The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will face the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks on Saturday August 27th at PointsBet Stadium, kicking off at 5:30PM AEST in Round 24 of the 2022 NRL Premiership.
The last month has been a tough period for Canterbury-Bankstown, who will look to finish off on the right note to end the season. Facing the third-placed Sharks, the Bulldogs will be looking to upset their fancied rivals as they enter enemy territory.
Team News
Bulldogs: Forward Luke Thompson is a huge loss for the side, after making a successful return to the field last weekend against the Parramatta Eels. Harrison Edwards will shift to the starting forward pack, with Joshua Stuckey set to make his NRL debut from the bench. Local Junior Chris Patolo has also been named to return to first grade from the interchange.
Sharks: Siosifa Talakai will make a return to bolster the Shark's backline, whilst Connor Tracey misses the clash due to concussion. Andrew Fifita will also line up against the Bulldogs to play his last home game for the Cronulla. Kayal Iro will also make his NRL debut against the Bulldogs after Matt Ikuvalu was ruled out late due to injury.
Match: Sharks v Bulldogs
Round 24 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Lachlan MillerFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake Averillo
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse RamienCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Aaron Schoupp
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa TalakaiCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Braidon Burns
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Winger for Sharks is number 21 Kayal IroWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt MoylanFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas HynesHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-UeleProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Royce HuntProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Paul Vaughan
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
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Lock for Sharks is number 15 Cameron McInnesLock for Bulldogs is number 15 Joe Stimson
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Teig WiltonInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Aiden TolmanInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harrison Edwards
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Andrew FifitaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris Patolo
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Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Braydon TrindallInterchange for Bulldogs is number 25 Joshua Stuckey
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 22 Luke MetcalfReplacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Kurtis Morrin
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
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Key Match-Up
Raymond Faitala-Mariner v Wade Graham: Both experienced heads of their respective packs will meet this weekend in the Shire. Faitala-Mariner will look to build on his performances towards the backend of the season after successfully overcoming an injury plagued 18 months. The dual international will play a pivotal role for the club in seasons ahead. Graham has been a cornerstone for the Sharks for years and will look to lead the club deep into September. His leadership will be very important on the paddock, with the Bulldogs looking to cause a major boil over.
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs tackle the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks at PointsBet Stadium this Saturday evening kicking off at 5:30PM AEST.
