As the 2025 NRL season approaches, the Canterbury Bulldogs are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting year. With some key additions to the squad and a focus on building consistency, the Bulldogs are looking to make a strong statement in Round 1 of the season. Here’s a predicted team list and the latest squad news for the Bulldogs heading into the new campaign.
Predicted Round 1 Team List:
- Jake Averillo
- Jaxon Paulo
- Braydon Burns
- Paul Alamoti
- Jacob Kiraz
- Matt Burton
- Kyle Flanagan
- Reagan Campbell-Gillard (New Signing)
- Apisai Koroisau (New Signing)
- Luke Thompson
- Viliame Kikau
- Tevita Pangai Junior
- Jacob Preston
Interchange:
14. Corey Waddell
15. Max King
16. Jayden Okunbor
17. Zac Lomax (New Signing)
Squad News & Updates:
The Bulldogs are making significant moves to strengthen their squad for 2025, with some notable signings that should help bolster their chances of making the finals. The addition of Apisai Koroisau at hooker is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the Bulldogs’ spine. Koroisau’s experience and leadership will help guide the team and offer much-needed creativity around the ruck. Similarly, Reagan Campbell-Gillard brings a wealth of experience to the forward pack and will offer a hard-hitting presence upfront.
In the backs, Zac Lomax joins from St George Illawarra, and his ability to break tackles and create opportunities will complement Matt Burton’s kicking game. With Jaxon Paulo and Jacob Kiraz providing speed and agility out wide, the Bulldogs’ backline is shaping up to be more dangerous than in previous seasons.
The Bulldogs are also looking to build on their improved form from the 2024 season. Key players such as Viliame Kikau and Tevita Pangai Junior in the forward pack will be critical to their success, especially in terms of aggression and defensive solidity.
In the halves, Matt Burton and Kyle Flanagan will need to develop greater cohesion, with Burton’s kicking game being a key weapon. Flanagan, who had a solid 2024 season, will be aiming for consistency to help his team play more structured football.
The Bulldogs are expected to show significant improvements under coach Cameron Ciraldo, and while they may not be instant premiership contenders, their mix of experienced signings and promising young players makes them an exciting team to watch in 2025.
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