Round 17 Team News: Final squad for Sharks encounter
Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo has finalised his side to face the Cronulla Sharks this evening at Accor Stadium.
Match: Bulldogs v Sharks
Round 17 -
home Team
Bulldogs
5th Position
away Team
Sharks
3rd Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Skipper Stephen Crichton returns from Origin duties to help his side fight to retain their perfect record at home this season in tonight's clash against the Sharks.
Jacob Kiraz drops to fullback while Connor Tracey remains unavailable. Blake Taaffe joins Josh Curran, Kurtis Morrin and Lipoi Hopoi on the interchange.
Bronson Xerri returns to the centres alongside Crichton after being a late withdrawal from last week's game. Matt Burton partners Toby Sexton in the halves.
Jeral Skelton holds down his starting position on the wing after a solid effort last week which saw him claim a try, try assist, and post 241 run metres. Blake Wilson sits on the opposing wing adding lethal attacking speed.
Bailey Hayward starts at lock and enforcer Viliame Kikau sits in his familiar number 11 jersey.
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Kiraz | Sydney City Building Group |
| 2 | Blake Wilson | Dental on Evaline |
| 3 | Bronson Xerri | Penny’s Crispy Pork Crackling |
| 23 | Stephen Crichton | Juice Lab & Co Bankstown |
| 5 | Jeral Skelton | Defiant Digital |
| 6 | Matt Burton | 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 | Viliame Kikau | Waterview |
| 12 | Jaeman Salmon | Zoom Energy |
| 13 | Bailey Hayward | Corellian |
| Interchange | Recovery Partners | |
| 1 | Blake Taaffe | Brushwood Engineering Group |
| 15 | Josh Curran | Khalil Lawyers |
| 16 | Kurtis Morrin | AM PM Plumbing & Electrical |
| 17 | Lipoi Hopoi | Platinum Rehabilitation Group |
| Reserves | Recovery Partners | |
| 19 | Harry Hayes |
| Coaching Staff | Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cameron Ciraldo | ShoeGrab |
