The Western Suburbs Magpies will face the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs in Round 13 of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup at Lidcombe Oval this Sunday at 2.00pm.
Coming off a bye in Round 12 following a hard-fought loss to the competition-leading Penrith Panthers, Tyrone McCarthy’s side will be looking to return to the winner’s circle.
There have been several changes to the starting lineup, with Tino Tavana called into the Club’s NRL side.
Fiohiva Fainga’a returns at centre after missing Round 11, while Heath Mason returns at fullback.
Solomone Saukuru shifts from the second row to the wing, with Luke Laulilii also named, while Ben Stevanovic returns from injury at halfback.
In the forward pack, Ethan Roberts has been named in the second row after making his NRL debut against the Manly Sea Eagles, with Tristan Hope set to return at hooker.
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Western Suburbs Magpies Team List: Round 13 v Bulldogs
1. Heath Mason
2. Solomone Saukuru
3. Fiohiva Fainga’a
4. Danny Gabrael
5. Luke Laulilii
6. Javon Andrews
7. Ben Stevanovic
8. Bunty Afoa
9. Tristan Hope
10. Vaka Aho
11. Tony Sukkar
12. Ethan Roberts
13. Lachlan Broederlow
Interchange:
14. Josese Lanyon
15. Bailey Hodges
16. Ieti Samuelu
17. Luke Jack
Reserves:
18. Max Liles
