NRL 2023, round 17 official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 20 Jun 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 17 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

Key note: In instances where three of the club’s players listed on the NRL team list have been additionally selected to play in State of Origin, the club may name one additional player as a reserve. In instances where four or more players named have been additional selected to play in State of Origin, the club may name a maximum of two additional players as reserves.

NRL Team Lists: Round 17

Dragons v Warriors, Friday 8.00pm AEST at WIN Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Friday 23 Jun

Full Time

Dragons

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jayden Sullivan

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jack Bird

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Talatau Amone

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Michael Molo

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Josh Curran
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bayley Sironen
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Zane Musgrove

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Jaiyden Hunt

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Freddy Lussick

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:00 PM

Dragons: Jack Bird is back on deck after being rested since Round 13 to allow him to recover from niggling injuries, while Jack de Belin returns from a head knock and will play his 200th game. Jayden Sullivan remains the preferred five-eighth and is set to play alongside Ben Hunt, who is named despite the game kicking off just 48 hours after Origin II in Brisbane.

Warriors: Dylan Walker comes back onto the bench as a straight replacement for Mitch Barnett, who is serving a one-game suspension picked up in Round 15. An untimely hamstring injury following his NRL debut in Round 15 means Ali Leiataua is out, with Rocco Berry returning at centre after time out with concussion. Luke Metcalf remains the five-eighth, with Te Maire Martin's return from a broken leg still at least another week away.

Dolphins v Eels, Saturday 3.00pm at Sunshine Coast Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Saturday 24 Jun

Full Time

Dolphins

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Valynce Te Whare

Centre for Eels is number 4 Bailey Simonsson
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Brayden McGrady

Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Daejarn Asi
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Dolphins is number 19 Sean O'Sullivan

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Herman Ese'ese

Prop for Eels is number 14 Ofahiki Ogden
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Bryce Cartwright
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Andrew Davey
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Ray Stone

Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Connelly Lemuelu

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ryan Matterson
Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Harrison Graham

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 17 Max Plath

Replacement for Eels is number 21 Waqa Blake

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:00 PM

Dolphins: A raft of changes following a grim 58-18 loss to Manly before last week's bye. The return of Felise Kaufusi from suspension sees Connelly Lemuelu go back to the bench, while Sean O'Sullivan is included in the reserves for the first time since his pectoral injury in Round 4 and is a chance of coming into the 17 before kick-off. Jeremy Marshall-King is named after recent struggles with a shoulder injury, but Brenko Lee is out with a leg issue and replace by Valynce Te Whare in the centres. Josh Kerr comes straight onto a new-look interchange after securing an immediate release from the Dragons over the weekend, while Brayden McGrady – who has scored 10 tries in 11 games in reserve grade this year – will debut on the wing in favour of Robert Jennings.

Eels: Back-rower Shaun Lane has been included in the reserves and could make his return from a hamstring injury, in what would be a further boost for a side who are set to welcome back Origin reps Mitch Moses and Junior Paulo. Outside of the adjustments to accommodate his returning stars, Brad Arthur has maintained the set up which got the job done in convincing fashion against the Sea Eagles in Round 16.

Panthers v Knights, Saturday 5.30pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Saturday 24 Jun

Full Time

Panthers

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Panthers is number 21 Tyrone Peachey

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Panthers is number 22 Thomas Jenkins

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jack Cogger

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Panthers is number 18 Zac Hosking

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Dylan Lucas
Lock for Panthers is number 19 Matthew Eisenhuth

Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Panthers is number 20 Luke Garner

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 23 Liam Henry

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Brodie Jones

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:00 PM

Panthers: The return of Moses Leota from time away on personal grounds bumps Matt Eisenhuth out of the 17, while Scott Sorensen and Liam Martin are the new back-row duo at the expense of Zac Hosking, who is 18th man. Martin is among the club's five Origin players who have all been named to back up at this stage.

Knights: Daniel Saifiti takes his place in the starting front row after missing last week with a sternum issue, while Greg Marzhew returns on the wing after being dropped last week for failing to meet team standards. Tyson Frizell is set to back up from Origin II, but rookie Dylan Lucas keeps his spot due to Lachlan Fitzgibbon being stood down after failing a HIA in Round 16. Brodie Jones reverts to being 18th man.

