Round 19 Team News: Sexton to Start, RFM to play his 100th
Following earlier signing news, Toby Sexton has been named to start in this Saturday's side as the Club lines up to tackle the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo has made a number of changes to this weeks' line up with the young half-backs imminent arrival.
Blake Wilson comes in to replace Josh Addo-Carr whilst he prepares for Origin game III. Braidon Burns also makes a return to the NRL this week, ready to face his former side. Jake Averillo drops into fullback.
Kyle Flanagan comes in on the bench joining Kurtis Morrin, Tevita Pangai-Junior and Harrison Edwards.
Club Captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner makes his first start since recovering from pneumonia and will celebrate his 100th NRL appearance for the Bulldogs this weekend.
Match: Rabbitohs v Bulldogs
Round 19 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
5th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
15th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
The match marks the annual Mortimer-McCarthy Cup, to be played in support of the Family of League Foundation and in honour of the Canterbury legends and the Souths great.
The two sides will also don limited edition cystic fibrosis socks to show their support, raise awareness and much needed funds for children living with cystic fibrosis.
Look out for the specially designed socks which will feature a white rose.
It's an away game for the Bulldogs but they will play on familiar turf at Sydney Olympic Parks' Accor Stadium, kicking-off at 7:35pm AEST.
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Averillo | Waterview |
| 2 | Jacob Kiraz | Supporting Disabilities Australia |
| 3 | Braidon Burns | AIWC |
| 4 | Jackson Topine | Guardian Venue Management |
| 5 | Blake Wilson | Khalil Lawyers |
| 6 | Matt Burton | Zaffet Lebnen |
| 7 | Toby Sexton | AM PM Plumbing & Electrical |
| 8 | Max King | Dental on Evaline |
| 9 | Reed Mahoney | Accolade Wines |
| 10 | Ryan Sutton | Sydney City Building Group |
| 11 | Jayden Okunbor | Amer Development Group |
| 12 | Jacob Preston | MMX Projects |
| 13 | Raymond Faitala-Mariner | Hockingstuart |
| Interchange | Recovery Partners | |
| 14 | Kyle Flanagan | Hy-Tech |
| 15 | Kurtis Morrin | Penny’s Crispy Pork Crackling |
| 16 | Tevita Pangai-Junior | Intello IT |
| 17 | Harrison Edwards | Tender Loving Care Disability Services |
| Reserves | Recovery Partners | |
| 21 | Jeral Skelton | |
| 22 | Ethan Quai-Ward |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | ShoeGrab |
