The Bulldogs’ slim finals hopes evaporated with last week’s loss to the Panthers but they will look to finish on a high in front of their loyal fans on Thursday night.<\/p>\n
Cameron Ciraldo’s men welcome premiers Brisbane to town for the second meeting of the clubs this year – the first resulting in a 32-12 win to the Broncos in Round 8.<\/p>\n
At that stage the Broncos were 5-3 and sitting seventh on the ladder, with very few indications of the horror that was about to unfold across an eight-game losing streak.<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs kept their finals flame flickering a whole lot longer than the Broncos but ultimately they will reflect on 2026 as a season of wasted opportunities and ‘what ifs’.<\/p>\n
Team News<\/p>\n
Bulldogs: Experienced utility Kurt Mann remains sidelined with a groin injury. Jed Reardon and Jack Underhill are the new faces on the interchange. Sean O’Sullivan remains in the squad as the reserve in Wednesday’s 24-hour update.<\/p>\n
Broncos: Michael Maguire goes with the same starting side for Brisbane’s final match with the only change on the bench where Blake Mozer (concussion) is replaced by Ben Talty. Forward Preston Riki has missed five games out with a syndesmosis injury and was listed among the reserves on Tuesday but has dropped out 24 hours before kick-off. The Broncos have won eight of their last nine games against the Bulldogs.<\/p>\n
Stat Attack<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs have not defeated the Broncos at Accor Stadium since 2019.
\nThe Broncos have won eight of their last nine games against the Bulldogs.
\nBulldogs fullback Connor Tracey has scored seven tries in seven games against the Broncos.
\nBroncos five-eighth Ezra Mam has scored six tries in his last four games.
\nBulldogs centre Matt Burton has scored six tries in his last eight games.<\/p>\n