LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In the NRL Round 23 match preview, bulldogs.com.au reports that the Bulldogs face a challenge but are ready for a standout performance at Accor Stadium during the Indigenous Round celebration, which includes the NRLW side featuring two exciting matches against the Warriors.
The Blue and Whites have emerged victorious in both encounters against the Warriors in 2024, with a Matt Burton field goal in golden point securing a narrow 13-12 win in their latest game. The impressive kicking skills of the Bulldogs' No.6 are expected to play a crucial role again as Cameron Ciraldo's team aims to dominate field position and gradually wear down the Warriors in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.
The Warriors have been firmly positioned in the top four since Round 7; however, recent defeats to the Titans and Dolphins have exposed them to pressure from the advancing Panthers. With 30 points and a 12-7 record, the Warriors are just a single point ahead of Penrith, who have recovered from a sluggish start to ramp up an impressive streak of eight consecutive victories.