Round 7 NRL team lists, latest updates, injury news

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 25 Apr 2021, 05:29 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for round seven of the 2021 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 7 team lists

Panthers v Knights, Thursday 7.50pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Thursday 22 Apr

Full Time

Panthers

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 21 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Charlie Staines

Winger for Knights is number 2 Starford To'a
Centre for Panthers is number 1 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Matt Burton

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Knights is number 5 Brayden Musgrove
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt Mann
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Blake Green

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

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

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Knights is number 13 Connor Watson

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Sauaso Sue
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Josh King
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Liam Martin

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Reserves

Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Robert Jennings

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Gehamat Shibasaki

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:56 PM

Panthers: Fullback Dylan Edwards makes his return from a broken hand allowing Stephen Crichton to go back to his preferred centre position to replace Paul Momirovski (suspended).

Kurt Capewell was named in the centres earlier in the week but he now reverts to the back row and Liam Martin goes back to the bench.

Hooker Api Koroisau (wrist) dropped out of the squad an hour before kick-off and Robert Jennings is the 18th man.

Momirovski and Scott Sorensen were the two players to drop out of the squad on Wednesday.

The Panthers have conceded only two second-half tries this season.

Knights: The Knights will line up 1-17 with Pasami Saulo the last man omitted an hour before kick-off and Gehemat Shibasaki 18th man.

Hymel Hunt suffered a hamstring injury against the Sharks and is out of the side, replaced on the wing by Starford To'a.

Playmaker Phoenix Crossland (knee) was included on the extended bench but dropped out of the side 24 hours before kick-off along with Simi Sasagi.

Tex Hoy (hamstring) remains sidelined.

The Knights were one of only three teams who did not lose to the Panthers in 2020 (drew 14-all in round three).

Titans v Rabbitohs, Friday 6pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Friday 23 Apr

Full Time

Titans

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston
Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey Thompson

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane Gagai
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Centre for Titans is number 4 Patrick Herbert

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 14 Benji Marshall
Winger for Titans is number 21 Phillip Sami

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Thomas Burgess
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Titans is number 10 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Tevita Tatola
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 David Fifita

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
Lock for Titans is number 13 Tyrone Peachey

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Erin Clark

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Jaimin Jolliffe

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Liam Knight
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Sam Lisone

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jai Arrow
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jacob Host

Reserves

Reserve for Titans is number 18 Beau Fermor

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 3 Steven Marsters

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:56 PM

Titans: Phillip Sami (head knock) will return on the wing after being named on an extended bench with veteran Anthony Don, who has been hampered by a hip injury, making way. Beau Fermor has been retained as 18th man in the final squad announced an hour before kick-off.

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's suspension for a shoulder charge brings Moeaki Fotuaika into the starting side and Sam McIntyre onto the bench.

Pearson and Herman Ese'ese were the first two players cut from the squad on Thursday.

The Titans have not defeated the Rabbitohs at Cbus Super Stadium since 2009.

Rabbitohs: Wayne Bennett has pulled a late selection surprise by bringing Benji Marshall into the centres for Friday's clash with the Titans.

Steven Marsters, who was named in the starting side, has been relegated to 18th man duties. Jacob Host has been brought onto Marshall's interchange spot.

Latrell Mitchell's suspension had created a back-line reshuffle with Alex Johnston moving to fullback and Jaxson Paulo coming on the wing.

Dane Gagai has moved from the centres to the wing to replace Josh Mansour (hamstring).

After slicing his knee open in a mishap following his debut in round five, versatile playmaker Dean Hawkins was listed in the reserves but dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off along with Hame Sele.

Marshall will equal Adam Blair’s record for most premiership games by a Kiwi-born player.

