Galvin dazzles on debut as Bulldogs smoke Eels

73 min: The huge crowd erupts as Galvin backs up to score the first of what should be many tries for his new club. Crichton converts. Dogs 30-12

69 min: Mann makes a break in midfield and puts Harry Hayes (strong name, that!) over for a try, which Crichton converts. Bulldogs 24-12

61 min: Galvin and Burton combine to put Tracey into space and the fullback offloads for the blockbusting Kikau to score. Kick unsuccessful. Bulldogs 18-12

57 min: Galvin make his highly anticipated debut for the Dogs, causing a reshuffle with Sexton moving from the halves to hooker to give the teenager a chance to shine at halfback.

50 min: Moses penalised for a high tackle on Mann near the Eels’ line. Dogs elect to take the two. Dogs 14-12

41 min: Burton puts boot to Steeden to begin the second half. Don’t forget the Dogs will play the first six minutes with 12 men with Kikau in the sin bin. Crucial period for both sides. Doorey has passed his HIA and is lending his muscle to the Eels’ charge early in the second half.

The teams go into the break locked at 12 apiece after an absorbing opening half. Please stay with us as the scene is definitely set for a cracking finish between these great rivals.