Canterbury were defeated by St George 35 -- 10 in the semis .
As minor premiers had the right to challenge in a grand final which saw them defeat the Dragons 11 -- 9 in wet conditions after the scores were even at half - time .
Canterbury were defeated by St George 35 -- 10 in the semis , but as minor premiers had the right to challenge in a grand final which saw them defeat the Dragons 11 -- 9 in wet conditions after the scores were even at half - time .