TEAM NEWS: Bulldogs - Cameron Ciraldo faces a reshuffle with Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau both ruled out due to knee injuries. Utility Bailey Hayward steps into the five-eighth role, while former Rooster Sitili Tupouniua slots into the back row. Kurt Morrin and Daniel Suluka-Fifita bolster the bench. Stephen Crichton’s leadership in the backline will be crucial as the Bulldogs adjust to their new spine combination.

TEAM NEWS: Eels - Jason Ryles has responded to the Eels' poor start to the season by dropping Ronald Volkman, handing former Rabbitoh Dean Hawkins his first start for the club at halfback. Josh Addo-Carr returns from suspension but has only been named in the reserves, while Ryan Matterson is listed as 18th man. Other than the inclusion of Hawkins, the starting 17 remains unchanged, with Dylan Brown expected to shoulder extra playmaking responsibility.

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