Official team lists, updates and injury news for the 12th round of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.
Round 12 team lists
Dragons v Rabbitohs, Thursday 7.50pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Match: Dragons v Rabbitohs
Round 12 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew DuftyFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan PereiraWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Jaxson Paulo
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan AitkenCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane Gagai
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Alex Johnston
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey NormanFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben HuntHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake LawrieProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnesHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul VaughanProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'a
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Bayley Sironen
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jackson FordLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Tyrell FuimaonoInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh KerrInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jacob HostInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Keaon Koloamatangi
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Tristan SailorInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Patrick Mago
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Dragons: Halfback Adam Clune and Trent Merrin (HIAs) will each miss a week with Ben Hunt reverting to halfback, Cameron McInnes to hooker and Jackson Ford starting at lock. Jordan Pereira replaces Jason Saab on the wing.
Tariq Sims returns from suspension, pushing Tyrell Fuimaono to the bench. Tristan Sailor is the new name on the pine. Saab and Korbin Sims were trimmed from the extended bench on game day after Kaide Ellis and Jayden Sullivan were omitted 24 hours out from kick-off.
The Dragons have scored 86 points in their past three games.
Rabbitohs: Souths are 1-17. Latrell Mitchell returns from suspension at fullback, forcing Alex Johnston to the wing. Corey Allan is out.
Liam Knight and Patrick Mago return on the bench in place of Jack Johns and Hame Sele (shoulder). Johns and Allan dropped off the reserves list an hour before kick-off after Kurt Dillon and Troy Dargan were cut from the squad on Wednesday night. The Rabbitohs have won their past four games against St George Illawarra.
Wests Tigers v Warriors, Friday 6pm at Sydney Cricket Ground
Match: Wests Tigers v Warriors
Round 12 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam DoueihiFullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David NofoalumaWinger for Warriors is number 2 Patrick Herbert
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Chris LawrenceCentre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Moses MbyeCentre for Warriors is number 4 Peta Hiku
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tommy TalauWinger for Warriors is number 5 George Jennings
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Billy WaltersFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Benji MarshallHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh AloiaiProp for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Warriors is number 9 Karl Lawton
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Oliver ClarkProp for Warriors is number 10 Jack Hetherington
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex TwalLock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Sam McIntyreInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Wayde Egan
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas MikaeleInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Adam Blair
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Luke BrooksInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Daniel Alvaro
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Shawn BloreInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Lachlan Burr
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Tigers: The Tigers are 1-17. Alex Twal (knee) returns at lock and Luke Garner (concussion) in the back row. Oliver Clark starts at prop for the suspended Russell Packer while Michael Chee-Kam won't be risked after a nasty head knock against the Eels.
Sam McIntyre drops to the bench and Matt Eisenhuth out of the 21 with Thomas Mikaele (knee) returning on the interchange. Josh Reynolds is available after serving a two-game suspension but is named in the reserves.
Fullback Adam Doueihi is named and expected to play as he progresses through HIA protocols. Outside back Robert Jennings has recovered from a hamstring injury and is included on the reserves. Tigers winger David Nofoaluma has scored five tries in seven games against the Warriors.
Reynolds and Chris McQueen were omitted from the reserves on Thursday. Robert Jennings and Alex Seyfarth were cut an hour before kick-off.
Warriors: The Warriors are 1-17. With four players including wingers David Fusitu'a and Ken Maumalo returning to New Zealand, Patrick Herbert starts on one flank while Eels loan player George Jennings makes his club debut on the other.
Jennings's Eels teammate and fellow loan player Daniel Alvaro replaces Isaiah Papali'I on the pine. Hooker Wayde Egan also returns from a hip injury on the interchange in place of Chanel Harris-Tavita. Veteran Adam Blair is the only Warriors player who has played in a winning team at the SCG.
Jack Murchie and Josh Curran were cut from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off. Isaiah Papali'i and Adam Keighran were the last two cuts an hours before game time.
Broncos v Sharks, Friday 7.55pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Broncos v Sharks
Round 12 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius BoydFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Richard KennarWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni StaggsCentre for Sharks is number 14 Siosifa Talakai
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Sharks is number 20 Jackson Ferris
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony MilfordFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom DeardenHalfback for Sharks is number 19 Braydon Trindall
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas FleglerProp for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake TurpinHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne HaasProp for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Joe Ofahengaue2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick CarriganLock for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Issac LukeInterchange for Sharks is number 7 Connor Tracey
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Rhys KennedyInterchange for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Ethan BullemorInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Teig Wilton
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Ben Te'oInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce Hunt
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Broncos: Brisbane will start 1-17 after Pride Petterson-Robati and Jesse Arthars were the last two dropped from the squad. There is another spine reshuffle with Brodie Croft out with a shoulder injury, meaning Anthony Milford returns to five-eighth, Darius Boyd to fullback and Herbie Farnworth shifts to centre with Richie Kennar in on the wing.
