Round 5 NRL team lists: Confirmed match day squads and changes for all 16 clubs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Mon 15 Jun 2020, 06:01 PM

The NRL has postponed Sunday's Canterbury v Sydney Roosters game at Bankwest Stadium until Monday due to ensure player safety in relation to a potential biosecurity problem.

Sunday's 6.30pm game between St George Illawarra and Cronulla at Campbelltown Stadium will now be held at 4.05pm.

Here are 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.

Round 5 team lists

Sea Eagles v Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Thursday 11 Jun

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne Isaako
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Xavier Coates
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Mosese Suli

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Darius Boyd
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 20 Tevita Funa

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Herbie Farnworth
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Brodie Croft

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Corey Oates
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Joe Ofahengaue
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tesi Niu
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Ben Te'o
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Rhys Kennedy
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Jack Gosiewski

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Thomas Flegler

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:15 PM

Sea Eagles: With Jorge Taufua (quad) and Curtis Sironen (bone bruising) ruled out with injury, Tevita Funa debuts on the wing and Corey Waddell is in the second row, with Taniela Paseka starting at prop, Addin Fonua-Blake moving back to the bench and Sean Keppie and Jack Gosiewski joining the interchange. Brendan Elliot and Morgan Boyle dropped out of the playing squad on game day. Manly have a fondness for Gosford – they have won eight of their past nine games at Central Coast Stadium.

Broncos: Corey Oates moves to the back row with Xavier Coates on the wing, Kotoni Staggs returns in place of Jesse Arthars, Matt Lodge and Joe Ofahengaue join the starting pack, Ben Te'o is added to the bench and Jamil Hopoate and Ethan Bullemor are shifted to the reserves. Bullemor and utility back Richie Kennar were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off, and Jamil Hopoate and Tom Dearden dropped out of the 19-man squad on game day. The Broncos have won four of their past five games against the Sea Eagles.

Warriors v Cowboys, Friday 6pm (8pm NZT) at Central Coast Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Friday 12 Jun

Full Time

Warriors

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Patrick Herbert

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Gerard Beale

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'Neill
Centre for Warriors is number 20 Peta Hiku

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Esan Marsters
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Adam Pompey

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Lachlan Burr

Prop for Cowboys is number 13 Josh McGuire
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Mitchell Dunn
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Adam Blair

Lock for Cowboys is number 20 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Karl Lawton

Interchange for Cowboys is number 8 Francis Molo
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Poasa Faamausili

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Reuben Cotter
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 King Vuniyayawa

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tom Gilbert
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jack Murchie

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Gavin Cooper

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:15 PM

Warriors: Peta Hiku will start at centre for Hayze Perham with Angatius Paasi dropping out of the reserves list on Thursday. Lachlan Burr replaces Isaiah Papali'i in the starting pack in the Warriors' other change. Papali'i and Chanel Harris-Tavita were omitted an hour before kick-off. The Warriors have won only two of their past 13 games against the Cowboys in Australia.

Cowboys: The Cowboys announced on Thursday that Jason Taumalolo would be part of the team to face the Warriors. The Tonga representative missed round four due to bone bruising on his knee. Taumalolo will play lock with Josh McGuire shifting to prop and Francis Molo going to the bench. Ben Hampton, Jake Granville and John Asiata are out, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow debuting on the wing, Reece Robson at hooker, Coen Hess in the second row and Gavin Cooper moving to the bench.

Reuben Cotter joins the interchange. Corey Jensen and Peter Hola were omitted from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off and Shane Wright and Tom Opacic were cut an hour before game time. Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt has scored nine tries in six games against the Warriors.

Eels v Panthers, Friday 7.55pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Friday 12 Jun

Full Time

Eels

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Caleb Aekins
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean Whare
Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Ray Stone

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Matt Burton
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Marata Niukore

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Zane Tetevano
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Peni Terepo

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Liam Martin

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:15 PM

Eels: Parramatta will start 1-17 after Brad Takairangi and Oregon Kaufusi were the two players to drop out an hour before the match. Nathan Brown returns at lock, bumping Marata Niukore to the bench. Ray Stone joins the interchange with Brad Takairangi and Oregon Kaufusi dropping out. George Jennings and Will Smith were omitted from the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off. The Eels are aiming for their first 5-0 start since 1986.

Panthers: Penrith will start 1-17 after Mitch Kenny and Billy Burns were omitted 60 minutes before kick-off. Dylan Edwards won't be rushed back for Friday night's Battle of the West against Parramatta. Nathan Cleary's return in the halves means Matt Burton moves back to the bench. Jack Hetherington and Edwards were the players cut from the extended bench on Thursday night. Panthers captain James Tamou will play his 250th NRL game.

Rabbitohs v Titans, Saturday 3pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 13 Jun

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Phillip Sami
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane Gagai

Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham

Centre for Titans is number 3 Dale Copley
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 20 Braidon Burns

Centre for Titans is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Alex Johnston

Winger for Titans is number 5 Brian Kelly
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin Clark
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Titans is number 10 Sam Lisone
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'a

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Ethan Lowe

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Liam Knight

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah Boyd
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Patrick Mago

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Keegan Hipgrave
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tom Amone

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Tyrone Peachey

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:15 PM

Rabbitohs: Wayne Bennett said on Friday that James Roberts would not be making his comeback, meaning Braidon Burns has earned a reprieve in the centres. Cody Walker returns from suspension with rookie Troy Dargan dropping out of the 17. Patrick Mago and Bayley Sironen replace Mark Nicholls and Keaon Koloamatangi on the interchange. Nicholls and Koloamatangi dropped out of the 19-man squad an hour before kick-off and Bryson Goodwin was the other player cut from the squad when it was reduced to 19 on Friday.

