A faultless kicking display from Hazem El Masri and first half Josh Morris hat trick proved decisive in the Bulldogs defeat of an average New Zealand Warriors side 40-20, in front of an impressive 41,835 fans at ANZ Stadium this afternoon.

The Bulldogs now look favourites for what was an unlikely minor premiership just a few weeks (and 3 Dragons losses) back. The major talking point before the game was El Masri