Overview

• The Bulldogs have made four changes to their starting lineup, with Stephen Crichton, Max King, and Kurt Mann unavailable due to State of Origin duties and two others sidelined by injury.
• The Dolphins also announced four changes, including the absence of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow for Origin and Tom Gilbert due to a pectoral injury.
• Blake Wilson, Blake Taaffe, Sam Hughes, and Bailey Hayward step into the Bulldogs’ lineup, while Jake Averillo, Max Feagai, Oryn Keeley, and Ray Stone are named for the Dolphins.
• The Wests Tigers have set a $165,000 transfer fee for Lachlan Galvin, paving the way for his potential departure amid ongoing contract tensions.
• Kickoff for the Bulldogs vs Dolphins match is scheduled for 7:50 PM at Accor Stadium, as the State of Origin series begins to impact club rosters across the NRL.