Round 6 NRL team lists: Confirmed match day squads and changes for all 16 clubs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 21 Jun 2020, 05:36 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for the sixth round of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 6 team lists

Knights v Broncos, Thursday 7.40pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Thursday 18 Jun

Full Time

Knights

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne Isaako
Winger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Xavier Coates
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Herbie Farnworth
Centre for Knights is number 18 Gehamat Shibasaki

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Darius Boyd
Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Corey Oates
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt Mann

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Brodie Croft

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Broncos is number 18 Issac Luke
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Sione Mata'utia

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior
Lock for Knights is number 16 Tim Glasby

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 13 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tex Hoy

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Ben Te'o
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Aidan Guerra

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Thomas Flegler

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

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

Knights: Gehamat Shibasaki replaces Enari Tuala in the centres and Tim Glasby starts at lock, with Herman Ese'ese shifting to the bench. Lachlan Fitzgibbon returns from a hamstring injury in the second row, with Aidan Guerra moving to the bench and Brodie Jones out of the side. Pasami Saulo dropped off the extended bench on game day, while Phoenix Crossland and Starford Toa were cut from the squad 24 hours prior to kick-off. The Knights have won their past two games against the Broncos.

Broncos: New recruit Issac Luke starts with Cory Paix moving back to the bench. Kotoni Staggs has been sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury at training on Sunday. Corey Oates goes back to the wing, Herbie Farnworth moves to centre to cover Staggs, Alex Glenn and Tevita Pangai jnr return in the second row and Joe Ofahengaue moves to the bench, with Rhys Kennedy out of the 17. Kennedy and Jamil Hopoate were omitted from the squad on Thursday night while Tesi Niu and Tom Dearden dropped out of the game-day squad. The Broncos have not scored after half-time in their past three games.

Rabbitohs v Warriors, Friday 6pm (8pm NZT) at Bankwest Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Friday 19 Jun

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane Gagai

Winger for Warriors is number 4 Gerard Beale
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham

Centre for Warriors is number 2 Patrick Herbert
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Braidon Burns

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Alex Johnston

Winger for Warriors is number 18 David Fusitu'a
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Lachlan Burr
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'a

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Ethan Lowe

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Adam Blair

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Liam Knight

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Patrick Mago

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Poasa Faamausili
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tom Amone

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jack Murchie
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Agnatius Paasi

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:14 PM

Rabbitohs: Souths are unchanged after thumping the Titans last round. James Roberts and Mark Nicholls were the last two men cut an hour before kick-off. Wayne Bennett said last week that he wanted to give Roberts a bit more time to reach full fitness. Corey Allan and Keaon Koloamatangi were omitted from the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. The Rabbitohs have won nine of their past 10 games against the Warriors.

Warriors: Star back David Fusitu'a, who was quarantined after staying a week behind in Auckland for personal reasons when the team left for Tamworth ahead of the season restart, is a late inclusion and will play on the wing in No.18. The reshuffled backline sees Patrick Herbert move to the centres, Gerard Beale to the wing and Adam Pompey drop out. Agnatius Paasi replaces King Vuniyayawa on the interchange with Chanel Harris-Tavita also dropping out of the squad on Thursday night. Isaiah Papali'i was omitted an hour before kick-off. Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck requires one try for 50 NRL tries.

Panthers v Storm, Friday 7.55pm at Campbelltown Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Friday 19 Jun

Full Time

Panthers

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour

Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean Whare

Centre for Storm is number 3 Justin Olam
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Storm is number 4 Brenko Lee
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Storm is number 19 Marion Seve
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Ryley Jacks

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Matt Burton

Interchange for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Zane Tetevano

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Burns

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:14 PM

Panthers: The Panthers will start the match 1-17 after Jack Hetherington and Caleb Aekins were the last two omitted. Dylan Edwards returns from injury at fullback. Liam Martin replaces the injured Kurt Capewell in the back row and Billy Burns joins the interchange. Mitch Kenny and Brent Naden were the players to make way from the initial 21-man squad on Thursday. The Panthers have won only two of their past 20 games against the Storm.

Storm: Marion Seve will start in the wing spot vacated by Josh Addo-Carr - who is expecting the birth of his child and is out of the side. Paul Momirovski, who was initially named to replace Addo-Carr, is out of the team. He and Max King were the last two players dropped from the squad. For the third straight week, Brandon Smith will start at prop, with Christian Welch dropping back to the bench. Jahrome Hughes (broken hand) was cut from the extended squad a day before kick-off. The Storm have won four from four at Campbelltown Stadium.

Titans v Dragons, Saturday 3pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Saturday 20 Jun

Full Time

Titans

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Corey Thompson

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Titans is number 4 Young Tonumaipea

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Josh Kerr
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin Clark

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Titans is number 15 Jaimin Jolliffe

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tyrell Fuimaono
Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Lock for Dragons is number 15 Trent Merrin

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 10 Sam Lisone

Interchange for Dragons is number 13 James Graham
Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah Boyd

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Ben Hunt
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Keegan Hipgrave

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jacob Host

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:14 PM

Titans: New signing Corey Thompson starts at fullback, with Phillip Sami moving to the wing, Brian Kelly to centre and Dale Copley (ankle) out injured. Jaimin Jolliffe starts with Sam Lisone to come off the interchange. Beau Fermor and Jarrod Wallace dropped off the extended bench on game day after Jai Whitbread and Tyrone Roberts were cut from their squad 24 hours prior to kick-off. The Titans have won four of their past six games at Suncorp Stadium.

Dragons: Trent Merrin starts with James Graham moving to the bench. The Dragons omitted Korbin Sims and Tristan Sailor from their squad on Friday and Jackson Ford and Jason Saab an hour before kick-off. They have won five of their past seven games in Queensland.

