faced the Penrith Panthers at St George Venues Jubilee Oval in Kogarah in the first week of the 2026 Jersey Flegg Cup Finals Series.
Facing an 18-nil deficit at the break, the Bulldogs' task became even tougher as the Panthers scored another two tries to take a 28-nil lead heading into the final 20 minutes.
Jersey Flegg Cup Highlights: Finals Week One - Bulldogs vs Panthers
But Josh Jackson's side clicked into gear when Latrell Fing touched down in the 62nd minute, before Maila Setu scored moments later.
Chase Patterson exerted his dominance with a late double, but it was too little too late as the Bulldogs fell short by eight points.
The Bulldogs will now face the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday, September 12 at 10:45pm.
