NRL team lists: Round 8 squad announcements & updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 5 May 2019, 03:08 PM

The official team lists for the eighth round of the 2019 NRL Telstra Premiership season, with squads trimmed to 19 players 24 hours before each match, and final line-ups confirmed one hour before kick-off.

All kick-off times in local time.

Official Round 8 team lists

Rabbitohs v Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Thursday 2 May

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Corey Allan

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Kyle Turner

Centre for Broncos is number 3 James Roberts
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane Gagai

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Jack Bird
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 14 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Sam Burgess

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Matt Gillett
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Tevita Pangai Junior

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 8 George Burgess

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 David Fifita
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Ethan Lowe

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Liam Knight

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Patrick Carrigan

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:33 PM

Rabbitohs: No changes for the Bunnies after last week's road win over the Panthers. As usual George Burgess was named as the starting prop but has been moved back to the bench an hour before kick-off in the swap with Junior Tatola which has become Wayne Bennett's practice over the past month. Jacob Gagan and Connor Tracey dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Broncos: Rookie Thomas Dearden has been handed a debut for one of the most anticipated games of the season. The 18-year-old replaces Kodi Nikorima (calf injury) at halfback. In a late switch an hour before game time, Patrick Carrigan was promoted to the bench at the expense of Kotoni Staggs as the Broncos looked to counter Souths' forward strength. Jaydn Su'A and Sean O'Sullivan were the players to drop off the extended bench on Wednesday.

Cowboys v Titans, Friday 6pm at 1300Smiles Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 3 May

Full Time

Cowboys

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Jordan Kahu

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Michael Gordon
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Justin O'Neill

Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Tom Opacic

Centre for Titans is number 3 Tyrone Peachey
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Enari Tuala

Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Ben Hampton

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 13 John Asiata

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Tyrone Roberts
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael Morgan

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ashley Taylor

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Matthew Scott

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Titans is number 10 Shannon Boyd
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Josh McGuire

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
Lock for Cowboys is number 20 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Kurt Baptiste

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Alexander Brimson
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Coen Hess

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Scott Bolton

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Keegan Hipgrave
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Max King

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Referee: Gavin Badger
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:33 PM

Cowboys: Jason Taumalolo will return from the knee injury he suffered in round two and start the match. After being named at five-eighth on Tuesday, Jake Clifford has been left out, with John Asiata moving into five-eighth. Clifford and Mitchell Dunn were the two players left out an hour before game time. Corey Jensen and Gideon Gela-Mosby were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. The Cowboys have won their past seven games against the Titans.

Titans: The Titans will start 1-17 after Jai Whitbread and Jack Stockwell were left out an hour before kick-off. AJ Brimson, Moeaki Fotuaika and Keegan Hipgrave have all been passed fit to play the Cowboys. Brian Kelly (nose) and Jai Arrow (knee) copped blows at training but will play. Will Matthews and Jesse Arthars dropped off the extended bench on Thursday evening. Titans winger Anthony Don has scored a try in his past five games.

Sharks v Storm, Friday 7.55pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 3 May

Full Time

Sharks

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 21 Josh Dugan

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Jahrome Hughes
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Sione Katoa

Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Bronson Xerri

Centre for Storm is number 3 Will Chambers
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Josh Morris

Centre for Storm is number 4 Marion Seve
Winger for Sharks is number 20 Aaron Gray

Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Kyle Flanagan

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Brodie Croft

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior

Prop for Storm is number 15 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen

Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Blayke Brailey

Interchange for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jayson Bukuya

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Patrick Kaufusi

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:33 PM

Sharks: Josh Dugan has overcome the hamstring issue which kept him out last week and comes into the starting team at fullback in jersey No.21 with Will Kennedy dropping out. Aaron Gray (No.20) was called up on Thursday for his first game of the season on the wing to replace Sosaia Feki, who has a knee injury. Sione Katoa returns on the wing after missing the last two games and last week’s debutant Ronaldo Mulitalo has been omitted. Kyle Flanagan comes in at five-eighth to replace Shaun Johnson (hamstring). Briton Nikora returns from suspension in the back row.

Storm: Interchange hooker Brandon Smith will be rested this week with a calf strain and Patrick Kaufusi comes onto the bench in his place. In a late switch an hour before kick-off Nelson Asofa-Solomona was relegated to the bench and Christian Welch promoted to the starting side. Billy Walters was omitted 24 hours before kick-off while Joe Stimson and Curtis Scott dropped off an hour before game time.

Raiders v Panthers, Saturday 3pm at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 4 May

Full Time

Raiders

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Caleb Aekins
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Raiders is number 19 Michael Oldfield

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Bailey Simonsson

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Malakai Watene-Zelezniak
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James Maloney
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam Williams

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Tim Grant
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Isaah Yeo
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Lock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Sione Katoa
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Hudson Young

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Liam Martin
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Iosia Soliola

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Referee: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:33 PM

Raiders: Joseph Leilua is out, replaced in the centres by Michael Oldfield. No other late changes for the Green Machine. Emre Guler was the last player cut before kick-off, while Aidan Sezer and Murchie were trimmed from the original 21-man squad on Friday. The Raiders (5-2) are aiming to bounce back from last week's road loss to Manly.

Panthers: The Panthers are 1-17 as named on Tuesday. Coach Ivan Cleary has retained exactly the same 17-man team that wasn't far off beating the Rabbitohs last week. Jerome Luai and Kaide Ellis were omitted an hour before kick-off, while Dylan Edwards and Tyrell Fuimaono dropped off the reserves list on Friday. The Panthers have won two of seven games and can virtually forget about a top-four finish if they lose on Saturday.

