Round 14 NRL team lists: Confirmed match day squads and changes for all 16 clubs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 16 Aug 2020, 03:12 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for the 14th round of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 14 team lists

Roosters v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at Sydney Cricket Ground

Round 14 - Round 14 - Thursday 13 Aug

Full Time

Roosters

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu

Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Storm is number 21 Brenko Lee
Winger for Roosters is number 19 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Ryley Jacks
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Lachlan Lam

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu

Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins

Interchange for Storm is number 3 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Nicholas Hynes
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Poasa Faamausili

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Daniel Suluka-Fifita

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:08 PM

Roosters: Ryan Hall is a late out, with Christian Tuipulotu starting on the wing, Nat Butcher named in the front row and Lindsay Collins to come off the bench. Max Bailey, Kyle Flanagan and Egan Butcher were the other players to drop out of the initial 21-man squad.

Josh Morris is back from a calf injury at centre, allowing Mitch Aubusson to return to the back row. None of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Boyd Cordner, Angus Crichton or Brett Morris will return this week.

Storm: Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and lock Dale Finucane are back after a week's rest while Ryley Jacks starts at five-eighth for the injured Cameron Munster. Tino Faasuamaleaui and Nicho Hynes revert to the bench.

Brenko Lee returns from a broken hand and starts at centre, bumping Tom Eisenhuth to the bench. Albert Vete and Sandor Earl dropped off the extended bench on game day after Cooper Johns and Chris Lewis were omitted 24 hours out from kick-off.

Warriors v Panthers, Friday 6pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 14 - Round 14 - Friday 14 Aug

Full Time

Warriors

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Panthers is number 19 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Patrick Herbert

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Tyrone May
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Warriors is number 5 George Jennings

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brent Naden
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Karl Lawton

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Lachlan Burr

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Wayde Egan

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Daine Laurie
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Adam Blair

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Daniel Alvaro

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Isaiah Papali'i

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Zane Tetevano

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Gavin Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:08 PM

Warriors: The Warriors are 1-17. Prop Jack Hetherington's suspension opens the door for Lachlan Burr to move from the bench into the starting side. Isaiah Papali'i is the new man on the interchange. The Warriors are chasing three consecutive wins for the first time since Round 5, 2018.

Gerard Beale and Josh Curran were cut from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off. Jack Murchie and Adam Keighran were omitted an hour before game time.

Panthers: A late change for the Panthers with Dylan Edwards returning from a hamstring injury at fullback. Caleb Aekins drops out of the side to make way for Edwards, who hasn't played since round 10.

Mitch Kenny and Matt Burton were omitted from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off. Billy Burns was cut along with Aekins an hour before kick-off.

The Panthers are aiming for a club-record nine consecutive wins.

Eels v Dragons, Friday 7.55pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 14 - Round 14 - Friday 14 Aug

Full Time

Eels

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

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

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

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

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

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Ben Hunt
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Josh Kerr
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tyrell Fuimaono
Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Ray Stone

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Tristan Sailor
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Marata Niukore

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Kaide Ellis
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Korbin Sims
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jacob Host

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:08 PM

Eels: Parramatta will start 1-17 after Andrew Davey and Haze Dunster were omitted 60 minutes before the match. Ryan Matterson will return from concussion in the back row with Marata Niukore dropping to the bench. Stefano Utoikamanu and Brad Takairangi were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.

The Eels have won nine of their past 10 games against the Dragons.

Dragons: St George Illawarra will start 1-17 after Brayden Wiliame and Eddie Blacker were the two players left out an hour before kick-off. Corey Norman has been recalled at five-eighth, shifting Ben Hunt to hooker and Cam McInnes to lock with the suspended Jackson Ford out. Tyrell Fuimaono starts in the back row following a shoulder injury to Tariq Sims.

Trent Merrin is also out with Korbin Sims and Jacob Host the new faces on the pine. Jason Saab and Jayden Sullivan were the players to drop out of the extended squad on Friday night.

The Dragons have averaged 25 points per game since Round 9 but won only twice.

Sharks v Titans, Saturday 3pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Round 14 - Round 14 - Saturday 15 Aug

Full Time

Sharks

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Titans is number 18 Corey Thompson
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Titans is number 4 Dale Copley
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Titans is number 20 Young Tonumaipea
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Siosifa Talakai

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave
Lock for Sharks is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Tyrone Peachey
Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Connor Tracey

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jarrod Wallace
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam Lisone
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Titans is number 21 Beau Fermor

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:08 PM

Sharks: Scott Sorensen starts at lock with Toby Rudolf to come off the bench as usual. Briton Nikora and Bryson Goodwin dropped off the extended bench on game day after Teig Wilton and Braydon Trindall were left off the reserves bench 24 hours out from kick-off.

The Sharks have won their past four games against the Titans.

Titans: Young Tonumaipea and Corey Thompson are a new wing pairing in place of Anthony Don (ribs) and Phillip Sami (knee), while Beau Fermor replaces Tanah Boyd on the interchange. Reserve forward Jai Whitbread was also culled from the squad. The Titans are aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time since round six in 2019.

Cowboys v Rabbitohs, Saturday 5.30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 14 - Round 14 - Saturday 15 Aug

Full Time

Cowboys

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Tom Opacic

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Connelly Lemuelu

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane Gagai
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Ben Hampton

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael Morgan

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Josh McGuire

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Mitchell Dunn

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'a
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 12 Bayley Sironen
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 John Asiata

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Emry Pere

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Patrick Mago
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon Koloamatangi

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:08 PM

Cowboys: Scott Drinkwater returns from a knee injury at fullback. Prop John Asiata returns from a knee injury on the bench in place of Tom Gilbert.

