Finals 2025 LIVE scores: Bulldogs vs Panthers results, video highlights, latest news; Fans flood the streets in Belmore as Billy Slater backs 'formula' change with Reed Mahoney

Billy Slater is hoping to see Reed Mahoney back in the starting side this afternoon.

The dummy-half has been demoted in recent times, with coach Cameron Ciraldo opting to start with Bailey Hayward in the No.9 jumper.

However, reports indicate that Mahoney will be brought back in against the Panthers, with an injury to Stephen Crichton forcing a reshuffle in the spine.

"There are reports that Reed Mahoney may be starting the game at dummy-half as well," Slater said on Nine's Sunday Footy Show.

"They are going back to that formula from when they were playing some really good football in that middle part of the year."

The final teams will be confirmed just after 3pm.

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