North Queensland Cowboys vs. Canterbury Bulldogs: Cowboys Looking to Maximize the Opportunity Against Bulldogs

With National Rugby League getting back in action, North Queensland Cowboys would be taking on Canterbury Bulldogs at the Country Bank Stadium in Queensland. With Cowboys playing at home, it would be a thriller of a game as Cowboys would be seen in action and fans behind them cheering for the home side. So far, there have been 36 instances that North Queensland Cowboys and Canterbury Bulldogs have played against each other. The upcoming game would be a tie, as both teams would look to come out strong and make a statement since the beginning of round 1. Cowboys can be entitled as the winning favorites as they have a decent lineup and winning track record under their belt.

As they walk in the field, they would look to maximize their strengths and put players in the right positions. Cowboys are certain that they would successfully dominate the guests as they have been doing since the last three games. The head-to-head advantage is certainly residing in the Cowboys’ favor, and they have managed to defeat Bulldogs with a margin between 1-12.

• Murray Taulagi;
• Tom Dearden;
• Chad Townsend;
• Jamayne Taunoa-Brown;
• Reece Robson.

Canterbury Bulldogs wouldn’t have expected to face Queensland Cowboys in the opening game of the National Rugby League. Canterbury Bulldogs would certainly be under pressure as they haven’t done considerably well in the past season, nor have they produced a magical performance. Moreover, in their last 16 visits to Queensland, they have been defeated 14 times. Going in the game, Canterbury Bulldogs would be looking to come out with positivity and intent and take down North Queensland Cowboys. With the likes of Jake Averillo, Matt Dufty, Jayden Okunbor, Braidon Burns, Brent Naden, Luke Thompson, Matt Burton, and Paul Vaughan in the lineup, Bulldogs can certainly neutralize Cowboys and get themselves going in the league.

• Matt Dufty;
• Jake Averillo;
• Luke Thompson;
• Paul Vaughan;
• Josh Jackson.

Comparing both teams and the past statistics, Queensland Cowboys would undoubtedly be the favorites of winning and dominating the game throughout. Bulldogs might struggle against a formidable lineup of Cowboys who are playing at home, with all the confidence and power up front.