Round 13
Bulldogs 12 l. Newcastle Knights 22

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Bulldogs make changes for Knights clash
Tue June 3, 2008
Source: www.bulldogs.com.au

The Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs have today announced another new look line up for this Saturdays Round 13 match against the Newcastle Knights at ANZ Stadium.

The Bulldogs have named Matt Utai and Daniel Holdsworth in the starting team, with both players returning from injury and being given right up until the 5.30pm kick off to prove their fitness.

The team will include another debutant, with Bulldogs junior Frank Winterstein named on the bench. Joining him will be Fred Briggs who has been recalled to the top squad his after making his Bulldogs first grade debut last year, along with Aaron Groom who was chosen ahead of Michael Sullivan after debuting earlier this year against the Gold Coast in round 10.

Last week's Player's Player Brad Morrin and debutant Charlie Leano will both retain their respective starting position in the front row. Both players were late call up's from the bench to the starting team against Melbourne to cover the injuries to Chris Armit and Jarrad Hickey.

1. Nick Youngquest
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Daryl Millard
4. Tim Winitana
5. Matt Utai
6. Daniel Holdsworth
7. Ben Roberts
8. Charlie Leano
9. Corey Hughes
10. Brad Morrin
11. Nick Kouparitsas
12. Andrew Ryan (c)
13. Reni Maitua

Subs:
14. Frank Winterstein
15. Lee Te Maari
16. Fred Briggs
17. Aaron Groom

Coach - Steve Folkes

News Source: www.bulldogs.com.au


Knights without Origin trio for Bulldogs clash
Tue June 3, 2008
Newcastle will be without key trio Danny Buderus, Kurt Gidley and Steve Simpson for Saturday's clash against the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.

Gidley and Simpson join Buderus in the NSW side for game two of the State of Origin series.

Even though the trio will be missing from the Knights side, the most crucial player missing will be the Bulldogs best player Sonny Bill Williams, who is again struggling with injury.

Both sides lost on the weekend with Newcastle going down to the Warriors in a heart stopper at EnergyAustralia Stadium whereas the Bulldogs were embarrassed and humiliated by the Storm.

KNIGHTS v BULLDOGS
ANZ Stadium
NRL
Saturday 7 June, 2008
Coach: Brian Smith

1. Wes Naiqama
2. James McManus
3. Keith Lulia
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Cooper Vuna
6. Jarrod Mullen
7. Scott Dureau
8. Danny Wicks
9. Matt Hilder
10. Jesse Royal
11. Chris Houston
12. Cory Paterson
13. Zeb Taia

Subs:
14. Chris Bailey
15. Daniel Tolar
16. Richard Fa'aoso
17. Cameron Ciraldo

KNIGHTS v BULLDOGS
ANZ Stadium
NYC
Saturday 7 June, 2008

Coach: Trent Robinson

1. Kalifa Faifai Loa
2. Keiran English
3. Jared Edwards
4. Simon Williams
5. Jeremy Papamau
6. Marty Paulson
7. Theeran Pearson
8. Scott Dobbins
9. Joel Brown
10. Joel Edwards
11. Callan Richardson (c)
12. Zane Tetavano
13. Jason Schirnack

Subs:
14. Byron Fruean
15. Josh Ailaomai
16. Joseph Iosefo
17. Ryan Sainty
18. Todd Hurrell
(one to be omitted)

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