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The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have been forced into a number of changes for this Saturday's fixture against the Sharks at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (5:30PM AEST).
With Jack Hetherington suspended, Dylan Napa and Luke Thompson will be the starting props, with Renouf Atoni returning to the bench.
Atoni will be joined by Prop Ava Seumanufagai, who will make his first NRL appearance for the Bulldogs. Ava has previously made 118 NRL appearances for the Wests Tigers (2013-17) and Sharks (2018), in addition to playing for Leeds in the Super League for the past two seasons.
Other changes will see:
- Chris Smith start for the first time this year in the second row with Corey Waddell moving back to lock
- Matt Doorey come into the starting 17 for the first time this season. *Doorey made 5 NRL appearances last year at the back end of the season
- Hooker Brad Deitz also comes on to the bench to replace the injured Jackson Topine who has bone bruising to his knee and is expected to be out for at least two weeks
*Winger Nick Cotric will play his 100th NRL game against the Sharks
Match: Sharks v Bulldogs
ROUND 7 - SATURDAY 24TH APRIL
5:30pm
www.bulldogs.com.au
With Jack Hetherington suspended, Dylan Napa and Luke Thompson will be the starting props, with Renouf Atoni returning to the bench.
Atoni will be joined by Prop Ava Seumanufagai, who will make his first NRL appearance for the Bulldogs. Ava has previously made 118 NRL appearances for the Wests Tigers (2013-17) and Sharks (2018), in addition to playing for Leeds in the Super League for the past two seasons.
Other changes will see:
- Chris Smith start for the first time this year in the second row with Corey Waddell moving back to lock
- Matt Doorey come into the starting 17 for the first time this season. *Doorey made 5 NRL appearances last year at the back end of the season
- Hooker Brad Deitz also comes on to the bench to replace the injured Jackson Topine who has bone bruising to his knee and is expected to be out for at least two weeks
*Winger Nick Cotric will play his 100th NRL game against the Sharks
Match: Sharks v Bulldogs
ROUND 7 - SATURDAY 24TH APRIL
5:30pm
| No. | Player | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak | Hy-Tec |
| 2 | Nick Cotric | Guardian Venue Management |
| 3 | Will Hopoate (c) | Cincotta Chemist Campsie |
| 4 | Corey Allan | Australasian Industrial Wrappings & Coatings |
| 5 | Tui Katoa | Southern Cross Charcoal |
| 6 | Jake Averillo | Penny's Crispy Pork Crackling |
| 7 | Kyle Flanagan | Sydney Freezers |
| 8 | Dylan Napa | Intello IT |
| 9 | Sione Katoa | Jay Productions & Events |
| 10 | Luke Thompson | MMX Projects |
| 11 | Adam Elliott | TLH Recruitment |
| 12 | Chris Smith | Dental on Evaline |
| 13 | Corey Waddell | Daily Press |
| Interchange | Recovery Partners | |
| 14 | Brad Deitz | Khalil Family Lawyers |
| 15 | Renouf Atoni | Urbanista Café & Convenience |
| 16 | Ava Seumanufagai | Your Property People |
| 17 | Matt Doorey | McDonalds Punchbowl/Lakemba |
| Reserves | ||
| 19 | Lachlan Lewis | |
| 20 | Joe Stimson | |
| 21 | Nick Meaney | |
| 23 | Ofahiki Ogden |
Round 7 Team News: Final 17 confirmed for Sharks encounter
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have been forced into a number of changes for this Saturday's fixture against the Sharks at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (5:30PM AEST).
www.bulldogs.com.au