Titans: The Titans are 1-17, as named on Tuesday. Jai Whitbread and Tyrone Roberts dropped out of the playing squad on game day and Jarrod Wallace and Beau Fermor were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Knights v Storm, Saturday 5.30pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 13 Jun

Full Time

Knights

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee

Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu
Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala

Centre for Storm is number 3 Justin Olam
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Storm is number 4 Brenko Lee
Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt

Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt Mann

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Ryley Jacks

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Aidan Guerra

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Sione Mata'utia

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Knights is number 13 Herman Ese'ese

Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tex Hoy

Interchange for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Tim Glasby

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Storm is number 18 Tom Eisenhuth

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:15 PM

Knights: The Knights are 1-17, with Kurt Mann passed fit despite picking up an ankle injury last week. Lachlan Fitzgibbon (hamstring) failed to come up and he was omitted on Friday night along with Josh King. Tautau Moga and Phoenix Crossland dropped off the extended bench on game day.

Storm: Ryley Jacks starts at No.7 to replace Jahrome Hughes (broken hand) and Nelson Asofa-Solomona replaces Chris Lewis on the interchange. Brandon Smith will start again with Christian Welch coming off the bench, while Tom Eisenhuth replaces Max King on the interchange. Marion Seve, Cooper Johns and Nicho Hynes were the other players omitted from the initial 21-man squad named on Tuesday.

Wests Tigers v Raiders, Saturday 7.35pm at Campbelltown Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 13 Jun

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Moses Mbye

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tommy Talau

Winger for Raiders is number 17 Jordan Rapana
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Josh Reynolds

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Zane Musgrove

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Chris Lawrence

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Lock for Raiders is number 16 Iosia Soliola

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Raiders is number 2 Bailey Simonsson
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Russell Packer

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Michael Chee Kam

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Raiders is number 20 Ryan Sutton

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:15 PM

Wests Tigers: The Tigers are 1-17 as named on Tuesday. Michael Maguire has rung the changes after last week's loss to the Titans with Robert Jennings, Benji Marshall, Luke Garner, Oliver Clark and Billy Walters making way. Marshall and Garner were trimmed from the extended bench on game day and Billy Walters and Corey Thompson were the two players omitted 24 hours before kick-off.

Raiders: Young lock Corey Horsburgh has a case of gastro and will not play. Sia Soliola (No.16) moves into the starting side. Jordan Rapana starts on the wing, Bailey Simonsson moves to the bench and Ryan Sutton comes into the squad. Tom Starling and Kai O'Donnell dropped out of the playing squad an hour before kick-off and Matt Frawley and Michael Oldfield were the two players left out on the eve of the match.

Dragons v Sharks, Sunday 4.05pm at Campbelltown Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Sunday 14 Jun

Full Time

Dragons

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 17 Matthew Dufty

Fullback for Sharks is number 19 William Kennedy
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Mawene Hiroti
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 1 Corey Norman

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Josh Kerr

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tyrell Fuimaono

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Dragons is number 14 Trent Merrin

Lock for Sharks is number 16 Toby Rudolf

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 6 Ben Hunt

Interchange for Sharks is number 13 Jack Williams
Interchange for Dragons is number 13 James Graham

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Connor Tracey
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Jacob Host

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Scott Sorensen

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:15 PM

Dragons: In a major reshuffle, Ben Hunt and James Graham will both start the match on the interchange bench. Corey Norman moves to five-eighth from fullback with Matt Dufty to start at fullback. Trent Merrin will start at lock. Jackson Ford and Jason Saab were the last two players omitted from the squad.

The Dragons are aiming to avoid a 0-5 start for the first time in the history of the joint venture. Blake Lawrie and Korbin Sims were omitted 24 hours before kick-off with Jacob Host moving onto the interchange in jersey No.18.

Sharks: In one late change, Toby Rudolf will start the match, with Jack Williams dropping back to the interchange bench. Siosifa Talakai and Jackson Ferris were the last two players dropped from the squad. Matt Moylan and Royce Hunt were the players left out 24 hours out from kick-off. William Kennedy (No.19) will start at fullback. Only five Sharks players have experienced an NRL victory at Campbelltown.

Bulldogs v Roosters, Monday 7pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 5 - Round 5 - Monday 15 Jun

Full Time

Bulldogs

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will Hopoate

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Meaney

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jake Averillo

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
Centre for Bulldogs is number 5 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Bulldogs is number 14 Christian Crichton

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
Prop for Bulldogs is number 17 Sauaso Sue

Prop for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Isaac Liu
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Dean Britt

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Ofahiki Ogden

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 21 Morgan Harper

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Mitchell Aubusson

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:15 PM

Bulldogs: Aiden Tolman has been cleared on his COVID- 19 test but will undergo a period of quarantine of up to 14 days and therefore will not train with the team or be available for selection during that period. As a result, Sauaso Sue moves into the starting side at prop. Reimis Smith, who was suspended on Tuesday, is the other player missing from the squad that was initially named.

Dallin Watene Zelezniak shifted from the wing to Smith's centre spot. Ofahiki Ogden and Morgan Harper have been elevated to the interchange with Jack Cogger omitted from the reserves.

Roosters: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is out due to a minor back complaint, with Lindsay Collins replacing him in the starting pack. Lachlan Lam and Sam Verrills have been omitted from the squad with Mitch Aubusson to make his return via the interchange bench.

Victor Radley was cleared of a serious elbow injury and will play. Roosters winger Daniel Tupou has scored nine tries in his past 10 games against the Bulldogs.