The city of Bundaberg is a hive of energy as footy fans prepare for the round 21 NRL clash between the in-form Cowboys and Bulldogs.
A white picket fence protects the carefully manicured green grass at Salter Oval, but it is set to take a beating when the biggest sporting show in town arrives this Sunday.A record crowd is expected for Bundaberg's first NRL clash with tickets already sold outBulldogs are to hold an open training session for fans on Saturday morning
It will be the first time since their grand final appearance in 2017 that the team has played finals football. Daniel Unwin runs a sports apparel shop in the Bundaberg CBD where he said supporter merchandise for both teams was "flying out the door"."It's a legitimate NRL game, the Cowboys are here so that's a big drawcard, and we see a lot of excitement.
The last time the Cowboys played in Bundaberg was against the Brisbane Broncos in a trial game in 2016 in front of more than 8,000 fans.
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