Rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns has predicted more pain for the Bulldogs this weekend when they play a Roosters outfit that is starting to look weary and will be without its Origin stars.
Speaking to Billy Slater for Wide World of Sports' tipping segment, Johns said he expected the Roosters to win "by 60" despite the absence of James Tedesco and Angus Crichton.
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With last weeks 66-point thrashing at the hands of Manly still fresh in his mind, Johns can't see a turnaround from Canterbury even with their returning players who were forced to sit out the Sea Eagles clash after breaching COVID-19 protocols on a night out at the Royal Hotel in Bondi.
"I think they bounce back, the Bulldogs, and get beaten by 60 instead of 66," Johns said, tongue firmly planted in cheek.
While many Bulldogs fans will be fearing something similar, Slater went into bat for Trent Barrett's men, arguing last week's limp performance was merely a blip following an impressive recent performance against the Dragons.
"I expect a bit of a bounce back from the Bulldogs," Slater said.
"Only a couple of weeks ago they looked like they were in good form against the Dragons and I expect them to reply in Bulldogs fashion.
"I think the Roosters win, but I wouldn't say comfortably."
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