NRL Round 16 Team News: Bulldogs Going Dark Mode
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Accor Stadium has been named.
The Bulldogs will be going 'Dark Mode' in their 2026 Alternate Jersey - to be worn only once - when they host the third-placed Sea Eagles back at home.
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Following the side's Round 15 bye, Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo has named a similar line up to the one that defeated the Parramatta Eels on the King's Birthday.
The backline stays intact, while Kurt Mann makes his return to the side at hooker with Bailey Hayward reverting to the interchange bench. Joining him are rookie duo Jed Reardon and Jack Underhill as well as Josh Curran, Jethro Rinakama and Logan Spinks.
On the extended bench are Alex Conti and Alekolasimi Jones, who returns to the squad after serving a two-game suspension.
Match: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
Round 16 -
home Team
Bulldogs
12th Position
away Team
Sea Eagles
3rd Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
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Date: Saturday, June 20
Venue: Accor Stadium, Olympic Park, NSW
Gates Open: 6:30pm
Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles Kick-Off: 7:35pm (AEST)
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The Round 16 team presented by CBS Complete Building Solutions is as follows:
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor Tracey | PPC Moulding Services |
| 2 | Jacob Kiraz | 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 | Kurt Mann | Brushwood Engineering Group |
| 10 | Leo Thompson | Kogan.com |
| 11 | Sitili Tupouniua | Lending Hub |
| 12 | Jaeman Salmon | Intello IT Solutions |
| 13 | Harry Hayes | Allied X |
| Interchange | Safety Partners | |
| 14 | Bailey Hayward | Corellian |
| 15 | Jed Reardon | G Class Luxury Car Hire |
| 16 | Jack Underhill | Khalil Lawyers |
| 17 | Josh Curran | Dental On Evaline |
| 19 | Jethro Rinakama | |
| 20 | Logan Spinks | |
| Reserves | ||
| 21 | Lipoi Hopoi | |
| 22 | Alex Conti | |
| 23 | Alekolasimi Jones |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | Kumho Tyre |
