Fresh off being appointed membership captain, Stephen Crichton will make his unofficial debut for the Bulldogs of their pre-season trial conflict in opposition to the Sharks.
Crichton has taken over the captaincy from Reed Mahoney and Matt Burton, who shared the on-field duties whereas Raymond Faitala-Mariner — who has joined the Dragons — was the membership captain in 2023.
MATCH CENTRE: Bulldogs vs Sharks reside rating, stats, video
The solely place to observe each video games of the Las Vegas opening double-header reside is Fox League, out there on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial at present >
Coach Cameron Ciraldo has given his greatest indication but of what his aspect will appear to be come spherical 1 with Crichton named at centre and Blake Taaffe retaining the No.1 jersey after final week’s trial.
Drew Hutchison has been given the nod at halfback, Jaeman Salmon is at lock and star second-rower Viliame Kikau will play his first recreation of the yr.
For the Sharks, Nicho Hynes will likely be rested because of a minor quad concern however five-eighth Braydon Trindall is again on deck after his man of the match efficiency in final week’s All Stars conflict.
Will Kennedy, Jesse Ramien and Ronaldo Mulitalo are among the many big-name gamers that are available in for his or her first recreation of the yr.
Follow the motion reside in our weblog beneath. If you possibly can’t see it, click on right here.
Source web site: www.foxsports.com.au
