Round 3 NRL team lists: Confirmed match day squads and changes for all 16 clubs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 31 May 2020, 05:31 PM

The official 21-man squads for all 16 clubs for this week's matches, updated with 19-man line-ups 24 hours before each game and with the final 17-man sides one hour before kick-off.

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Round 3 line-ups

Broncos v Eels, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Thursday 28 May

Full Time

Broncos

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne Isaako

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Darius Boyd

Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Brodie Croft

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jamil Hopoate

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Eels is number 13 Marata Niukore

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Herbie Farnworth

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Brad Takairangi
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Ray Stone
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans
Interchange for Broncos is number 21 Matthew Lodge

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Peni Terepo

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:17 PM

Broncos: Matt Lodge replaces Rhys Kennedy on the bench, with Tom Dearden dropping off the reserves list on game day. Tesi Niu and Xavier Coates were omitted from the reserves list 24 hours prior to kick-off.

Eels: The Eels are 1-17. Marata Niukore replaces Nathan Brown (suspended, round five) at lock, with Ray Stone joining the bench. Hooker Reed Mahoney has been named to start after breaking his foot in round two. Oregon Kaufusi and George Jennings dropped off the extended bench on game day after Jaeman Salmon and David Gower were cut from the squad on Thursday night.

Cowboys v Titans, Friday 6pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Friday 29 May

Full Time

Cowboys

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes

Fullback for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Titans is number 20 Brian Kelly
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'Neill

Centre for Titans is number 3 Dale Copley
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Esan Marsters

Centre for Titans is number 4 Tyrone Peachey
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Ben Hampton

Winger for Titans is number 21 Jonus Pearson
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Josh McGuire

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Titans is number 10 Sam Lisone
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Mitchell Dunn

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Reece Robson

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Erin Clark
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 John Asiata

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Jai Whitbread
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Shane Wright

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jarrod Wallace
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Shannon Boyd

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:17 PM

Cowboys: The Cowboys will start 1-17 after Tom Gilbert and Tom Opacic were the last two dropped from the reserves list. Michael Morgan (shoulder, round seven) and Gavin Cooper (calf) are out with Jake Clifford at halfback and Mitchell Dunn in the second row. Shane Wright joins the interchange. Corey Jensen and Reuben Cotter dropped off the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off.

Titans: Jonus Pearson and Brian Kelly will start in the backline with Tyrone Roberts (ankle) and Anthony Don (knee) dropping out of the side. The Titans have reshuffled their backline with Tyrone Peachey and Dale Copley at centre, Phillip Sami on the wing and Jamal Fogarty debuting at halfback and Ash Taylor switching to five-eighth. Bryce Cartwright and Mitch Rein were dropped from the squad an hour before kick-off.

Roosters v Rabbitohs, Friday 7.55pm at Bankw est Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Friday 29 May

Full Time

Roosters

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane Gagai
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Braidon Burns
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Alex Johnston
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Troy Dargan
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'a
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Cameron Murray
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Liam Knight

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 10 Isaac Liu

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sam Verrills

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Ethan Lowe
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Bayley Sironen
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Tom Amone

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:17 PM

Roosters: A late switch for the premiers an hour before game time with Lindsay Collins moving into the starting side and Isaac Liu going to the bench. Siosiua Taukeiaho (hamstring) is out, with he and Lachlan Lam dropping off the reserves list on Thursday night. Ryan Hall and Poasa Faamausili were omitted an hour before kick-off. Mitchell Aubusson is out for personal reasons. Josh Morris starts in the centres with brother Brett moving to the wing and Matt Ikuvalu dropping out, while Boyd Cordner will line up for his first game of the year in place of Mitchell Aubusson (family reasons).

Rabbitohs: Tom Amone is a late inclusion on the bench, taking the place of Patrick Mago. Centre James Roberts won't play after originally being included on an extended bench. Bryson Goodwin was also cut from the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. Cody Walker has been suspended for two rounds, while Alex Johnston and Troy Dargan join the backline. Mago and Keaon Koloamatangi were omitted an hour before kick-off.

Warriors v Dragons, Saturday 3pm (5pm NZT) at Central Coast Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 30 May

Full Time

Warriors

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Patrick Herbert

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Brayden Wiliame
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Gerard Beale

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Korbin Sims
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Warriors is number 13 Adam Blair

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Warriors is number 17 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
Lock for Warriors is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

Lock for Dragons is number 13 James Graham

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Karl Lawton

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 King Vuniyayawa

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Agnatius Paasi

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Tyrell Fuimaono
Interchange for Warriors is number 22 Jack Murchie

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Euan Aitken

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:16 PM

Warriors: Former Raider Jack Murchie has been elevated into the interchange for his new club. Eliesa Katoa has been promoted to the starting second row with Isaiah Papali'i switching to lock and Adam Blair to prop. Front-rower Lachlan Burr (head knock at training) was omitted 24 hours from kick-off along with bench back Adam Pompey, while Chanel Harris-Tavita and Josh Curran dropped out on game day. The Warriors have won their past three games against the Dragons.

