The Warriors continue to make a charge for the top eight, with a convincing 40-22 win over the woeful Bulldogs on Saturday night. While they did fall asleep for thirty minutes of the second half (allowing the Bulldogs to creep back to 30-22 with ten minutes to go - *shudder*) the Warrior's first half display was near perfect.

They came out fired up, and completely blew the Doggies away, scoring six trys within the opening forty minutes. It was a case of everything that could go right, did go right - which was the complete opposite for the Bulldogs, who struggled to make their tackles and complete their sets.

The Dogs did manage to fight back in the second half, but were always going to struggle to haul in the massive deficit that the Warriors had set up. Hazem el Masri managed to score a double, which brought him within striking distance of Andrew Johns' record for points scoring. Hazem will be looking to overtake Joey by the end of the season - IF the Dogs can manage to score some points.

The Warriors looked like the Warriors of 2002 (when they made the Grand Final) and if they continue to play this way, there's a good chance that they can make the eight. Although, as we've mentioned before, they have one of the toughest runs home - starting with the Storm this weekend.

Rookie Malo Solamona crossed the line for a hat-trick, while Hohia, Price, Sonny Fai, Kirk and Rapira all scored in the impressive display.

Brent Tate continued his good form as he made easy work of the Bulldogs defence, which was below average. It really didn't help them that Sonny Bill didn't play.

They'll need to be on top of their game if they're to stand any chance of knocking off the Storm, but being back at home will help them.

From this point on, it's one game at a time - and realistically, they can't afford to lose due to the closeness of the NRL this year. With the Raiders and Tigers picking up wins over the weekend, the race for the top eight is shaping up to be one of the closest battles in recent years.

The Rabbitoh's season looks to be over after being mauled by the Tigers, who ended a four game losing streak. It's been an incredible turn around by the Bunnies, but the loss all but ends their chance of a top eight finish. It will take some kind of miracle for them to play in this years playoffs, but stranger things have happened...this IS the NRL.

Whatever happens, it's going to make for some great viewing over the next few weeks.