Eels v Broncos, Friday 7.55pm at TIO Stadium, Darwin

Round 7 - Round 7 - Friday 23 Apr

Full Time

Eels

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne Isaako
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Xavier Coates
Centre for Eels is number 3 Tom Opacic

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Herbie Farnworth
Centre for Eels is number 4 Marata Niukore

Centre for Broncos is number 4 David Mead
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Corey Oates
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Brodie Croft
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Broncos is number 17 Jordan Riki
Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Danny Levi
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Will Smith

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu Greig

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Bryce Cartwright

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Rhys Kennedy

Reserves

Reserve for Eels is number 18 Haze Dunster

Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Tyson Gamble

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:56 PM

Eels: The Eels will start 1-17 with Haze Dunster the 18th man. Keegan Hipgrave was the last player to be left out.

Dylan Brown will return from suspension at five-eighth so Will Smith has moved to the interchange bench with Keegan Hipgrave on the reserves list.

Back-rower Ryan Matterson (concussion) was again a late withdrawal in round six and while the club is working hard to bring him back coach Brad Arthur has reiterated Matterson's health and safety was the Eels' priority.

Matterson and Jordan Rankin were trimmed from the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off.

The Eels have won five of their six games at Darwin’s TIO Stadium.

Broncos: Brisbane will start 1-17 with Rhys Kennedy the 18th man. Tyson Gamble was omitted an hour before the match.

Centre Herbie Farnworth returns from a shoulder injury and new hooker recruit Danny Levi comes straight into the side on the interchange bench.

Levi joined the club on Tuesday for the remainder of 2021 after starting the year with the Broncos' affiliate club Norths Devils.

In a further boost for Brisbane, Kotoni Staggs's rehabilitation is ahead of schedule and he could be back in action as soon as Magic Round next month.

John Asiata and Jesse Arthars were omitted from the extended bench on Thursday night.

The Broncos have lost their past 12 games away from home.

Sharks v Bulldogs, Saturday 5.30pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 24 Apr

Full Time

Sharks

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 21 Nick Meaney
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Mawene Hiroti

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Cotric
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Will Hopoate
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Corey Allan
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Connor Tracey

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Tuipulotu Katoa
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 15 Shaun Johnson

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jake Averillo
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Dylan Napa
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Sione Katoa
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Luke Thompson
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Adam Elliott
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Chris Smith
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Corey Waddell

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Billy Magoulias

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bradley Deitz
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Siosifa Talakai

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ava Seumanufagai
Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Braydon Trindall

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Matt Doorey

Reserves

Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Franklin Pele

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 25 Brandon Wakeham

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:56 PM

Sharks: Matt Moylan (quad) is out of the Cronulla side, with Shaun Johnson returning from his Achilles injury and starting at five-eighth while Braydon Trindall is added to the bench. Franklin Pele is the 18th man.

Josh Dugan will return in the centres after missing last week's game due to a head knock suffered in round five so Teig Wilton has gone back to the second row and Jack Williams to the bench.

Former Storm star Will Chambers was included as a reserve for his new club but was omitted on Friday, along with Jenson Taumoepau, and is likely to play for Newtown to gain match fitness.

Skipper Wade Graham remains sidelined as he continues his concussion recovery while Aiden Tolman will miss the match after taking an early guilty plea on a crusher tackle charge.

The Sharks have won six of their past seven games against the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs: Nick Meaney has been promoted from the reserves to fullback for the injured Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

Dylan Napa and Luke Thompson are the new starting props with Jack Hetherington suspended and Renouf Atoni named on the bench after starting last week in the front row.

Chris Smith has been promoted from the bench to start in the second row while Jackson Topine is out with bone bruising on his knee and Ofahiki Ogden has been left out.

The three new faces on the bench are Brad Deitz, Ava Seumanufagai and Matt Doorey.

Brandon Wakeham is the 18th man, with Lachlan Lewis, Joe Stimson and Aaron Schoupp dropping out of the initial 21-man squad named on Tuesday.

Winger Nick Cotric will make his 100th NRL appearance.