Storm v Sea Eagles, Saturday 7.35pm at AAMI Park

Round 17 - Round 17 - Saturday 24 Jun

Full Time

Storm

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 20 Morgan Harper
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 21 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 22 Jonah Pezet

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Joshua Schuster
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Storm is number 15 Tariq Sims

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Toafofoa Sipley
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ethan Bullemor
Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 16 Aaron Woods

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 13 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Aaron Pene

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
Interchange for Storm is number 21 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Ben Condon

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Kane Bradley

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 19 Jake Arthur

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:00 PM

Storm: Powerhouse centre Justin Olam is back for the first time since suffering concussion in Round 14, which bumps Marion Seve out of the squad. With Tui Kamikamica not named, Tom Eisenhuth starts in the front row alongside Christian Welch, who returns from a one-game suspension, while Nelson Asofa-Solomona moves out to the edge. Maroons representatives Cameron Munster, Xavier Coates and Harry Grant are all named to back up.

Sea Eagles: Fullback Tom Trbojevic could be set for a rest in Round 17 after being named in the reserves for Saturday's clash, but captain Daly Cherry-Evans is a planned starter provided he gets through Origin II unscathed, with Jake Arthur on standby in the reserves. Samuela Fainu's place on the bench is taken by Ben Condon in the only other change.

Broncos v Titans, Sunday 2.00pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Sunday 25 Jun

Full Time

Broncos

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange for Titans is number 18 Chris Randall
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Interchange for Titans is number 19 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jesse Arthars

Replacement for Titans is number 20 Jojo Fifita

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:59 PM

Broncos: With veteran forward Kurt Capewell likely to be out of action until Round 20, Brendan Piakura gets his chance in the starting back row alongside Jordan Riki. Capewell is the club's only major injury concern right now, with Selwyn Cobbo set to play despite a lingering hip pointer problem. State reps Payne Haas, Patrick Carrigan, Tom Flegler and Reece Walsh are all named to play, while Tyson Smoothy remains the preferred back-up hooker ahead of Corey Paix.

Titans: Kieran Foran is back at five-eighth after four weeks out with a toe injury, which sees Jayden Campbell move back to the interchange. The expected return of David Fifita, after he missed Round 15 with concussion, means Klese Haas drops back to the bench, with Kruise Leeming and Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui the players to drop out of the 17. Along with Fifita, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Moeaki Fotuaika are named to back up, while AJ Brimson is expected to be good to go after serving as Queensland's 18th man.

Rabbitohs v Cowboys, Sunday 4.05pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Sunday 25 Jun

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Blake Taaffe

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Semi Valemei
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham

Centre for Cowboys is number 22 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Richard Kennar

Winger for Cowboys is number 24 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Cowboys is number 20 Reece Robson
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Hame Sele

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 20 Jacob Host

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 21 Jeremiah Nanai
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jed Cartwright

Interchange for Cowboys is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Thomas Burgess

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Cowboys is number 23 Reuben Cotter

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 14 Michael Chee Kam

Replacement for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:59 PM

Rabbitohs: After withdrawing from the NSW squad for Origin II last week, Latrell Mitchell has not been named and is now approaching a month out with a lingering calf injury. There is a big return in the spine though, with Cody Walker back after sitting out Round 15 with a quad strain. In the forward pack, Tom Burgess is set to make his return from a back injury via the bench and Jed Cartwright replaces Jacob Host in the second row. Davvy Moale will play his first game since Round 9 after making his injury return in reserve grade last week. NSW representatives Damien Cook and Cameron Murray have been named to back up.

Cowboys: With all five of their Origin representatives included in the reserves for the time being, the line-up is likely to change come kick-off, but for now there is just one forced change to the 17 that got the job done against the Panthers last week. A facial fracture for Heilum Luki sees Jack Gosiewski join the bench and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki start, while Jason Taumalolo is set to start after coming off the bench in his injury return in Round 16.

Roosters v Raiders, Sunday 6.15pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 17 - Round 17 - Sunday 25 Jun

Full Time

Roosters

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Fetalaiga Pauga

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sandon Smith

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Turpin

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Roosters is number 14 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Nathan Brown

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Terrell May

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Nick Cotric
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Drew Hutchison

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Pasami Saulo

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 22 Zach Dockar-Clay

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Matt Frawley

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:59 PM

Roosters: Luke Keary has been named and is a chance of taking the field on Sunday after being cleared of a jaw fracture following his game-ending injury last week. After starring at fullback in Round 16, Joey Manu shifts back to centre to accommodate the return of James Tedesco, with Corey Allan the man to drop out. Victor Radley is back from suspension at lock, while Lindsay Collins is set to back up from Queensland duty. Despite sustaining a badly corked thigh last week, Sitili Tupouniua is named to play.

Raiders: After a weekend off with the bye, Ricky Stuart has named the same 17 who appeared in Canberra's last game against the Warriors in Round 15. Back-rower Hudson Young is likely to be the only question mark, depending on how he emerges from Origin II.