LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The clash between the Roosters and Bulldogs at Accor Stadium on Friday promises to be a showdown of epic proportions, with both teams hungry for a victory after narrow losses in Round 4.
The Roosters, coming off a slow start against the premiers in their last game, are looking to hit the ground running this time around.
They will be aiming to make a statement early on and show their opponents that they mean business.
On the other hand, the Bulldogs showed great resilience in their last match against the Rabbitohs, taking the heavyweights to the wire.
Despite the loss, they will be taking plenty of confidence from their performance and will be looking to build on that momentum.
However, both teams are facing some challenges, with the Bulldogs dealing with injuries to key players such as Jacob Preston and Josh Addo-Carr.
This will test their depth and resilience as they look to bounce back against a strong Roosters outfit.
The Roosters, led by coach Trent Robinson, will be keen to make the most of this opportunity and secure a win against a Bulldogs team that is still finding their feet in the competition.
They will be drawing inspiration from their past battles, including a close contest in Round 14 last year that was decided by a Luke Keary field goal.
In what is sure to be a thrilling game of Rugby League, both teams will leave everything on the field in their quest for victory.
Fans can expect a fierce and competitive match that will keep them on the edge of their seats until the final whistle blows.