Cowboys v Raiders, Saturday 7.35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 24 Apr

Full Time

Cowboys

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Caleb Aekins
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Sebastian Kris
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'Neill

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Connelly Lemuelu

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Ben Hampton

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Ryan James
Hooker for Cowboys is number 20 Reece Robson

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Emre Guler
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Ben Condon

2nd Row for Raiders is number 15 Corey Harawira-Naera
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Lachlan Burr

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Mitchell Dunn

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Francis Molo

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Josh Papali'i

Reserves

Reserve for Cowboys is number 18 Esan Marsters

Reserve for Raiders is number 18 Iosia Soliola

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:56 PM

Cowboys: The Cowboys will line up 1-17 as named.

Jason Taumalolo is still sidelined by a hand injury but the club is hopeful he can return in round eight.

Taumalolo, who hasn't played since round one, had his comeback from an injury to his other hand aborted when he suffered another training accident.

Peter Hola and Jake Clifford were left out 24 hours before the match. Tom Gilbert was omitted an hour before kick-off and Esan Marsters is 18th man.

The Cowboys have scored 64 points in their past two games.

Raiders: Corey Harawira-Naera has come into the starting side and Hudson Young goes to the bench.

Co-captain Josh Hodgson is out with a calf injury, replaced by young gun Tom Starling at hooker, while a number of other forwards appear to have paid the price for last week's heavy loss to Parramatta.

Prop Josh Papalii has been dropped to the interchange with Ryan James returning at prop after missing a week with Ryan Sutton sliding back from the front row to lock and Emre Guler promoted from the bench to partner James.

After initially being dropped to the reserves list, Joe Tapine was left out altogether 24 hours before kick-off. Matt Frawley was the other player omitted on the eve of the game.

Corey Horsburgh comes onto the bench for his first game of the season with Sia Soliola dropping from the interchange to be 18th man.

Sebastian Kris has comes on to the wing for Bailey Simonsson who failed a HIA last weekend.

Forward Siliva Havili will play his 100th NRL game.

Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles, Sunday 1.45pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Sunday 25 Apr

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 James Roberts

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Michael Chee Kam

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tommy Talau

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Joe Ofahengaue

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Josh Schuster
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Moses Mbye

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Luke Garner

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Cade Cust
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Zane Musgrove

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jacob Liddle

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Tevita Funa

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:56 PM

Wests Tigers: Michael Maguire's team will start 1-17 with Joey Leilua the 18th man. Veteran utility Michael Chee Kam has moved into the centres to replace Asu Kepaoa, with the youngster facing six to nine months on the sideline after suffering an ACL tear against the Rabbitohs.

Joey Leilua (head knock), returning after missing a week, has taken Chee Kam's spot in the reserves while Alex Seyfarth will move from the reserves to the interchange in a swap with Thomas Mikaele.

Jacob Liddle and Tom Amone dropped off the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off.

Wests Tigers have won only one of their past six games at Bankwest Stadium.

Sea Eagles: In a couple of positional changes announced an hour before kick-off, Josh Aloiai and Sean Keppie move from the bench into the starting 13 with Martin Taupau and Haumole Olakautu doing the opposite. Tevita Funa is the 18th man, while Zac Saddler the last player omitted.

There would have been much holding of breath and crossing of fingers when Tom Trbojevic finally made his return to action but the fullback's comeback could not have gone any better.

Back-rower Curtis Sironen (knee) remains sidelined and Morgan Boyle (shoulder) is yet to have his situation clarified.

Christian Tuipulotu and Ben Trbojevic dropped off the extended bench on Saturday.

The Sea Eagles have won 15 of their past 20 games with Tom Trbojevic in their line-up.

