Round 7 Team News: Taaffe and Morrin return for Knights clash

Blake Taaffe is in the clear to return following a concussion. He will make his return from interchange while Connor Tracey takes up the fullback position.

23-year-old local junior Bailey Hayward has been named on the interchange alongside Taaffe, following a solid debut in the Round 6 nailbiter against the Melbourne Storm.

Kurtis Morrin and Poasa Fa'amusili round out the bench, with Morrin also set to return this week from suspension.

Max King remains an outside chance to play and has been named on the extended squad. Kurt Mann (hand), Jacob Preston (jaw) and Blake Wilson (illness) all remain unavailable for this weekend's battle against the Knights.

As the new-look Bulldogs eye their third win of the season, Bulldogs fans will be hopeful that a lethally fast, left-edge combination between Bronson Xerri and Josh Addo-Carr continues in fine form for this weekend's redemption round opportunity.

NSW Cup will play as a curtain raiser to the match, so don't miss the chance to catch this double-header live in action at Accor. Grab your tickets now.

Both matches will also be broadcast on Fox Sports.