THURSDAY, MAY 23rd,2024 ACCOR STADIUM,SYDNEY
Bulldogs and Dragons Square Off in NRL Indigenous Round Opener
The Bulldogs battled hard against the Raiders last week, but gave the game away early with too many simple errors. The Dragons were at home with their feet up for Magic Round, after beating the Rabbitohs the week before.
Origin Hopefuls Vie for Selection in Bulldogs vs Dragons Clash
These two teams are so evenly matched that it’s difficult to predict a winner.
The Canterbury Bulldogs are seeking an immediate rebound as they return home to face the St George Illawarra Dragons in the opening game of NRL Indigenous Round.
Cameron Ciraldo’s team let an eight-point lead slip away in their loss to the Raiders last weekend, and they are keen to deliver a significantly better performance.
Key Players Return as Bulldogs and Dragons Face Off
This match offers the final chance for Origin hopefuls on both teams to vie for selection for NSW and Queensland.
Bulldogs trio Matt Burton, Josh Addo-Carr, and Stephen Crichton are contenders for the Blues.
Bulldogs.
1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Kurt Mann , 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Josh Curran 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Jacob Preston, 19. Poasa Faamausili 20. Blake Taaffe 21. Jake Turpin 22. Blake Wilson 23. Toby Sexton
St George Illawarra’s Ben Hunt and Jaydn Su’A are aiming for a Maroons call-up, while Zac Lomax is also in contention for NSW.
The Dragons will be fresh coming into the game after enjoying the bye during Magic Round and are set to welcome back Luciano Leilua from a calf injury.
It will be an emotional evening for St George Illawarra fullback and proud Wiradjuri man Tyrell Sloan as he faces off against close friend Josh Addo-Carr.
Dragons
1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Jack Bird 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Hame Sele 11. Tom Eisenhuth 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin, 14. Fa’amanu Brown 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Luciano Leilua , 18. Ben Murdoch-Masila 19. Mathew Feagai 20. Alec Tuitavake 21. Toby Couchman 22. Jesse Marschke
Referee. Adam Gee Touch Judges, Ziggy Przeklasa- Adamski, Kasey Badge, Bunker. Grant Atkins
Statistical Showdown: Bulldogs vs Dragons at Accor Stadium
The Bulldogs have won seven of their past nine games against the Dragons at Accor Stadium.
The Dragons have won only one of their past six games at Accor Stadium.
The Bulldogs are aiming for four straight wins at Accor Stadium for the first time since 2016.
Dragons centre Zac Lomax has kicked two two-point field goals in his past four games.
Bulldogs winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored 22 tries in 24 games at Accor Stadium.
Prediction.
A toss of the coin here for me. Both sides can win ,but who will make the least mistakes? Dogs will start as favourites, but I found a 9.5 point start for the Dragons @$1.50
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