With their brilliant backline the Eels were in search of a fourth straight premiership .
With their brilliant backline the Eels faced stiff opposition from a hard - nosed Bulldogs forward pack expertly drilled by master coach Warren Ryan .
With their brilliant backline the Eels were in search of a fourth straight premiership but faced stiff opposition from a hard - nosed Bulldogs forward pack expertly drilled by master coach Warren Ryan .