Bulldogs side to face Eagles

The Bulldogs' three State of Origin representatives have all been named for this Saturday's game against the Northern Eagles at NorthPower Stadium (7.30pm kick-off). The return of Braith Anasta, Darren Smith and Mark O'Meley, who'll meet his former club for the first time, means that Darrell Trindall, Adam Perry and Ben Harris drop back to first division. All three players were more than capable replacements during last weekend's 48-22 win over the Sharks and coach Steve Folkes says he's more than happy to face the predicament of having all but one member of the 25 man first grade squad available for selection.

"We've got a lot of players who are fit and who are in good form so competition for a spot in the top 17 is pretty intense at the moment," Folkes said. "It's a good position to be in, especially during the representative season."

Trindall and Perry will be on standby in the event of injury to the Origin players.

Bulldogs v Northern Eagles Saturday 25 May, 7.30pm NorthPower Stadium

Please find the team listed below:

1. Luke Patten 2. Hazem El Masri 3. Nigel Vagana 4. Willie Talau 5. Matt Utai 6. Braith Anasta 7. Brent Sherwin 8. Mark O'Meley 9. Corey Hughes 10. Steve Price (c) 11. Darren Smith 12. Steve Reardon 13. Travis Norton

14. Jamie Feeney 15. Glen Hughes 16. Willie Mason 17. Paul Rauhihi

For any further information please contact Media Manager Polly McCardell on 02 9789 2922 or 0407 908 746.

Media Manager Bulldogs Rugby League West Sydney Razorbacks Basketball phone: (02) 9789 2922 mobile: 0407 908 746 fax: (02) 9718 8012