Reporter David Riccio has explained why the Bulldogs have decided to dump Reed Mahoney for their qualifying final against the Storm, with Mahoney to be replaced in the 17 by Toby Sexton.

Sexton, who was named in the reserves, will play his first NRL game for the Bulldogs since Round 19.

In the Bulldogs’ loss to the Sharks in Round 27, centre Bronson Xerri left the field for a HIA early in the game and didn’t return.

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