NRL Round 8 Team News: ANZAC Round in Brisbane
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium has been named.
The Bulldogs will head north of the border to face the defending Premiers in their as the NRL commemorates ANZAC Round.
In a massive boost to the side, Cameron Ciraldo will welcome back Captain Stephen Crichton from a shoulder injury after missing the last two matches.
Matt Burton Round 8 Media
Young gun Jonathan Su'a comes into the starting side with the omission of Jacob Kiraz, who joins Enari Tuala (hamstring) on the sideline after suffering a MCL strain in the Round 7 loss to the Eels. Kiraz is working with the Club’s medical staff to determine his return to play timeline.
Sean O’Sullivan is also unavailable due to a suspension from an incident in a NSW Cup game.
Kurt Mann, Sitili Tupouniua, Harry Hayes, Josh Curran and Lipoi Hopoi make up the bench, while Jethro Rinakama, Alekolasimi Jones and Alex Conti have been named in the extended squad.
Match: Broncos v Bulldogs
Round 8 -
home Team
Broncos
9th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
10th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
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Date: Friday, April 24
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Gates Open: 6:30pm
Bulldogs vs Broncos Kick-Off: 8:00pm (AEST)
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The Round 8 team presented by CBS Complete Building Solutions is as follows:
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Tracey | PPC Moulding Services |
| 2 | Jonathan Su'a | Chemistworks |
| 3 | Bronson Xerri | Platinum Rehabilitation Group |
| 4 | Stephen Crichton (c) | Guardian Venue Management |
| 5 | Marcelo Montoya | Sydney City Building Group |
| 6 | Matt Burton | Waterview in Bicentennial Park |
| 7 | Lachlan Galvin | Leading Services Australia |
| 8 | Sam Hughes | Penny's Crispy Pork Crackling |
| 9 | Bailey Hayward | Brushwood Engineering Group |
| 10 | Leo Thompson | Kogan.com |
| 11 | Viliame Kikau | Lending Hub |
| 12 | Jacob Preston | Intello IT Solutions |
| 13 | Jaeman Salmon | Allied X |
| Interchange | Ability Partners | |
| 14 | Kurt Mann | Corellian |
| 15 | Sitili Tupouniua | G Class Luxury Car Hire |
| 16 | Harry Hayes | Khalil Lawyers |
| 17 | Jake Turpin | Dental On Evaline |
| 19 | Josh Curran | |
| 20 | Lipoi Hopoi | |
| Reserves | ||
| 21 | Jethro Rinakama | |
| 22 | Alekolasimi Jones | |
| 23 | Alex Conti |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | Kumho Tyre |
