NRL 2022: Pre-season trials week one, squads, late changes, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Mon 21 Feb 2022, 06:10 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for the opening weekend of NRL pre-season trial matches.

Pre-season trials team lists

Raiders v Roosters, Friday 6.00pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 1 - Round 1 - Friday 18 Feb

Full Time

Raiders

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Xavier Savage

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Lachlan Lam
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Tom Carr
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Adam Keighran
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Semi Valemei

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Jordan Swann
Winger for Raiders is number 5 James Schiller

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Kevin Naiqama
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Brad Schneider

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Drew Hutchison
Halfback for Raiders is number 14 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sandon Smith

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Emre Guler

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
Hooker for Raiders is number 22 Adrian Trevilyan

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Ben Marschke
Prop for Raiders is number 16 Peter Hola

Prop for Roosters is number 25 Tukupa Hau Tapuha
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Adam Elliott

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Naufahu Whyte
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Trey Mooney

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Joshua Wong
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Ben Thomas

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Ethan King
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Sebastian Kris

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Vuate Karawalevu
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Ronald Volkman
Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Brad Morkos

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Xavier Va'a

Reserves

Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Harry Rushton

Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Zac Montgomery
Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Clay Webb

Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Thomas Deakin
Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Jack Mossman
Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Freddy Lussick
Reserve for Roosters is number 27 Eli Roberts
Reserve for Roosters is number 28 Terrell May

Match Officials

Referee: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:27 AM

Raiders: Star fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad will start at halfback after Sam Williams tested positive to COVID. Matt Frawley was also ruled out as a close contact, giving rookie Adrian Trevilyan an opportunity at dummy half.

Emerging speedster Xavier Savage given a chance to stake his claim for the lime green No.1 jersey in his team's opening trial against the Roosters. Nicoll-Klokstad was initially named on the bench.

Canberra captain Jarrod Croker plays his first game back from a knee injury that threatened to derail his 2022 season before it had begun.

In a side with relatively few NRL regulars, former Bulldog Adam Elliott plays his first game for his new club, Albert Hopoate gets a chance on the wing and Corey Horsburgh starts at prop.

Roosters: Trent Robinson's squad is headlined by Lachlan Lam, Adam Keighran, Drew Hutchison, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Ben Marschke, Naufahu Whyte and new signing Kevin Naiqama.

Hau Tapuha was initially named on the bench but the Maori All Stars representative will start the match in the frontrow, while Lam will captain the team from fullback.

Sandon Smith, Siua Wong, Vuate Karawalevu and Ronald Volkman have come through the club's pathways system and will get their first taste of NRL-standard football.

Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles, Friday 8.00pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 1 - Round 1 - Friday 18 Feb

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Logen Dillon

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 Christian Tuipulotu
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Oliver Gildart

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 23 Junior Pauga

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Ben Trbojevic
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Starford To'a

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jock Madden

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 Jacob Liddle

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Karl Lawton
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ethan Bullemor
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Tyrone Peachey

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Sean Keppie

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Alex Twal

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Tolutau Koula
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Kurt De Luis
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Morgan Boyle
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tukimihia Simpkins

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 Jamie Humphreys
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Zane Musgrove

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Kaeo Weekes
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Austin Dias

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Tom Freebairn

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Junior Tupou

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Josh Aloiai
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 24 Iverson Fuatimau

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 23 Eiden Ackland
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 25 Trey Peni

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 24 James Roumanos
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 26 Joseph Taipari

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 25 Alfred Smalley
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 27 Rua Ngatikaura

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 26 Viliami Fifita
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 28 Brandon Webster-Mansfield

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 27 Jacob Sykes
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 29 Israel Ogden

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 28 Zac Fulton
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 30 William Kei

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 29 Fletcher Myers
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 31 Ben Stevanovic

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 30 Alec Tuitavake

Match Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:27 AM

Wests Tigers: Michael Maguire will give most of his likely starting side a run against the Sea Eagles with Luke Brooks, David Nofoaluma, James Tamou and new recruit Tyrone Peachey all named.

English centre Oliver Gildart will also get his first taste on Australian soil but Maguire has kept Jackson Hastings in cotton wool for at least another week.

