Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 11 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership.
NRL Team Lists: Round 11
Raiders v Bulldogs, Friday 6.00pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Raiders v Bulldogs
Round 11 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan RapanaFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick CotricWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew TimokoCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian KrisCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier SavageWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan StrangeFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Kaeo WeekesHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Drew Hutchison
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Danny LeviHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Raiders is number 17 Emre GulerProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 15 Josh Curran
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan SmithiesLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt Mann
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh PapaliiInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom StarlingInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ata MariotaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jacob Preston
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Trey MooneyInterchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Poasa Faamausili
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Albert HopoateReplacement for Bulldogs is number 20 Blake Taaffe
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Raiders: Veteran fullback Jordan Rapana is back after missing four games with a knee injury so Albert Hopoate goes to 18th man. Josh Papali'i is named to start at prop but could revert to the bench on game day as he did in the win over Manly prior to the bye. Corey Horsburgh remains sidelined with a groin injury.
Bulldogs: Coach Cameron Ciraldo has named an unchanged 17 from the one that pushed the Panthers all the way in Round 10. After being 18th man last week, Blake Taaffe is listed among the reserves alongside Jake Turpin, Blake Wilson and Toby Sexton.
Sea Eagles v Broncos, Friday 8.05pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Sea Eagles v Broncos
Round 11 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau KoulaFullback for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn Cobbo
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Raymond Tuaimalo VaegaWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tommy TalauCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben GarrickCentre for Broncos is number 21 Josiah Karapani
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Jaxson PauloWinger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke BrooksFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Jock Madden
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela PasekaProp for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Karl LawtonHooker for Broncos is number 9 Tyson Smoothy
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Josh AloiaiProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake TrbojevicLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Gordon Chan Kum TongInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey WaddellInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier Willison
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan BullemorInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Matthew LodgeInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Jack Gosiewski
Reserves
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Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Aaron WoodsReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Josh Rogers
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Sea Eagles: Tolu Koula has been named at fullback in place of Tom Trbojevic, who faces seven weeks out with a hamstring injury. Tommy Talau moves to the centres and Raymond Tuaimalo Veega comes in on the wing for his second NRL game of the season. Haumole Olakau'atu returns from suspension in the second row so Corey Waddell reverts to the bench and Toafofoa Sipley drops to the reserves. Back-up hooker Gordon Chan Kum Tong has been named despite suffering a head knock late in the match against the Dolphins.
Broncos: Jock Madden takes over at halfback having recovered from a pectoral injury while the absence of hooker Billy Walters (wrist) sees Tyson Smoothy promoted to starting No.9. The new face on the bench is Blake Mozer, who plays just his second career game and first of 2024.
Titans v Knights, Saturday 3.00pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Titans v Knights
Round 11 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano KiniFullback for Knights is number 1 David Armstrong
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-PereiraWinger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian KellyCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron SchouppCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo FifitaWinger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Chris RandallFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger
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Halfback for Titans is number 18 Tom WeaverHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki FotuaikaProp for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
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Hooker for Titans is number 7 Sam VerrillsHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin JolliffeProp for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Dylan Lucas
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor2nd Row for Knights is number 15 Kai Pearce-Paul
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Klese HaasLock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 9 Erin ClarkInterchange for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Keenan PalasiaInterchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Isaac LiuInterchange for Knights is number 16 Brodie Jones
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Josiah PahuluInterchange for Knights is number 17 Jack Hetherington
Reserves
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Replacement for Titans is number 19 Tony FrancisReplacement for Knights is number 18 Mat Croker
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Titans: Chris Randall and Sam Verrills are the new halves pairing with AJ Brimson (groin) and Kieran Foran (hamstring) both sidelined. Phil Sami (hamstring) and Harley Smith-Shields (pectoral) are also out so Alofiana Khan-Pereira and Aaron Schoupp join the backline. Erin Clark moves to hooker and Keenan Palasia and Joe Stimson join the bench. Palasia has been sidelined since Round 4 with a quad injury.
Knights: A foot injury to Tyson Gamble brings Jack Cogger into the side at five-eighth while Jacob Saifiti is back from a leg injury to fill the void left by brother Daniel's suspension for a Careless High Tackle. Fullback David Armstrong has been named to play despite suffering a head knock late in the game against Wests Tigers.
Sharks v Roosters, Saturday 5.30pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Sharks v Roosters
Round 11 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William KennedyFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse RamienCentre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal IroCentre for Roosters is number 4 Fetalaiga Pauga
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Daniel AtkinsonFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas HynesHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Thomas HazeltonProp for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon KaufusiProp for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnesLock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack WilliamsInterchange for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Siosifa TalakaiInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce HuntInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Spencer Leniu
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Tuku Hau TapuhaInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Mawene HirotiReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Zach Dockar-Clay
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Sharks: A huge boost for the ladder leaders with Nicho Hynes named to return after missing the Storm game with calf tightness. Blayke Brailey goes back to hooker, Cam McInnes to lock and Jack Williams to the bench with Braden Hamlin-Uele making way. Braydon Trindall has been included on the extended interchange, providing cover in the halves should Hynes fail to come up.
Roosters: With Joey Manu entering the NRL concussion protocol, Junior Pauga is promoted from 18th man to start in the centres. Hooker Brandon Smith returns after missing Round 10 with a calf injury so Connor Watson reverts to the bench. Sandon Smith is serving a one-game suspension.
