Round 1 Team News: Line-up confirmed for Cowboys opener
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have selected eight players to make their club debuts against the Cowboys in Townsville this Sunday night (6:15PM AEDT).
Under the leadership of Josh Jackson, Bulldogs fans will see Matt Dufty, Braidon Burns, Brent Naden, Josh Addo-Carr, Matt Burton, Paul Vaughan and Max King represent the blue and whites for the first time.
Tevita Pangai Junior has been withdrawn from the the line-up due to injury. Corey Waddel has been named to start in Pangai Junior's place. Whilst Ava Seumanufagai makes his way into the starting side with Luke Thompson shifting to the bench.
Bulldogs centre Aaron Schoupp has been confirmed as the 18th man.
Match: Cowboys v Bulldogs
Round 1 -
home Team
Cowboys
9th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
8th Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Dufty | AIWC |
| 2 | Jayden Okunbor | Tender Loving Care Disability Services |
| 3 | Braidon Burns | TLH Recruitment |
| 4 | Brent Naden | Hy-Tec |
| 5 | Josh Addo-Carr | MMX Projects |
| 6 | Matt Burton | Intello IT |
| 7 | Jake Averillo | Jay Productions & Events |
| 23 | Ava Seumanufagai | Puppi Lovers |
| 9 | Jeremy Marshall-King | Daily Press |
| 10 | Paul Vaughan | Cincotta Chemist |
| 11 | Jack Hetherington | Khalil Lawyers |
| 15 | Corey Waddell | Accolade Wines |
| 13 | Josh Jackson (C) | Armour Cleaning |
| Interchange | Recovery Partners | |
| 8 | Luke Thompson | Penny’s Pork Crackling |
| 14 | Bailey Biondi-Odo | Dental on Evaline |
| 16 | Max King | McDoanlds Punchbowl & Lakemba |
| 17 | Chris Patolo | Guardian Venue Management |
| Reserves | ||
| 20 | Aaron Schoupp | Recovery Partners |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Trent Barrett | ShoeGrab |
| Assistant Coach | David Furner | |
| Assistant Coach | Craig Sandercock | |
| Assistant Coach | Steve Turner |
