Bulldogs fans are hoping this will finally be the season the club returns to the finals and the off-season recruitment drive gives them good cause for optimism.
However, the moment of truth has finally arrived for Trent Barrett and his new look team and their trial form raised as many questions as answers after a 16-16 draw with Newcastle and a 30-6 loss to Cronulla.
With so many new faces, combinations are going to take time to gel but with the likes of Matt Burton, Josh Addo-Carr, Mat Dufty, Tevita Pangai jnr and Paul Vaughan joining the club results are expected.
The Cowboys are also looking to climb out of the cellar but besides the recruitment of Chad Townsend and Peta Hiku, their biggest off-season changes have been positional, with Val Holmes moving to the centres and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow switching to fullback.
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When is North Queensland Cowboys vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on and what time does it start?
Cowboys v Bulldogs will take place on Saturday 12th March, 2022 – 04:00 (UK)
Where is North Queensland Cowboys vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs taking place?
Cowboys v Bulldogs will take place at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Where can I get tickets for North Queensland Cowboys vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs?
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What channel is North Queensland Cowboys vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on?
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North Queensland Cowboys vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 6.15pm
Cowboys team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Reuben Cotter 15. Jordan McLean 16. Mitchell Dunn 17. Tom Gilbert 18. Jake Granville 19. Scott Drinkwater 20. Griffin Neame 21. Brendan Elliot 22. Ben Condon 23. Connelly Lemuelu 24. Daejarn Asi
Team Analysis:Tom Dearden has beaten Scott Drinkwater to the No.6 jersey. Jason Taumalolo is back from injury at lock. Boom back-rower Jeremiah Nanai is in the second row. Young prop Griffin Neame has been named on the bench in just his fourth game of NRL. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown beats Jordan McLean for a starting spot in the front row. Reuben Cotter beats Jake Granville for the utility role.
Bulldogs team: 1. Matt Duffy 2. Jayden Okunbor 3. Braidon Burns 4. Brent Naden 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Jake Averillo 8. Luke Thompson 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Jack Hetherington 12. Tevita Pangai Junior 13. Josh Jackson 14. Bailey Biondi-Odo 15. Corey Waddell 16. Max King 17. Chris Patolo 19. Brandon Wakeham 20. Aaron Schoupp 21. Joe Stimson 22. Josh Cook 23. Ava Seumanufagai 24. Kyle Flanagan 25. Reece Hoffman
Team Analysis: Star recruits Matt Dufty, Josh Addo-Carr, Brent Naden, Matt Burton, Paul Vaughan, Tevita Pangai Junior, Max King and Braidon Burns all make their club debuts. Burns has beaten out Aaron Schoupp for a spot in a shock centres selection. Jake Averillo has won the race to the No.7 jersey alongside Burton, while Jeremy Marshall-King at hooker and Bailey Biondi-Odo filling the utility role.