Sharks vs Bulldogs
Round 11 2026, Friday 15 May 2026
Verdict: Sharks by 6
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Result: Sharks 38 defeated Bulldogs 16 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Fri 15 May, 6:00pm AEST
- Venue
- Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Ladder going in
- Sharks 10th, Bulldogs 13th
- Referee
- Gerard Sutton
- Crowd
- 45,236
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Sharks 92%8% Bulldogs
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Sharks | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Sharks | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Sharks | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Sharks | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Sharks | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Sharks | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Sharks | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| Dan Walsh | Sharks | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Sharks | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Sharks | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Sharks | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 10th | WLLWL | +2.4 |
| Bulldogs | 13th | WLLLL | -3.6 |
Last five games
Sharks
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 10 | at Rabbitohs | L 12–36 |
| Round 9 | v Wests Tigers | W 52–10 |
| Round 8 | at Cowboys | L 34–46 |
| Round 6 | v Roosters | L 22–34 |
| Round 5 | v Warriors | W 36–22 |
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 10 | at Dolphins | L 12–44 |
| Round 9 | v Cowboys | L 12–28 |
| Round 8 | at Broncos | L 12–32 |
| Round 7 | at Eels | L 20–38 |
| Round 6 | v Panthers | W 32–16 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 27 | Bulldogs v Sharks | 6–24 | Accor Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 4 | Sharks v Bulldogs | 6–20 | Ocean Protect Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 17 | Bulldogs v Sharks | 15–14 | Accor Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 2 | Sharks v Bulldogs | 25–6 | Sharks Stadium |
Team lists
Sharks
- 1 William Kennedy Fullback
- 2 Samuel Stonestreet Winger
- 3 Jesse Ramien Centre
- 4 KL Iro Centre
- 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo Winger
- 6 Braydon Trindall Five-Eighth
- 7 Nicholas Hynes Halfback
- 8 Addin Fonua-Blake (c) Prop
- 9 Jayden Berrell Interchange
- 10 Toby Rudolf Prop
- 11 Briton Nikora 2nd Row
- 12 Teig Wilton 2nd Row
- 13 Jesse Colquhoun Lock
- 14 Siosifa Talakai Interchange
- 15 Billy Burns Interchange
- 17 Thomas Hazelton Interchange
- 18 Hohepa Puru Hooker
- 19 Mawene Hiroti Reserve
- 20 Braden Uele Reserve
Coach: Craig Fitzgibbon
In Jayden Berrell, Jesse Ramien, Ronaldo Mulitalo
Out Blayke Brailey, Cameron McInnes, Mawene Hiroti, Oregon Kaufusi
Bulldogs
- 1 Connor Tracey Fullback
- 2 Jonathan Sua Winger
- 3 Bronson Xerri Centre
- 4 Stephen Crichton (c) Centre
- 5 Enari Tuala Winger
- 6 Matt Burton Five-Eighth
- 7 Lachlan Galvin Halfback
- 8 Max King Prop
- 9 Bailey Hayward Hooker
- 10 Leo Thompson Prop
- 11 Sitili Tupouniua 2nd Row
- 12 Jacob Preston 2nd Row
- 13 Jaeman Salmon Lock
- 14 Kurt Mann Interchange
- 16 Harry Hayes Interchange
- 17 Alekolasimi Jones Reserve
- 19 Jethro Rinakama Reserve
- 20 Lipoi Hopoi Reserve
- 25 Jack Underhill Interchange
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo
In Kurt Mann, Matt Burton, Max King
Out Josh Curran, Samuel Hughes, Sean O'Sullivan
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Sharks rated +2.4 and Bulldogs -3.6 on our scale, a gap of 6.0 points at a ground neither club calls home.
Scoring
- Sharks
- Tries Braydon Trindall 3', Ronaldo Mulitalo 9', William Kennedy 16', Hohepa Puru 23', Nicholas Hynes 32', Ronaldo Mulitalo 71'
- Goals 5/6, pen Nicholas Hynes 11', Nicholas Hynes 45'
- Half-time 30
- Bulldogs
- Tries Jacob Preston 29', Stephen Crichton 59', Bronson Xerri 77'
- Goals 2/3
- Half-time 6
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.