Canterbury Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers: NRL live scores

The Canterbury Bulldogs are playing for pride, while the Wests Tigers are playing to keep their slim top-eight chances alive in their clash this afternoon. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1:50pm (AEST).

Both teams are having a season they would like to quickly forget. The Bulldogs are trying to avoid the wooden spoon and will be doing all they can to finish the year on a positive.

The Tigers, on the other hand, are four points out of the top eight and are desperate for the win to help claw their way back into finals contention.

The Tigers have won their past two meeting with the Bulldogs and will be wanting to continue that trend today.

Quite a few changes have been made for both sides since last round.

Trent Barrett has dropped Kyle Flanagan out of the top 17 once again. Jake Averillo moves to half-back and Bailey Biondi-Odo has been called in at five-eighth.

Dylan Napa is on the bench, with Ava Seumanufagi returning to the front row after being out of the side while suffering from a head knock.

Michael Maguire has named Moses Mbye at fullback for Daine Laurie who fractured his leg last week against the Warriors. Michael Chee Kam has been called in to fill Mbye’s place in the centres.

James Tamou has been named in the side after missing last week’s game with an injured foot, and Zac Cini has earned a spot on the bench.

The position the Bulldogs find themselves on the ladder does not reflect the level of effort that they have shown this season. Each week, they turn up and try for the whole 80 minutes. I don’t see today being any different.

With rumours getting louder about Maguire’s coaching future, he will be wanting his team to play the way he knows they can.

The Tigers have been their own worst enemy out on the field, but they have so much to play for today. They have a finals series to make, critics they want to silence and their beloved coach’s job they want to save. This is what will carry them through to victory today.

What do you think, Roarers? Who will come out on top this afternoon?

Join The Roar this afternoon at 1.50pm (AEST) for live score updates and debate in our blog.

Game information

Kick-off: 1:50pm (AEST)
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
TV: Fox League (502)
Online: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GO
Odds: Canterbury Bulldogs $2.70; Wests Tigers $1.46 (odds via PlayUp)

Teams

Canterbury Bulldogs
1. Nick Meaney 2. Corey Allan 3. Will Hopoate 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Falakiko Manu 6. Bailey Biondi-Odo 7. Jake Averillo 8. Ava Seumanufagai 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Jack Hetherington 11 Corey Waddell 12. Adam Elliott 13. Josh Jackson (c)

Interchange/Reserves: 14. Sione Katoa 15. Dylan Napa 16. Chris Patolo 17. Matt Doorey 18. Tuipulotu Katoa 19. Joe Stimson 20. Kyle Flanagan 21 Jackson Topine

Wests Tigers
1. Moses Mbye 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Michael Chee Kam 4. Tommy Talau 5 Ken Maumalo 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jacob Liddle 10. James Tamou (c) 11. Shawn Blore 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Thomas Mikaele

Interchange/Reserves: 14. Alex Twal 15. Zac Cini 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kelma Tuilagi 18. Tuki Simpkins 19. Tom Amone 20. Jock Madden 21. Jake Simpkin