Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 24 of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season.
NRL Team Lists: Round 24
Broncos v Eels, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Broncos v Eels
Round 24 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Te Maire MartinFullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey OatesWinger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni StaggsCentre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Brenko LeeCentre for Eels is number 4 Tom Opacic
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Winger for Broncos is number 19 Jordan PereiraWinger for Eels is number 5 Waqa Blake
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra MamFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas FleglerProp for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake TurpinHooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne HaasProp for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i
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Lock for Broncos is number 16 Corey JensenLock for Eels is number 17 Marata Niukore
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Billy WaltersInterchange for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Kobe HetheringtonInterchange for Eels is number 14 Makahesi Makatoa
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Interchange for Broncos is number 21 Keenan PalasiaInterchange for Eels is number 15 Jake Arthur
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Interchange for Broncos is number 22 Zac HoskingInterchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Delouise HoeterReplacement for Eels is number 20 Bryce Cartwright
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Broncos: The Broncos have decided to rest winger Selwyn Cobbo, with his place taken by Jordan Pereira. Forwards Ryan James (broken finger) and Rhys Kennedy are also out, replaced in the 17 by Keenan Palasia and Zac Hosking.
Kurt Capewell has been named to play despite hurting his ankle against the Storm. Centre Brenko Lee is back on deck after recovering from a hamstring injury so Delouise Hoeter goes to 18th Man.
Eels: No changes to the starting side but Makahesi Makatoa and Jake Arthur have been added to the bench in place of Bryce Cartwright and Ofahiki Ogden.
Panthers v Warriors, Friday 6pm at BlueBet Stadium
Match: Panthers v Warriors
Round 24 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Warriors is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Taylan MayWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack TagoCentre for Warriors is number 3 Viliami Vailea
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Warriors is number 18 Adam Pompey
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Warriors is number 5 Edward Kosi
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Sean O'SullivanHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Warriors is number 10 Tohu Harris
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Josh Curran
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 20 Chris Smith2nd Row for Warriors is number 16 Eliesa Katoa
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Warriors is number 15 Dunamis Lui
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mitch KennyInterchange for Warriors is number 13 Bunty Afoa
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Matthew EisenhuthInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer LeniuInterchange for Warriors is number 21 Ben Murdoch-Masila
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Interchange for Panthers is number 19 J'maine HopgoodInterchange for Warriors is number 23 Taniela Otukolo
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Sunia TuruvaReplacement for Warriors is number 24 Jackson Frei
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Panthers: Five-eighth Jarome Luai returns a week ahead of schedule from a knee injury and James Fisher-Harris is also back from suspension. Jaeman Salmon goes out of the squad, Matt Eisenhuth moves to the bench and J'maine Hopgood to the reserves list. Scott Sorensen remains sidelined with a calf issue.
Warriors: Chanel Harris-Tavita returns from a knee injury and takes over at five-eighth from Daejarn Asi while Josh Curran moves into the second row in place of Jack Murchie (hip). The new man on the bench is Dunamis Lui. Mate Ma’a Tonga forward Ben Murdoch-Masila has been named on the bench to return from the elbow injury that has kept him out since Round 14. Euan Aitken will miss the game for personal reasons.
Storm v Roosters, Friday 7.55pm at AAMI Park
Match: Storm v Roosters
Round 24 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Storm is number 2 David NofoalumaWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Centre for Storm is number 22 Marion SeveCentre for Roosters is number 18 Drew Hutchison
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaProp for Roosters is number 10 Matthew Lodge
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
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2nd Row for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Brandon SmithLock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 11 Felise KaufusiInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom EisenhuthInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Josh KingInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Lindsay Collins
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Interchange for Storm is number 19 Trent LoieroInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Siosiua Taukeiaho
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 3 Young TonumaipeaReplacement for Roosters is number 3 Paul Momirovski
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Storm: Felise Kaufusi's return from personal leave sees Tui Kamikamica shift back to the bench. Winger Xavier Coates will be monitored after suffering a head knock against Brisbane. Marion Seve is listed among the reserves as he works his way back from a hamstring injury while utility Tyran Wishart won't play until the finals due to an ankle injury.
