Team Update: Round 3 vs Bulldogs
Wests Tigers squad has been trimmed to 19 players ahead of Sunday's Round 3 match against Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
English recruit John Bateman and former Bulldogs half Brandon Wakeham will make their first NRL appearance this season, as will winger Junior Tupou.
Bateman has been named to start at second row for his Wests Tigers' debut, pushing Shawn Blore to the bench.
Missing from the squad this week are Jake Simpkin (concussion protocols), Tommy Talau (broken nose), Daine Laurie (knee), and Isaiah Papali’i (one match suspension).
Match: Bulldogs v Wests Tigers
Round 3 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze PerhamFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Charlie Staines
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob KirazWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake AverilloCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul AlamotiCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle FlanaganHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Ryan SuttonProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Asu Kepaoa
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 20 John Bateman
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-MarinerLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jayden OkunborInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shawn Blore
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Corey WaddellInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Brandon Wakeham
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Fa'amanu BrownInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Jayden TannerInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 21 Josh ReynoldsReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin Matamua
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - Channel 9, FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, 2GB, Triple M 104.9
Live Stream - 9Now, KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs ($1.28) v Wests Tigers ($3.70)
Line - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs -11.5 ($1.90) v Wests Tigers +11.5 ($1.90)
Odds correct as of 3:00pm, Saturday, 18th March. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 42, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 25, Wests Tigers 17
At Belmore Sports Ground - First Appearance
Last Time They Met - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 36 def. Wests Tigers 12 (Round 15, 2022)
