NRL 2024, round 3, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy, ins and outs, 8judiciary

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Timestamp: Tue 19 Mar 2024, 04:00 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 3 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 3

All kick-off times are AEDT

Panthers v Broncos, Thursday 8.00pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Thursday 21 Mar

Full Time

Panthers

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Taylan May

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn Cobbo
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jock Madden

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith

Prop for Broncos is number 15 Fletcher Baker
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Daine Laurie

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner

Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Xavier Willison

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Soni Luke

Replacement for Broncos is number 19 Tristan Sailor

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:50 PM

Panthers: Prop James Fisher-Harris (shoulder) is out of action with Lindsay Smith named to partner Moses Leota in the front row. After being called up to the bench in a late change last Friday, Daine Laurie has been named at No.14 with Soni Luke listed as 18th man. Forward Matt Eisenhuth is the new face on the bench.

Broncos: The loss of skipper Adam Reynolds to a knee injury brings Jock Madden into the side in the only change from Round 2. Madden's last game in the top grade was Round 27 last year when Reynolds was nursing a slight calf injury and resting up ahead of the finals. Forward leader Payne Haas has been ruled out on Wednesday due to ongoing knee problems so Fletcher Baker is set to start and Xavier Willison joins the bench.

Warriors v Raiders, Friday 6pm at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch

Round 3 - Round 3 - Friday 22 Mar

Full Time

Warriors

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Albert Hopoate
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Zac Hosking
Interchange for Warriors is number 23 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Pasami Saulo

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 22 Jacob Laban

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 James Schiller

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:50 PM

Warriors: After withdrawing from the squad 24 hours out from kick-off last week due to an elbow injury suffered in Round 1, hooker Wayde Egan will attempt to go again after being named to start. Chanel Harris-Tavita is included in the wider squad as bench hooker cover should Egan be ruled out. Still no sign of injured duo Marata Niukore (foot) and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (hamstring).

Raiders: Captain Elliott Whitehead returns from a lay-off with a groin injury, which bumps Zac Hosking back to the bench and Ata Mariota out of the 17. The loss of Seb Kris to concussion means Nick Cotric earns a recall after missing out on a spot in Round 2. He’ll line up on the wing with Albert Hopoate shifting to centre.

Roosters v Rabbitohs, Friday 8.00pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Friday 22 Mar

Full Time

Roosters

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jack Wighton
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Isaiah Tass
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Dean Hawkins

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 14 Siliva Havili
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Davvy Moale
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tallis Duncan
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Angus Crichton

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Thomas Burgess

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Michael Jennings

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Michael Chee Kam

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:50 PM

Roosters: Luke Keary (concussion) is out with 21-year-old Sandon Smith named to play alongside Sam Walker in the halves. Siua Wong has dropped down to the reserves with Nat Butcher joining the starting side and Kangaroos forward Angus Crichton set to play his first NRL game of the year off the bench. Utility Connor Watson makes his long-awaited return, lining up in jersey No.14 for his first NRL game since the 2022 qualifying final. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will run out for his 300th NRL match after debuting at Manly in 2009.

Rabbitohs: Mass changes for Jason Demetriou with last year’s NSW Cup player of the year Dean Hawkins named at No.7 and Lachlan Ilias dropped to the reserves. Former Raider Jack Wighton returns from suspension to partner Isaiah Tass in the centres with Richie Kennar dropping out of the side. Prop Davvy Moale has been named in the starting side with Sean Keppie reverting to the bench. Jacob Host is the new face on an edge while Shaquai Mitchell is named in the reserves after starting against the Broncos in Round 2.

Bulldogs v Titans, Saturday 3.00pm at Belmore Sports Ground

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 23 Mar

Full Time

Bulldogs

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Blake Taaffe

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jacob Kiraz

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Titans is number 4 AJ Brimson
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Connor Tracey

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Drew Hutchison

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Liam Knight

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Klese Haas
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Lock for Titans is number 13 Jaimin Jolliffe

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Sam Verrills
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Samuel Hughes

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Josh Curran

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Erin Clark
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Keenan Palasia

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 20 Toby Sexton

Replacement for Titans is number 19 Harley Smith-Shields

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:50 PM

Bulldogs: Just the one change for Cameron Ciraldo with Liam Knight coming in at prop for Poasa Faamausili, who suffered a concussion against the Sharks. Josh Addo-Carr remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury.

Titans: Kieran Foran returns to the halves to make his first appearance for the season alongside halfback Tanah Boyd so Tom Weaver goes to the reserves. Jaimin Jolliffe has been named to start at lock with Isaac Liu shifting to the bench in the only other change to the side that went down to the Dragons in Round 1. Jayden Campbell (knee) and David Fifita (pec) remain sidelined.

