Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 21 of the 2021 Telstra Premiership season.
Round 21 team lists
Knights v Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Knights v Broncos
Round 21 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn PongaFullback for Broncos is number 1 Tesi Niu
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Enari TualaWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Kurt MannCentre for Broncos is number 3 Jesse Arthars
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel HuntWinger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jake CliffordFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Tyson Gamble
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell PearceHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Brodie Croft
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob SaifitiProp for Broncos is number 8 Keenan Palasia
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Chris RandallHooker for Broncos is number 9 Danny Levi
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel SaifitiProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
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2nd Row for Knights is number 19 Lachlan Fitzgibbon2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Knights is number 12 Mitchell BarnettLock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 13 Connor WatsonInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Xavier Willison
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Sauaso SueInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Rhys Kennedy
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 David KlemmerInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie JonesInterchange for Broncos is number 19 Albert Kelly
Reserves
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Reserve for Knights is number 18 Phoenix CrosslandReserve for Broncos is number 17 Teui Robati
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
Last updated:
Knights: Lachlan Fitzgibbon has been promoted to the starting side an hour before kick-off. Mitch Barnett moves into the middle and pushes Connor Watson to the bench with Josh King dropping out of the side. Phoenix Crossland is 18th man.
Mitchell Pearce said on Tuesday "unless something drastic happens" at a final training run on Wednesday he was a certain starter for the clash.
Hooker Jayden Brailey has been rested so Chris Randall called into the starting side.
Starford To'a and Jack Johns were the first two players cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
The Knights have won their past three games against the Broncos.
Broncos: On Wednesday, Broncos coach Kevin Walters said Albert Kelly would come onto the bench and is likely to take on back-up hooker duties with TC Robati the man to drop out of the 17. Robati is 18th man and David Mead was the last player cut an hour before kick-off.
Danny Levi was successful at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night to beat a dangerous contact charge but he was never going to miss any game time regardless of the outcome.
Levi replaces Jake Turpin (ankle) at hooker against his former side while Jesse Arthars comes in for the injured Kotoni Staggs.
Xavier Coates and Anthony Milford were omitted from the extended squad on Wednesday.
The Broncos are aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time since the opening rounds of 2020.
Raiders v Dragons, Friday 6pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Raiders v Dragons
Round 21 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan RapanaFullback for Dragons is number 1 Jack Bird
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Harley Smith-ShieldsWinger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod CrokerCentre for Dragons is number 3 Cody Ramsey
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew TimokoCentre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Semi ValemeiWinger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam WilliamsHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh PapaliiProp for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh HodgsonHooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for Dragons is number 10 Josh McGuire
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Billy Burns
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan SuttonLock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom StarlingInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Talatau Amone
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Corey Harawira-NaeraInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Jackson Ford
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Emre GulerInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Jaiyden Hunt
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Elijah AndersonInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Kaide Ellis
Reserves
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Reserve for Raiders is number 18 Iosia SoliolaReserve for Dragons is number 18 Matt Dufty
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Raiders: Ricky Stuart's team will start 1-17 with Sia Soliola the 18th man.
Ryan Sutton returns from a chest injury at lock so Hudson Young shifts to the second row and Corey Harawira-Naera moves to the bench.
Dunamis Lui and Siliva Havili were the first two players cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
The Raiders have won three of their past four games against the Dragons.
Dragons: St George Illawarra will start 1-17, with Matt Dufty the 18th man.
Cody Ramsey (wrist) will play after missing last week's loss to the Rabbitohs.
Corey Norman shifts from centre to five-eighth and Jayden Sullivan drops to the reserves to allow for Ramsey and Zac Lomax to form the new centre pairing.
Sullivan and Daniel Alvaro were the first two players cut from the extended squad on Thursday.
The Dragons have conceded 114 points in three losses since their bye in round 17.
