Lachlan Galvin is set to take on the Wests Tigers for the first time since his midseason departure as the Bulldogs continue their pursuit of the minor premiership.
Canterbury are two points behind the ladder-leading Raiders and need a win to keep the pressure on Ricky Stuart's men.
Galvin has impressed since stepping into the Bulldogs' No.7 jersey after joining the club in May.
Sunday's clash marks the first time he will take on his former side and there is sure to be plenty of spice in front of a big crowd at CommBank Stadium.
The Tigers fell to the Panthers last weekend and they are desperate to bounce back as they fight to keep their slim finals hopes alive.
Jarome Luai will take charge of the side's attack and his unpredictability will pose plenty of questions for the Bulldogs staunch defensive line.
Match: Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
Round 22 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
11th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
3rd Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Wests Tigers: Brent Naden comes into the centres an hour before kick-off with Starford To'a dropping out. A switch in the key playmaking role with Adam Doueihi to line up at halfback and Latu Fainu going to the bench. Sione Fainu is elevated to the starting side at lock. Fullback Jahream Bula returns after five games out with a hamstring injury so Sunia Turuva goes back to the wing. Back-rower Samuela Fainu (knee) also returns so Tony Sukkar reverts to the bench. Royce Hunt has been added to the bench and Jack Bird is out.
Bulldogs: The Bullodgs are 1-17 with no late changes. With Connor Tracey facing 3-4 weeks out with an abdominal injury, Jacob Kiraz slides to fullback and Jethro Rinakama comes in on the wing. No other changes to the side that took care of Manly in dominant fashion in Round 21. Josh Curran reaches the milestone of 100 NRL games.
Match: Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
Round 22 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream BulaFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jacob Kiraz
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jethro Rinakama
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Taylan MayCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 19 Brent NadenCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral SkeltonWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari Tuala
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 13 Adam DoueihiHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell MayProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex TwalProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex Seyfarth2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sione FainuLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 7 Latu FainuInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Royce HuntInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Harry Hayes
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Fonua PoleInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Josh Curran
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tony SukkarInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Bailey Hayward
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tristan HopeReplacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Mitchell Woods
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers have conceded 92 points in their last three games at CommBank Stadium.
- The Bulldogs have won four of their past five games against the Tigers.
- Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has scored six tries in six games at CommBank Stadium.
- Bulldogs prop Josh Curran will play his 100th NRL game.
- Wests Tigers have lost all four games against top-four opposition in 2025.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