Roosters v Dragons, Sunday 4.05pm at Sydney Cricket Ground

Round 7 - Round 7 - Sunday 25 Apr

Full Time

Roosters

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Dragons is number 2 Cody Ramsey
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris

Winger for Dragons is number 20 Jordan Pereira
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Drew Hutchison

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Dragons is number 3 Jack Bird

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Isaac Liu

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie
Hooker for Roosters is number 14 Ben Marschke

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Dragons is number 18 Billy Burns
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tyrell Fuimaono

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills

Interchange for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Interchange for Dragons is number 11 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh McGuire
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Daniel Alvaro

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Matt Ikuvalu

Reserve for Dragons is number 14 Kaide Ellis

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:56 PM

Roosters: With Siosiua Taukeiaho (ribs) out, Lindsay Collins will start at prop with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves on the bench. In a positional change announced an hour before kick-off, Ben Marschke will start at hooker with Sam Verrills' return from a knee injury to come from the bench. Matt Ikuvalu is the 18th man.

Lock Victor Radley has been cleared to play after challenging the grading of a careless high tackle charge at the judiciary on Tuesday night.

The NRL's leading tryscorer Brett Morris (calf tightness) was a late withdrawal from the clash with the Storm last week will return.

The Roosters have won their past five games against the Dragons.

Dragons: In a series of changes announced an hour before kick-off, Jack Bird moves from centre to halfback and Adam Clune from halfback to the bench.

Cody Ramsey goes from the wing into the centres and Jordan Pereira (No.20) will start on the wing. Billy Burns goes from the bench into the second row, with Josh Kerr to start the game on the bench. Kaide Ellis is the 18th man.

Halfback and captain Ben Hunt won't return from a fractured fibula this week, dropping off the reserves list on Saturday along with Brayden Wiliame.

Prop Blake Lawrie will return after missing the Warriors game with a cork.

The Dragons have won 11 Anzac Day games to the Roosters' seven.

Storm v Warriors, Sunday 6.15pm at AAMI Park

Round 7 - Round 7 - Sunday 25 Apr

Full Time

Storm

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas Hynes

Fullback for Warriors is number 21 Reece Walsh
Winger for Storm is number 2 George Jennings

Winger for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Marcelo Montoya
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Warriors is number 18 Rocco Berry
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Warriors is number 17 Bayley Sironen

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Kane Evans
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Warriors is number 4 Jack Murchie
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Josh Curran
Lock for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica

Lock for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Warriors is number 12 Ben Murdoch-Masila
Interchange for Storm is number 14 Harry Grant

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty Afoa
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Leeson Ah Mau
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Dale Finucane

Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Tom Ale

Reserves

Reserve for Storm is number 22 Chris Lewis

Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Edward Kosi

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:55 PM

Storm: Melbourne will start 1-17 with one wrinkle. Coach Craig Bellamy has brought Tui Kamikamica into the starting side with lock Nelson Asofa-Solomona dropping back to the bench.

Ryley Jacks is the match-day omission with Chris Lewis named as 18th man.

Representative forward Dale Finucane will play his first match of the year after doing everything asked of him in the lead-up to the match.

Red-hot fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen (shoulder) is out of this week's squad with Nicho Hynes promoted from the interchange to take over in the No.1 jersey.

Trent Loiero, Dean Ieremia and Aaron Pene came out of the extended squad on Saturday and Chris Lewis was recalled to the reserves list.

The Storm have won their past 12 games at home venues.

Warriors: Boom youngster Reece Walsh will make his NRL debut in the biggest of a rash of late changes.

Walsh will start at fullback with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck moving to the wing and teenage debutant Rocco Berry goes into centre after being brought into the side on Saturday to replace David Fusitu'a, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Jack Murchie moves from centre to the second row and Ben Murdoch-Masila drops back to the bench.

And last, but by no means least, Bayley Sironen makes a shock appearance at halfback in place of Sean O'Sullivan. Edward Kosi is the 18th man

With Tohu Harris out of the side Jazz Tevaga moves into the starting side at lock and Tom Ale joins the bench.

Injuries to Peta Hiku (dislocated shoulder) and Adam Pompey (ankle) forced a backline reshuffle with Marcelo Montoya moving to the centres where he will be joined by Jack Murchie.

The Warriors have not defeated the Storm on Anzac Day since 2014.