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

2022 Pre-season trials: Week two squad announcements

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Thu 24 Feb 2022, 06:08 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for week two of NRL pre-season trial matches.

The wraps come off a host of stars this weekend as clubs get serious in their preparation for the start of the Telstra Premiership.

Among the big names being rolled out for their first game of 2022 are Sam Walker and Joey Manu at the Roosters, Shaun Johnson at the Warriors, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui at the Titans and Bulldogs Josh Addo-Carr and Matt Burton.

Pre-season trials team lists

Sea Eagles v Raiders, Friday 6.00pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Friday 25 Feb

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Xavier Savage
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Semi Valemei
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Albert Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Sean Keppie

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ethan Bullemor

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Raiders is number 20 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Karl Lawton

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ryan Sutton
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Taniela Paseka

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Trey Mooney
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Horsburgh

Reserves

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 James Roumanos

Reserve for Raiders is number 13 Corey Harawira-Naera
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Kurt De Luis

Reserve for Raiders is number 18 Brad Schneider
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Eiden Ackland

Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Michael Asomua
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Christian Tuipulotu

Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Sebastian Kris
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 23 Kaeo Weekes

Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Jarrod Croker
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 24 Ben Trbojevic

Reserve for Raiders is number 23 James Schiller
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 25 Jorge Taufua

Reserve for Raiders is number 24 Brad Morkos
Reserve for Raiders is number 25 Harry Rushton

Match Officials

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

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

Sea Eagles: After playing limited minutes against Wests Tigers, big guns Tom Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans, Kieran Foran and Martin Taupau are joined this week by Jason Saab, Dylan Walker and Jake Trbojevic, who get their first hit-out.

Exciting youngster Tolutau Koula was impressive last week with 113 metres from 10 runs and gets a shot in the centres alongside Brad Parker.

Lachlan Croker has been named to start at hooker with Karl Lawton reverting to interchange.

Raiders: Jack Wighton and Jamal Fogarty team up in the halves for the first time and will call the shots for a powerful squad that includes Josh Hodgson, Josh Papalii, Joe Tapine, Corey Harawira-Naera, Elliott Whitehead, Tom Starling and Hudson Young all in their first game of 2022.

Nick Cotric is back in Raiders colours after a stint at the Bulldogs and Matt Timoko also makes his first appearance for the year in the centres with skipper Jarrod Croker coming from the bench.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returned a positive Rapid Antigen Test on Monday and will not travel with the team to the Central Coast. He joins Jordan Rapana, Sam Williams and Matt Frawley who are all currently in isolation as per Apollo protocols.

Roosters v Wests Tigers, Friday 8.00pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Friday 25 Feb

Full Time

Roosters

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Lachlan Lam

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Adam Keighran

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Oliver Gildart
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Paul Momirovski

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 James Roberts
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Kevin Naiqama

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken Maumalo
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Joseph Manu

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jackson Hastings
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Fletcher Baker

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James Tamou
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Daniel Suluka-Fifita

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Stefano Utoikamanu
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Naufahu Whyte

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Starford To'a
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Ben Thomas

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Junior Pauga
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jock Madden
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Zane Musgrove

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Terrell May

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jake Simpkin
Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Tom Carr

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Austin Dias
Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Ben Marschke

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Alex Seyfarth
Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Sandon Smith

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Rua Ngatikaura
Reserve for Roosters is number 25 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tyrone Peachey
Reserve for Roosters is number 27 Eli Roberts

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 23 Tukimihia Simpkins

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

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

Roosters: Lachlan Lam again fills the No.1 jersey with James Tedesco saved for round one against the Knights.

Big guns Joey Manu, Sam Walker, Daniel Tupou, Sam Verrills, Sitili Tupouniua and Victor Radley have all been named for their first hit-out of 2022 along with Maroons prop Lindsay Collins, who returns from a knee reconstruction.

Collins hasn't played since round eight last year when he did his ACL on a horror night in Newcastle when Brett Morris also suffered the same fate.

