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Nostalgic NRL action coming Sunday, Bulldogs, Eels, Raiders, Sea Eagles dominated 80s, 90s, expect big crowds.

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Sunday's NRL action will see a nostalgic matchup between the Bulldogs, Eels, Raiders, and Sea Eagles, all teams that dominated in the 80s and 90s.

According to nrl.com.au, the Eels and Bulldogs alone won eight premierships in the 1980s, with the only two they missed out on being taken by the Sea Eagles in '87 and the Raiders in '89.

The 90s saw more success for the Raiders in '90 and '94, the Bulldogs in '95, and the Sea Eagles in '96, showcasing the winning traditions of these historic clubs.

The upcoming games between the Bulldogs and Eels, as well as the Sea Eagles and Raiders, are expected to draw large crowds at CommBank Stadium and 4 Pines Park.

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Seibold adjusts squad for Round 3, star Tom Trbojevic out, Taukei'aho & Koula return, Trbojevic & Simpkin hit milestone.

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Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has made some adjustments to the squad ahead of the Round 3 match against the Raiders.

Star fullback Tom Trbojevic has been ruled out due to hamstring tightness, with the club taking a cautious approach.

Siua Taukei'aho and Tolu Koula will be returning to the side after recovering from knee and thigh injuries.

Additionally, Ben Trbojevic and Jake Simpkin will be celebrating their 50th NRL game.

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Slater praises Horsburgh's revival with Raiders, but his form declines in 2024 with limited appearances.

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Billy Slater, the QLD Maroons coach, has acknowledged Corey Horsburgh's impressive return to form this season with the Canberra Raiders.

Horsburgh, who was part of the Raiders' Grand Final team in 2019, has experienced a resurgence in his career during the 2022 and 2023 NRL seasons.

According to zerotackle.com, Horsburgh's standout performances earned him a spot in the QLD Maroons squad for the final match of the 2023 State of Origin series.

However, his fortunes took a turn for the worse in 2024, with limited NRL appearances and a stint in the NSW Cup.

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