After claiming their first win in emphatic fashion last week, the Bulldogs will be aiming to make it two on the trot at Accor Stadium against their local rivals.
There'll be more than enough motivation in this contest after a heartbreaking defeat t to the Red V last season, and with a chance to move up the ladder, Brayden Wiliame's team will be primed to go back-to-back.
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Match: Bulldogs v Dragons
Round 4 -
home Team
Bulldogs
9th Position
away Team
Dragons
8th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
As usual, there is plenty of team news, stats and info to unpack in our Round 4 Match Preview.
Teamlists and Team News
The Bulldogs have named an unchanged line-up to face the Dragons, following their victory against Sharks last week. Winger Simina Lokotui had a break-out game, crossing for a hat-trick. Waimarie Martin is the new replacement player named in 18.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie RobinsonFullback for Dragons is number 1 Teagan Berry
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Simina LokotuiWinger for Dragons is number 2 Maria Paseka
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Daynah NankivellCentre for Dragons is number 3 Shenae Ciesiolka
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Monica TagoaiCentre for Dragons is number 4 Tyra Ekepati
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Elizabeth MacGregorWinger for Dragons is number 5 Jayme Millard
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh QuinlanFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Taliah Fuimaono
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Kasey Reh
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Kalosipani HopoateProp for Dragons is number 8 Madison Mulhall
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Mary-Jane TaitoHooker for Dragons is number 9 Brooke Anderson
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis TauaneaiProp for Dragons is number 10 Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Leilani Wilson2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Montana Clifford
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tamika Jones2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Ella Koster
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaLock for Dragons is number 13 Hannah Southwell
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Evelyn RobertsInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Tori Shipton
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Latisha SmytheInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Trinity Tauaneai
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Hope MillardInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Amelia Huakau
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ma’atuleio Fotu-MoalaInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Tahlia O'Brien
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Waimarie MartinReplacement for Dragons is number 18 Nita Maynard-Perrin
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Ebony PriorReserve for Dragons is number 19 Ahlivia Ingram
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Bridget HoyReserve for Dragons is number 20 Zali Hopkins
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Giovanna SuaniReserve for Dragons is number 21 Lavinia Kitai
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Paea UilouReserve for Dragons is number 22 Arabella McKenzie
Bulldogs Ins
- Ebony Prior
- Giovanna Suani
- Paea Uilou
- Waimarie Martin
Dragons Ins
- Arabella McKenzie
- Jayme Millard
- Lavinia Kitai
- Zali Hopkins
Bulldogs Outs
Dragons Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
The return of Jayme Millard from a pec injury has seen coach Nathan Cross reshuffle his backline. Millard will start on the wing, shifting Tyra Ekepati to centre. Tahlia O'Brien reverts back to the bench, moving Nita Maynard-Perrin to 18th player. Zali Hopkins, who sat out last week's 38-0 loss to the Knights with a head knock, has been listed in the reserves.
Last Time Out: Round 4, 2025
It was a heartbreaking defeat in the first and only meeting between these two clubs at Accor Stadium in Round 3 in 2025.
The Dragons started hard and fast with two tries in the opening seven minutes, but the Bulldogs clawed their way back into the contest with tries to Monica Tagoai and
Adi Vani Buleki.
St George Illawarra struck back but the match looked home and hosed after Andie Robinson touched down, until the Dragons stole the match in the final minutes in the corner.
Key Match Up: The No. Sixes
Two experienced campaigners in the NRLW face off when Ashleigh Quinlan and Taliah Fuimaono match up on Saturday afternoon.
Quinlan made a successful return from injury in Round 2, and was pivotal in last week's win with a pearler of a pass to Elizabeth MacGregor for a memorable try.
MacGregor Opens the Scoring
She has set up two tries, made two line break assists and forced a dropout in her two matches this season, with an impressive 96.3% tackle efficiency to boot.
Her opposite in Fuimaono returns to the Dragons after three seasons on the Gold Coast, and is an attacking lynchpin for the Red V.
Despite suffering a defeat to the Knights, Fuimaono was at her running best with 109 metres - 32 of those post-contact - so the Bulldogs defence will be needing to be on high alert.
Stat Attack via NRL.com
- The Bulldogs are aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time
- Bulldogs winger Simina Lokotui has scored four tries in her last three games at Accor Stadium
- Dragons fullback Teagan Berry has scored seven tries in her last six games
- The Dragons defeated the Bulldogs 18-14 at Accor last year in their only previous meeting
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
Where to Watch
Bulldogs Members and supporters will be available to watch the match on Channel 9 and FoxSports, or stream via Nine Now and Kayo.
