With the finals approaching, the Bulldogs will need to put in a strong performance to topple the third-placed Tigers in this Sunday night match down in Campbelltown.
After a disappointing fortnight, Brayden Wiliame's side have an opportunity to reverse their fortunes and make a late charge to the finals - and it all starts this week against our local rivals.
Match: Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
Round 9 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
3rd Position
away Team
Bulldogs
8th Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
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As usual, there is plenty of team news, stats and info to unpack in our Round 9 Match Preview.
Teamlists and Team News
A stable line-up for the Bulldogs as they prepare for the battle of the Western Sydney. Young gun Evelyn Roberts returns to the bench, shifting Ebony Prior to the reserves. The only other change sees Monica Tagoai come in as 18th player.
Match: Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
Round 9 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Caitlin TurnbullFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie Robinson
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Harmony CrichtonWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Bridget Hoy
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Portia BourkeCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Daynah Nankivell
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 22 Rikeya HorneCentre for Bulldogs is number 18 Monica Tagoai
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Lily RoganWinger for Bulldogs is number 4 Simina Lokotui
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Losana LutuFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh Quinlan
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Raecene McGregorHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla Preston
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Kalosipani Hopoate
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma NourHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Mary-Jane Taito
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Shaniece MonschauProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis Tauaneai
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Leilani Wilson
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaylee Bent2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Holli WheelerLock for Bulldogs is number 16 Hope Millard
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 4 Shenai LendillInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Evelyn Roberts
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Faythe ManeraInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Paea Uilou
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Christian PioInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Latisha Smythe
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke TalatainaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Ma’atuleio Fotu-Moala
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara ReinkeReplacement for Bulldogs is number 12 Pauline Suli-Ruka
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
A few shuffles for the side after posting a thrilling one-point win off the boot of Raecene McGregor last week. Shenai Lendill has again been named to start at centre, moving last week's late call-up Kayla Henderson to the reserves. Other changes see Shaniece Monschau come from the bench to start at prop, moving Christian Pio to the interchange. Tara Reinke is the new face on the bench. Centre Rikeya Horne has been named in the extended squad but at this stage is unlikely to play.
Last Time Out: Round 2, 2025
It was a scrappy contest in Campbelltown in our first meeting against the Wests Tigers back in Round 2 last year.
The Bulldogs were denied early after the final pass to Simina Lokotui was called forward, and it wasn't until the 25th minute when Ebony Prior burrowed over to open the scoring.
Just moments later Alexis Tauaneai swooped on a loose ball for a 12-nil scoreline at the break.
The home side crossed twice in the second half to close the gap, but the brave Bulldogs held on to record a 12-8 win to make it two from two in the NRLW.
NRLW Highlights: Round 2, 2025 - Bulldogs vs Tigers
Key Match Up: The Locks
Look to the duo in the no.13 jerseys to battle it out for pack dominance when Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa and Holli Wheeler go head-to-head.
In a solid 2026 season, the Bulldogs' Co-Captain has led the pack from the front with 16 tackle breaks, offloaded six times, made 195 tackles at a 92.4% tackle efficiency whilst averaging 116 metres per match.
Wheeler, a veteran of the competition since its inaugural season in 2018 and a member of the Bulldogs' very first NRLW side, boasts 7 tackle breaks, an offload, 187 tackles at an impressive 94.4% and averaging 88 metres in each of her seven appearances.
They may be on opposite ends of their careers, but it'll be an evenly-matched contest when these two clash on Sunday night.
Stat Attack via NRL.com
- Bulldogs winger Simina Lokotui has scored seven tries in her last six games
- The Bulldogs will be aiming to claim back-to-back wins against the Tigers
- Wests Tigers are aiming for a fifth consecutive victory
- Tigers halfback Raecene McGregor is the leading NRLW points scorer after eight rounds
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.
