The Wests Tigers are out to turn Campbelltown Sports Stadium into a fortress as they prepare to host the Bulldogs on Thursday night.
The two teams enter the prime-time clash in contrasting positions, with the Tigers eager to rebound after a Round 1 loss to the Broncos.
The Bulldogs claimed a historic victory over the Knights in their first NRLW game.
Now, they're chasing two in a row, with halfback Tayla Preston out to lead her side to another win.
There were promising signs from a young Tigers squad in Brisbane last weekend and Kezie Apps will look to set the tone up front as they look to build on that performance.
The return to Campbelltown is set to provide a major boost and Brett Kimmorley is eager to see a more clinical display from his side.
Match: Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
Round 2 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
11th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
2nd Position
Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Wests Tigers: Coach Brett Kimmorley has named an unchanged side as the Tigers host the Bulldogs to get Round 2 underway. After holding their own in the opening half against the Broncos, the side were unable to keep pace in the second, but new recruits including fullback Jetaya Faifua and NRLW debutant Caitlin Turnbull on the wing showed signs of positive things to come.
Bulldogs: After recording a maiden win in their first ever NRLW game, there have been minimal changes made to the team, with Ebony Prior once again named to start at hooker, with Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau coming from the bench in 14. Although named this way for Round 1, they were a late game day switch last week.
Match: Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
Round 2 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jetaya FaifuaFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie Robinson
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Terina Te TamakiWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Bridget Hoy
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Lily RoganCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Simina Lokotui
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Emily BassCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Moana Courtenay
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Caitlin TurnbullWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Adi Vani Buleki
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Evie McGrathFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh Quinlan
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Losana LutuHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla Preston
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah TogatukiProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Pihuka Berryman-DuffHooker for Bulldogs is number 14 Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Christian PioProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Tegan Dymock
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Alexis Tauaneai
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Montana Clifford2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Latisha Smythe
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 17 Amelia HuakauLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Holli Wheeler
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 13 Jade FonuaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 9 Ebony Prior
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Chelsea SavillInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Shaniece Monschau
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara ReinkeInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Shannon Muru
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jessikah ReevesInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Kalosipani Hopoate
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Faythe ManeraReplacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Hope Millard
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Wests Tigers have lost both games played at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
- Bulldogs hooker Ebony Prior played 13 games for Wests Tigers in 2023-24.
- The Tigers line-up includes three current Origin players Sarah Togatuki, Kezie Apps and Emily Bass.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
