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
11th Position
away Team
Sharks
3rd Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
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.
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 8 Holli WheelerProp 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 10 Alexis TauaneaiProp 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 14 Ebony PriorInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Nakia Davis-Welsh
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Hope MillardInterchange 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 17 Kalosipani HopoateInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Shaquaylah Mahakitau-MonschauReplacement for Sharks is number 18 Tyla King
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Pauline Suli-RukaReserve for Sharks is number 19 Dominique du Toit
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Latisha SmytheReserve for Sharks is number 20 Tommaya Kelly-Sines
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Paea UilouReserve for Sharks is number 21 Leki Leilua
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Bridget HoyReserve for Sharks is number 22 Monique Donovan
Bulldogs Ins
- Bridget Hoy
- Latisha Smythe
- Paea Uilou
- Pauline Suli-Ruka
Sharks Ins
- Dominique du Toit
- Jaydika Tafua
- Leki Leilua
- Monique Donovan
- Tommaya Kelly-Sines
- Tyla King
Bulldogs Outs
Sharks Ins
- Caitlan Johnston-Green
- Rhiannon Byers
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.
