Key defender Luke Delaney is the unlucky omission from the side. The 22 year-old re-injured his ankle at training on Saturday and will have to watch on from the sidelines - the extent of the injury is unknown to kangaroos.com.au.
McKenzie hyper-extended his knee before Christmas, and despite his best efforts to be ready for the first round of the NAB Cup, the club has erred on the side of caution with his recovery.
The Kangaroos' will now be without three regular defensive options at Eureka Stadium against the Bulldogs with Scott McMahon and Lachlan Hansen rested.
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