After starting last week against Canberra, Drew Hutchison and Ben Marschke have been named on the interchange bench and will be hoping for some game time to press their claims for the season opener.

Wests Tigers: Former Sea Eagle and Rooster Jackson Hastings suits up for his first game in Tigers colours, joining Luke Brooks in the halves. With Adam Doueihi sidelined for at least the first eight rounds there'll be plenty of interest in how 26-year-old Hastings handles the five-eighth role.

Star fullback Daine Laurie and centre James Roberts also step out after missing last week's trial against Manly.

One of the club's new captains, Ken Maumalo, gets a start with Starford To'a dropping back to the interchange. Joe Ofahengaue gets a crack in the starting side with Tyrone Peachey going to the bench.

Warriors v Titans, Saturday 2.00pm (AEST), 3.00pm (AEDT) at Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe

Round 2 - Round 2 - Monday 28 Feb

Full Time

Warriors

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Titans is number 2 Phillip Sami
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Titans is number 4 Patrick Herbert
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey Thompson
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Alexander Brimson
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin Clark
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Euan Aitken

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Josh Curran

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah Boyd
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Kina Kepu

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam Lisone
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jarrod Wallace

Reserves

Reserve for Warriors is number 7 Reece Walsh

Reserve for Titans is number 17 Will Smith
Reserve for Warriors is number 8 Matthew Lodge

Reserve for Titans is number 18 Herman Ese'ese
Reserve for Warriors is number 17 Aaron Pene

Reserve for Titans is number 19 Kevin Proctor
Reserve for Warriors is number 18 Bayley Sironen

Reserve for Titans is number 20 Sosefo Fifita
Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Taniela Otukolo

Reserve for Titans is number 21 Paul Turner
Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Ashley Taylor

Reserve for Titans is number 22 Treymain Spry
Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Edward Kosi

Reserve for Titans is number 23 Greg Marzhew
Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Jack Murchie

Reserve for Titans is number 24 Esan Marsters
Reserve for Warriors is number 24 Adam Pompey
Reserve for Warriors is number 25 Junior Ratuva
Reserve for Warriors is number 26 Jayden Corrigan

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

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

Warriors: Shaun Johnson will play his first game in Warriors colurs since the 2018 qualifying final and his halves partner is Kodi Nikorima, who has beaten Ash Taylor to the No.6 jersey.

With Reece Walsh to miss the first two rounds due to suspension, Chanel Harris-Tavita is again being used at fullback this weekend leaving him poised to wear the No.1 jersey in round one.

Hooker Wayde Egan is good to go after off-season shoulder surgery while Josh Curran has recovered from the head knock he suffered in the All Stars game and joins Euan Aitken and Eliesa Katoa in a powerful back row.

Addin Fonua-Blake and Bunty Afoa played some strong minutes against the Storm and are once again the starting props and will be backed up from the bench by Storm recruit Aaron Pene and rising star Otukinekina Kepu.

Titans: Coach Justin Holbrook will miss the game as he recovers from COVID but skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is good to go after a modification of his training load was made as a precaution after returning from a knee injury.

All Stars reps David Fifita (ribs) and Will Smith (concussion) right to go after missing the Broncos trial.

Toby Sexton will again call the shots from halfback and this week is joined by AJ Brimson as they fine tune their combination ahead of round one.

In the pack, Mo Fotuaika, Beau Fermor, Erin Clark, Kevin Proctor and Fifita are expected to set to see their first action of the season alongside Sam Lisone, Jarrod Wallace, Tanah Boyd, Herman Ese'ese and Jaimin Jolliffe, who blew the cobwebs out against the Broncos.

The only key player missing is new recruit Isaac Liu, who is being held back for the season opener.