Dragons: St George Illawarra are 1-17, with Trent Merrin and Adam Clune dropping off the extended bench on game day after Jacob Host and Jackson Ford were culled from the reserves on Friday. Cameron McInnes returns from injury for an 80-minute stint at hooker at the expense of Issac Luke, who has been under the weather and underwent COVID-19 testing as a precaution. The veteran rake was cleared to return to training last week but has missed several sessions and selection as a result.

Sharks v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 30 May

Full Time

Sharks

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Moses Mbye
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Robert Jennings
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji Marshall
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Sharks is number 16 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Thomas Mikaele
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jack Williams

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Oliver Clark
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Billy Walters
Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Billy Magoulias

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Chris Lawrence
Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Matt Moylan

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:16 PM

Sharks: Andrew Fifita is a late withdrawal after failing to overcome a calf strain and his place in the starting side is taken by Toby Rudolf. A boost for the Sharks with Matt Moylan back from a calf injury to join the interchange bench. Connor Tracey and Royce Hunt were the two players dropped from the bench 24 hours before game time, with Billy Magoulias (No.18) moving onto the interchange.

Wests Tigers: The Tigers are 1-17 with Josh Reynolds and Michael Chee Kam dropping out an hour before kick-off. Second-rower Luciano Leilua has scored in both games for Wests Tigers. Matt Eisenhuth and Zane Musgrove were the two players left out on game eve.

Storm v Raiders, Saturday 7.35pm at AAMI Park

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 30 May

Full Time

Storm

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric
Centre for Storm is number 3 Justin Olam

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
Centre for Storm is number 4 Marion Seve

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Raiders is number 18 Jordan Rapana
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Christian Welch

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Iosia Soliola
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Max King

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Michael Oldfield

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:16 PM

Storm: The Storm are 1-17. Tui Kamikamica is out with a back problem but his absence is offset by the return of Brandon Smith, Christian Welch and Nelson Asofa-Solomona, who has overcome his hamstring issues. Tom Eisenhuth and Darryn Schonig were the first two cut from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off while Ryley Jacks and Brenko Lee made way an hour before game time. The Storm are aiming for a 3-0 start for the seventh time in the past nine seasons.

Raiders: A late change for the Raiders with Jordan Rapana coming into the starting side on the wing in jersey 18 and Michael Oldfield going to the bench. Winger Bailey Simonsson was ruled out on Friday with a minor leg infection. John Bateman remains on the sidelines after shoulder surgery. Kai O'Donnell was omitted on Friday and Matt Frawley and Tom Starling were cut an hour before kick-off.

Panthers v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Campbelltown Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Sunday 31 May

Full Time

Panthers

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Caleb Aekins

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tex Hoy
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour

Winger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean Whare

Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
Centre for Panthers is number 14 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Knights is number 18 Bradman Best
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt Mann
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Connor Watson
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Sione Mata'utia
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Knights is number 17 Aidan Guerra
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Knights is number 16 Tim Glasby

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Zane Tetevano

Interchange for Knights is number 13 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Chris Randall
Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Mitch Kenny

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Billy Burns

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Brodie Jones

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:16 PM

Panthers: Centre Brent Naden was omitted an hour before kick-off with Stephen Crichton (No.14) to start in his position. Along with Naden, Charlie Staines was dropped from the squad 60 minutes before the match. Matt Burton replaces Nathan Cleary (suspended, round five) in the halves, Kurt Capewell (quad) returns to the pack with Zane Tetevano shifting to the bench, James Fisher-Harris moving to prop and Isaah Yeo to lock. Liam Martin (leg injury) and Kaide Ellis were omitted 24 hours before kick-off, with Billy Burns promoted from the reserves to the bench. The Panthers have won seven of their past eight games against the Knights.

Knights: Boom centre Bradman Best (No.18) will start the match, with Gehamat Shibasaki joining Mason Lino as the two players left out an hour before the start of play. Lachlan Fitzgibbon was ruled out on Saturday, with Aidan Guerra to start in the second row. Pasami Saulo also dropped off the extended bench on Saturday. Connor Watson will start at hooker with Jayden Brailey injured and new signing Andrew McCullough not included in the squad. The Knights are aiming for a 3-0 start for the first time since 2015.

Sea Eagles v Bulldogs, Sunday 6.30pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Sunday 31 May

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Meaney
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Mosese Suli

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

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Christian Crichton
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Lachlan Lewis
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi

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

Prop for Bulldogs is number 20 Aiden Tolman
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 Dean Britt
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Sauaso Sue
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jake Averillo
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:16 PM

Sea Eagles: Corey Waddell and Taniela Paseka return in place of Morgan Boyle and Haumole Olakau'atu on the interchange. Boyle and Brendan Elliot were omitted from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off. Manly have won three of their past four games against the Bulldogs. Jack Gosiewski and Tevita Funa were culled from the line-up an hour before kick-off, leaving Manly 1-17.

Bulldogs: Aiden Tolman was named on the reserves but after overcoming a minor hip injury, he will start at prop with Sauaso Sue reverting to the interchange. Sione Katoa and Brandon Wakeham were cut 24 hours before kick-off, Kerrod Hollad and Ofahiki Ogden were left out of the final squad on Sunday. The Bulldogs play their first game on the Central Coast since 2015.