Wests Tigers
36
Match Complete
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
22
| J. Madden |  | 79 | ||
| F. Brown |  | 78 | ||
| 74 | | M. Burton | ||
| 73 | | A. Schoupp | ||
| J. Madden | | 70 | ||
| J. Madden | | 69 | ||
| J. Madden | | 63 | ||
| F. Brown | | 62 | ||
| 54 | | J. Kiraz | ||
| 46 | | M. Burton | ||
| 45 | | J. Marshall-King | ||
| 43 | | M. Burton | ||
| 42 | | M. Burton | ||
| K. Maumalo | | 39 | ||
| K. Maumalo | | 27 | ||
| J. Madden | | 14 | ||
| S. To'a | | 13 | ||
| L. Garner | | 5 |
| 7 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The two teams struggling most in the current 2022 NRL season meet at Leichhardt Oval in an intriguing Round 11 fixture. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6pm (AEST).
After the week the Bulldogs have just lived, it is difficult to predict the state of mind that the squad will take into this match.
Trent Barrett has walked away after the most dismal run as coach, Mick Potter has signed on to guide the team for the remainder of the season and Brent Naden has done a quick about turn and will suit up for the Tigers just a few days after wearing the blue and white of Canterbury.
The NRL continues to write the most remarkable of stories and these two clubs are penning more than their fair share, with Wests under enormous pressure to show some consistency in their form after a start to the NRL season that has produced just two wins from ten rounds.
That number matches the Bulldogs’ win column, with only for and against seeing the Tigers holding down 15th spot ahead of Canterbury, as we approach the midway point of the season.
Thus, this fixture presents an enormous opportunity for both clubs to grab a precious two points and keep the hopes of their fans alive in terms of seeing something better in the latter half of the season.
Supporters of the loser in this clash may well lose all motivation to attend NRL matches across the back end of the year, if they had not already, and the benefit of a win here cannot underestimated for two clubs starting from a very low base when it comes to competitiveness in 2022.
Team news sees Jake Averillo and Jackson Topine into the staring line-up for the Dogs, with Naden and the injured Corey Waddell making way.
To make matters worse for the Dogs, Josh Addo-Carr has also been ruled out.
The Tigers are without Luke Brooks thanks to a hamstring injury and Jock Madden comes into the halves to pair with Jackson Hastings.
Prediction
Good luck tipping this one, but with influenza circling the Bulldogs’ camp, the Tigers may well be just a little healthier and hungrier.
The events of the past seven days are likely to have taken a toll on the Canterbury squad, with the general disappointment around recent performances unlikely to be remedied with the appointment of Potter.
Look for the Tigers to bring a powerful forward game and set up a close fought victory through the middle.
Wests by 12.
Game information
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Kick-off: Friday 20th May 2022, 6pm (AEST)
TV: Fox League
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go
Odds: Tigers $1.55, Bulldogs $2.50 – odds via PlayUp
Catch all the action on The Roar‘s live coverage from 6pm (AEST).
Teams
Tigers
1. Starford To’a 2. Junior Tupou 3. Asu Kepaoa 4. Tyrone Peachey 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Jock Madden 7. Jackson Hastings 8. James Tamou 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Zane Musgrove 11. Luke Garner 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Joe Ofahengaue
14. Kelma Tuilagi 15. Alex Twal 16. Fa’amanu Brown 17. Stefano Utoikamanu 18. Alex Seyfarth 19. Oliver Gildart 20. Thomas Mikaele 21. Brent Naden 22. Junior Pauga 23. Tukimihia Simpkins 24. Fonua Pole
Bulldogs
1. Matt Dufty 2. Jayden Okunbor 3. Aaron Schoupp 4. Jake Averillo 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Luke Thompson 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Jackson Topine 12. Tevita Pangai Junior 13. Josh Jackson
14. Bailey Biondi-Odo 15. Joe Stimson 16. Max King 17. Chris Patolo 19. Jacob Kiraz 20. Zach Dockar-Clay 21. Brandon Wakeham 22. Tuipulotu Katoa 23. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 24. Paul Alamoti 25. Ava Seumanufagai
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Hes just a born organiser TB. He never shuts up, he never stops pointing , he never stops moving. Now he's no JT but the way he barks instructions and points and bounces around really reminds me of the great man. He is very , very good.
The Barry
Roar Guru
Agreed. He’s the textbook example of a talented youngster who can’t quite get it right, but comes back from England a far better player I really like what he’s doing. Smart, good organiser, aggressive, steps up when he’s needed
Tim Buck 3
Roar Rookie
The Chemics are in the second division last I heard. They might give Trent Barrett a job as their attacking coach.
Tim Buck 3
Roar Rookie
Yes it is Rugby League, a high level of competence in tackling is essential. He should try Oztag.
danwain
Roar Rookie
I can’t believe he immediately pointed to the spot! I was on the tigers 13+, and those last 10 minutes were an emotional rollercoaster…
Phil
Roar Rookie
Good win Wests. That game took over two hours from kickoff to full time. Too much bunker time for mine.
Short Memory
Roar Rookie
100%. Looked up at ball and then ran past the line.
Pilferer
Roar Rookie
The Jackson push was a rubbish call so even
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Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the game and be sure to stick with the Roar tonight for all the action to come. Parramatta and Manly are next up in what looms as an interesting clash. Wests Tigers………………...36 Canterbury Bulldogs……….22
Magic Lyrebird
Roar Rookie
The past couple of games have been looney-tunes
Tigertown
Guest
Choice call, Stu. Roar of the Tiger! Potter, welcome back to the NRL.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
It was another disappointing night for the Dogs and the Tigers' fans will be very pleased with the victory. Wests Tigers………………...36 Canterbury Bulldogs……….22
Redcap
Roar Guru
Will one or both get to 200 games without scoring? I tend to favour Lawrie because he's more likely to barge over at some point.
Big Daddy
Roar Rookie
Is this the 1st time Canterbury have scored more than 20 points this year .
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME The Tigers have beaten the Dogs at Leichhardt to give themselves a little breathing space when it comes to wooden spoon contention. Wests Tigers…………………36 Canterbury Bulldogs……….22
Stuart Thomas
Expert
40' The Dogs will kick-off one final time but there will be little time for further action. Wests Tigers………………...36 Canterbury Bulldogs……….22
Big Daddy
Roar Rookie
Is this the 1st time Cantebury have scored 20 points in a match this year .
The Barry
Roar Guru
That wasn’ta try… not even close to grounding We wuz robbed Seriously, shows the refs don’t give a fig…
Magic Lyrebird
Roar Rookie
Looked clear that it wasn't grounded at all to me