The Bulldogs will be looking to regroup after a tough trip to Brisbane and find some of the grit from their season opener when they host the Sharks.
Back at home at Accor Stadium where they claimed the first of their two wins so far this year, the newcomers have found the season tougher as it's gone on as they grow into learning about the ins-and-outs of a full NRLW season.
After their 44-0 loss in Brisbane, things don't get any easier for them this week against top-three side Cronulla, who will be on their game from the get-go after posting a remarkable come-from-behind win over the Knights last week.
Trailing 18-4 just after half-time, a Georgia Ravics hat-trick and last gasp try to Brooke Anderson sent the game to golden point, where halfback Chantay Kiria-Ratu was able to deliver the match-winning field goal.
Match: Bulldogs v Sharks
Round 10 -
home Team
Bulldogs
8th Position
away Team
Sharks
4th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Bulldogs: Brayden Wiliame has named the same 17 that fell to the Broncos last week, with Holli Wheeler listed to start. The prop could revert to the bench on game day, as she did last week, when Leio Fotu-Moala was added to the starting side.
Sharks: A handful of changes for the Sharks as they chase a fifth-straight win on Saturday night. Jaydika Tafua has been named to start at second row in her return from a finger injury, with Rhiannon Byers dropping out of the squad. Caitlan Johnston-Green is also set to miss the clash after suffering a head knock late in last week's win over Newcastle. Stephanie Faulkner will start at prop, with Jacinta Carter added to the bench. Tyla King has been named 18th player as she looks to return from a concussion.
Match: Bulldogs v Sharks
Round 10 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie RobinsonFullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada Taylor
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Elizabeth MacGregorWinger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie Staples
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Monica TagoaiCentre for Sharks is number 3 Tiana Penitani Gray
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Moana CourtenayCentre for Sharks is number 4 Grace-Lee Weekes
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Simina LokotuiWinger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia Ravics
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh QuinlanFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Emma Verran
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis TauaneaiProp for Sharks is number 8 Ellie Johnston
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Anneka WilsonHooker for Sharks is number 9 Georgia Hannaway
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 17 Kalosipani HopoateProp for Sharks is number 10 Stephanie Faulkner
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Shannon Muru2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Talei Holmes
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Shaniece Monschau2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Jaydika Tafua
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaLock for Sharks is number 13 Brooke Anderson
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Holli WheelerInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Nakia Davis-Welsh
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Ebony PriorInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Jacinta Carter
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ma’atuleio Fotu-MoalaInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Manilita Takapautolo
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Pauline Suli-RukaInterchange for Sharks is number 18 Tyla King
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Shaquaylah Mahakitau-MonschauReplacement for Sharks is number 17 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Bulldogs have conceded 100 points in their last two games.
- The Sharks have won three of their four away games this season.
- The Bulldogs’ line-up includes former Sharks Andie Robinson, Holli Wheeler and Tayla Preston.
- Sharks winger Georgia Ravics has scored 10 tries in her last eight games.
- The Bulldogs have lost two of their three games at Accor Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
