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The Bulldogs still have that famous mathematical chance, needing eight from 10 to morph into this year’s Eels. Our verdict: Not dead yet. That might sound far-fetched but the draw for the Bulldogs isn’t awful and they still have talent in the squad. The next month is obviously critical, where they take on Cronulla, Melbourne, the Roosters and Parramatta. If they jag those and hit the Rabbitohs on a five-match run, they could be on the charge. The Knights, Raiders and Cowboys then await – meaning they could hit 28 with two rounds to spare. They finish with the Panthers and Sea Eagles.
Competition points required to make finals:
1998 – 26 points: 13 wins, 11 losses.
1999 – 32 points: 13 wins, 9 losses, 2 draws, 2 byes.
2000 – 26 points: 13 wins, 13 losses.
2001 – 26 points: 12 wins, 12 losses, 2 draws.
2002 – 25 points: 10 wins, 13 losses, 1 draw, 2 byes.
2003 – 28 points: 12 wins, 12 losses, 2 byes.
2004 – 26 points: 11 wins, 13 losses, 2 byes.
2005 – 28 points: 12 wins, 12 losses, 2 byes.
2006 – 28 points: 12 wins, 12 losses, 2 byes.
2007 – 24 points: 11 wins, 13 losses, 1 bye.
2008 – 30 points: 13 wins, 11 losses, 2 byes.
2009 – 29 points: 12 wins, 11 losses, 1 draw, 2 byes.
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