The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs return to Bundaberg for a second year running when they face the Dolphins in Round 22 of the NRL Premiership at Salter Oval this Sunday afternoon.
The Belmore-based club is boosted with the return of several players, with Viliame Kikau named to line up in the blue and white for the first time since Round 4 against the New Zealand Warriors in March.
Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo will look to turn things around this weekend after coming off a defeat to the Penrith Panthers in Round 21.
The Dolphins are coming into the fixture off the back of a bye. The Redcliffe-based side will be looking to return to the winner's circle to further push their claim for a final's berth in their inaugural NRL season.
Team News
Bulldogs: Viliame Kikau makes his long awaited return to the starting line-up, along with Co-Captain Reed Mahoney and Braidon Burns. Jacob Preston also returns after battling sickness in the lead up to our fixture against Penrith. Toby Sexton has completed his mandatory HIA stand down period and will partner Matt Burton in the halves.
Dolphins: Former Bulldog's hooker Jeremy Marshall-King returns from shoulder injury to take his place in the starting side for the Dolphins. The away side has also been bolstered with the return of Tesi Niu, who partners Valynce Te Whare on the left edge.
Match: Bulldogs v Dolphins
Round 22 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Dolphins
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake AverilloFullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake WilsonWinger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jacob KirazCentre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Braidon BurnsCentre for Dolphins is number 4 Valynce Te Whare
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi Niu
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai JuniorProp for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 21 Ryan SuttonLock for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kyle FlanaganInterchange for Dolphins is number 14 Herman Ese'ese
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Corey WaddellInterchange for Dolphins is number 15 Josh Kerr
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Harrison EdwardsInterchange for Dolphins is number 16 Anthony Milford
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Liam KnightInterchange for Dolphins is number 17 Jarrod Wallace
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Jeral SkeltonReplacement for Dolphins is number 18 Isaiya Katoa
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins
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Head-to-Head
Reed Mahoney v Jeremy Marshall-King: Both hookers will play crucial roles for their respective teams on Sunday.
Mahoney has featured in every game for the Bulldog's this season and will do his best to get his side on the front foot. Averaging 41 tacklers per game, it is his decision making from the base of the ruck that could turn the game. Often picking off retreating markers or nailing 40/20s to rally his troops around him.
Marshall-King has played an important role in the Dolphin's spine this season. Known for his attacking runs from dummy half, the New Zealand representative has notched up 8 try assists and two tries from 12 appearances.