Rabbitohs v Cowboys, Saturday 7.45pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Rabbitohs v Cowboys
Round 11 -
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 Scott Drinkwater
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jack WightonCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Izaac Tu’itupou ThompsonCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob GagaiWinger for Cowboys is number 21 Braidon Burns
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Dion TeaupaHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy MoaleProp for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean KeppieProp for Cowboys is number 10 Griffin Neame
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki
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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 Siliva HaviliLock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter MamouzelosInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tallis DuncanInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas Mikaele
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas BurgessInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Taane MilneInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Jason Taumalolo
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 19 Matthew FrenchReplacement for Cowboys is number 20 Harrison Edwards
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: Prolific tryscorer Alex Johnston returns from a hamstring injury for his first game since Round 4 while Jacob Gagai is also back on deck from a calf injury on the other wing. Gehamat Shibasaki moves to 18th man, Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson shifts to the centres and Michael Chee Kam is out. Taane Milne has been added to the bench in his return from suspension with last week's debutant Matt French dropping to the reserves.
Cowboys: Todd Payten welcomes back winger Murray Taulagi and prop Jordan McLean from hamstring injuries. Semi Valemei sustained an ankle injury against the Titans and is set for surgery later this week. Thomas Mikaele moves to the bench and Harrison Edwards makes way.
Warriors v Panthers, Sunday 1.50pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Warriors v Panthers
Round 11 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine TuaupikiFullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali LeiatauaCentre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam PompeyCentre for Panthers is number 18 Paul Alamoti
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo MontoyaWinger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cole
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Te Maire MartinHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde EganHooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty AfoaProp for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Luke Garner
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Mitchell Barnett2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
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Lock for Warriors is number 14 Dylan WalkerLock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom AleInterchange for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz TevagaInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jacob LabanInterchange for Panthers is number 20 Tyrone Peachey
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Interchange for Warriors is number 21 Paul RoacheInterchange for Panthers is number 22 Scott Sorensen
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Zyon Maiu'uReplacement for Panthers is number 17 Mavrik Geyer
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Warriors: Mass changes for Andrew Webster with Shaun Johnson (pectoral), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring) and Freddy Lussick (concussion protocols) all missing. Taine Tuaupiki joins the side at fullback, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad shifts to five-eighth and Te Maire Martin moves to halfback. Wayde Egan will start at hooker and Jacob Laban joins the bench. A change in the centres with Ali Leiataua replacing Rocco Berry, who is set to miss two games with a fractured hand..
Panthers: Jarome Luai will take over at halfback in the absence of Nathan Cleary (hamstring) and youngster Jack Cole comes in at five-eighth. Izack Tago's return from a one-game suspension pushes Paul Alamoti to 18th man. Matt Eisenhuth and Daine Laurie have been added to the bench with Liam Henry sidelined due to concussion. Scott Sorensen is listed among the reserves and could be a late inclusion as he works his way back from a knee injury.
Storm v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at Suncorp Stadium
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi FaalogoFullback for Eels is number 1 Blaize Talagi
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Will WarbrickWinger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis SmithCentre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick MeaneyCentre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Eels is number 5 Bailey Simonsson
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Daejarn Asi
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Tyran WishartHalfback for Eels is number 7 Dylan Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Christian WelchProp for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Eels is number 9 Joey Lussick
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh KingProp for Eels is number 16 Joe Ofahengaue
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa2nd Row for Eels is number 14 Bryce Cartwright
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Lock for Storm is number 15 Tui KamikamicaLock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 13 Trent LoieroInterchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaInterchange for Eels is number 15 Makahesi Makatoa
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonaldInterchange for Eels is number 17 Kelma Tuilagi
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Interchange for Storm is number 18 Grant AndersonInterchange for Eels is number 22 Luca Moretti
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 20 Bronson GarlickReplacement for Eels is number 18 Brendan Hands
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Storm: Xavier Coates' return from a hamstring injury pushes Grant Anderson to 18th man in the only change to the side that went down to the Sharks. Chief playmaker Jahrome Hughes remains sidelined with a calf injury but is a chance to return in Round 12.
Eels: Mitch Moses remains sidelined with a foot injury so Dylan Brown will continue to fill the No.7 role. Daejarn Asi gets another shot at five-eighth after wearing the No.6 jersey in Round 6 and 7 while Bryce Cartwright (ribs) is back on deck. Brendan Hands and Ethan Sanders are the men to make way from the 17 that went down to the Broncos in Round 10.
Wests Tigers v Dolphins, Sunday 6.25pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Wests Tigers v Dolphins
Round 11 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Dolphins
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream BulaFullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie StainesWinger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent NadenCentre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Solomon AlaimaloWinger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan GalvinFive-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jayden SullivanHalfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano UtoikamanuProp for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David KlemmerProp for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Euan Aitken
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 16 Asu Kepaoa2nd Row for Dolphins is number 17 Connelly Lemuelu
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex TwalLock for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex SeyfarthInterchange for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake SimpkinInterchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh Kerr
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Fonua PoleInterchange for Dolphins is number 15 Kurt Donoghoe
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sione FainuInterchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
Reserves
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Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tallyn Da SilvaReplacement for Dolphins is number 18 Trai Fuller
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: Alex Seyfarth and Alex Twal come into the starting side for John Bateman (pectoral) and Isaiah Papali'i (suspended). With Starford Toa (hamstring) also out, Brent Naden moves to the centres and Solomon Alaimalo comes in on the wing. Debutant Sione Fainu and Asu Kepaoa are the new men on the bench.
Dolphins: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's return from a hamstring injury sees livewire Trai Fuller drop to 18th man while Kenny Bromwich returns to the starting side at lock in place of Max Plath (head knock).