Sea Eagles: Des Hasler has named two squads for Friday’s trip to Leichhardt with the team to play the first half featuring Dally M Medal winner Tom Trbojevic, pointscoring machine Reuben Garrick and key playmakers Kieran Foran and Daly Cherry-Evans.

Martin Taupau and Taniela Paseka will lead the way up front while former Bronco Ethan Bullemor makes his club debut in the back row.

Exciting youngster Tolu Koulao has been named on the bench in the first half team and at fullback for the second half.

Fellow young guns Ben Trbojevic and Kaeo Weekes are also touted for bright futures after recently signing contract extensions, while Zac Fulton - the grandson of Immortal and Manly great Bob Fulton – also gets a run in Team B.

Storm v Warriors, Saturday 4.00pm at Casey Fields, Melbourne

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 19 Feb

Full Time

Storm

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Warriors is number 17 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Winger for Storm is number 2 George Jennings

Winger for Warriors is number 4 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth

Centre for Warriors is number 2 Jesse Arthars
Centre for Storm is number 4 William Warbrick

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 24 Cameron Munster

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

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Ashley Taylor

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Josh King

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Tyran Wishart

Hooker for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga
Prop for Storm is number 10 Chris Lewis

Prop for Warriors is number 13 Bunty Afoa
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Euan Aitken
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Bronson Garlick

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Storm is number 13 Brandon Smith

Lock for Warriors is number 18 Bayley Sironen

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Harry Grant

Interchange for Warriors is number 1 Reece Walsh
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Warriors is number 9 Taniela Otukolo
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Wesley Lolo

Interchange for Warriors is number 11 Peesi Kepu
Interchange for Storm is number 17 William Samuel

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Kina Kepu

Reserves

Reserve for Storm is number 6 Cooper Johns

Reserve for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua
Reserve for Storm is number 18 Jonah Pezet

Reserve for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Reserve for Storm is number 19 Sualauvi Faalogo

Reserve for Warriors is number 5 Junior Ratuva
Reserve for Storm is number 20 Dean Ieremia

Reserve for Warriors is number 8 Aaron Pene
Reserve for Storm is number 21 Cole Geyer

Reserve for Warriors is number 10 Matthew Lodge
Reserve for Storm is number 22 Patrice Siolo

Reserve for Warriors is number 16 Ben Murdoch-Masila
Reserve for Storm is number 23 Ammaron Gudgeon

Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Pride Petterson-Robati
Reserve for Storm is number 25 Grant Anderson

Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Garrett Smith
Reserve for Storm is number 26 Darius Farmer

Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Adam Cook
Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Jayden Corrigan
Reserve for Warriors is number 24 Viliami Vailea
Reserve for Warriors is number 25 Edward Kosi

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:27 AM

Storm: Star five-eighth Cameron Munster will start the match in jersey No.24 with Cooper Johns (calf) dropping out. The rest of the squad is unchanged.

Bandon Smith, Harry Grant and Munster headline a squad that includes Maroons flyer Xavier Coates, former Bulldog Nick Meaney, ex-Knight Josh King and comeback kid Jayden Nikorima all making their club debut.

Coates is out to fill the void left by Josh Addo-Carr's move to Canterbury while Nikorima is hoping to play his fist NRL game since 2016 at the Roosters.

Former Rabbitoh and Rooster Sean Garlick's son Bronson plays his first game for the Storm as does Cole Geyer, the son of club legend and 1999 premiership hero Matt Geyer.

George Jennings has been handed the honour of captaining the side.

Warriors: Nathan Brown has made some positional changes with Chanel Harris-Tavita to play fullback in jersey No.17 and Reece Walsh going to the bench. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will play wing and Jesse Arthars lines up at centre.

Jazz Tevaga starts at hooker in jersey No.14 on the back-up from the All Stars, sending Taniela Otukolo to the interchange. Bayley Sironen gets a start at lock in No.18, Bunty Afoa goes to prop and Matt Lodge to the bench.

Ash Taylor gets his chance to stake a claim in the halves alongside Kodi Nikorima.

