Our Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg squads are set to take on trial fixtures against the Western Clydesdales Hostplus Cup and Deering Colts teams this weekend.
The fixtures have been set as part of the on-going partnership between the Bulldogs and the Western Clydesdales and are set to see future stars of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NRL team collide.
The two sides form part of the Bulldogs Academy, representing feeder sides from across both the NSW and South-West Queensland regions. The Western Clydesdales have returned to the QLD Cup after nearly two decades away and the newly formed side has benefited under the guidance of Bulldogs Head Coach, Jason Alchin.
As part of the affiliation between the clubs, Alchin has overseen the establishment of the Bulldogs Academy program in the region, working with the Clydesdales staff both on and off the field, and with Bulldogs representatives making frequent visits to Toowoomba since the three-year partnership was formed.
The Academy plays an important role in the Club's development pathways strategy to produce and nurture tomorrow's professional athletes and this weekend, Bulldogs greats Paul Langmack and Terry Lamb will join General Manager of Football, Phil Gould to visit the area for a sportsmans lunch (the Bulldogs Legends Lunch) and to watch the two sides clash.
The trials will take place this Saturday, February 4 at Clive Berghofer Stadium and the Bulldogs are pleased to announce the squads to play as below:
Western Clydesdales (Hastings Deerings Colts) v Canterbury Bulldogs (Jersey Flegg) at Clive Berghofer Stadium - 3.55pm AEST
Bulldogs squad: Dwayne Ludwick, Montel Lisala, Corey Lewis, Poasa Telepe, Samuel Kanaan, Blake Merritt, Sione Moala, Epeli Sukanaivalu, Jordan Roumanous, Noah Johannssen, Cooper Smith, Tamarere Love-Simons, Fahmy Taiolo, Taye Cochran, Nayten Jansen, Danny Gabreal, Latrell Fing, Jarvis Leafa, Danny Ghantous, Tonga Latefia, Cale Edmed, William Tuitupou and Luke Smith.
Western Clydesdales (Hostplus) v Canterbury Bulldogs (NSW Cup/Jersey Flegg) at Clive Berghofer Stadium - 5.30pm AEST.
Bulldogs squad: Tyrone Nean, Aisake Tukuafu, Harry Hayes, Rueben Moyle, Diego Bravo Graham, Jonah Glover, Joseph O'Neill, Jack Todd, Samuel Inoki, Isaac Mataleava-Booth, Lachlan Vale, Zac Montgomery, Lipoi Hopoi, Fahmy Taiolo, Zane Brjorac, Bayley Cox, Brandon Clarke, Josh Kalati, Zac Hethreington, Reece Hoffman, Jack Stringer, Tim Johannssen, Blake Merritt, Montel Lisala, Sione Moala, Epeli Sukanaivalu, and Peni Tagituimua.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Luke Vella |
| Assistant Coach | Mark Barnes |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Chad McGill |
| Physiotherapist | Brae McInally |
| Team Manager | David Pedras |
| Assistant Manager | Terry Murray |
Tickets can be purchased at the Clive Berghofer Stadium gates (gates open from 9:30am AEST) or through the Western Clydesdales site, here. General admission is $10.00 for individuals 16 and over, whilst children U16 are free. Concession rates are available.
