Meet the Next Generation of Bulldogs Competing This Saturday

This Saturday marks an exciting opportunity for the Bulldogs as they showcase their next generation of players in the Pre-Season Challenge. Fans will see numerous young talents take to the field, each eager to leave their mark. Here’s an introduction to some prominent names competing this weekend.

Meet the Next Generation of Bulldogs

Key Players to Watch

• Taye Cochrane, 21 – Fullback and 2024 Jersey Flegg premiership winner, Cochrane has continued to grow, participating in the 2025 Pre-Season Challenge.
• Cooper Toy, 20 – A rapid outside back, Toy joined from the Roosters and began training with the NRL squad in January, impressing coaches along the way.
• Sosaia Alatini, 19 – Versatile in both center and second row, Alatini is a Supplementary player for 2026 who aims to make his NSW Cup debut this year.
• Jed Reardon, 20 – The son of Bulldogs legend Steve Reardon, he is capable of playing center or second row and is looking for more opportunities after impressing during his first NRL pre-season.
• Jonathan Sua, 21 – A local junior who transitioned to the Top 30 this season, Sua boasts 33 tries in 37 NSW Cup matches, seeking more game time.

Emerging Talents

• Joseph Teaupa, 20 – An emerging playmaker from the 2024 premiership-winning Jersey Flegg team, Teaupa has already played five NSW Cup games.
• Alex Conti, 19 – A young halfback with a strong rugby union background, Conti shows great potential as he approaches his NSW Cup debut in 2026.
• Daniel Suluka-Fifita, 26 – After returning from an ACL injury, Suluka-Fifita debuted in Round 1, 2025, and is eager for regular first-grade action.
• Gordon Chan Kum Tong, 24 – After previously playing with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Chan Kum Tong returns to the Bulldogs and aims for a strong season ahead.
• Lipoi Hopoi, 23 – A local junior who transitioned smoothly into first grade, Hopoi is known for his powerful drives and was rewarded with his first NRL try in 2025.

Exciting New Additions

• Fletcher Baker, 25 – A former Bronco, Baker is looking to revive his career after an injury-plagued season in 2025.
• Sosefo Finau, 19 – Impressive during the pre-season with the Senior Pathways squad, Finau brings physicality to the forward line.
• Aaymon Fitzgibbon, 18 – The youngest player in the Challenge, Fitzgibbon has a versatile skill set as a utility back and is making strides in his training.
• Justin Matamua, 22 – The Samoan international is transitioning from the Wests Tigers and can play both lock and five-eighth positions.
• Louis Grossemy, 22 – A French international who joined last year, Grossemy aims to contribute significantly in the upcoming NSW Cup season.

As the Bulldogs prepare for their first Pre-Season Challenge match this Saturday, these young talents show promise for the future of the club. Their hard work and determination may well shape the next chapter in Bulldogs history.