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Bulldogs v Warriors: Tracey returns at fullback; Harris ruled out

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The Bulldogs' stunning 2024 resurgence continued in a nailbiter against the Sharks and they get a chance to knock off another of last year's finalists when they host the Warriors in Round 18.

Already boasting one more win than they managed in all of 2023, Cameon Ciraldo's men have built their season on a new-found defensive resolve, with only the Panthers having conceded less points through 17 rounds.

That willingness to scramble and scrap for everything is sure to be tested by a dangerous Warriors outfit that found its groove to run in six tries in a 32-16 defeat of the Broncos.

With Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita calling the shots in style the Warriors put their embarrassing 60-point mauling from the Titans well and truly in the rear-view mirror, although they still sit three points outside the eight with eight games to play.

The Warriors won both clashes between the sides last year but the Bulldogs are a vastly different proposition in 2024 and have won their past six matches at Accor Stadium.

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Team News

Bulldogs: Kurt Mann will start in his return from suspension and Bailey Hayward goes to the bench in a game day switch. Connor Tracey (concussion protocols) is back in the No.1 jersey so Jacob Kiraz reverts to the wing and Jeral Skelton slides to 18th man. 

Warriors: The Warriors have been dealt a major blow with captain Tohu Harris ruled out of the match and set for an indefinite stint on the sidelines with a wrist injury. Dylan Walker comes into start at lock, with Bunty Afoa coming on to the bench in jumper No.22. Teenager Leka Halasima has been added to the bench on game day to make his NRL debut and Taine Tuaupiki is 18th man.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
    Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze  Nicoll-Klokstad 
  • Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
    Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin  Watene-Zelezniak
  • Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
    Centre for Warriors is number 3 Roger  Tuivasa-Sheck
  • Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
    Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
  • Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Blake Wilson
    Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
  • Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
    Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel  Harris-Tavita
  • Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton
    Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Te Maire Martin

Forwards

  • Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
    Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake 
  • Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
    Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
  • Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
    Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
  • 2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
  • 2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jaeman Salmon
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
  • Lock for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
    Lock for Warriors is number 15 Dylan Walker

Interchange

  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 13 Bailey Hayward
    Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Josh Curran
    Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin
    Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jackson Ford
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Lipoi Hopoi
    Interchange for Warriors is number 23 Leka Halasima

Reserves

  • Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Jeral Skelton
    Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Taine Tuaupiki

Match Officials

  • Referee: Chris Butler
  • Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
  • Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

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Stat Attack

  • The Bulldogs have won their past six games at Accor Stadium.
  • The Warriors have won their past six games against the Bulldogs.
  • The Bulldogs have conceded the fewest tries in the competition this season.
  • Warriors second-rower Kurt Capewell will make his 150th NRL appearance.
  • Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton has won seven from seven against the Warriors.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services,  

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