Wests Tigers v Cowboys, Saturday 5.30pm at Campbelltown Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Saturday 20 Jun

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'Neill
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Moses Mbye

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Esan Marsters
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Robert Jennings

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Connelly Lemuelu
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Josh Reynolds

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Zane Musgrove

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Josh McGuire
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Mitchell Dunn
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Ben Hampton
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Corey Jensen
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Peter Hola
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Michael Chee Kam

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Gavin Cooper

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:14 PM

Wests Tigers: The Tigers are 1-17. Second-rower Luciano Leilua is set to start despite suffering an ankle ligament strain last week. Robert Jennings returns on the wing for Tommy Talau (hamstring), Luke Garner replaces Chris Lawrence in the second row, and Matt Eisenhuth and Sam McIntyre replace Alex Seyfarth and the suspended Russell Packer on the interchange.

Benji Marshall and Lawrence dropped off the extended bench on game day, after Billy Walters and Reece Hoffman were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. The Tigers have won five of their past six games against the Cowboys.

Cowboys: Star duo Valentine Holmes (ankle) and Jordan McLean (calf) are out injured and Tom Gilbert is suspended. Rookie Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow starts at fullback, Connelly Lemuelu is into the side on the wing, Francis Molo starts at prop, and Ben Hampton, Corey Jensen and Peter Hola join the interchange with Reuben Cotter dropping off the bench. Tom Opacic and Emry Pere were omitted 24 hours before kick-off and Shane Wright and Cotter dropped out of the squad on game day.

Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt has scored five tries in his past four games against Wests Tigers.

Roosters v Eels, Saturday 7.35pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Saturday 20 Jun

Full Time

Roosters

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris

Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Isaac Liu

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Ray Stone
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Marata Niukore
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Sitili Tupouniua

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Mitchell Aubusson

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Peni Terepo

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:14 PM

Roosters: Prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (back) should suit up after being close to playing the Bulldogs on Monday. Mitchell Aubuson and Sitili Tupouniua take their places on the bench with Sam Verrills and Lachlan Lam dropping out of the match day squad. Lindsay Collins and Ryan Hall were the two players left out on the eve of the match. The Roosters have won seven of their past nine games against the Eels.

Eels: Prop Kane Evans is unavailable after being suspended for one game for dangerous contact in the win over Penrith. Oregon Kaufusi replaces Evans on the Parramatta bench. Brad Takairangi and George Jennings were ommitted an hour before kick-off and David Gower and Jai Field were the two players left out 24 hours before the match. Eels centre Michael Jennings requires one try for 150 tries in the top grade.

Raiders v Sea Eagles, Sunday 4.05pm at Campbelltown Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Sunday 21 Jun

Full Time

Raiders

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Tevita Funa
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Brendan Elliot
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Iosia Soliola

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Joseph Tapine

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 10 Taniela Paseka
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ryan Sutton

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Jack Gosiewski
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Hudson Young

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Morgan Boyle

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:14 PM

Raiders: The Raiders will start 1-17 after Bailey Simonsson and Tom Starling were the two players omitted an hour before kick-off. Corey Horsburgh returns, as does Hudson Young returns from a lengthy suspension. Dunamis Lui and Matt Frawley were omitted from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off. Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton has scored six tries in his past seven games.

Sea Eagles: In a late change, Sean Keppie (No.16) will start at prop with Taniela Paseka dropping back to the bench. Abbas Miski ad Haumole Olakau'atu were the two players left hour an hour before game time. Martin Taupau (dislocated thumb) and Moses Suli (finger) are the two main man missing from last week. Curtis Sironen returns from injury in the second row for Corey Waddell and Morgan Boyle joins the bench. Toafofoa Sipley and Cade Cust were the players to make way from the 21 on Saturday. The Sea Eagles have won nine from 12 at Campbelltown Stadium.

Sharks v Bulldogs, Sunday 6.30pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 6 - Round 6 - Sunday 21 Jun

Full Time

Sharks

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 21 Matt Moylan

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will Hopoate
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Christian Crichton
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Winger for Sharks is number 20 Bryson Goodwin

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Jake Averillo
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 20 Brandon Wakeham

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Renouf Atoni
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Sharks is number 15 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jack Williams

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kerrod Holland
Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Toby Rudolf

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Dean Britt
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Siosifa Talakai

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Sauaso Sue
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ofahiki Ogden

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:14 PM

Sharks: Matt Moylan will play for the Sharks with William Kennedy joining Scott Sorensen as the two players to drop out an hour before kick-off. In another late change, Braden Hamlin-Uele will start with Andrew Fifita to come off the interchange bench. Bryson Goodwin starts on the wing with Mawene Hiroti and Connor Tracey dropping out of the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Jack Williams returns to the starting side at lock with Toby Rudolf to come off the interchange, while Siosifa Talakai and Royce Hunt on the bench. The Sharks have won five of their past six games against the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs: Brandon Wakeham replaces Lachlan Lewis at halfback, with Sione Katoa the other player to drop out of the initial 21-man squad on Saturday. Aiden Tolman is again unavailable for selection as he is in the midst of a quarantine period after a negative COVID-19 test.

Morgan Harper and Jack Cogger were the two players dropped from the squad an hour out from kick-off.

Reimis Smith replaces Nick Meaney in the backline, with Jake Averillo moving to the wing, Renouf To'omaga starts at prop, Sauaso Sue goes to the bench and Kerrod Holland replaces Morgan Harper on the interchange. Bulldogs five-eighth Kieran Foran has won 12 from 15 against the Sharks.