The Raiders and Bulldogs are set to do battle in an unexpected top-of-the-table clash in front of a sold out GIO Stadium.
Ricky Stuart’s side come into this clash without a loss in their last five games, with their last win being a triumphant victory over the Storm.
Canterbury, meanwhile, lost to the Broncos in Round 8 in a 42-18 rout which came as a shock ending to their undefeated run.
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“Three o’clock on a Saturday. No dew, no excuses — it’s just gonna be dry-weather footy and two in-form sides going toe to toe. It’s exactly what we need a week out from Origin selection,” league legend Michael Ennis told foxsports.com.au.
The Bulldogs will be without Jacob Preston after he was suspended for a crusher tackle against the Titans.
“Preston is a massive loss. There’s no doubt about it, particularly with the fact that they’re already missing Sitili Tupouniua and Josh Curran,” Ennis said.
“Sometimes players like Preston, you don’t realise their impact until they’re not there.”
Meanwhile, the Raiders have enjoyed a largely clean bill of health this season which has allowed them to remain consistent throughout the year.
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 15. Zac Hosking 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Ata Mariota 19. Simi Sasagi 18th man: 18. Manaia Waitere
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Viliame Kikau 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Bailey Hayward 21. Lipoi Hopoi 18th man: 20. Blake Wilson
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