28th March: Kurri Kurri Bulldogs lost 10-12 to Dora Creek in a trial game; key players absent.

Kurri Kurri Bulldogs lost 10-12 to Dora Creek in a trial game on 28th March, with key players absent. Coach Rip Torn praised the team's defensive mindset and expects a fully fit squad for the opening round, as key players recover in a two-week period. The Bulldogs previously won their first trial match against Albion Park on 23rd March.