The Bulldogs have flirted with the biggest upset in NRLW history before the undefeated Roosters charged home in the final 20 minutes for a 42-12 win at Allianz Stadium.
Entering Thursday night's game in Sydney with just three wins all year and having conceded 178 points in four consecutive losses, the Bulldogs led until the 52nd minute, only to run out of steam with strike centre Monica Tagoai in the sin bin.