The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to face the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium has been named.
The Bulldogs will face their crosstown rivals in a Friday night blockbuster during the Gadhu Gathering, joining the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Parramatta Eels, Wests Tigers and St George Illawarra Dragons in a three-day Rugby League festival at Allianz Stadium.
Viliame Kikau will play his 50th game in Bulldogs colours since joining the Club in 2023, while Bailey Hayward will celebrate his 100th Club game after recently extending his stay at the Club.
Cameron Ciraldo has made minimal changes to the side that defeated the New Zealand Warriors in Round 23. Connor Tracey has been named on the extended bench in the no.21 jersey.
The Bulldogs will wear their 1995 Heritage Jersey as they did last time out at Allianz Stadium in the 42-4 thumping of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles as they celebrated 30 years since the 1995 Premiership.
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The Round 24 team is as follows: