Temora’s landslide win was another body blow to a side who are limping toward the end of the season with six losses from the past seven games.

After fighting hard to lock down fourth place on the table at the midway mark of the premiership, the Bulldogs have fallen in an embarrassing hole.

With two games to go, Cootamundra cannot make the finals and risks crashing further if beaten by Southcity and Brothers.

The talented Jordyn Ballard provided some rare highlights, scoring three of the team’s five tries.

Luke Berkrey and James Smith scored the others whilst Aaron Byrne kicked two goals.

It was a sorry day across the park for the visitors, who were outplayed in every competition by their local rivals.

The Bullettes fell 12-0 to the third-placed Dragons, although the loss will not prevent them reaching a finals berth.

A 36-16 loss saw the under 18s fall a further two points behind third-place Temora, and they now have Junee and Brothers nipping at their heels.

Reserve grade also lost 22-4 and are at the mercy of Temora’s last two games to have a chance at fifth.

The club will have their work cut out for them hosting Southcity Bulls for the final home game this weekend.