The Bulldogs have one last ride at Accor Stadium for the regular season, and it's one not to be missed as they host the defending Premiers on Thursday night to kick-off the final round.
Cameron Ciraldo's men will be looking to reverse their fortunes against the Broncos, while the visitors will be aiming to send off Payne Haas a winner in his final game in maroon and gold.
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Match: Bulldogs v Broncos
Round 27 -
home Team
Bulldogs
10th Position
away Team
Broncos
15th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
As usual, there is plenty of team news, stats and info to unpack in our Round 27 Match Preview.
- Teamlists and Team News
- History vs Broncos and Last Time Out
- Key Match Up
- What They Said
- Stat Attack
- Where to Watch
Teamlists and Team News
No changes to Cameron Ciraldo's starting side but Kurt Mann could be a chance for a late call-up after being listed among the reserves. Mann missed last week's loss to the Panthers with a groin injury. Jed Reardon and Jack Underhill are the new faces on the interchange.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor TraceyFullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayze Perham
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob KirazWinger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Matt BurtonCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Bronson XerriCentre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari TualaWinger for Broncos is number 5 Grant Anderson
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Stephen CrichtonFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan GalvinHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Broncos is number 8 Xavier Willison
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey HaywardHooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jaiyden Hunt
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman SalmonLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jake TurpinInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Thomas Duffy
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Alekolasimi JonesInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Va'a Semu
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry HayesInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Jack Gosiewski
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh CurranInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Aublix Tawha
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Jed ReardonInterchange for Broncos is number 18 Gehamat Shibasaki
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Jack UnderhillInterchange for Broncos is number 19 Ben Talty
Reserves
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Logan SpinksReserve for Broncos is number 20 Cameron Bukowski
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Sean O'SullivanReserve for Broncos is number 21 Jesse Arthars
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Kurt MannReserve for Broncos is number 22 Preston Riki
Bulldogs Ins
- Jack Underhill
- Jed Reardon
- Kurt Mann
- Logan Spinks
Broncos Ins
- Ben Talty
- Cameron Bukowski
- Jesse Arthars
- Preston Riki
Bulldogs Outs
- Cooper Toy
Broncos Ins
- Blake Mozer
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
The Broncos stick with the same starting side for their final match with the only change on the bench where Blake Mozer (concussion) is replaced by Ben Talty. Forward Preston Riki is listed among the reserves and could get a late call-up after five games out with a syndesmosis injury.
History vs Broncos and Last Time Out: Round 8, 2026
The Bulldogs and Broncos have had a colourful history since the latter's introduction into the big leagues back in 1988.
Powerhouses of the competition throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, the Broncos currently hold the advantage in wins, 39-25.
Broncos v Bulldogs – Round 21, 2024
Brisbane also claimed the competition points in the last three matches, and showed in the early stages of the season why they're the defending Premiers in a 32-12 win in Round 8.
With a finals spot on the line and everything to play for, evening up the ledger will be a bonus for Cameron Ciraldo's side on Thursday night.
Key Match Up: The Halfbacks
There may be over 300 games difference worth of experience between these two,
Galvin has had a year to remember in his first full season in the Blue and White, having played every minute of every game this season.
His stat line also highlights his dominance as both a runner and playmaker: scoring 8 tries, forcing 21 drop outs, setting up 15 tries and 20 line breaks, offloading 16 times and averaging a whopping 116 metres with the ball in hand.
Galvin Goes Himself!
Hunt's season - much like the Broncos' - has been indifferent, and while his stateliness don't read as neatly, having moved between halfback, hooker and the interchange, he is one of the most experienced in the game's history.
Galvin will have a task ahead of him against the Premiership-winning, State of Origin and Australian representative, so keep an eye on the men in the no.7 to guide their respective teams around the park one last time in 2026.
What They Said: Jacob Preston & Jake Turpin
Jacob Preston Round 27 Media
Jake Turpin Round 27 Media
Stat Attack via NRL.com
- Bulldogs centre Matt Burton has scored six tries in his last eight games.
- Bulldogs fullback Connor Tracey has scored seven tries in seven games against the Broncos.
- The Broncos have won eight of their last nine games against the Bulldogs.
- Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam has scored six tries in his last four games.
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 Kayo.
