Bulldogs v Eels: Ciraldo sticks solid; Smith in line for return
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
14th Position
away Team
Eels
15th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Bulldogs: Coach Cameron Ciraldo sticks solid after the loss to Wests Tigers with the only changes coming on the interchange where Sean O'Sullivan and Logan Spinks have been added in place of Lipoi Hopoi and Jonathan Sua. Listed among the reserves are Connor Tracey (hamstring) and Marcelo Montoya (knee) as they work their way back from injury.
Eels: Tallyn Da Silva has again been named to start at hooker with Harrison Edwards on the bench but they could swap on game day as they did against the Knights. After returning from a sternum injury in NSW Cup last weekend, hooker Ryley Smith is listed among the reserves. Teancum Brown has been added to the six-man bench in place of Charlie Guymer.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jacob KirazFullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jethro RinakamaWinger 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 9 Kurt MannHooker for Eels is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva
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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 14 Bailey HaywardInterchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan Walker
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Jed ReardonInterchange for Eels is number 15 Sam Tuivaiti
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Jack UnderhillInterchange for Eels is number 16 Toni Mataele
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh CurranInterchange for Eels is number 17 Harrison Edwards
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Sean O'SullivanInterchange for Eels is number 18 Apa Twidle
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Logan SpinksInterchange for Eels is number 19 Teancum Brown
Reserves
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Lipoi HopoiReserve for Eels is number 20 Charlie Guymer
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Connor TraceyReserve for Eels is number 21 Ryley Smith
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Marcelo MontoyaReserve for Eels is number 22 Araz Nanva
Bulldogs Ins
- Connor Tracey
- Logan Spinks
- Marcelo Montoya
- Sean O'Sullivan
Eels Ins
- Araz Nanva
- Ryley Smith
- Teancum Brown
Bulldogs Outs
- Jonathan Sua
Eels Ins
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.
