Bulldogs v Eels: Tracey back on deck; Edwards to start
The annual King's Birthday clash between the Bulldogs and the Eels will see both teams will be looking for a bounce back after posting Round 13 losses.
After posting a strong win over Melbourne in Round 12, the Bulldogs were unable to keep that momentum rolling in their western derby match against Wests Tigers last week, going down 22-16, but get their chance to make amends this week.
The Eels too had their moments in their match against the Knights in their 28-22 loss.
With pride on the line and a big crowd expected, both teams will be looking to put on a show.
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Match: Bulldogs v Eels
Round 14 -
home Team
Bulldogs
13th Position
away Team
Eels
15th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Bulldogs: Fullback Connor Tracey makes his return from a hamstring injury and has come into the side on game day with Jacob Kiraz shifting to the wing and Jethro Rinakama to the bench. Bailey Hayward came into the starting side at hooker on Sunday with Kurt Mann dropping out due to an ear injury. Captain Stephen Crichton continues to navigate a shoulder injury but is good to go.
Eels: Hooker Harrison Edwards has come into the starting side on game day as he did last week with Tallyn Da Silva moving to the bench. Toni Mataele dropped off the six-man bench on Sunday with Charlie Guymer added in jersey No.20. Joash Papalii and Ronald Volkman are set to combine in the halves after Mitchell Moses fell short in his bid to recover from a hamstring injury.
Match: Bulldogs v Eels
Round 14 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 22 Connor TraceyFullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 1 Jacob KirazWinger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Eels is number 3 Jordan Samrani
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari TualaWinger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Joash Papalii
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan GalvinHalfback for Eels is number 7 Ronald Volkman
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Eels is number 8 Luca Moretti
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey HaywardHooker for Eels is number 17 Harrison Edwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Eels is number 10 Jack Williams
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Sitili Tupouniua2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jaeman Salmon2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Harry HayesLock for Eels is number 13 Jack De Belin
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Jack UnderhillInterchange for Eels is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh CurranInterchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan Walker
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Sean O'SullivanInterchange for Eels is number 15 Sam Tuivaiti
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 21 Lipoi HopoiInterchange for Eels is number 19 Teancum Brown
Reserves
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 2 Jethro RinakamaReserve for Eels is number 18 Apa Twidle
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 15 Jed ReardonReserve for Eels is number 20 Charlie Guymer
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Bulldogs have won three of their last four games against the Eels.
- The Eels have lost their last three games at Accor Stadium.
- Bulldogs winger Enari Tuala has scored six tries in six games against the Eels.
- Bulldogs winger Jethro Rinakama has scored four tries in four games at Accor Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