The Cowboys have won only two games from seven at QCB Stadium.

Corey Jensen and Esan Marsters were cut from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off and Shane Wright and Jake Clifford were omitted an hour before kick-off.

Rabbitohs: Cameron Murray is set for a switch to the edge with Liam Knight starting at lock and Bayley Sironen moving to the bench. Murray is expected to revert back to the middle when Sironen comes onto the field. The Rabbitohs have won their past four games against the Cowboys.

Troy Dargan and Kurt Dillon were omitted 24 hours before kick-off and Jack Johns and Corey Allan made way on game day.

Raiders v Broncos, Saturday 7.35pm at GIO Stadium

Round 14 - Round 14 - Saturday 15 Aug

Full Time

Raiders

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Richard Kennar
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric

Winger for Broncos is number 21 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Brodie Croft
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Siliva Havili

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Ben Te'o
Lock for Raiders is number 16 Ryan Sutton

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 13 Hudson Young

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jordan Riki
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Joseph Tapine

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera

Interchange for Broncos is number 20 Rhys Kennedy

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:08 PM

Raiders: Canberra have made a match-day change at lock with Ryan Sutton coming into the starting side and Hudson Young dropping back to the bench. Matt Frawley and Harley Smith-Shields drop out of the squad.

Hooker Siliva Havili has been cleared to play despite a triceps strain. Reserve utility back Michael Oldfield is out after breaking his thumb at training this week, with surgery putting him out for 6-7 weeks.

The Raiders have won four of their past five games at GIO Stadium.

Sam Williams and Kai O'Donnell were the two players left out 24 hours from kick-off.

Broncos: Reserves Ethan Bullemor and Jordan Kahu were the final cuts from Brisbane's match-day squad. Matt Lodge (leg fracture), Xavier Coates (leg) and Issac Luke were all left out 24 hours before kick-off. Jesse Arthars (No.21) has been named to start on the wing.

With Tevita Pangai jnr under a COVID hold, Ben Te'o comes into the starting side and 22-year-old Jordan Riki has been named to make his NRL debut from the bench.

Cory Paix joins the bench for his seventh game of the season. The Broncos have won six of their past seven games against the Raiders.

Knights v Sea Eagles, Sunday 2pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 14 - Round 14 - Sunday 16 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan Elliot
Winger for Knights is number 2 Starford To'a

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Knights is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Mosese Suli
Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 19 Tevita Funa
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Blake Green

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cade Cust
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Kurt Mann

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell Barnett

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Haumole Olakau'atu
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Josh King

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 21 Jack Gosiewski

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:08 PM

Knights: Newcastle will start 1-17 after Tex Hoy and Brodie Jones were the last two dropped from the squad. Daniel Saifiti will start in his return from a knee injury, with coach Adam O'Brien saying the NSW representative has "earnt the right" to do so.

His comeback will mean brother Jacob reverts to the pine. After having a COVID hold lifted, O'Brien confirmed Star To'a will take his place on the wing.

Chris Randall and Mason Lino were omitted from the extended squad on Saturday. The Knights are chasing back-to-back wins for the first time since Round 2.

Sea Eagles: Jake Trbojevic will start at prop, Corey Wadell at lock and Tevita Funa on the wing after the withdrawal of Martin Taupau (head knock) and Jorge Taufua. Second-rowers Joel Thompson (ankle) and Curtis Sironen (knee) return. Brad Parker is back from a head knock in the centres. Abbas Miski ad Morgan Boyle were the two players left out an hour before the match.

Haumole Olakau'atu drops to the interchange, with Jack Gosiewski also on the bench. The Sea Eagles have defeated four top-eight opponents in 2020.

Wests Tigers v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 14 - Round 14 - Sunday 16 Aug

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Tim Lafai
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Moses Mbye

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Kerrod Holland
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tommy Talau

Winger for Bulldogs is number 17 Reimis Smith
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Benji Marshall

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Ofahiki Ogden
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jacob Liddle

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Sione Katoa
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Russell Packer

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Luke Thompson

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Josh Reynolds

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jeremy Marshall-King
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Aiden Tolman
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 20 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Sauaso Sue
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 21 Elijah Taylor

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Matt Doorey

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:08 PM

Wests Tigers: Star centre Joey Leilua left the club's bubble to attend to a personal matter in Canberra, placing him in doubt for Sunday's western Sydney derby, but on Thursday night he was cleared to return to the bubble.

In a minor re-jig to the bench, Chris Lawrence joins Asu Kepaoa as the players omitted 60 minutes before kick-off.

Alex Seyfarth replaces Thomas Mikaele (knee injury) on the interchange with Shawn Blore also dropping out of the squad on Saturday.

Hooker Jacob Liddle gets his first game since a horror knee injury last year, allowing Moses Mbye to return to centre and Tommy Talau to the wing.

Luke Garner is recalled in the back row and Josh Reynolds returns on the bench following the season-ending injury to Billy Walters. Wests Tigers are aiming for two wins in a season against the Bulldogs for the first time since 2005.

Bulldogs: Reimis Smith replaces Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, who was dropped by Canterbury coach Steve Georgallis. Matthew Doorey is on the bench after Chris Smith was also left out.

Kerrod Holland starts at centre for Jake Averillo, who picked up a hip injury in the loss to the Storm, while Jack Cogger replaces the suspended Lachlan Lewis at halfback.

The Bulldogs have lost their past four games at Bankwest Stadium.