Steve Turner and Mickey Paea will debut for the Bulldogs when they take on the Newcastle Knights in round one of the 2010 Telstra Premiership at ANZ Stadium this Saturday 13 March at 5.30pm.
With Bryson Goodwin cleared of a toe injury and able to take his place on the wing, the Bulldogs will be at full strength for the season opener.
Yileen Gordon has been rewarded with a starting spot for his strong performances in pre-season matches and his commitment at training, likewise for Ben Barba who is included on the bench.
The full team is outlined below:
1. Luke Patten
2. Steve Turner
3. Josh Morris
4. Jamal Idris
5. Bryson Goodwin
6. Ben Roberts
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Hannant
9. Michael Ennis
10. Michael Hodgson
11. Yileen Gordon
12. Andrew Ryan
13. David Stagg
Interchange
14. Mickey Paea
15. Gary Warburton
16. Jarrad Hickey
17. Ben Barba