Eels v Rabbitohs, Friday 8.05pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Eels v Rabbitohs
Round 21 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Josh Mansour
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Tom OpacicCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa BlakeCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Taane Milne
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Winger for Eels is number 18 Haze DunsterWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Oregon KaufusiProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Mark Nicholls
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan BrownLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Bryce CartwrightInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Benji Marshall
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Shaun LaneInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob Host
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Marata NiukoreInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tevita Tatola
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Will SmithInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jaydn Su'a
Reserves
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Reserve for Eels is number 19 Ray StoneReserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Braidon Burns
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
Eels: After training well during the week, Mitchell Moses will return in a huge boost for the Eels.
Blake Ferguson (head laceration) is out, with Haze Dunster to start on the wing. Jake Arthur was the other player to drop out of the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Ray Stone will be the 18th man and Waqa Blake will play after passing protocols after failing a HIA last week.
Oregon Kaufusi moves into the starting side at prop with Reagan Campbell-Gillard (groin) out for an indefinite period.
Marata Niukore and Bryce Cartwright have been added to the bench.
Eels fullback Clint Gutherson has scored five tries in his past five games against the Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs: South Sydney will start 1-17 with Braidon Burns the 18th man.
Tevita Tatola will make an early return from a knee injury and Benji Marshall will return from a 14-day mandatory quarantine.
"I'll go into captain's run on Thursday and have a bit of a run on Friday," Marshall told NRL360 this week.
"I'm just looking forward to getting back with the team."
Patrick Mago and Blake Taaffe were omitted from the extended bench on Thursday night.
The Rabbitohs have scored 38 points in each of three consecutive wins over the Eels.
Warriors v Sharks, Saturday 3pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Warriors v Sharks
Round 21 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Reece WalshFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta HikuCentre for Sharks is number 3 Will Chambers
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Viliami VaileaCentre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo MontoyaWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-TavitaFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Connor Tracey
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Sean O'SullivanHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon Trindall
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Jazz TevagaHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Matthew LodgeProp for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Euan Aitken2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Josh Curran2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Bayley SironenLock for Sharks is number 13 Jack Williams
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Kodi NikorimaInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty AfoaInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Aiden Tolman
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Kane EvansInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Andrew Fifita
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Eliesa KatoaInterchange for Sharks is number 19 Luke Metcalf
Reserves
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Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Edward KosiReserve for Sharks is number 20 Billy Magoulias
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
Last updated:
Warriors: Chanel Harris-Tavita (pectoral) and Addin Fonua-Blake (finger) are on track to play after recovering from injuries.
Josh Curran also returns for the side after missing a week with an elbow injury so Eliesa Katoa goes to the bench.
Jazz Tevaga has been moved into the starting side at hooker with Taniela Otukolo sidelined by a knee injury.
Jack Murchie and Adam Pompey were dropped when the team was cut back to 19 players 24 hours out from kick-off.
The Warriors are aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time in 2021.
Sharks: Jesse Ramien has been named to return from an ear infection while Luke Metcalf replaces Royce Hunt (birth of child) on the bench.
Matt Moylan (calf) was listed among the reserves but given his injury history, he won't be risked by Josh Hannay at this stage of the season. Fellow reserve Billy Magoulias was also omitted from the squad on Friday.
The Sharks have won eight of their past nine games against the Warriors.
Roosters v Panthers, Saturday 5.30pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Roosters v Panthers
Round 21 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Panthers is number 2 Charlie Staines
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Adam KeighranCentre for Panthers is number 3 Paul Momirovski
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Centre for Roosters is number 12 Sitili TupouniuaCentre for Panthers is number 4 Kurt Capewell
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Winger for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuWinger for Panthers is number 19 Taylan May
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Drew HutchisonFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Matt Burton
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam WalkerHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Isaac LiuProp for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam VerrillsHooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Roosters is number 17 Siosiua TaukeiahoProp for Panthers is number 17 Matthew Eisenhuth
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Panthers is number 10 Liam Martin
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 15 Nat Butcher2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesInterchange for Panthers is number 12 Scott Sorensen
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Lachlan LamInterchange for Panthers is number 14 Mitch Kenny
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Egan ButcherInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
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Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Fletcher BakerInterchange for Panthers is number 18 Izack Tago
Reserves
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Reserve for Roosters is number 5 Dale CopleyReserve for Panthers is number 20 J'maine Hopgood
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
Roosters: Dale Copley drops out of the side with Joseph Manu moving to the wing, Sitili Tupouniua to centre and Nat Butcher to the second row. Siosiua Taukeiaho starts at prop with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves to come off the bench.