Jake Turpin (knee) returns at hooker and Issac Luke (suspension) and Ethan Bullemor are back on the bench with Cory Paix, Tyson Gamble and Jamil Hopoate all dropping out. Paix and Jordan Riki were omitted from the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off.
Tevita Pangai jnr missed a training session during the week with a back complaint but will suit up. The Broncos have won their past six games against the Sharks.
Sharks: In changes announced an hour before kick-off, Braydon Trindall will start at halfback and Jack Williams at lock. That pushes Connor Tracey and Toby Rudolf back to the bench. Centres Jesse Ramien and Josh Dugan are both out with hamstring injuries, with Siosifa Talakai and Jackson Ferris named to replace them. Braydon Trindall joins the bench.
Bryson Goodwin and Billy Magoulias were the last two to drop out of the squad.
Roosters v Titans, Saturday 3pm at Sydney Cricket Ground
Match: Roosters v Titans
Round 12 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Titans is number 21 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Ryan HallWinger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Roosters is number 11 Sitili TupouniuaCentre for Titans is number 4 Dale Copley
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Matt IkuvaluWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle FlanaganHalfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake FriendHooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua TaukeiahoProp for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac LiuLock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Lachlan LamInterchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah Boyd
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Poasa FaamausiliInterchange for Titans is number 15 Tyrone Peachey
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay CollinsInterchange for Titans is number 16 Jarrod Wallace
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Interchange for Roosters is number 20 Daniel Suluka-FifitaInterchange for Titans is number 19 Sam Stone
Match Officials
- Referee: Henry Perenara
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Roosters: Ryan Hall replaces the injured Brett Morris (back) on the wing while Sitili Tupouniua starts at centre for the injured Josh Morris (calf). Nat Butcher joins Mitchell Aubusson in the second row and Daniel Fifita joins the bench. Christian Tuipulotu and Egan Butcher were the players omitted an hour before kick-off.
Drew Hutchison was cut from the side on Friday. Captain Boyd Cordner remains sidelined due to concussion worries. The Roosters need four points to reach the landmark tally of 40,000 points scored since 1908.
Titans: AJ Brimson starts at fullback and Sam Stone joins the bench, with Corey Thompson and Jai Whitbread dropping out of the extended squad on game day. Keegan Hipgrave returns in the second row. Sam Lisone (shoulder) and Erin Clark were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.
Titans winger Anthony Don has scored six tries in nine games against the Roosters.
Cowboys v Raiders, Saturday 5.30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Raiders
Round 12 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle FeldtWinger for Raiders is number 2 Semi Valemei
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'NeillCentre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Connelly LemueluCentre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 19 Ben HamptonFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake CliffordHalfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLeanProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Raiders is number 9 Siliva Havili
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Prop for Cowboys is number 17 Francis MoloProp for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason TaumaloloLock for Raiders is number 13 Hudson Young
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Mitchell DunnInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tom GilbertInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Joseph Tapine
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Gavin CooperInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Ryan Sutton
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 John AsiataInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Cowboys: Centre Connelly Lemuelu returns with Mitch Dunn going to the bench. Jordan McLean is back at prop with Francis Molo returning to the interchange. Reuben Cotter and Ben Hampton drop out. Skilful prop John Asiata is included on the reserves and could make his return from a knee injury.
Josh McGuire was banned at the judiciary on Tuesday night while rookie five-eighth Daejarn Asi (knee) was ruled out on Wednesday with Molo and Mitchell Dunn respectively replacing them in the starting side. The team has been granted an exemption to bring Emry Pere into the squad on the reserves. The Cowboys have won only two from six at QCB Stadium.
Esan Marsters and Jake Granville were trimmed from the reserves an hour before kick-off after Pere was omitted on Friday.
Raiders: Jordan Rapana replaces Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (finger) at fullback. Nick Cotric shifts to the wing. John Bateman makes his long-awaited return from shoulder surgery in the second row with Hudson Young moving to lock and Kai O'Donnell to the reserves.
Sam Williams and Harley Smith-Shields were cut from the reserves on game day after Matt Frawley and O'Donnell were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.
