Wests Tigers face Bulldogs with Reinke on bench, Roberts returns. Tigers resilient, confident, winning tight matches in 2026.
The final game of Round 9 sees one of the competition's biggest improvers in Wests Tigers take on a Bulldogs side searching for a response after a difficult Round 8.
Wests Tigers beat Newcastle 27-26 in dramatic fashion, while Canterbury was comprehensively beaten 48-4 by Canberra.
Wests Tigers have become one of the feel-good stories of 2026. This year, under coach Craig Sandercock, the team have developed resilience, attacking confidence and an ability to win tight contests.