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Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo has named his side to face the Newcastle Knights this Friday evening at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Match: Knights v Bulldogs
Round 13 -
home Team
Knights
11th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
10th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Following a dominant 44-12 victory over the St. George Illawarra Dragons, the Bulldogs will be looking to continue their form against the Knights.
Jacob Preston moves into the starting line-up replacing the injured Viliame Kikau, who underwent surgery yesterday to repair a fracture of his ring finger. The enforcer will be sidelined for up to six weeks as a result of the injury sustained during the Round 12 clash.
Captain Stephen Crichton and five-eighth Matt Burton drop out of the squad due to their Origin call ups while Kurt Mann returns at lock to face his former side.
Drew Hutchison also returns to partner Toby Sexton in the halves.
After scoring two tries and amassing three line breaks, Jacob Kiraz moves into the centres to replace the skipper. Blake Wilson will step up to take his place on the wing having scored 2 tries in 3 games earlier this season.
Round 12 standout Jaeman Salmon will look to continue his defensive form against the Knights this week after making 41 tackles with none missed in Round 7.
No. | Player | Sponsor |
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1 | Connor Tracey | Sydney City Building Group |
2 | Blake Wilson | Dental on Evaline |
3 | Bronson Xerri | Penny’s Crispy Pork Crackling |
4 | Jacob Kiraz | Juice Lab & Co Bankstown |
5 | Josh Addo-Carr | Defiant Digital |
6 | Drew Hutchison | Lira Financial |
7 | Toby Sexton | Canterbury League Club |
8 | Max King | Guardian Venue Management |
9 | Reed Mahoney | HY-TEC |
10 | Sam Hughes | Intello IT |
11 | Jacob Preston | Waterview |
12 | Jaeman Salmon | Zoom Energy |
13 | Kurt Mann | Corellian |
Interchange | Recovery Partners | |
14 | Bailey Hayward | Brushwood Engineering Group |
15 | Joshua Curran | Khalil Lawyers |
16 | Kurtis Morrin | AM PM Plumbing & Electrical |
17 | Poasa Fa'amausili | Platinum Rehabilitation Group |
Reserves | Recovery Partners | |
19 | Lipoi Hopoi | |
20 | Blake Taaffe | |
21 | Jake Turpin | |
22 | Harry Hayes | |
23 | Jeral Skelton |
Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
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Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | ShoeGrab |