The Bulldogs and Cowboys face off in a crucial clash for both teams who currently sit 2-2 after inconsistent starts to the season.

In his rookie season, Cameron Ciraldo’s Bulldogs have shown glimpses of brilliance and beat a red hot Storm outfit in Round 2.

In a huge blow, off-season recruit Viliame Kikau suffered a concussion at training and has now been ruled out for 11 days with Corey Waddell moving into the starting side.

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Meanwhile, fan favourite Josh Reynolds makes a long-awaited return after he was awarded a top 30 contract on the off-season.

“Today is Christmas day for Josh Reynolds,” Fox League’s Corey Parker said.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys will also be without several players including James Tamou and Jeremiah Nanai.

The young gun backrower was handed a two-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on Phillip Sami while Tamou suffered a foot injury.

Tom Chester also once again fills in for the suspended Scott Drinkwater after he broke Corey Oates’ jaw with a dangerous tackle.

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