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The Bulldogs will be desperate for a change of fortunes when they host the Sharks at Accor Stadium on Saturday.
Coming off heavy back-to-back losses and with injuries hitting hard, the Bulldogs will have their depth tested as well as their resolve when they face an enigmatic Cronulla side still searching for back-to-back wins.
With Jacob Kiraz's MCL injury and Viliame Kikau's training mishap the latest blows to hit the Bulldogs they'll need co-captains Reed Mahoney and Matt Burton and forward leader Tevita Pangai jnr to stand tall if they are to return to the winners' list.
The Sharks are 3-3 on the season after beating the Roosters for the first time in seven clashes on Friday and now look to build momentum on the back of playmaker Nicho Hynes, who has racked up five try assists and seven line break assists in his three appearances this year.
Team News
Bulldogs: The Bulldogs have been dealt huge blows with winger Jacob Kiraz and centre Jake Averillo suffering knee injuries on Sunday. The return of Braidon Burns will bring some relief to the depleted outside back stocks, but Declan Casey and Jeral Skelton could be called up for their first game of the season. Forward Andrew Davey (finger) also faces time on the sideline which puts young prop Kitione Kautoga or Reece Hoffman in the mix.
Sharks: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon had no injury concerns after the Round 7 victory and will have the luxury of naming the same 17 if he chooses. With Toby Rudolf (foot) and Dale Finucane (suspension) still sidelined, Tom Hazelton should retain his spot on the interchange bench.
Coming off heavy back-to-back losses and with injuries hitting hard, the Bulldogs will have their depth tested as well as their resolve when they face an enigmatic Cronulla side still searching for back-to-back wins.
With Jacob Kiraz's MCL injury and Viliame Kikau's training mishap the latest blows to hit the Bulldogs they'll need co-captains Reed Mahoney and Matt Burton and forward leader Tevita Pangai jnr to stand tall if they are to return to the winners' list.
The Sharks are 3-3 on the season after beating the Roosters for the first time in seven clashes on Friday and now look to build momentum on the back of playmaker Nicho Hynes, who has racked up five try assists and seven line break assists in his three appearances this year.
Team News
Bulldogs: The Bulldogs have been dealt huge blows with winger Jacob Kiraz and centre Jake Averillo suffering knee injuries on Sunday. The return of Braidon Burns will bring some relief to the depleted outside back stocks, but Declan Casey and Jeral Skelton could be called up for their first game of the season. Forward Andrew Davey (finger) also faces time on the sideline which puts young prop Kitione Kautoga or Reece Hoffman in the mix.
Sharks: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon had no injury concerns after the Round 7 victory and will have the luxury of naming the same 17 if he chooses. With Toby Rudolf (foot) and Dale Finucane (suspension) still sidelined, Tom Hazelton should retain his spot on the interchange bench.
