Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri is set to return from a groin injury as the Bulldogs celebrate 30 years since their 1995 grand final victory over the Sea Eagles.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 21 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
NRL Late Mail Round 21
Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Sunday 4.05pm at Allianz Stadium
Match: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
Round 21 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor TraceyFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Lehi Hopoate
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob KirazWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari TualaWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan GalvinHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Matthew Lodge
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jazz Tevaga
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel HughesProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman SalmonLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt MannInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Harry HayesInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Josh CurranInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Bailey HaywardInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 22 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Jethro RinakamaReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Tommy Talau
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Bulldogs: Bronson Xerri is on track to return from a groin injury, however Sitili Tupouniua has succumbed to a hamstring injury after just one game back from injury. Sam Hughes will start at prop, with Josh Curran on the bench to cover for Tupouniua's absence. Xerri's return will see Enari Tuala shift to the wing and Jethro Rinakama move to 18th man as the Bulldogs celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1995 grand final victory over Manly. Canterbury will line up 1-17 with Jethro Rinakama the 18th man.
Sea Eagles: Gordon Chan Kum Tong has been added to the bench on Saturday with Jake Simpkin entering the HIA protocol after receiving an elbow to the head last weekend in Melbourne. Haumole Olakau'atu is preparing for his first game since dislocating his shoulder in Round 15 and comes straight back into the starting side. Jason Saab will play his 100th NRL game. No further changes in Sunday's final team update with Tommy Talau remaining 18th man.
