The Bulldogs are pushing for an NRLW standalone crowd record when they host the Raiders at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon.
Last week's loss to the Cowboys leaves the Bulldogs in a mid-table pack battling for a finals berth. With just four games to play, every match is vital.
The Raiders are riding high after claiming their first victory of the season last week and they're eager to keep the momentum rolling at Belmore on Saturday.
Experienced lock Simaima Taufa will look to set the tone up front as she goes head-to-head with a physical Bulldogs pack.
Match: Bulldogs v Raiders
Round 8 -
home Team
Bulldogs
9th Position
away Team
Raiders
11th Position
Venue: Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney
Team News
Bulldogs: Adi Vani Buleki is a late inclusion on the wing in place of Simina Lokotui (hamstring). Five-eighth Ashleigh Quinlan dropped out of the side on Friday due to a hamstring injury so Anneka Wilson slides to five-eighth and Ebony Prior is the new hooker. Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau has been added to the bench. Alexis Tauaneai returns after three games out with a hamstring injury so Hope Millard drops back to 18th player. Shannon Muru and debutant Leio Fotu-Moala are the new faces on the bench.
Raiders: No further game day changes after Marley Cardwell was added to the bench on Friday to make her NRLW debut. Kere Matua makes way. The loss of Monalisa Soliola to a leg injury sees Tatiana Finau promoted from the bench to start in the second row. Isabella Waterman has been elevated from 18th player to start on the wing while Grace Kemp and Lili Boyle are the new faces on the bench.
Match: Bulldogs v Raiders
Round 8 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie RobinsonFullback for Raiders is number 1 Elise Simpson
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Elizabeth MacGregorWinger for Raiders is number 2 Mackenzie Wiki
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Monica TagoaiCentre for Raiders is number 3 Leianne Tufuga
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Moana CourtenayCentre for Raiders is number 4 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 22 Adi Vani BulekiWinger for Raiders is number 5 Isabella Waterman
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 9 Anneka WilsonFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Sereana Naitokatoka
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla PrestonHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Zahara Temara
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Holli WheelerProp for Raiders is number 8 Chloe Saunders
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 14 Ebony PriorHooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis TauaneaiProp for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Shaniece Monschau2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jordyn Preston
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Latisha Smythe2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Tatiana Finau
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-KatoaLock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Shannon MuruInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ma’atuleio Fotu-MoalaInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Kalosipani HopoateInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Lili Boyle
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 18 Shaquaylah Mahakitau-MonschauInterchange for Raiders is number 20 Marley Cardwell
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Hope MillardReplacement for Raiders is number 18 Georgia Thomas
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Bulldogs will host their first NRLW game at Belmore Sports Ground.
- The Raiders have scored more points in their last two games than they did in their first five.
- The Bulldogs have not won at a home venue since Round 1 against the Knights.
- Raiders halfback Zahara Temara requires three goals for 100 NRLW goals.
- Bulldogs winger Elizabeth MacGregor has scored four tries in four NRLW games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