Rabbitohs v Cowboys, Saturday 5.00pm (AEST), 6.00pm (AEDT) at Barlow Park, Cairns

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 19 Feb

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 19 Jacob Gagai

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Tomas Chester
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Zane Bijorac

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Laitia Moceidreke
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jaxson Paulo

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jordan Lipp
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Josiah Karapani

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Brendan Elliot
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Richard Kennar

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Iosefo Baleiwairiki
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Campagnolo

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Bourke
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Dean Hawkins

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Daejarn Asi

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Davvy Moale

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Emry Pere
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Peter Mamouzelos

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Josh Chudleigh
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 16 Shaquai Mitchell

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Griffin Neame
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Benjamin Lovett

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Ben Condon
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jed Cartwright

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 8 Hame Sele

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Riley Price

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Tallis Duncan

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Patrick Kaufusi
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tyson Hodge

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Ross Bella
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Izaac Thompson

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Bernard Lewis
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 20 Isaiah Vailalo

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Andre Niko

Reserves

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Nick Mougios

Reserve for Cowboys is number 18 Nick Lui-Toso
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Romano Cook

Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Jayden Hodges
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 23 Shannon Gardiner

Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Kayleb Milne
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 24 Trent Peoples

Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Zac Laybutt
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Kyle Laybutt

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:27 AM

Rabbitohs: New coach Jason Demetriou has made a number of late changes to his line-up for Saturday's pre-season trial against North Queensland in Cairns, with Blake Taaffe, Lachlan Ilias and Raiders recruit Siliva Havili ruled out.

Dean Hawkins will start the match at halfback, with Jacob Gagai to play fullback and Shaquai Mitchell moving from the interchange to the frontrow after an impressive performance for the Indigenous All Stars last weekend.

Mitchell will be out to make an impression on Demetriou with some quality minutes in Cairns.

Richie Kennar returns to Redfern after three seasons in Brisbane and will line up one one wing with NSW Cup graduate Zane Bijorac on the other.

Cowboys: Fijian Rugby 7s sensation Iosefo Baleiwairiki is set to make his first appearance for the Cowboys in Saturday night’s trial against the Rabbitohs in Cairns.

Riley Price, the son of former Bulldogs and Warriors captain Steve Price, will also make his first-grade debut for the Cowboys at lock, along with another rising star, Jake Bourke. The rookie playmaker spent the pre-season with the NRL squad and impressed in a trial last weekend with the Cowboys Young Guns side.

Fullback Tom Chester is another rookie given his chance against Souths after being labelled by Payten as “the best on the field by a mile” against the Northern Pride.

Titans v Broncos, Saturday 7.00pm (AEST), 8.00pm (AEDT) at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 19 Feb

Full Time

Titans

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 David Mead
Winger for Titans is number 2 Treymain Spry

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo
Centre for Titans is number 3 Sosefo Fifita

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Titans is number 4 Esan Marsters

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Brenko Lee
Winger for Titans is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Corey Oates
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Paul Turner

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Billy Walters
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Albert Kelly

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Tanah Boyd

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Corey Jensen
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Sam McIntyre

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Jacob Alick

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Teui Robati
Lock for Titans is number 13 Sam Lisone

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Thomas Weaver

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Rhys Kennedy
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Shalin Fuller

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Cory Paix
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Tony Francis

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Zac Hosking

Reserves

Reserve for Titans is number 1 Jaylan De Groot

Reserve for Broncos is number 17 Jamayne Isaako
Reserve for Titans is number 10 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Tyson Gamble
Reserve for Titans is number 18 Taine Tuaupiki

Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Jordan Pereira
Reserve for Titans is number 19 Charlie Murray

Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Deine Mariner
Reserve for Titans is number 20 Ben Liyou

Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Ezra Mam
Reserve for Titans is number 20 Klese Haas

Reserve for Broncos is number 23 Ethan Quai-Ward
Reserve for Titans is number 21 Oskar Bryant

Reserve for Broncos is number 24 Logan Bayliss
Reserve for Titans is number 22 Caleb Hodges

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:27 AM

Titans: Kevin Proctor, David Fifita, Erin Clark, Will Smith and Patrick Herbert are all being rested after taking part in the All Stars game but Esan Marsters has been named.

New skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is being held back another week but his younger brother Iszac, who is on a train and trial deal, will make his club debut off the bench.

Former Warrior Paul Turner also gets his first run in Titans colours and is expected to partner Toby Sexton in the halves.

Broncos: Indigenous All Stars representatives Selwyn Cobbo and Albert Kelly plus Maori All Star TC Robati, will back up for Brisbane's second trial of 2022 while Kotoni Staggs and Pat Carrigan are also included in the squad.

Saturday night's clash against the Titans on the Gold Coast will be the first back in Brisbane for Billy Walters, son of coach Kevin, after his move from Wests Tigers.

Payne Haas and Ryan James have both reported soreness during the week and won't play, despite originally being named at the start of the week.

Sharks v Panthers, Sunday 4.00pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 20 Feb

Full Time

Sharks

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Kade Dykes

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Charlie Staines
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Samuel Stonestreet

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jenson Taumoepeau

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Robert Jennings
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Jonaiah Lualua

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Thomas Jenkins
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Kurt Falls
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Ryan Rivett

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Eddie Blacker
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Berrell

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Royce Hunt

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew Eisenhuth
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Siosifa Talakai

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Jaeman Salmon
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Chris Smith
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jesse Colquhoun

Lock for Panthers is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Zac Cini

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mavrik Geyer
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Martin

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Franklin Pele

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jordan Samrani

Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Niwhai Puru

Reserves

Reserve for Sharks is number 18 Rhys Davies

Reserve for Panthers is number 19 Logan Cohen
Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Zac Woolford

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Matt Stimson
Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Charbel Tasipale

Reserve for Panthers is number 21 William Fakatoumafi
Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Angus Ernst

Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Alec Susino
Reserve for Sharks is number 23 Reubenn Rennie

Reserve for Panthers is number 23 Bradley Fearnley
Reserve for Sharks is number 24 Thomas Hazelton
Reserve for Sharks is number 25 Joshua Finau

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:26 AM

Sharks: New coach Craig Fitzgibbon is keeping his powder dry this week with Braydon Trindall, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Teig Wilton and Siosifa Talakai the only regular NRL players getting a run.

Plenty of fresh faces in the backline, including Kade Dykes, son of Adam Dykes who played 183 games for the Sharks across two stints and helped them to the 1997 Super League grand final.

Panthers: With Nathan Cleary recovering from shoulder surgery and Jarome Luai resting, Panhers fans will get their first look at Sean O'Sullivan as he partners up in the halves with fellow local junior Kurt Falls.

No members of the 2021 grand final side will play this week although there is plenty of NRL experience with Charlie Staines, Robert Jennings, Mitch Kenny, Matt Eisenhuth and Chris Smith.

The bench features a famous Penrith name with Mark Geyer's son Mavrik getting his chance to impress.

Eels v Dragons, Sunday 6.00pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 20 Feb

Full Time

Eels

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Hayze Perham

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Cody Ramsey
Winger for Eels is number 2 Haze Dunster

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Tyrell Sloan
Centre for Eels is number 3 Tom Opacic

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli
Centre for Eels is number 4 Will Penisini

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai
Winger for Eels is number 5 Bailey Simonsson

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tautau Moga
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jordan Rankin

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Jake Arthur

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Moses Mbye

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Eels is number 10 Makahesi Makatoa

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Poasa Faamausili
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jack Gosiewski
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tyrell Fuimaono
Lock for Eels is number 13 Ray Stone

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Josh Kerr

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Mitch Rein

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 George Burgess
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Bryce Cartwright

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Daniel Alvaro
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Sean Russell

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jackson Ford
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh McGuire

Reserves

Reserve for Eels is number 18 Ky Rodwell

Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Mathew Feagai
Reserve for Eels is number 19 Ofahiki Ogden

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Jaiyden Hunt
Reserve for Eels is number 20 Elie El-Zakhem

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Michael Molo
Reserve for Eels is number 21 Brendan Hands

Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Joshua Coric
Reserve for Eels is number 22 Solomone Naiduki

Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Connor Muhleisen
Reserve for Eels is number 23 Matthew Komolafe

Reserve for Dragons is number 23 Jackson Shereb
Reserve for Eels is number 24 Josh Tuipulotu

Reserve for Dragons is number 24 Bailey Antrobus
Reserve for Eels is number 25 Ryan Matterson

Reserve for Dragons is number 25 Jonathon Reuben
Reserve for Dragons is number 26 Dean Blore

Match Officials

Referee: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:26 AM

Eels: Outgoing Eels hooker Reed Mahoney will play his first footy since a season-ending shoulder injury last year, while experienced edge forward Shaun Lane will captain the club for the first time in this weekend's trial against the Dragons.

