Dogs v Cowboys

Darren Smith says it will be a mentally tough job for the Bulldogs to pick themselves up for Saturday's game against the North Queensland Cowboys after the emotions of their memorable win over the Knights last Sunday.

"Mentally it's going to be tough for a lot of guys to pick themselves up after such a big game against Newcastle. Emotionally it was a big effort and obviously we're all still coming down from that so we'll have to make sure we're able to get ourselves back to our best both physically and mentally," Smith said.

With injury again ruling out Willie Talau no changes have been made to the side for Saturday's game.

The Bulldogs will make their training session on Friday (2.30-4.00pm) at Dairy Farmers Stadium open to supporters. The players will be free to sign autographs after training.

Please find the Bulldogs team and the schedule for the remainder of the week listed below:

Wednesday 31 July 1.30pm Ballwork Thursday 1 August Rest day Friday 2 August 8.25am Depart for Townsville 2.30pm Open training session, Dairy Farmers Stadium Saturday 3 August 7.30pm Game v Cowboys Sunday 4 August 2.10pm Arrive in Sydney

BULLDOGS V NORTH QUEENSLAND Dairy Farmers Stadium Saturday 3 August, 7.30pm

1. Luke Patten 2. Hazem El Masri 3. Nigel Vagana 4. Todd Polglase 5. Matthew Utai 6. Braith Anasta 7. Brent Sherwin 8. Willie Mason 9. Corey Hughes 10. Steve Price (c) 11. Jamie Feeney 12. Steve Reardon 13. Darren Smith

14. Tony Grimaldi 15. Jonathan Thurston 16. Dennis Scott 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