Dragons v Cowboys, Saturday 5.30pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 23 Mar

Full Time

Dragons

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Zac Lomax

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Jack Bird

Centre for Cowboys is number 18 Tom Chester
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Jack De Belin

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jesse Marschke

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
2nd Row for Dragons is number 16 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
Lock for Dragons is number 19 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville
Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Connor Muhleisen

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Michael Molo

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Sam McIntyre
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Viliami Fifita

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Jack Gosiewski

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Christian Tuipulotu

Replacement for Cowboys is number 19 Thomas Mikaele

Match Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:50 PM

Dragons: Jack de Belin moves to prop for the suspended Francis Molo with Luciano Leilua promoted to the starting side. Jesse Marschke makes his NRL debut at hooker in place of Jacob Liddle (concussion). Viliame Fifita joins the bench after being 18th man last week. Hame Sele remains sidelined with a hamstring injury but should be in the frame for selection in Round 4.

Cowboys: Back-rower Heilum Luki is set to miss six weeks with an ankle injury so Kulikefu Finefeuiaki joins the starting side and Jack Gosiewski is the new face on the bench. Tom Chester is listed as 18th man after Thomas Mikaele filled that role last week.

Wests Tigers v Sharks, Saturday 7.35pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 3 - Round 3 - Saturday 23 Mar

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomona Faataape

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Aidan Sezer

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Jack Williams
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jayden Sullivan

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Dale Finucane
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Billy Burns
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Samuela Fainu

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Asu Kepaoa

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Kayal Iro

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:49 PM

Wests Tigers: Justin Olam is good to go after recovering from a knee injury. He joins last week's debutant Solomona Faataape in the centres with Starford To'a set to miss eight weeks after undergoing ankle injury. Veteran playmaker Aidan Sezer has been promoted to start the game at No.7 with Jayden Sullivan shifted to the bench. Fonua Pole is named to start at lock with Alex Seyfarth moving to the interchange.

Sharks: Briton Nikora's suspension sees Jack Williams move into the starting side. Royce Hunt returns after missing last week's game due to a virus and joins the bench. Billy Burns comes onto the interchange for Tuku Hau Tapuha and is set to make his club debut.

Eels v Sea Eagles, Sunday 4.05pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Sunday 24 Mar

Full Time

Eels

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Eels is number 2 Morgan Harper

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Eels is number 4 Blaize Talagi

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Joey Lussick

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Eels is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Josh Aloiai
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Eels is number 14 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Ryan Matterson

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Kelma Tuilagi

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Nathan Brown

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 20 Brendan Hands

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Jake Arthur

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:49 PM

Eels: Morgan Harper moves to the wing to cover for Bailey Simonsson (head knock) with Blaize Talagi coming into the centres for his NRL debut. Luca Moretti has been promoted to the bench with Brendan Hands dropping to the reserves. Kelma Tuilagi has been named on the bench despite suffering a shoulder injury against the Panthers. Reagan Campbell-Gillard will make his 200th NRL appearance,

Sea Eagles: Tommy Talau is listed among the reserves after suffering an ankle injury against the Roosters with Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega named to start. That is the only change to the side that downed the Roosters on Sunday. Josh Schuster looks set to again line up in NSW Cup.

Knights v Storm, Sunday 6.15pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 3 - Round 3 - Sunday 24 Mar

Full Time

Knights

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Knights is number 2 Thomas Jenkins

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Knights is number 5 Enari Tuala

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Jonah Pezet
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Tyran Wishart

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Storm is number 22 Shawn Blore
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Kane Bradley
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tepai Moeroa
Interchange for Knights is number 20 Mat Croker

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Chris Lewis
Interchange for Knights is number 21 Dylan Lucas

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonald

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Brodie Jones

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Grant Anderson

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:49 PM

Knights: Former Panther Jack Cogger is the new halfback with Jackson Hastings going to the reserves list. Co-captain Jayden Brailey has recovered from a hamstring injury and will come from the bench in his first game of the season. Enari Tuala returns from a quad injury on the wing to fill the void left by Greg Marzhew, who is set to undergo surgery on a fractured scaphoid and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks.

Storm: With Jahrome Hughes suspended, Tyran Wishart moves from the bench to halfback and Kane Bradley joins the interchange. With Cameron Munster still sidelined due to a groin injury, Jonah Pezet is again the No.6. Prop Christian Welch is also sidelined after failing a HIA last week so Tepai Moeroa joins the bench.