NRL Round 11 Team News: Kicking Off Magic Round
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Suncorp Stadium for the NRL's Magic Round has been named.
Cameron Ciraldo will welcome back State of Origin representatives Matt Burton, Max King and Kurt Mann to the side in a big boost for the side as they open Magic Round at 6:00pm on Friday night.
Match: Sharks v Bulldogs
Round 11 -
home Team
Sharks
10th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
13th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Sam Hughes returns to the interchange bench, while Sean O'Sullivan has been named on the extended bench alongside Josh Curran and youngster Jed Reardon.
Captain Stephen Crichton will celebrate his 150th NRL match after debuting in 2019. The two-time Premiership winner will be joined by Burton who is set to play his 100th match for the Bulldogs.
Members and supporters travelling to Suncorp Stadium on Friday night will see the Bulldogs face the Sharks before the Rabbitohs and Dolphins face off.
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Date: Friday, May 15
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD
Gates Open: 4:30pm
Bulldogs vs Sharks Kick-Off: 6:00pm (AEST)
Rabbitohs vs Dolphins Kick-Off: 8:00pm (AEST)
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The Round 11 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 | Enari Tuala | Sydney City Building Group |
| 6 | Matt Burton | Waterview in Bicentennial Park |
| 7 | Lachlan Galvin | Leading Services Australia |
| 8 | Max King | Penny's Crispy Pork Crackling |
| 9 | Bailey Hayward | Brushwood Engineering Group |
| 10 | Leo Thompson | Kogan.com |
| 11 | Sitili Tupouniua | Lending Hub |
| 12 | Jacob Preston | Intello IT Solutions |
| 13 | Jaeman Salmon | Allied X |
| Interchange | Ability Partners | |
| 14 | Kurt Mann | Corellian |
| 15 | Sam Hughes | G Class Luxury Car Hire |
| 16 | Harry Hayes | Khalil Lawyers |
| 17 | Alekolasimi Jones | Dental On Evaline |
| 19 | Jethro Rinakama | |
| 20 | Lipoi Hopoi | |
| Reserves | ||
| 21 | Josh Curran | |
| 22 | Sean O'Sullivan | |
| 23 | Jed Reardon |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | Kumho Tyre |
