NRL 2023, round 25 official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

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Timestamp: Tue 15 Aug 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 25 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

NRL Team Lists: Round 25

Cowboys v Sharks, Thursday 7.50pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Thursday 17 Aug

Full Time

Cowboys

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Murray Taulagi

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Semi Valemei

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Coen Hess

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Heilum Luki

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Matt Moylan

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Replacement for Sharks is number 20 Jesse Colquhoun

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:54 PM

Cowboys: A boost for the Cowboys with back-rower Jeremiah Nanai named to return ahead of schedule from a shoulder injury. Coen Hess goes back to the bench and Jamayne Taunoa-Brown to 18th Man. Kyle Feldt is named on the wing, with Maroons winger Murray Taualgi set to play in the centres. Veteran prop James Tamou is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a long-term foot injury.

Sharks: Forward Thomas Hazelton returns after missing Round 24 with concussion so Jesse Colquhoun goes back to the bench in the only change to the squad that downed the Titans.

Warriors v Sea Eagles, Friday 6.00pm (AEST) at Daniel Anderson Stadium, Auckland

Round 25 - Round 25 - Friday 18 Aug

Full Time

Warriors

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Arthur
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Sean Keppie
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 6 Joshua Schuster
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Dean Matterson
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Josh Curran

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Warriors is number 21 Freddy Lussick

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Ethan Bullemor

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Taine Tuaupiki

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:54 PM

Warriors: Fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (concussion) returns after missing last week's win over Wests Tigers. Hooker Wayde Egan (throat) has been named despite spending the weekend in hospital following a knock. Bunty Afoa comes into the front row in place of Mitch Barnett who needed stitches for a laceration below the knee following the Wests Tigers game.

Sea Eagles: With Brad Parker and Ben Trbojevic sitting out a week under the concussion protocols, Morgan Harper comes into the centres and Kelma Tuilagi starts in the back row. Jake Arthur is the new face on the bench.

Eels v Roosters, Friday 8.00pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Friday 18 Aug

Full Time

Eels

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith
Centre for Eels is number 4 Bailey Simonsson

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Daejarn Asi

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Dylan Brown

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Drew Hutchison

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Joey Lussick

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 J'maine Hopgood

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Siua Wong
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Eels is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Ryan Matterson

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu Greig

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Angus Crichton
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Brendan Hands

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Dylan Napa

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Makahesi Makatoa

Replacement for Roosters is number 21 Fetalaiga Pauga

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:54 PM

Eels: With Mitch Moses gone for the season, the responsibility of steering the ship falls to Dylan Brown and Daejarn Asi. The return of Maika Sivo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard from suspension provides a timely boost but back-rower Andrew Davey is set to miss the game under concussion protocols. RCG's return allows Joe Ofahengaue to move from prop to lock to cover for Davey.

Roosters: World Cup winner Angus Crichton makes his return from a knee injury suffered in Round 17 so Dylan Napa goes to the reserves list. Sam Walker has been named as 18th Man as he nears a return to the NRL. Walker played 80 minutes in NSW Cup last weekend in his return from a knee injury.

Wests Tigers v Dolphins, Saturday 3.00pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 19 Aug

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Kodi Nikorima
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jack Bostock
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 20 Triston Reilly

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Robert Jennings
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi Niu
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Daine Laurie

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya Katoa
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Harrison Graham
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Herman Ese'ese
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Euan Aitken
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Mark Nicholls

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 JJ Collins
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Shawn Blore

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Jarrod Wallace
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin Matamua

Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Trai Fuller

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 21 Josh Feledy

Replacement for Dolphins is number 22 Valynce Te Whare

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:54 PM

Wests Tigers: Tim Sheens has the luxury of naming the same 17 that pushed the Warriors all the way in Round 24. Daine Laurie was a shining light last week and looks more than comfortable in the five-eighth role alongside halfback Luke Brooks, setting up three tries and scoring one himself. After the game, Sheens said the two halves "have formed a combination" and would be hoping to keep them working well together to finish the season strongly.

Dolphins: The Dolphins were hit hard with HIA concerns in their last match against the Roosters with forwards Connelly Lemuelu and Kenny Bromwich and centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow all missing this week. Jack Bostock and Robert Jennings are the new centre combination and Euan Aitken slots into the back row in his return from a knee injury. Jeremy Marshall-King is sidelined with a shoulder injury so Harrison Graham is the new hooker. With Ray Stone also out, JJ Collins joins the bench.

