St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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This is a massive match in the contest of the season for both St. George Illawarra Dragons and Canterbury Bulldogs with the congested nature of the race to make the finals meaning neither side can afford to lose.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 10th August, 2024 - 10:35am / AUS - 7:35pm / US EST - 5:35am / US PST - 2:35am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS FORM: DRAGONS STUN STORM
In a big boilover, St. George claimed a brilliant victory on the road against top of the ladder Melbourne Storm last week. Their W-L sequence now stands at seven matches but that inconsistency could cost them if they do not improve before the end of the season.
LAST FIVE: WLWLW
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS FORM: DOGGIES CLAIM VITAL WIN
The Bulldogs continue to impress and made it four wins from their last five games to boost their top four chances. They edged Canberra Raiders last time out and will be aiming to continue their good run of form on this trip to the nation’s capital.
LAST FIVE: WWLWW
ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS TEAM NEWS: FLANAGAN NAMES SAME 17
On the back of their thrilling upset against Melbourne, it comes as no surprise that Shane Flanagan has opted to stick with the same 17 that collectively caught the eye last week.
Starting 13: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Tom Eisenhuth Bench: 14. Hame Sele 15. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 16. Ryan Couchman 17. Blake Lawrie Reserves: 18. Mathew Feagai 19. Michael Molo 20. Lyhkan King-Togia 21. Jack Bird 22. Connor Muhleisen
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TEAM NEWS: NO CHANGES FOR DOGS
Just like their opponents, the Bulldogs have also stuck with an unchanged line-up with Josh Curran retaining his spot despite suffering with a shoulder problem last time out.
Starting 13: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Josh Curran 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Kurt Mann Bench: 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Lipoi Hopoi 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Harry Hayes Reserves: 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Jack Underhill 21. Blake Wilson 22. Poasa Faamausili 23. Drew Hutchison
ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS VS CANTERBURY BULLDOGS PREDICTION
This could be a pivotal game for both teams with the pair desperate to come out on top to boost their chances of making the finals. Canterbury Bulldogs are in a stronger position than St. George Illawarra Dragons but only two points separate the pair on the ladder which highlights what a big contest this is. There is little to split the two teams and a close affair is expected with either side able to prevail.
ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS VS CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TIP: WINNING MARGIN - 1-12 POINTS