Fletcher Baker joins the interchange, Copley is the 18th man and Naufahu Whyte dropped out of the playing squad on game day.
Copley had been initially named to start on the wing following the loss of Josh Morris (hamstring) for at least five weeks.
Ben Marschke and Moala Graham-Taufa were omitted 24 hours before the match.
The Roosters have scored 114 points in their past three games at Suncorp Stadium.
Panthers: Taylan May replaces Brent Naden on the wing, while there's a reshuffle in the pack with Matt Eisenhuth starting at prop, Liam Martin moving to the second row and Scott Sorensen shifting to the bench.
Izack Tago is on the bench with J'maine Hopgood the 18th man. Nathan Cleary's return from a shoulder injury has been delayed another week.
With Stephen Crichton (contrary conduct) accepting a one-week ban, Paul Momirovski comes into the centres where he will partner Kurt Capewell.
New recruit Tevita Pangai jnr will not make his Panthers debut on the interchange after taking leave due to personal reasons with J'maine Hopgood a chance of a recall from the extended bench.
Mitch Kenny drops to the interchange to make way for Api Koroisau while Isaah Yeo returns at lock.
The Panthers have won their past three games against the Roosters.
Sea Eagles v Storm, Saturday 7.35pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Sea Eagles v Storm
Round 21 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Storm
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom TrbojevicFullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas Hynes
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason SaabWinger for Storm is number 2 Dean Ieremia
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad ParkerCentre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan HarperCentre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben GarrickWinger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran ForanFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin TaupauProp for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan CrokerHooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon Smith
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa SipleyProp for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Josh Schuster2nd Row for Storm is number 15 Tom Eisenhuth
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake TrbojevicLock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela PasekaInterchange for Storm is number 11 Chris Lewis
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dylan WalkerInterchange for Storm is number 14 Harry Grant
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Karl LawtonInterchange for Storm is number 17 Ryan Papenhuyzen
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Josh AloiaiInterchange for Storm is number 19 Tepai Moeroa
Reserves
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Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 Moses SuliReserve for Storm is number 16 Jordan Grant
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Sea Eagles: Toafofoa Sipley has again been promoted to the starting side on game day with Taniela Paseka going back to the bench.
Des Hasler's side has gone from depleted to fully stocked this season with Curtis Sironen's return to the NRL short-lived given the side's depth is at its healthiest this year.
Otherwise, it's steady as she goes for the Sea Eagles as they continue to push for a top-four spot.
Cade Cust and Curtis Sironen were the two players left out 24 hours before the match. Kurt De Luis was last man cut an hour before kick-off and Moses Suli is 18th man.
Hasler is the only current NRL coach with a winning record against Craig Bellamy (17-14).
Storm: In late changes an hour before kick-off Tom Eisenhuth has come into the starting side, Chris Lewis to the bench and Tepai Moeroa joins the 17. Jordan Grant has been relegated to 18th man. Trent Loiero was the last man cut.
Kenny Bromwich got through concussion protocols after failing a head injury assessment last week.
Jahrome Hughes (calf) is also good to go.
Isaac Lumelume and Cooper Johns were the two players left out the day before the match.
The Storm have won their past three games against the Sea Eagles.