The Sunday evening clash at CommBank Stadium will feature club debuts for former Raiders winger Bailey Simsonsson, veteran hooker Mitch Rein and former Bulldogs prop Ofahiki Ogden.

Emerging NRL stars Haze Dunster, Will Penisini, Hayze Perham, Sean Russell and Makahesi Makatoa will get their chances to stake claims for bigger roles in 2022 while coach Brad Arthur has named son Jake at halfback alongside journeyman Jordan Rankin in the absence of senior halves Mitch Moses and Dylan Brown.

Dragons: Andrew McCullough is back from an ankle injury to skipper a Dragons side boasting a good mix of youth and experience with young guns Tyrell Sloan, Talatau Amone and Max Feagai featuring in the backline and old heads Josh McGuire and George Burgess in the pack.

Moses Mbye is keeping the No.7 jersey warm for Ben Hunt but will be hoping to make the most of his opportunity to press claims for a spot in the 17 when the season proper kicks off against the Warriors.

New recruits Francis Molo, Moses Suli, Jack Gosiewski and Tautau Moga all step out for their first game in the Red V.

Knights v Bulldogs, Monday 7.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Monday 21 Feb

Full Time

Knights

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Matt Dufty
Winger for Knights is number 5 Dominic Young

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jayden Okunbor
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Aaron Schoupp
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti
Winger for Knights is number 17 Hymel Hunt

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Declan Casey
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Adam Clune

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jake Averillo

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Luke Thompson
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Chris Randall

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jirah Momoisea

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior
Lock for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh Jackson

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Biondi-Odo
Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Chris Patolo
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Joe Stimson
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Joshua Cook

Reserves

Reserve for Knights is number 18 Dylan Lucas

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 17 Joshua Stuckey
Reserve for Knights is number 19 Mat Croker

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Max King
Reserve for Knights is number 20 McKenzie Baker

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Reece Hoffman
Reserve for Knights is number 21 Bailey Hodgson

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Larson Doyle
Reserve for Knights is number 22 Brayden Musgrove

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Ava Seumanufagai
Reserve for Knights is number 23 Dylan Phythian

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 24 Kyle Flanagan
Reserve for Knights is number 24 Chris Vea'ila

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 25 Jacob Kiraz
Reserve for Knights is number 25 Kobe Rugless

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 26 Creedence Toia
Reserve for Knights is number 26 Jaron Purcell

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 27 Eli Clark
Reserve for Knights is number 27 Liam Wilkinson

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 28 Jackson Topine
Reserve for Knights is number 28 Cooper Jenkins
Reserve for Knights is number 29 Tim Johannssen
Reserve for Knights is number 30 Ben Talty

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:26 AM

Knights: Adam O’Brien will unleash superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga, blockbusting centre Bradman Best and former Rabbitoh Dane Gagai in a classy backline for Monday’s clash with the Bulldogs.

Gagai is back in Newcastle after a successful four-year stint at Redfern and his experience will be invaluable as the Knights look to go further into the finals in 2022.

Former Dragon Adam Clune has been handed the reins at halfback and he should get plenty of time and space to operate with David Klemmer, Tyson Frizell and the Saifiti brothers clearing a path for him.

Bulldogs: Star recruit Matt Dufty dons the Bulldogs jersey for the first time in Newcastle and he'll be joined by his former Dragons team-mate Paul Vaughan and former Bronco-turned-Panther Tevita Pangai junior. The other new faces are Reece Hoffman (Wests Tigers), Max King (Storm) and Josh Cook (Rabbitohs) while superstars Josh Addo-Carr, Brent Naden and Matt Burton will be saved for another week.

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