Sea Eagles v Panthers, Saturday 7.35pm at Lottoland
Match: Sea Eagles v Panthers
Round 12 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan ElliotFullback for Panthers is number 1 Caleb Aekins
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge TaufuaWinger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad ParkerCentre for Panthers is number 3 Brent Naden
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Mosese SuliCentre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben GarrickWinger for Panthers is number 21 Charlie Staines
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 19 Dylan WalkerFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny LeviHooker for Panthers is number 18 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin TaupauProp for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake TrbojevicLock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan CrokerInterchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey WaddellInterchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer Leniu
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean KeppieInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela PasekaInterchange for Panthers is number 20 Zane Tetevano
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Sea Eagles: Sean Keppie replaces Jack Gosiewski on the bench. Dylan Walker was listed in the reserves on Tuesday and coach Des Hasler on Friday said he would play if he recovered well from the captain's run following an assessment on Saturday morning. The five-eighth's return is a huge boost for Manly.
Prop Morgan Boyle (groin) is also listed on the extended bench. Second-rower Joel Thompson is named despite spraining his ankle last week. Manly have won six of their past nine games at Lottoland.
Cade Cust and Boyle were omitted on Friday. Haumole Olakau'atu and Tevita Funa were cut an hour before kick-off.
Panthers: Two late changes for the Panthers with Api Koroisau coming off the reserves list and into the starting side after overcoming an elbow injury. Koroisau will play in jersey No.18 with Mitch Kenny dropping out. Billy Burns has dropped off the bench and his place is taken by Zane Tetevano, who returns from a back problem.
Viliame Kikau returns in the back row, with Tyrone May dropping back to the interchange and Matt Burton out. Centre Stephen Crichton has scored eight tries in his past six games.
Four-try hero Charlie Staines came into the starting side on Friday after he returned to training this week. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak and Burton were omitted on Friday.
Bulldogs v Eels, Sunday 2pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Bulldogs v Eels
Round 12 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Tim LafaiCentre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jake AverilloCentre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo MontoyaWinger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran ForanFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan LewisHalfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden TolmanProp for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan NapaProp for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner2nd Row for Eels is number 15 Marata Niukore
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Luke ThompsonLock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jack CoggerInterchange for Eels is number 14 Andrew Davey
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sione KatoaInterchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Sauaso SueInterchange for Eels is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ofahiki OgdenInterchange for Eels is number 18 Brad Takairangi
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Bulldogs: The Bulldogs will start 1-17 after Chris Smith and Reimis Smith were the two players left out an hour before kick-off. Mid-season recruit Tim Lafai replaces Kerrod Holland at centre. Jack Cogger and Sauaso Sue join the interchange in place of Brandon Wakeham. Kerrod Holland and Renouf To'omaga were the players omitted from the squad on Saturday.
The Bulldogs have won three of their past four games at ANZ Stadium.
Eels: No late changes for the Eels, with reserves Stefano Utoikamanu and David Gower the last two players to be omitted. Ryan Matterson (head knock) and Will Smith dropped out of the side 24 hours before kick-off with Marata Niukore starting in the back row and Brad Takairangi on the bench. Kane Evans (calf) and Oregon Kaufusi (broken hand) return on the bench.
The Eels have won seven of their past nine games against the Bulldogs.
Storm v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Match: Storm v Knights
Round 12 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan PapenhuyzenFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi VunivaluWinger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion SeveCentre for Knights is number 3 Tautau Moga
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Centre for Storm is number 17 Tom EisenhuthCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt Mann
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian WelchProp for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron SmithHooker for Knights is number 9 Chris Randall
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Prop for Storm is number 21 Jesse BromwichProp for Knights is number 10 Jacob Saifiti
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale FinucaneLock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell Barnett
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 8 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaInterchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon SmithInterchange for Knights is number 15 Josh King
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiInterchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami Saulo
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Interchange for Storm is number 19 Nicholas HynesInterchange for Knights is number 17 Herman Ese'ese
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Storm: Prop Jesse Bromwich (No.21) is a confirmed starter for the Storm after overcoming an MCL injury. He will start the match, with Nelson Asofa-Solomona dropping back to the bench. In the other late change, centre Justin Olam is out, with Tom Eisenhuth named to start in the centres. Olam and Darryn Schonig were the last two players dropped from the squad.
Marion Seve replaces Brenko Lee (broken hand) at centre. Albert Vete and Ryley Jacks were omitted from the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off.
Knights: The Knights will start 1-17 after Tex Hoy and Jirah Momisea were the two players left out an hour before kick-off. Chris Randall comes in at hooker for his second NRL game following season-ending injuries to Andrew McCullough and Connor Watson. Sione Mata'utia (syndesmosis) is also out with Aidan Guerra starting in the back row.
Phoenix Crossland and Josh King join the interchange. Mason Lino and Matt Croker dropped off the reserves on Saturday. Only seven Knights players have achieved an NRL victory over the Storm.