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CANTERBURY BULLDOGS VS NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS – FRIDAY MAY 13, 6:00PM, SUNCORP STADIUM
Magic round is here and the Bulldogs Vs Knights clash is set to kick off the round as both teams look for a crucial win to get them off the bottom of the ladder.
The Bulldogs were always going to take time to gel as a unit with a host of new recruits at the club and despite not getting the result against Canberra last start, there are signs Trent Barrett’s side are on the rise, albeit slowly.
Newcastle started the season in blistering form but have hit a number of roadblocks, none more so than in recent weeks with heavy losses against the Cowboys, Storm and Eels.
Under-fire Kalyn Ponga’s busy, dynamic performance was a plus, while David Klemmer led an improved middle-forward effort.
The Knights are boosted by the return of Mitch Barnett and Adam Clune, but rep veterans Tyson Frizell and Dane Gagai remain out, while the Bulldogs’ only change sees Chris Patolo come in for Ava Seumanufagai.
Past Matchups
The Bulldogs have won eight of the teams’ last 11 clashes, but the Knights won both encounters last season – 32-16 at home in Round 1 and 22-16 on the Gold Coast in Round 23.
Eight of the clubs’ last 11 matches were decided by 1-12 margins and had totals of 38 points or less.
Both teams struggle to score points – the Bulldogs chalk up an NRL-worst 10 per game, while the Knights’ average of 12 points per game ranks 15th in the comp.
After leaking 125 points in the past three rounds, the Knights also have the league’s poorest defensive record.
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