Round 26 Team News: Bulldogs get finals warm-up against Sea Eagles

In what is promises to be a highly-anticipated match against cross-town rivals and fellow finals adversaries, Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo's men will be determined to extend their winning run to six matches on the trot for the first time since 2015. 

The side will also have the opportunity to extend their undefeated at-home record, yet to be defeated in 2024 on home turf.

While Captain Stephen Crichton will sit out the match after accepting a one-week ban, the side will welcome back Josh Curran who has been named to come off the interchange bench.

Crichton's replacement comes in the form of the reliable Jeral Skelton, who returns for the first time since his impressive outing in Round 21, while Kurt Mann's no.13 jersey has been taken up by Jaeman Salmon.

The Bulldogs will be relying on crowd support to help them through the tough finals warm up as fifth meets seventh under Friday night lights.

Kick-off is from 6pm AEST at Accor Stadium and the match will be broadcast on Kayo and Foxtel for those unable to make the game.

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