Accor Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 17 NRL game between Canterbury Bulldogs and Cronulla Sharks. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Cronulla Sharks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Cronulla Sharks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday June 28, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Where: Accor Stadium
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Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks Odds
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks Preview
Canterbury is aiming to getting back on track from last weeks blip and consolidate its Top 8 position, while spluttering Cronulla needs a victory to maintain its top-four trajectory.
Coming off the bye on a three-match winning streak last week, the Bulldogs went down 26-8 to the Roosters in Gosford their most disappointing performance since the opening fortnight of the season.
The Bulldogs have been dealt a blow with in-form fullback Connor Tracey ruled out; hes replaced by Blake Taafe.
Bronson Xerri returns at centre though, while Stephen Crichton is in the reserves as he looks to back up 48 hours after Origin and Jacob Preston is 18th man.
The Sharks lost three of their last four prior to the Round 16 bye, including a 30-28 defeat away to the Dolphins in their last outing. They clawed back from 22-0 down to hit the lead but couldnt finish the job.
Tuku Hau Tapuha comes onto the bench for Braden Hamlin-Uele in the Sharks only change to their Round 15 line-up.
The Bulldogs are on a six-match losing streak against the Sharks all by margins of 12-plus including a 25-6 result in Round 2 this year.
Nicho Hynes has a point to prove after his axing from the NSW team, but how much has that setback and the Sharks recent slump knocked his confidence?
The Bulldogs renewed grit this season despite last weeks fairly flat showing makes them an attractive underdog option at Accor Stadium, where they are searching for six straight wins for the firs time since winning the 2012 minor premiership.
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Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks Tip
We're tipping Cronulla Sharks to win at $1.57 odds.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks Teams
Bulldogs team: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Blake Wilson 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Jacob Kiraz 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Bailey Hayward 14. Jake Turpin 15. Josh Curran 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi 19. Jacob Preston 20. Drew Hutchison 21. Eli Clark 22. Harry Hayes 23. Stephen Crichton
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jack Williams 15. Royce Hunt 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Jesse Colquhoun 20. Mawene Hiroti 21. Teig Wilton 22. Jayden Berrell
