The Bulldogs hit a hurdle but will be primed for a big performance at Accor Stadium in an Indigenous Round celebration alongside the NRLW side with two blockbuster matches against the Warriors.
The Blue and Whites won both matches against the Wahs in 2024, with a Matt Burton field goal in golden point getting them home 13-12 in the most recent clash.
Burton wins it for the Dogs in a game for the ages!
The booming boot of the Bulldogs' No.6 will again be a key factor as Cameron Ciraldo's men look to control field position and wear the Warriors down in front of a boisterous home crowd at Accor Stadium.
The Warriors have been safely ensconced in the top four since Round 7 but losses to the Titans and Dolphins have suddenly left them vulnerable to the charging Panthers.
Sitting on 30 points with a 12-7 record the Warriors have just a point to spare from Penrith, who have found their mojo after a sluggish start to string together eight wins in a row.
Josh Curran Press Conference Round 23
Team News
Bulldogs: No panic at Belmore with coach Cameron Ciraldo sticking with the same side that took the field last week. Halfback Lachlan Galvin has been named to play, while Jacob Kiraz will reprise his role at fullback in place of Connor Tracey. Josh Curran, fresh off his 100th NRL match, will be primed to represent his Dharug heritage in Indigenous Round.
Warriors: Chanel Harris-Tavita is back from a calf injury in the No.6 and James Fisher-Harris is part of the extended squad as he also eyes a return from a calf injury. Te Maire Martin slides back to the interchange after filling in at five-eighth last week and Freddy Lussick drops to 18th man. Prop Demitric Vaimauga is also back on deck from a knee injury but bench foward Jacob Laban (leg) and hooker Wayde Egan (shoulder) face lengthy stints on the sideline.
Match: Bulldogs v Warriors
Round 23 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jacob KirazFullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jethro RinakamaWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Warriors is number 4 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari TualaWinger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan GalvinHalfback for Warriors is number 14 Te Maire Martin
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 17 Bailey HaywardHooker for Warriors is number 18 Freddy Lussick
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel HughesProp for Warriors is number 23 James Fisher-Harris
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Warriors is number 8 Marata Niukore
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman SalmonLock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyInterchange for Warriors is number 9 Samuel Healey
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt MannInterchange for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Harry HayesInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Josh CurranInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Tanner Stowers-Smith
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 21 Daniel Suluka-FifitaReplacement for Warriors is number 15 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Bulldogs have won seven from nine at home this season.
- Bulldogs fullback Jacob Kiraz has scored four tries in his last three games.
- The Warriors have won four of their last five games at Accor Stadium.
- Warriors second-rower Leka Halasima has scored seven tries in his last eight games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