Roosters: Experienced forwards Lindsay Collins (concussion) and Siosiua Taukeiaho (cheekbone) make their returns via the bench in a timely boost for the Roosters ahead of the finals. Terrell May and Oliver Gildart are the men to make way. Paul Momirovski is back in the centres after missing the Tigers game so Drew Hutchison goes to 18th Man.
Raiders v Sea Eagles, Saturday 3pm at GIO Stadium
Match: Raiders v Sea Eagles
Round 24 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Xavier SavageFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau Koula
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan RapanaWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew TimokoCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian KrisCentre for Sea Eagles is number 14 Ben Trbojevic
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Winger for Raiders is number 23 Albert HopoateWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh PapaliiProp for Sea Eagles is number 16 Martin Taupau
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac WoolfordHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for Sea Eagles is number 17 Kurt De Luis
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 18 Ethan Bullemor
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Adam ElliottLock for Sea Eagles is number 8 Josh Aloiai
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom StarlingInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 10 Toafofoa Sipley
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre GulerInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 13 Dylan Walker
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey HorsburghInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Joshua Schuster
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-NaeraInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Kaeo Weekes
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 James SchillerReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 20 James Roumanos
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Raiders: Ricky Stuart has named the same 17 that came from the clouds to down the Knights on Sunday to keep the Raiders' finals dream alive.
Sea Eagles: Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega has been named to debut on the wing, taking the place of Alfred Smalley. In the pack, Andrew Davey comes into the pack at second row and Ethan Bullemor drops to 18th Man while Toafofoa Sipley is named to start with Martin Taupau on the bench.
Sharks v Bulldogs, Saturday 5.30pm at PointsBet Stadium
Match: Sharks v Bulldogs
Round 24 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Lachlan MillerFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake Averillo
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse RamienCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Aaron Schoupp
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa TalakaiCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Braidon Burns
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Winger for Sharks is number 21 Kayal IroWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt MoylanFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas HynesHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-UeleProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Royce HuntProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Paul Vaughan
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
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Lock for Sharks is number 15 Cameron McInnesLock for Bulldogs is number 15 Joe Stimson
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Teig WiltonInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Aiden TolmanInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harrison Edwards
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Andrew FifitaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris Patolo
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Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Braydon TrindallInterchange for Bulldogs is number 25 Joshua Stuckey
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 22 Luke MetcalfReplacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Kurtis Morrin
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Sharks: Powerhouse centre Siosifa Talakai is back from a shoulder injury but Connor Tracey is out after suffering his second concussion of the season against Manly. Teig Wilton returns on the bench after missing Round 23 due to illness so Braydon Trindall goes to 18th Man. Grand final hero Andrew Fifita will play his last home game for the Sharks.
Bulldogs: After getting through 36 minutes in his comeback match prop Luke Thompson returns to the starting side at lock. Josh Jackson moves from lock to second row and Tevita Pangai jnr is out. Chris Patolo is the new man on the bench.
Rabbitohs v Cowboys, Saturday 7.35pm at Accor Stadium
Match: Rabbitohs v Cowboys
Round 24 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell MitchellFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah TassCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell GrahamCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 19 Taane MilneWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan IliasHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita TatolaProp for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 16 Siliva HaviliHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Hame SeleProp for Cowboys is number 15 Coen Hess
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Kodi NikorimaInterchange for Cowboys is number 10 Reuben Cotter
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark NichollsInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Tom Gilbert
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Thomas BurgessInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 22 Michael Chee KamInterchange for Cowboys is number 20 Jake Granville
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 23 Peter MamouzelosReplacement for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: Winger Jaxson Paulo has been omitted after a tough night against the Panthers, his place taken by Izaac Thompson. Bench forward Thomas Burgess returns after three games out with a groin injury so Hame Sele moves into the starting side and Daniel Suluka-Fifita drops out. Kodi Nikorima also returns from a hamstring injury on the bench so Taane Milne goes to the reserves.
