The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Junior Representative sides have been named for Round 9 of their respective seasons.
This weekend's fixtures will mark the final round of the regular season for the Club's junior representative teams with all squads in good stead for their respective finals series.
The Bulldogs Lisa Fiaola Cup squad the Dragons in a 1 v 13 contest. Having secured an early season grip on the prime position atop the ladder means the squad can rest easy, assured an entry to finals.
In Tarsha Gale, the squad sits on 14 points comfortably in third position on the ladder and are set to face off against a 13th-placed Dragons outfit.
The NSWRL SG Ball Cup ladder is a tight contest, with the top eight teams sitting just points apart. The Bulldogs squad will face 13th placed Storm for the final round of their regular season. Meanwhile, our second-placed Harold Matthews side will also face the Storm in a 2 v 11 clash.
LISA FIAOLA CUP (Womens Under 17s)
Match: Dragons v Bulldogs
Round 9 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Bulldogs
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nazlyn Waaka-Rhiind |
| 2 | Kiana Vatubua |
| 3 | Rastalia Smith |
| 5 | Asha Taumoepeau |
| 17 | Jayde Freeman |
| 6 | Evelyn Roberts |
| 7 | Olivia Vaalele |
| 8 | Seriah Palepale |
| 9 | Caliche Toki-Rimene |
| 10 | Heilala Fifita |
| 11 | Lahnayah Daniels |
| 12 | Paige Tauaneai |
| 13 | Aliahana Fuimaono |
| Interchange | |
| 11 | Tejahla-Jane Daniels-Maifea |
| 16 | Lilly-Jane Williams |
| 20 | Georgia Clydesdale |
| 19 | Taylah Salapo |
A word from the Coach, Michael Stuart: "Heading into the last round against the Dragons (1 v 13) and having the first week off in finals confirmed, really helps us rest players with niggling injuries and prepare the team for what we will hope will be a successful finals series."
HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP (Mens Under 17s)
Match: Storm v Bulldogs
Round 9 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Bulldogs
Venue: Comely Banks Recreation Reserve, Officer
Team list to come.
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tawa Dean-Simpkins |
| 2 | Paul Johnson |
| 3 | Luke Tiberti |
| 4 | Jope Rauqe |
| 5 | Wesley Papalii-Afoa |
| 6 | Elijah Tuifua |
| 7 | Matthew Barakat |
| 8 | Albert Balchin |
| 9 | Mason Phillips |
| 10 | Itula Seve |
| 11 | Fine Fale |
| 12 | Solomone Tupou |
| 13 | Azariah Toki-Mautairi |
| Interchange | |
| 14 | Tristan Burns |
| 15 | Hassan Rabaa |
| 16 | Viliame Mahe |
| 17 | Malaki Ah-Loo |
| Reserves | |
| 18 | Chayse Geros |
| 19 | William Lewis |
| 20 | Maxwell Afualo |
A word from the Coach, Shannon Rushworth: "On Sunday we played a Steelers team that did not go away. We got out of the blocks fast and got out to a 28-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, there was a period where we had to defend our line in multiple back-to-back sets and even though the Steelers got over the line eventually, our team did a great job in repelling them back multiple times, working together as a team to do so. The final score was 52-6.
"Over the past month, we've focused on our defence and want to become the best defensive team in the competition. We have one more game to achieve this against a big and physical Melbourne side. It will be another great challenge for us as we head into the finals."
TARSHA GALE CUP (Womens Under 19s)
Match: Dragons v Bulldogs
Round 9 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Bulldogs
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abby Aros |
| 2 | Tia'ane Fesolai |
| 3 | Bella McEachern |
| 4 | Isla Talau |
| 5 | Audrey Nadaya-Harb |
| 6 | Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau |
| 7 | Ambryn Murphy-Haua |
| 8 | Paea Uilou |
| 9 | Waimarie Martin |
| 10 | Mackenzie Stephens |
| 11 | Hannah Makira |
| 12 | Emiah Stokes |
| 13 | Pauline Suli-Ruka |
| Interchange | |
| 14 | Kayla Henderson |
| 16 | Grace Leiataua |
| 17 | Ailani Penese |
| 21 | Aaliyah Nikua |
| Reserves | |
| 19 | Casey Cowgill |
| 15 | Teora Dennis |
A word from the Coach, Bou Ovington: “The Tarsha Gale squad are training really well and are coming off the bye with a positive attitude and intensity aimed towards preparing for the finals in the coming weeks. The focus has primarily been on ourselves, with self-improvement being at the forefront of this.
"Round 9 highlights a final opportunity to make a statement. A statement of intent and what we hope will be a successful end to the season."
SG BALL CUP (Mens Under 19s)
Match: Storm v Bulldogs
Round 9 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Bulldogs
Venue: Comely Banks Recreation Reserve, Officer
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Roy Tatupu |
| 2 | Hamish Wilson |
| 3 | Shaye Faa'aoga |
| 4 | Sosaia Kaufusi |
| 5 | Ratu Rinakama |
| 6 | Alex Conti |
| 7 | Mitch Woods |
| 8 | Fou Seve |
| 9 | Mitch Rogers |
| 10 | Oliva Smith |
| 11 | Logan Spinks |
| 12 | Sosaia Alatini |
| 13 | Bud Smith |
| Interchange | |
| 14 | Pat Young |
| 15 | Sosefo Finau |
| 16 | Sione Siulua |
| 17 | David Leota |
| Reserves | |
| 18 | Tyrus Salanoa |
| 19 | Oscar Jorgenson |
| 20 | Bronson Reuben |
A word from the Coach, Steve Turner: "The side headed into last weekend’s clash against the Steelers, one of the stronger teams in the competition off the back of three victories. We got off to a great start and set up the win with a strong first half which gave us a 28 nil lead. It was a slow start to the second half, but the boys were able to rally and come together to finish with a 46-16 victory.
"It’s been a very good month for the side and it’s so pleasing to see the hard work and effort they are putting in at training, turn into results. There is a great connection amongst the group and with the final game of the regular season this week against the Storm in Melbourne, it’s another opportunity for the team to connect and build belief."
*Article image courtesy of Bryden Sharp and NSWRL