Panthers v Eels, Saturday 5.00pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 26 Feb

Full Time

Panthers

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Charlie Staines

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Robert Jennings

Winger for Eels is number 2 Sean Russell
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Eels is number 5 Bailey Simonsson
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Panthers is number 16 J'maine Hopgood

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth

Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mavrik Geyer

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Makahesi Makatoa
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Chris Smith

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ray Stone
Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Eddie Blacker

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Jake Arthur

Reserves

Reserve for Panthers is number 19 Sunia Turuva

Reserve for Eels is number 18 Mitch Rein
Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Taylan May

Reserve for Eels is number 19 Marata Niukore
Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Mitch Kenny

Reserve for Eels is number 20 Ofahiki Ogden
Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Soni Luke

Reserve for Eels is number 21 Jordan Rankin
Reserve for Panthers is number 23 Arthur Crichton

Reserve for Eels is number 22 Brendan Hands
Reserve for Panthers is number 25 Liam Henry

Reserve for Eels is number 23 Ky Rodwell
Reserve for Panthers is number 26 Matt Stimson

Reserve for Eels is number 24 Bryce Cartwright
Reserve for Panthers is number 28 Hohepa Puru

Reserve for Eels is number 25 Hayze Perham
Reserve for Panthers is number 29 Niwhai Puru

Reserve for Eels is number 26 Solomone Naiduki
Reserve for Eels is number 27 Tom Opacic
Reserve for Eels is number 28 Samuel Loizou
Reserve for Eels is number 29 Matthew Komolafe
Reserve for Eels is number 30 Josh Tuipulotu

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

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

Panthers: The Panthers will look to build on the momentum of last week's impressive victory when they add premiership players Jarome Luai, Stephen Crichton, Api Koroisau, Brian To'o, Viliame Kikau, Moses Leota, Spencer Leniu and Scott Sorensen to the mix for the local derby against Parramatta.

Sean O'Sullivan looked all class against the Sharks and he'll call the shots from halfback alongside Luai. Another of last week's standouts, Mavrik Geyer, gets another chance to show his wares from the bench.

Eels: Clint Gutherson and Junior Paulo will co-captain the Eels for the first time as Brad Arthur's men continue their build-up to a round one clash with the Titans.

Gun playmakers Mitch Moses and Dylan Brown take over from Jake Arthur and Jordan Rankin while Sean Russell comes into the starting side after Haze Dunster's season-ending knee injury.

In the pack, Isaiah Papali'i and Reagan Campbell-Gillard line up for their first game of the season while Ryan Matterson moves into the starting side at lock.

Nathan Brown injured his leg in pre-season but is expected to be fit for round one while Wiremu Greig (calf) will sit out this week but should also be right for the season opener.

Rabbitohs v Dragons, Saturday 7pm at Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 26 Feb

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Blake Taaffe

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Cody Ramsey
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jaxson Paulo

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Josh Mansour

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Aaron Woods
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Hame Sele

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jack Bird
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Mark Nicholls

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Dean Hawkins

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Francis Molo
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 George Burgess
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jacob Host

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Michael Molo

Reserves

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Campagnolo

Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Tautau Moga
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Michael Chee Kam

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Jaiyden Hunt
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Josiah Karapani

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Jackson Ford
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Richard Kennar

Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Jack Gosiewski
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Davvy Moale

Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Mathew Feagai
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Romano Cook

Reserve for Dragons is number 23 Josh McGuire
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 23 Terrell Kalo Kalo

Reserve for Dragons is number 24 Connor Muhleisen
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 24 Taane Milne

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

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

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

Rabbitohs: Centre Jaxson Paulo is the only member of this week's starting side who played against the Cowboys. Blake Taaffe, Alex Johnston, Campbell Graham, Josh Mansour, Cody Walker and Lachlan Ilias are all having their first run of the year.

Taaffe has been named at fullback, a position he seems likely to hold down until Latrell Mitchell returns in round two.

Forwards Junior Tatola, Damien Cook, Keaon Koloamatangi, Jai Arrow and Mark Nicholls will be let off the leash after sitting out the Cowboys trial while Thomas Burgess, Siliva Havili and Jacob Host see their first action of 2022 off the bench.

Impressive youngster Josiah Karapani is in the extended squad but Shaquai Mitchell has not been named for the trip to Mudgee.

