Coach Cameron Ciraldo came under criticism<\/a> for his selection shake-ups towards the back-end of the season, specifically injecting Lachlan Galvin into the starting line-up at the expense of Toby Sexton and replacing Reed Mahoney with Bailey Hayward at hooker. However, Ciraldo backflipped on those decisions ahead of Sunday\u2019s games, reinstating Sexton as halfback and Mahoney as hooker.<\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Watch every game of the NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series before the Grand Final, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1 ><\/a><\/p>\n Speaking on Fox League\u2019s NRL 360 on Monday evening, News Corp reporter Brent Read predicted that promising teenager Mitchell Woods would start at halfback next season, pairing Galvin in the halves.<\/p>\n Knights forward Leo Thompson will bolster the Bulldogs forward pack while injury-prone Kade Dykes will offer depth in the backline.<\/p>\n \u201cThey need some big forwards,\u201d Read said.<\/p>\n \u201cThey need strength in the middle of the field because they got steamrolled at times this year they need more than Leo Thompson for me.\u201d<\/p>\n Mitchell Woods.Source: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n Read also declared that New South Wales representative Crichton was a \u201cchance\u201d to play at fullback in 2026 at the expense of Connor Tracey.<\/p>\n \u201cTracey, as good as he is, he\u2019s a really solid first-grader, I think Crichton is elite,\u201d Read said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe more you can get the ball in his hands, the better you are.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n