Bulldogs v Wests Tigers, Sunday 2pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Bulldogs v Wests Tigers
Round 21 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses Mbye
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Corey AllanWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Will HopoateCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Michael Chee Kam
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Aaron SchouppCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy Talau
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Falakiko ManuWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken Maumalo
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Bailey Biondi-OdoFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jake AverilloHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Jack HetheringtonProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jacob Liddle
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 15 Dylan NapaProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 James Tamou
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Shawn Blore
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Adam Elliott2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh JacksonLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Thomas Mikaele
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Ava SeumanufagaiInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Alex Twal
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Sione KatoaInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Zac Cini
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Chris PatoloInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Matt DooreyInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Kelma Tuilagi
Reserves
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 25 Watson HeletaReserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tukimihia Simpkins
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
Bulldogs: In a minor change announced an hour before kick-off, Dylan Napa will start the match, with Ava Seumanufagai (No.8) to start off the bench. Watson Heleta will be the 18th man.
Trent Barrett has tinkered with his side for yet another week in a bid to finish the season on a high.
Bailey Biondi-Odo gets his first NRL start at five-eighth with Jake Averillo shifting to halfback.
Jayden Okunbor and Kyle Flanagan were the major omissions after poor performances last week.
Tui Katoa, Kyle Flanagan and Jackson Topine dropped off the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off, with Heleta added to the reserves.
The Bulldogs have lost their past nine games at Suncorp Stadium.
Wests Tigers: Michael Maguire's side will start 1-17, with Tukimihia Simpkins the 18th man.
James Tamou (foot) will play after missing last week's loss to the Warriors with a minor setback.
Moses Mbye steps in at fullback for Daine Laurie (fractured leg) as he did for 78 minutes last week.
Veteran utility Micheal Chee Kam has been promoted from the bench to take Mbye's place in the centres.
Outside back Zac Cini has been included on the interchange.
Tom Amone and Jock Madden were omitted from the reserves on Saturday.
Wests Tigers are aiming for three consecutive wins over the Bulldogs for the first time.
Titans v Cowboys, Sunday 4.05pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Titans v Cowboys
Round 21 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ BrimsonFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Greg MarzhewWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian KellyCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Connelly Lemuelu
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Patrick HerbertCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Ben Hampton
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey ThompsonWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley TaylorFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod WallaceProp for Cowboys is number 8 Tom Gilbert
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch ReinHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Moeaki FotuaikaProp for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Jason Taumalolo
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2nd Row for Titans is number 16 Beau Fermor2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Heilum Luki
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiLock for Cowboys is number 13 Coen Hess
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 12 David FifitaInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Mitchell Dunn
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Erin ClarkInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Ben Condon
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam LisoneInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Lachlan Burr
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jaimin JolliffeInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Jake Granville
Reserves
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Reserve for Titans is number 18 Esan MarstersReserve for Cowboys is number 19 Daejarn Asi
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
Last updated:
Titans: In a repeat of previous weeks, the Titans announced an hour before kick-off that Beau Fermor will start the match and David Fifita will be on the interchange bench.
Apart from that, the Titans are 1-17 with Esan Marsters the 18th man.
Jamal Fogarty (finger) was a chance of returning will now look at a round 22 return.
Erin Clark (elbow) is good to go and Patrick Herbert returns from suspension.
Sam McIntyre and Anthony Don dropped off the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off.
The Titans are aiming for two wins in a season against the Cowboys for the first time since 2012.
Cowboys: North Queensland will start 1-17 with Daejarn Asi the 18th man.
Valentine Holmes (shoulder) returns at fullback and coach Todd Payten said the Maroons winger will play through the pain barrier for the remainder of the year.
With winger Kane Bradley (fractured hand) set to miss the remainder of the season Ben Hampton goes from the interchange to the centres and Murray Taulagi shifts to the wing.
Jason Taumalolo shifts to the second row in a tactical decision Payten hopes creates more space.
Francis Molo and Peter Hola were omitted from the extended bench on Saturday.
Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt has scored five tries in his past six games.
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