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Bulldogs v Raiders: Critta, Foxx return; Papa brings up 300

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The Bulldogs became 'the Entertainers' in their big win over the Broncos after putting on a blistering attacking display in their 41-16 win.

Heading out to play in front of what's set to be a sellout crowd at Belmore Sports Ground to host fellow Round 21 winners the Canberra Raiders, Cameron Ciraldo's men will be aiming to continue their winning ways.

Speaking after the match in Brisbane, Ciraldo said he hoped to have captain Stephen Crichton back from a pinched nerve in his neck and the star centre has duly been named.

The Raiders were relatively untroubled in their victory over the Rabbitohs last round, with a double to Jordan Rapana and another strong showing for halfback Jamal Fogarty in his second game back from a biceps injury ensuring the win.

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Before their win over South Sydney, the club confirmed that forward Pasami Saulo has been ruled out for the season with a lower back injury and will undergo surgery with an expected return during the 2025 pre-season. Young fullback Chevy Stewart is also set to miss the next three-to-four matches with an ankle injury. 

Team News

Bulldogs: The Bulldogs are 1-17 with no late changes. Two big ins for the Dogs with skipper Stephen Crichton back after missing Round 21 due to a pinched nerve in his neck and flying winger Josh Addo-Carr (hamstring) also back on deck. The backline reshuffle sees Jacob Kiraz return to the wing and Blake Wilson and Jeral Skleton make way. Jeral Skelton is 18th man.

Raiders: A late change an hour before kick-off with Adam Cook coming into the side at five-eighth and Ethan Strange dropping to 18th man. Test and Origin prop Josh Papali'i celebrates a magic milestone with his 300th NRL game.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
    Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
  • Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
    Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana
  • Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
    Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
  • Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
    Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
  • Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
    Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
  • Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
    Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 18 Adam Cook
  • Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton
    Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

  • Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Josh Curran
    Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
  • Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
    Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
  • Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
    Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
  • 2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
  • 2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
  • Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt Mann
    Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Interchange

  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward
    Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Lipoi Hopoi
    Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Trey Mooney
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin
    Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Harry Hayes
    Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Zac Hosking

Reserves

  • Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Jeral Skelton
    Replacement for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Match Officials

  • Referee: Ashley Klein
  • Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
  • Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
  • Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

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Stat Attack

  • The Bulldogs have won all eight home games this season.
  • The Raiders have won their past nine games against the Bulldogs.
  • Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau has scored three tries in his past four games.
  • Raiders prop Josh Papalii will make his 300th NRL appearance.
  • Bulldogs second-rower Jacob Preston has scored in back-to-back games at Belmore.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, 

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