Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
36
Match Complete
Wests Tigers
12
| 79 |  | L. Brooks | ||
| 79 |  | J. Tamou | ||
| M. Burton | | 69 | ||
| A. Schoupp | | 67 | ||
| M. Burton | | 65 | ||
| K. Morrin | | 63 | ||
| M. Burton | | 55 | ||
| J. Kiraz | | 54 | ||
| M. Burton | | 51 | ||
| J. Averillo | | 49 | ||
| M. Burton | | 27 | ||
| J. Averillo | | 25 | ||
| 19 | | L. Brooks | ||
| 17 | | D. Nofoaluma | ||
| M. Burton | | 15 | ||
| J. Marshall-King | | 14 |
| 6 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 6 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 15 of the NRL Premiership concludes this afternoon when the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs take on the Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4.05pm AEST.
With these two sides towards the bottom of the ladder, every win is crucial, even if it is just to avoid the wooden spoon at the end of the year. But, with new coaches at the helm of both teams, victory here would be just a bit more sweet.
Bulldogs fans could be forgiven for having tears in the eyes after last weekend’s match against the Eels. It wasn’t just the 34-4 scoreline to celebrate, it was the way that they did it.
They absorbed wave after wave of Eels attack early, and it seemed inevitable that the defence would crack. It didn’t and, from there, you could sense the confidence growing. The last try, in particular, going through several sets of hands, was pure class.
Chris Patolo will miss the match due to concussion protocols, so Kurtis Morrin will join the bench for his NRL debut. Raymond Faitala-Mariner has been named to start with Corey Waddell moving to the bench.
The Wests Tigers Round 14 wasn’t quite as memorable. The Sea Eagles won 30-4 in an average game of football, their win helped along by the send off of Brent Naden, who will spend an extended period on the sidelines.
It has been written about all season, but the Tigers halves just lack that creativity that you need to have to break down opposition defences. They don’t score enough points to win many games of football.
In a big boost though, Adam Doueihi makes his return from long term injury on the bench and Asu Kepaoa replaces Naden. Luciano Leilua has been granted a release to join the Cowboys, with Kelma Tuilagi taking his spot. Fa’amanu Brown joins the bench at the expense of Jock Madden.
Prediction
There’s an inherent risk in picking the Bulldogs to win back to back.
However, whilst they haven’t always won recently, they have been scoring more points.
That remains an Achilles Heel for the Tigers, which is why the Bulldogs will win.
Bulldogs by 10
Game information
Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
Venue: CommBank Stadium
TV/Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Nine Network
Odds: Bulldogs $1.78, Tigers $2.05 – odds via PlayUp
Canterbury
1. Jake Averillo 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Aaron Schoupp 4. Corey Allan 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Max King 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Josh Jackson 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 13. Tevita Pangai Junior
Interchange: 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Corey Waddell 16. Joe Stimson 17. Kurtis Morrin
Wests Tigers
1. Daine Laurie 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Asu Kepaoa 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jackson Hastings 8. James Tamou 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Zane Musgrove 11. Luke Garner 12. Kelma Tuilagi 13. Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange: 14. Fa’amanu Brown 15. Alex Twal 16. Adam Doueihi 17. Alex Seyfarth
:stoked: has been hay? I wouldn't even go back that far, Steve Price, Johnathan Thurston, SBW, Mason & El Masari years (just before or after the scandal that wasnt).. they were dominant!
Cadfael
Roar Guru
SOO as a centre,When will theu learn. Pick players in their normal position. If Burton is to play, as to be at 5/8
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
A kindergarten kid would instinctively know that was stupid. That grown men came up with it is unforgivable. Even after Confession.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Good job David. You’re a Champ.
Tez
Roar Rookie
It looks like the Dogs are aiming to prove that Trent Barrett is not a head coach and Mick Potter is. Gus have a long chat with Mick and convince him to take the gig.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks for joining the call today. Enjoy your week and I will be back for rep round next weekend
David Holden
Roar Guru
Plenty of problems still with the Tigers. They look clueless in attack but at least the return of Adam Doueihi gives fans some hope. However, if they keep conceding over 30 points per game, they can forget winning matches. They take on the Warriors in Auckland next round
David Holden
Roar Guru
They jump up to 13th place and will be full of confidence when they take on the Sharks in a fortnight
Monorchid
Roar Rookie
This isn't a silly idea HY. Except for the fact, and it is a fact, that the whopping majority of players aren't the smartest people on a football field. And that's why coaches and bumbling administrators get paid so much. And that's why 36-12 means that all the Tigers players, coaching staff, administrators, trainers, and other hangers on will all collect their cheques this week. And it's why coaches get sacrificed before anyone else. But keep the fire burning HY. You're on to a good thing.
David Holden
Roar Guru
If there was any doubt about the improvement in the Bulldogs, surely that has gone now. The Bulldogs showed an attacking flair to dismantle the Tigers this afternoon. Matt Burton was superb but he was supported by a pack who were too strong for the Tigers
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David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME BULLDOGS DEFEAT TIGERS 36-12
Choppy Zezers
Roar Rookie
Sack the 5 captains?
David Holden
Roar Guru
FT' Laurie brings it back. Messy end and that is full time Bulldogs 36 Tigers 12
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Birdy
Roar Rookie
I give up, it's not the players, it's not the front office or the world record number of coaches they've destroyed, it's those rediculous fluro orange jerseys.
David Holden
Roar Guru
80' CONVERSION TIGERS Conversion good Bulldogs 36 Tigers 12
Choppy Zezers
Roar Rookie
Dufty would explain the game plan pre match, then ad lib during the game when he isn't happy with the game plan
David Holden
Roar Guru
80' TRY TIGERS Kepaoa free down the left. Doueihi almost clears Burton. Hastings finds Tamou for the easy try. TRY Bulldogs 36 Tigers 10
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Thanks for calling the game, David. Looked like a close one till half time. Congratulations Dogs, a good follow up performance.