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Bulldogs v Roosters: Hayes in for Salmon; Collins' Origin audition
The Bulldogs could scarcely have been more impressive in Canberra last weekend as they chased down a 20-point deficit and roared home with six second-half tries to win 32-20.
That stunning victory took Stephen Crichton's men to 8-1 for the season as they head into a Round 11 clash with a Roosters outfit fresh off a bye after two convincing wins over the Dragons and Dolphins.
A host of stars will use Friday's game to try and enhance their State of Origin claims including James Tedesco, Spencer Leniu, Connor Watson, Angus Crichton, Matt Burton, Jacob Kiraz and Reed Mahoney, while inspirational Dogs skipper Stephen Crichton is already assured of his Blues jersey.
The ladder leaders will enter the match as favourites in front of their home fans at Accor Stadium but they'll be wary of a Roosters outfit brimming with attacking flair our wide, as evidenced by the 82 points piled on in their last two matches.
Match: Bulldogs v Roosters
Round 11 -
home Team
Bulldogs
1st Position
away Team
Roosters
12th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Bulldogs: Just one change for the competition leaders after Jaeman Salmon suffered an ankle injury in last week's victory over the Raiders. Harry Hayes comes into the starting side and youngster Luke Smith makes his NRL debut off the bench. The Bulldogs will run out 1-17 with no late changes.
Roosters: Lindsay Collins will have one game to prove his fitness for a Queensland State of Origin call up after he was named on the interchange. The representative forward has not played since he suffered a knee injury in Round 5. No other changes for the Roosters after they enjoyed the bye last week. Ethan King is the 18th man.
Match: Bulldogs v Roosters
Round 11 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor TraceyFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob KirazWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo MontoyaWinger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo Savala
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Roosters is number 8 Spencer Leniu
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Daniel Suluka-FifitaProp for Roosters is number 10 Naufahu Whyte
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Harry Hayes2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt MannLock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey HaywardInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis MorrinInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Lipoi HopoiInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Luke SmithInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 23 Blake TaaffeReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Bulldogs have outscored their opposition 52-0 in two games at Accor Stadium in 2025.
- The Roosters have won only two of their last eight games at Accor Stadium.
- The Bulldogs have won only two of their past 12 games against the Roosters.
- Roosters captain James Tedesco has scored seven tries in his last six games against the Bulldogs.
- Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton has scored five tries in his last five games against the Roosters.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
