The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have confirmed their line-up to face the New Zealand Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium on Friday 12th August, kicking off at 6:00PM AEST (8:00PM NZST) in Round 22 of the 2022 NRL Premiership.
Latest Bulldog's debutant Harrison Edwards will start in the back row, with Jackson Topine reverting to the bench.
It will be the first time the club has touched down in Auckland, since our last fixture against the Warriors in Round 1, 2019 due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
A homecoming for numerous players in the Bulldog's line-up, the side will feature kiwi-born players in Jeremy Marshall-King, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Jackson Topine and Zach Dockar-Clay.
Bulldogs forward Tevita Pangai Junior will be unavailable for our encounter with the Warriors. Pangai Junior has remained in Australia for family reasons.
Coach Mick Potter has opted for Raymond Faitala-Mariner to take his place at lock to start against the Auckland-based outfit. Faitala-Mariner will run out for his 100th Bulldogs club appearance when comes up against the same club he made his NRL debut for in 2015.
Forward Kurtis Morrin has been named as the Bulldog's 18th man.
Match: Warriors v Bulldogs
Round 22 -
home Team
Warriors
13th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
12th Position
Venue: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Averillo | AIWC |
| 2 | Jacob Kiraz | Tender Loving Care Disability Services |
| 3 | Aaron Schoupp | TLH Recruitment |
| 4 | Braidon Burns | Hy-Tec |
| 5 | Josh Addo-Carr | MMX Projects |
| 6 | Matt Burton | Intello IT |
| 7 | Kyle Flanagan | Jay Productions & Events |
| 8 | Max King | Penny’s Crispy Pork Crackling |
| 9 | Jeremy Marshall-King | Daily Press |
| 10 | Paul Vaughan | Cincotta Chemist Campsie Superstore |
| 11 | Josh Jackson (C) | Khalil Lawyers |
| 16 | Harrison Edwards | McDonalds Punchbowl & Lakemba |
| 13 | Raymond Faitala-Mariner | Armour Cleaning |
| Interchange | Recovery Partners | |
| 12 | Jackson Topine | Puppi Lovers |
| 14 | Zach Dockar-Clay | Dental on Evaline |
| 15 | Joe Stimson | Accolade Wines |
| 17 | Chris Patolo | Guardian Venue Management |
| Reserves | Recovery Partners | |
| 20 | Kurtis Morrin |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Mick Potter | ShoeGrab |
| Assistant Coach | David Furner | |
| Assistant Coach | Craig Sandercock | |
| Assistant Coach | Steve Turner |
