Check out the match preview and prediction for the round 18 clash between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the New Zealand Warriors.
MATCHDAY NEWS
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Vs New Zealand Warriors
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Date: Saturday July 6, 3:00pm
MATCHDAY TEAM NEWS
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey, 2. Jacob Kiraz, 3. Bronson Xerri, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Blake Wilson, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Toby Sexton, 8. Max King, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Samuel Hughes, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Jaeman Salmon, 13. Bailey Hayward, 14. Kurt Mann, 15. Josh Curran, 16. Kurtis Morrin, 17. Lipoi Hopoi, 19. Jeral Skelton, 20. Jake Turpin, 21. Blake Taaffe, 22. Harry Hayes, 23. Jack Todd
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Marcelo Montoya, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Te Maire Martin, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Mitchell Barnett, 11. Marata Niukore, 12. Kurt Capewell, 13. Tohu Harris, 14. Freddy Lussick, 15. Dylan Walker, 16. Jazz Tevaga, 17. Jackson Ford, 18. Jacob Laban, 20. Taine Tuaupiki, 21. Ali Leiataua, 22. Bunty Afoa, 23. Leka Halasima
Referee: Chris Butler
Embed from Getty ImagesMATCHDAY PREVIEW
The Bulldogs are on an impressive run and remain undefeated at home, but this looms as a huge danger game leading in to the bye.
In what is essentially a ‘four point game’, and a possible top four spot on the ladder for the Bulldogs, they’ll face stiff competition from a Warriors outfit that bounced back in style last week against Brisbane.
Much has been made of the Bulldogs’ smaller pack, however they continue to get the job done (with a Golden Point win over Cronulla-Sutherland last Friday). Against the Warriors though, this is maybe their biggest test yet.
Andrew Webster’s men are almost at full strength and will roll with a starting side consisting of some big name rep forwards.
The Warriors have a 19-18 advantage since 1998 (with two draws). And they won both 2023 clashes: 16-14 in round 4 and 24-12 in round 11.
It all points towards a thrilling game, with both sides desperate to continue their winning ways, however there is more on the line for the Bulldogs and I’m tipping them to dig deep in front of their home crowd.
Head-to-head stats can be found at Number Crunch Stats.
MATCHDAY PREDICTION
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Bulldogs by 12 points.
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