4:05 pm SUNDAY , AUGUST 4th,2024 BELMORE SPORTS GROUND,SYDNEY
Bulldogs Set to Face Raiders in Thrilling Belmore Showdown
The Bulldogs showcased their entertaining prowess with a stunning attacking performance, defeating the Broncos 41-16.
Heading into a highly anticipated matchup at a sold-out Belmore Sports Ground, Cameron Ciraldo’s squad will aim to maintain their winning momentum against fellow Round 21 victors, the Canberra Raiders.
Injury Updates and Key Players
After the match in Brisbane, Ciraldo expressed his hope to have captain Stephen Crichton return from a pinched nerve in his neck, and Crichton has now been named for the upcoming game.
The Raiders secured a comfortable victory over the Rabbitohs in the last round, with Jordan Rapana scoring a double and halfback Jamal Fogarty delivering another impressive performance in his second game back from a biceps injury.
Before their win over South Sydney, the club announced that forward Pasami Saulo will miss the rest of the season due to a lower back injury and will undergo surgery, with an expected return during the 2025 pre-season. Young fullback Chevy Stewart is also set to miss the next three-to-four matches with an ankle injury.
Bulldogs,
1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Josh Curran 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Kurt Mann, 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Lipoi Hopoi 16. Kurtis Morrin , 17. Harry Hayes , 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Liam Knight 21. Blake Wilson 22. Poasa Faamausili, 23. Drew Hutchison
Raiders.
1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jordan Rapana 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage, 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine, 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies, 14. Danny Levi 15. Trey Mooney , 16. Ata Mariota 17. Zac Hosking, 18. Adam Cook 19. Albert Hopoate 20. Corey Horsburgh , 21. Zac Woolford 22. Emre Guler
Referee, Ashley Klein, Touch Judges, Chris Sutton, Wyatt Raymond, Bunker, Gerard Sutton.
Home Advantage and Key Stats
The Bulldogs are undefeated at home this season, winning all eight games.
The Raiders have a nine-game winning streak against the Bulldogs.
Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau has scored three tries in his last four games.
Raiders prop Josh Papalii is set to make his 300th NRL appearance.
Bulldogs second-rower Jacob Preston has scored in consecutive games at Belmore.
Prediction.
I am going with the Dogs here at home. The big boot of Burton can get the team out of trouble from any where on the paddock and with Addo-Carr back from injury, they should get home.
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