Bulldogs v Raiders: Critta, Foxx return; Papa brings up 300
The Bulldogs became 'the Entertainers' in their big win over the Broncos after putting on a blistering attacking display in their 41-16 win.
Heading out to play in front of what's set to be a sellout crowd at Belmore Sports Ground to host fellow Round 21 winners the Canberra Raiders, Cameron Ciraldo's men will be aiming to continue their winning ways.
Speaking after the match in Brisbane, Ciraldo said he hoped to have captain Stephen Crichton back from a pinched nerve in his neck and the star centre has duly been named.
The Raiders were relatively untroubled in their victory over the Rabbitohs last round, with a double to Jordan Rapana and another strong showing for halfback Jamal Fogarty in his second game back from a biceps injury ensuring the win.
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Before their win over South Sydney, the club confirmed that forward Pasami Saulo has been ruled out for the season with a lower back injury and will undergo surgery with an expected return during the 2025 pre-season. Young fullback Chevy Stewart is also set to miss the next three-to-four matches with an ankle injury.
Match: Bulldogs v Raiders
Round 22 -
home Team
Bulldogs
6th Position
away Team
Raiders
10th Position
Venue: Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney
Team News
Bulldogs: The Bulldogs are 1-17 with no late changes. Two big ins for the Dogs with skipper Stephen Crichton back after missing Round 21 due to a pinched nerve in his neck and flying winger Josh Addo-Carr (hamstring) also back on deck. The backline reshuffle sees Jacob Kiraz return to the wing and Blake Wilson and Jeral Skleton make way. Jeral Skelton is 18th man.
Raiders: A late change an hour before kick-off with Adam Cook coming into the side at five-eighth and Ethan Strange dropping to 18th man. Test and Origin prop Josh Papali'i celebrates a magic milestone with his 300th NRL game.
Match: Bulldogs v Raiders
Round 22 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor TraceyFullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob KirazWinger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 18 Adam Cook
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Josh CurranProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel HughesProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt MannLock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey HaywardInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Lipoi HopoiInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Trey Mooney
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis MorrinInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Harry HayesInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Zac Hosking
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Jeral SkeltonReplacement for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Bulldogs have won all eight home games this season.
- The Raiders have won their past nine games against the Bulldogs.
- Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau has scored three tries in his past four games.
- Raiders prop Josh Papalii will make his 300th NRL appearance.
- Bulldogs second-rower Jacob Preston has scored in back-to-back games at Belmore.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