Sea Eagles v Bulldogs, Saturday 5.30pm at Lottoland

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 4 May

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan Elliot

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Abbas Miski

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jayden Okunbor
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Kerrod Holland
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Brad Parker

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Will Hopoate
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Lachlan Croker

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jack Cogger
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Kane Elgey

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Bulldogs is number 23 Dylan Napa
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Rhyse Martin

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Manase Fainu

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 10 Ofahiki Ogden
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Jack Gosiewski

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Fa'amanu Brown
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Danny Fualalo
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Adam Elliott

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Referee: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:33 PM

Sea Eagles: Manly are 1-17 as named on Tuesday, with Morgan Boyle and Zach Dockar-Clay dropping off the reserves bench. Daly Cherry-Evans (ankle) is replaced by Kane Elgey, who will partner Lachlan Croker in the halves. Abbas Miski has been named to make his debut on the wing replacing Jorge Taufua (calf). Addin Fonua-Blake returns from suspension in the front row and Toafofoa Sipley reverts to the bench. Kelepi Tanginoa and Taniela Paseka dropped off the extended reserves list on Friday evening.

Bulldogs: Dylan Napa returns from injury in the starting side, with Ofahiki Ogden shifting back to the bench and Michael Lichaa, Marcelo Montoya and Renouf Toomaga dropping out of the initial 21-man squad. Kieran Foran was named among the reserves on Tuesday but was left out on Friday as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury. Apart from Napa, the only change to last week's side is on the bench where Fa'amanu Brown comes in for Chris Smith.

Roosters v Wests Tigers, Saturday 7.35pm at SCG

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 4 May

Full Time

Roosters

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses Mbye
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Mahe Fonua
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell Mitchell

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Robert Jennings
Centre for Roosters is number 17 Mitchell Aubusson

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Esan Marsters
Winger for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Corey Thompson
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 11 Ryan Matterson
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper Cronk

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Ben Matulino
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Victor Radley

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie Farah
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex Twal
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Chris McQueen
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 14 Elijah Taylor
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Josh Aloiai

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas Mikaele
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane Tetevano

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Luke Garner
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Lindsay Collins

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Jacob Liddle

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Referee: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:33 PM

Roosters: Winger Matt Ikavalu (knee) is out, with Joseph Manu moving to the wing and Mitchell Aubusson from the bench into the centres. Ikavalu and Poasa Faamausili were the two players left out on match eve. Luke Keary returns to the No.6 role after missing the Anzac Day game with concussion, pushing Lachlan Lam back to the reserves. Victor Radley moves from lock to hooker to replace Jake Friend (biceps). Isaac Liu returns from a broken finger to slot in at lock. Lam and Sam Verrills were omitted an hour before kick-off.

Wests Tigers: Benji Marshall was left out when the squad was culled 24 hours before kick-off. Ryan Matterson moves from the back row into the five-eighth position. In late changes an hour before game time, Luke Garner goes back to the bench and Elijah Taylor comes into the starting side. Russell Packer, who had been named to return after being dropped last week, has again been left out and his place on the bench taken by Jacob Liddle.

Warriors v Knights, Sunday 4pm (2pm AEST) at Mt Smart Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 5 May

Full Time

Warriors

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku

Centre for Knights is number 3 Hymel Hunt
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Patrick Herbert

Centre for Knights is number 14 Sione Mata'utia
Winger for Warriors is number 17 Gerard Beale

Winger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Connor Watson
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius Paasi

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac Luke

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau

Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Lachlan Burr

Lock for Knights is number 13 Tim Glasby

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Nathaniel Roache

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Adam Blair

Interchange for Knights is number 16 James Gavet
Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Hayze Perham

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Josh King
Interchange for Warriors is number 23 Chris Satae

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Kurt Mann

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Referee: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:32 PM

Warriors: Skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns from a hamstring injury at fullback allowing Peta Hiku to move back to the centres. On the negative side, winger David Fusitu'a (ribs) is out, replaced by Gerard Beale. Solomone Kata and Ligi Sao were left out an hour before game time. Blake Green (groin) is back at halfback, allowing Tohu Harris to return to his favoured second-row position. Adam Blair goes to the bench. Jazz Tevaga is out with a calf injury.

Knights: Sione Mata'Utia will start in the centres in place of injured Jesse Ramien (shoulder), with Kurt Mann elevated to the bench. After Pasami Saulo and Ramien were cut on Saturday, Mason Lino and Jamie Buhrer were omitted an hour before game time. The Knights are chasing back-to-back wins for the first time since rounds 18 and 19 last year.

Eels v Dragons, Sunday 4.05pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 5 May

Full Time

Eels

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Zac Lomax
Centre for Eels is number 4 Brad Takairangi

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jaeman Salmon

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Daniel Alvaro

Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
Lock for Eels is number 13 Tepai Moeroa

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Blake Lawrie

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Peni Terepo

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Euan Aitken
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Manu Ma'u

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jacob Host
Interchange for Eels is number 19 Kane Evans

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:32 PM

Eels: Daniel Alvaro has been named to start at prop after missing last week's game (concussion), while Peni Terepo drops back to the bench. Ray Stone and Josh Hoffman were the two players left out an hour before kick-off. Tim Mannah and George Jennings dropping out of the side on Saturday.

Dragons: Mikaele Ravalawa has been promoted to the starting side on the wing and Zac Lomax moves to the centres. Euan Aitken goes from starting centre to the bench. Blake Lawrie has been named to start and Jacob Host is on the bench although Paul McGregor switched them last week on game day and may do the same again. After Lachlan Timm and Jonus Pearson dropped off the reserves bench 24-hours before kick-off, Mitchell Allgood and Jai Field were omitted an hour before game time.