Titans v Panthers, Saturday 5.30pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 19 Aug

Full Time

Titans

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 19 AJ Brimson

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Tyrone Peachey
Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Panthers is number 21 Thomas Jenkins
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tom Weaver

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall

Hooker for Panthers is number 18 Jack Cogger
Prop for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Klese Haas

2nd Row for Panthers is number 20 Zac Hosking
Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke
Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise Leeming

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Joe Stimson

Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Luke Garner
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jacob Alick-Wiencke

Interchange for Panthers is number 22 Spencer Leniu

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini

Replacement for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:54 PM

Titans: Fullback AJ Brimson (ribs) is listed among the reserves after he was a late scratching last week. Keano Kini has been named at fullback with Jayden Campbell moving to five-eighth in place of Kieran Foran (sternum). Thomas Weaver has been handed his NRL debut at halfback in place of Tanah Boyd, whose season is over due to a shoulder injury. Prop Moeaki Fotuaika's return from suspension sees Tino Fa'asuamaleaui shift to lock and Erin Clark (shoulder) drop out. Kleese Haas has been promoted to start the game and Joe Stimson goes to the bench. Jacob Alick is the new face on the bench.

Panthers: Five-eighth Jarome Luai (illness) and hooker Mitch Kenny (rested) are back on deck along with Tyrone Peachey, who returns from suspension. Jack Cogger goes to 18th Man and Zac Hosking is listed among the reserves after playing centre last week.

Dragons v Storm, Saturday 7.35pm at WIN Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 19 Aug

Full Time

Dragons

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli

Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve
Centre for Dragons is number 22 Max Feagai

Centre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Storm is number 19 Will Warbrick
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Dragons is number 14 Connor Muhleisen

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Billy Burns

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Dan Russell

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Michael Molo

Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Couchman

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tepai Moeroa
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Zane Musgrove

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Toby Couchman

Replacement for Storm is number 2 Reimis Smith

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:54 PM

Dragons: Centre Zac Lomax returns from a shoulder injury and prop Francis Molo is back from concussion in a double boost for the Red V. Molo's return sees his brother Michael move to lock, Ben Murdoch-Masila to the bench and Toby Couchman to 18th Man.

Storm: Coach Craig Bellamy goes with the same 17 that got the job done against the Raiders. Will Warbrick has been named among the reserves after he was withdrawn due to neck soreness before last week's game. Harry Grant and Eliesa Katoa are named to start after coming off the bench last week. Star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is set for more game time in Queensland Cup as he edges closer to his long awaited NRL return.

Knights v Rabbitohs, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Sunday 20 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Knights is number 20 Adam Clune

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Jai Arrow
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Shaquai Mitchell
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Tallis Duncan
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Siliva Havili
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Hame Sele
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 21 Tevita Tatola

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 21 Brodie Jones

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 17 Davvy Moale

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:54 PM

Knights: A huge boost for the Knights with halfback Jackson Hastings named to play despite suffering a syndesmosis injury against the Bulldogs. Star centre Bradman Best returns from an adductor injury so Enari Tuala goes to the reserves.

Rabbitohs: Just one change to the 17 which beat the Dragons in Round 24 and it's on the bench, with Michael Chee-Kam replacing Benjamin Lovett, although as was the case last week they may switch come kick-off. Jai Arrow is named to start in the pack as he continues to try and play through back spasms. Jed Cartwright was a late withdrawal from the Dragons game after suffering back spasms in the warm-up and has not been named. Hame Sele and Tevita Tatola are listed among the reserves as they near returns from injury.

Raiders v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at GIO Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Sunday 20 Aug

Full Time

Raiders

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake Averillo
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Braidon Burns
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 19 Matt Frawley

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Liam Knight
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Prop for Bulldogs is number 15 Luke Thompson
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Waddell
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Bulldogs is number 19 Harrison Edwards

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kyle Flanagan
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 James Schiller

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Tevita Pangai Junior
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 21 Jayden Okunbor

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Trey Mooney

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Hayze Perham

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:54 PM

Raiders: Favourite son Jarrod Croker returns from a hamstring injury in the centres so last week's debutant Ethan Strange goes to the reserves list. James Schiller will play his third game of the season, joining the bench along with Tom Starling. The men to drop out are Adrian Trevilyan and Pasami Saulo.

Bulldogs: Jacob Preston has been suspended for two matches for a hip drop tackle and his place is taken by Corey Waddell while Ryan Sutton returns from a neck injury at lock and Luke Thompson goes to the bench. Raymond Faitala-Mariner is the new man on the bench with Harrison Edwards dropping to 18th Man.