LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In a clash that promises to be a real dogfight, the Roosters and Bulldogs will battle it out in Gosford this Saturday, both teams hungry to solidify their spot in the top eight.
With key players like Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu, Angus Crichton, and Lindsay Collins away on Origin duty, the Roosters will need to dig deep into their reserves when they face a resurgent Bulldogs outfit.
Trent Robinson's squad will feel like they've hit the jackpot with Watson's State of Origin call-up after he missed the entire 2023 season, while captain James Tedesco brings some much-needed leadership in the absence of Dylan Edwards.
On the other side of the field, the Bulldogs will have to soldier on without skipper Stephen Crichton, but they get to keep their ace playmaker Matt Burton, who will be instrumental in their quest for a fourth consecutive victory on the Central Coast.
It's bound to be a cracking contest as these two teams leave it all on the field and go head-to-head in what promises to be a classic showdown.