Pre-Season Challenge Week 3 Team News: Bulldogs Battle Broncos

Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo has named a strong squad to face the Broncos, including Captain Stephen Crichton as well as the likes of Matt Burton, Reed Mahoney and Viliame Kikau. 

Connor Tracey has been named at fullback, 2025 recruit Marcelo Montoya will start on the wing alongside Blake Wilson, while Bronson Xerri joins Crichton in the centres.  

Toby Sexton will join forces with Burton in the halves, while bookends Max King and Sam Hughes take their place in the front row.

Date: Saturday, February 22
Venue: Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe
Box Office: 2:45pm AEST
Gates Open: 3:00pm AEST
Bulldogs vs Broncos Kick-Off: 4:30pm AEST, 5:30pm AEDT
Dolphins vs Titans Kick-Off: 6:30PM AEST, 7:30pm AEDT

Kikau is joined by partner-in-crime Jacob Preston in the back row, with Kurt Mann named in his first match for the Club since Round 25 last year.

Bailey Hayward is named in the no.14 jersey after starting at hooker last week, joined by All Stars representatives Josh Curran and Kurtis Morrin, while Jaeman Salmon reverts to the bench.

A number of youngsters have been named in the extended side following strong performances in last week's match, including Jethro Rinakama, Joseph O'Neill, Cassius Tia, Jonathan Sua and Luke Smith alongside NRL squad members Blake Taaffe and Harry Hayes.

Bulldogs Members and supporters travelling interstate will be treated to a double header, with the Dolphins and Gold Coast Titans doing battle at 7:30pm AEDT. 

For those looking to attend the match, tickets can be purchased here.

The Club will also be hosting a Members Only event on Friday afternoon in Brisbane. To register your interest and meet your Bulldogs before they take the field in 2025, click here!