Dragons: Key big men Aaron Woods, and Jaydn Su'A will don the Red V for the first time while centre Zac Lomax, winger Mikaele Ravalawa, halfback and captain Ben Hunt, newly re-signed prop Blake Lawrie and back-rowers Jack Bird and Jack de Belin all get their first taste of football for 2022.

Tyrell Sloan has been named at fullback with Cody Ramsey on the wing as they battle it out for the No.1 jersey in round one.

Moses Mbye (quad) and Tariq Sims (calf) have been ruled out with minor complaints but are expected to be available for the season opener.

Cowboys v Broncos, Saturday 8.00pm (AEST), 9.00pm (AEDT) at BB Print Stadium, Mackay

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 26 Feb

Full Time

Cowboys

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Selwyn Cobbo
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Broncos is number 23 Brenko Lee
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jordan Pereira
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 19 Tyson Gamble
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Billy Walters

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Patrick Carrigan
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tom Gilbert

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Ryan James
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Jordan McLean

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Keenan Palasia
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Mitchell Dunn

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Jake Turpin
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Connelly Lemuelu

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Rhys Kennedy

Reserves

Reserve for Cowboys is number 18 Brendan Elliot

Reserve for Broncos is number 18 Corey Jensen
Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Scott Drinkwater

Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Teui Robati
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Ben Condon

Reserve for Broncos is number 21 David Mead
Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Ezra Mam
Reserve for Broncos is number 24 Jamayne Isaako

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:25 AM

Cowboys: On the back of a good win over Souths in Cairns the Cowboys crank up their preparations with a near full-strength squad named to play old rivals Brisbane.

Skipper Jason Taumalolo (hamstring) is the only big name missing but he is no doubt for the season opener against the Bulldogs.

Coach Todd Payten unveils his new-look backline with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow at fullback, Valentine Holmes in the centres alongside new recruit Peta Hiku, and five-eighth Tom Dearden partnering co-captain Chad Townsend in the halves. Dearden is expected to play the first half with Scott Drinkwater getting a crack at the No.6 in the second half.

Jamayne Taunoa-Brown has capped off an impressive first pre-season in North Queensland with a starting front-row berth alongside Coen Hess.

Reuben Cotter starts at lock in Taumalolo's absence with young bulls Heilum Luki and Jeremiah Nanai in the second row.

Broncos: With skipper Adam Reynolds being held back for round one the playmaking roles are again filled by Albert Kelly and Billy Walters while former Panther Kurt Capewell will captain the side as he did last week against the Titans.

Selwyn Cobbo gets a chance to press his claims at fullback and Cory Paix will start at hooker as he duels with Jake Turpin for the No.9 jersey for round one.

Forwards Payne Haas, Jordan Riki and Ryan James will see their first action of 2022.

Storm v Knights, 5.45pm at Mars Stadium, Wendouree

Round 2 - Round 2 - Sunday 27 Feb

Full Time

Storm

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Storm is number 2 George Jennings

Winger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Knights is number 5 Dominic Young
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cooper Johns

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jake Clifford
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Adam Clune

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Tyran Wishart

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Knights is number 16 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Lock for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Sualauvi Faalogo

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tepai Moeroa

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jirah Momoisea
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Knights is number 18 Tex Hoy
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Chris Lewis

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Dylan Lucas

Reserves

Reserve for Storm is number 18 Jayden Nikorima

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Mat Croker
Reserve for Storm is number 19 Dean Ieremia

Reserve for Knights is number 21 Leo Thompson
Reserve for Storm is number 20 Bronson Garlick

Reserve for Knights is number 22 McKenzie Baker
Reserve for Storm is number 21 Trent Loiero

Reserve for Knights is number 23 Chris Vea'ila
Reserve for Storm is number 22 Brandon Smith

Reserve for Knights is number 24 Brayden Musgrove
Reserve for Storm is number 23 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Reserve for Knights is number 25 Liam Wilkinson
Reserve for Storm is number 24 Cameron Munster

Reserve for Knights is number 26 Pasami Saulo
Reserve for Storm is number 25 Jack Howarth

Reserve for Knights is number 29 Ben Talty
Reserve for Storm is number 26 Harry Grant

Reserve for Knights is number 30 Honeti Tuha
Reserve for Storm is number 27 Grant Anderson

Reserve for Knights is number 31 Cooper Jenkins

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:25 AM

Storm: The Storm take on a formidable look with Jesse Bromwich, Christian Welch, Justin Olam, Reimis Smith, Jahrome Hughes, Kenny Bromwich, Felise Kaufusi and Nelson Asofa-Solomona all named in the 27-man squad for their first outing of the year.

