We take a look at Sunday’s (30/06/2019) NRL 2019 Week 15 match is between Canterbury Bulldogs and the Cronulla Sharks. The Sharks go into the match as the heavily backed short priced favourites to beat the struggling Bulldogs team.
When: Sunday June 30, 4:00pm
Where: ANZ Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
The bottom placed Dogs will be hunting their first win in more than a month when they host Cronulla at ANZ Stadium. At 3-11, the Dogs are out of finals contention, while the Sharks’ 7-6 record has them in seventh spot, but just a game outside the top four. Their round 14 loss in Canberra would have been a bitter blow, especially after coming back from 20-0 down to draw level, only to lose by two points. For the Dogs, a 38-12 loss to an under strength Roosters side at the SCG highlighted their many flaws, one of which is defence.
Jack Cogger has recovered from his concussion that saw him miss the game against the Chooks and is back for this one, partnering Kieran Foran. In an unwanted injury blow for the Dogs, Jeremy Marshall-King is out, with Michael Lichaa coming back into the team from reserve grade. For Cronulla, Andrew Fifita’s suspension has Braden Hamlin-Uele starting, while Wade Graham also starts for the first time since his injury layoff after appearances from the bench this season.
The Sharks have had the wood on the Dogs in recent times, winning the past six games between the two clubs. Four of those six wins have been by single digit margins. The Wolf can’t see the same thing happening this Sunday, with the Dogs needing a rapid improvement to get close to Cronulla in this one.
Odds:
Tip: Cronulla Sharks at $1.33
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Sosaia Feki at $8.50
Teams:
Bulldogs: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2. Nick Meaney 3. Marcelo Montoya 4. Will Hopoate 5. Reimis Smith 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jack Cogger 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. Dylan Napa 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Chris Smith 14. Rhyse Martin 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Ofahiki Ogden 17. Sauaso Sue 19. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 20. Brandon Wakeham 21. Adam Elliott 22. Renouf To’omaga
Players cut:
Sharks: 1. Matt Moylan 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Josh Morris 5. Josh Dugan 6. Shaun Johnson 7. Chad Townsend 8. Braden Hamlin-Uele 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen 14. Blayke Brailey 15. Jayson Bukuya 16. Jack Williams 17. Kurt Capewell 18. Scott Sorensen 19. Kyle Flanagan 20. Aaron Gray 21. Aaron Woods
Players cut:
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change