Cowboys: Scott Drinkwater moves to five-eighth to replace Tom Dearden, who has had surgery to repair a ruptured testicle suffered against the Warriors. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is the new fullback and Tom Gilbert joins the bench.
Wests Tigers v Dragons, Sunday 2pm at CommBank Stadium
Match: Wests Tigers v Dragons
Round 24 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Dragons is number 1 Cody Ramsey
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Brent NadenWinger for Dragons is number 5 Tautau Moga
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'aCentre for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu KepaoaCentre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Fetalaiga PaugaWinger for Dragons is number 17 Tyrell Sloan
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam DoueihiFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock MaddenHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Joe OfahengaueProp for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake SimpkinHooker for Dragons is number 9 Jayden Sullivan
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Zane MusgroveProp for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Tom Freebairn2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Josh McGuire
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fa'amanu BrownLock for Dragons is number 3 Jack Bird
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Fonua PoleInterchange for Dragons is number 8 Aaron Woods
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Austin DiasInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Tyrell Fuimaono
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jacob LiddleInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Jaiyden Hunt
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Kitione KautogaInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Jackson Ford
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin MatamuaReplacement for Dragons is number 18 Jack Gosiewski
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: Luke Garner (head knock), Ken Maumalo (groin), James Tamou (suspended) and Alex Seyfarth (shoulder) are all out. Junior Pauga comes in on the wing while Tom Freebairn will start in the second row. Joe Ofahengaue moves from lock to prop, Fa'amanu Brown goes to lock and Jake Simpkin is the new hooker. Jacob Liddle and debutant Kitione Kautoga are the new faces on the bench. Playmaker Luke Brooks remains sidelined with a calf injury.
Dragons: Jack Bird moves from lock to centre to replace the suspended Moses Mbye so Jack de Belin goes to No.13 and Aaron Woods comes in to start at prop. Francis Molo (suspended) and Andrew McCullough (knee) are also out. Jayden Sullivan comes into the starting side at hooker after an impressive showing off the bench against the Titans while Tyrell Fuimaono, Jaiyden Hunt, Jackson Ford and Tyrell Sloan make up the new-look interchange bench.
Titans v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Titans v Knights
Round 24 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden CampbellFullback for Knights is number 1 Tex Hoy
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Greg MarzhewWinger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee
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Centre for Titans is number 2 Jojo FifitaCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian KellyCentre for Knights is number 4 Krystian Mapapalangi
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Winger for Titans is number 18 Corey ThompsonWinger for Knights is number 5 Dominic Young
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ BrimsonFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Anthony Milford
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah BoydHalfback for Knights is number 7 Adam Clune
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Jaimin JolliffeProp for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam McIntyreHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Brodie Jones
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac LiuLock for Knights is number 13 Sauaso Sue
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Paul TurnerInterchange for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Herman Ese'eseInterchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Moeaki FotuaikaInterchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami Saulo
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Klese HaasInterchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker
Reserves
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Replacement for Titans is number 19 Jarrod WallaceReplacement for Knights is number 18 Jack Johns
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Titans: Phil Sami has been named and will go through concussion protocols after he failed his HIA against the Dragons. Patrick Herbert (knee) is out, replaced in at centre by Brian Kelly who returns from his own knee injury. Jaimin Jolliffe has been promoted to the starting side at prop, Klese Haas joins the bench for his NRL debut and Jarrod Wallace goes to the reserves.
Knights: Tyson Frizell (ribs) and Daniel Saifiti (COVID-19 protocols) are both back on deck so Mat Croker and Jacob Saifiti revert to the bench. Enari Tuala is listed among the reserves after he played NSW Cup last weekend but Bradman Best is out with a hamstring injury that forced him to miss that match. Back-rower Mitch Barnett remains sidelined with a thumb injury.