Nick Meaney lines up at fullback again as Ryan Papenhuyzen continues his rehab of an ankle injury sustained at the Geelong camp.

Tyran Wishart, the son of NSW great Rod Wishart, has again been named to start at hooker with Harry Grant and Brandon Smith to come from the interchange.

Grant, Smith, Cameron Munster and Chris Lewis are all ineligible for round one due to suspension but can play this weekend against the Knights.

Knights: Having rolled out a strong side against the Bulldogs on Monday, Adam O'Brien has made just minor changes for the side's second trial with Enari Tuala coming in on the wing for Hymel Hunt (knee), and Lachlan Fitzgibbon named to start this week ahead of Jirah Momoisea.

Back-rower Mitch Barnett has recovered from a groin injury and will line up for his first run of the season.

Young Englishman Bailey Hodgson had surgery on a fractured elbow on Tuesday and faces an extended absence.

Sharks v Bulldogs, Monday 7.00pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Monday 28 Feb

Full Time

Sharks

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Matt Dufty
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jayden Okunbor
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Connor Tracey

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Aaron Schoupp
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Brent Naden
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jake Averillo

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Luke Thompson
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Sharks is number 16 Andrew Fifita

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Jack Hetherington
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh Jackson

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Matt Ikuvalu

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Brandon Wakeham
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Teig Wilton

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Chris Patolo
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jesse Colquhoun

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Max King
Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Corey Waddell

Reserves

Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Luke Metcalf

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Khaled Rajab
Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Lachlan Miller

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Braidon Burns
Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Reubenn Rennie

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Lipoi Hopoi
Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Jayden Berrell

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Jacob Kiraz
Reserve for Sharks is number 23 Jonaiah Lualua

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Phillip Makatoa
Reserve for Sharks is number 24 Thomas Hazelton

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 24 Bailey Biondi-Odo
Reserve for Sharks is number 25 Franklin Pele

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 25 Declan Casey
Reserve for Sharks is number 28 Kayal Iro

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 26 Kyle Flanagan
Reserve for Sharks is number 29 Jenson Taumoepeau

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 27 Joe Stimson
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 28 Jackson Topine
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 29 Creedence Toia

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 12/8/2022 3:40:25 AM

Sharks: Craig Fitzgibbon gets serious this week in his second game at the helm with Dale Finucane, Nicho Hynes, Wade Graham, Sione Katoa, Briton Nikora, Will Kennedy, Jesse Ramien, Connor Tracey, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Toby Rudolf, Blayke Brailey and Matt Ikuvalu all stepping out for their first game.

Mulitalo makes his return from the broken jaw which cut short his 2021 season while Graham is a welcome addition having not played since round 14 last year.

Hynes has been named at halfback with Braydon Trindall in the No.6 jersey

Cameron McInnes will miss the Bulldogs trial and the opening two rounds of the season after undergoing a minor surgical procedure on his knee.

Siosifa Takakai has passed the concussion protocols after suffering a head knock against the Panthers and has been named to play this week.

Bulldogs: A new era dawns for the Bulldogs with star recruits Josh Addo-Carr, Matt Burton and Brent Naden pulling on the blue and white for the first time. Burton's inclusion at five-eighth pushes Brandon Wakeham to the interchange.

Storm recruit Max King was superb against the Knights on Monday and he'll be out to make another statement in a front row rotation which includes Paul Vaughan, Luke Thompson, Ava Seumanufagai, Jack Hetherington and youngster Chris Patolo.

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