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NRL axing was 'kick up the arse' Bronson Xerri needed

Bronson Xerri enjoyed a tremendous night for the Bulldogs in their win over Penrith. (Mark Kolbe/AAP PHOTOS)

Lessons learned during his four-year doping ban helped Bronson Xerri recover from the "kick up the arse" he received when dropped from Canterbury's NRL side.

In his first game since round one, Xerri produced a try assist and 158 run metres as the Bulldogs snapped Penrith's winning streak with a 32-16 upset victory on Thursday night.

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