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The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are gearing up for the 2024 NRL season with a blend of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers set to take on the Melbourne Storm at Belmore Sports Ground this Thursday evening (7:00PM AEDT).
New recruit Blake Taaffe will take up the highly anticipated fullback position while Bronson Xerri will get his first taste of top-grade football since 2019.
Fellow recruits to debut in the Blue and White this Thursday include Drew Hutchison, who will pair with Matt Burton in the halves, Jaeman Salmon and Poasa Faamausili.
Stars, Reed Mahoney and Max King will link up with emerging talents Eli Clark, Jeral Skelton, Jordan Samrani and Sam Hughes. Additionally, break-out players from last year, Blake Wilson and Jacob Preston are primed for action.
The match offers fans an exciting glimpse at the new breed of Bulldogs, with a number of combinations expected to be tested on the field. Don't miss your chance to rally behind the Bulldogs and enjoy the atmosphere under Belmore lights.
Before the main trial starts at 7:00PM, the Bulldogs' NSW Cup squad will face off against the Bears in their own trial match starting at 4:30PM. Gates will open at 4:00PM for this prelude.
Secure your spot to witness the future stars of the Bulldogs in action. Tickets start from $25 for adults ($20 concessions) and $16 for juniors (ages 4-17 years, children under 4 come free), with family passes available from $69.
While tickets will be available at the gate, we recommend pre-booking to skip the queues and save. Get your tickets now to avoid missing this exclusive opportunity: GET TICKETS NOW
Members enjoy exclusive discounts on tickets and more. To save on entry and to support the Club, consider your Membership options. For information or to become a Member, see our Membership page.
No. Player
1 Blake Taaffe
2 Blake Wilson
3 Eli Clark
4 Bronson Xerri
5 Jeral Skelton
6 Matt Burton
7 Drew Hutchison
8 Maxwell King
9 Reed Mahoney
10 Samuel Hughes
11 Kitione Kautoga
12 Jacob Preston
13 Jaeman Salmon
Interchange
14 Toby Sexton
15 Poasa Faamausili
16 Liam Knight
17 Jordan Samrani
Reserves
19 Harry Hayes
20 Bailey Hayward
21 Joash Papalii
22 Reece Hoffman
23 Jack Todd
24 Joseph O'Neill
25 Luke Smith
26 Lipoi Hopoi
27 Kurtis Morrin
28 William Afualo
29 Khaled Rajab
New recruit Blake Taaffe will take up the highly anticipated fullback position while Bronson Xerri will get his first taste of top-grade football since 2019.
Fellow recruits to debut in the Blue and White this Thursday include Drew Hutchison, who will pair with Matt Burton in the halves, Jaeman Salmon and Poasa Faamausili.
Stars, Reed Mahoney and Max King will link up with emerging talents Eli Clark, Jeral Skelton, Jordan Samrani and Sam Hughes. Additionally, break-out players from last year, Blake Wilson and Jacob Preston are primed for action.
The match offers fans an exciting glimpse at the new breed of Bulldogs, with a number of combinations expected to be tested on the field. Don't miss your chance to rally behind the Bulldogs and enjoy the atmosphere under Belmore lights.
Before the main trial starts at 7:00PM, the Bulldogs' NSW Cup squad will face off against the Bears in their own trial match starting at 4:30PM. Gates will open at 4:00PM for this prelude.
Secure your spot to witness the future stars of the Bulldogs in action. Tickets start from $25 for adults ($20 concessions) and $16 for juniors (ages 4-17 years, children under 4 come free), with family passes available from $69.
While tickets will be available at the gate, we recommend pre-booking to skip the queues and save. Get your tickets now to avoid missing this exclusive opportunity: GET TICKETS NOW
Members enjoy exclusive discounts on tickets and more. To save on entry and to support the Club, consider your Membership options. For information or to become a Member, see our Membership page.
No. Player
1 Blake Taaffe
2 Blake Wilson
3 Eli Clark
4 Bronson Xerri
5 Jeral Skelton
6 Matt Burton
7 Drew Hutchison
8 Maxwell King
9 Reed Mahoney
10 Samuel Hughes
11 Kitione Kautoga
12 Jacob Preston
13 Jaeman Salmon
Interchange
14 Toby Sexton
15 Poasa Faamausili
16 Liam Knight
17 Jordan Samrani
Reserves
19 Harry Hayes
20 Bailey Hayward
21 Joash Papalii
22 Reece Hoffman
23 Jack Todd
24 Joseph O'Neill
25 Luke Smith
26 Lipoi Hopoi
27 Kurtis Morrin
28 William Afualo
29 Khaled Rajab