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Timestamp: Tue 2 Jul 2024, 03:59 PM

The Knights are set to roll out a Fantasy big gun this week after a long injury absence, while the Titans also welcome back a player who shapes as a point of difference option for the run home.

Latest injury news and returns

As coaches look to make the very most of their remaining salary cap, there's a couple of important decisions to be made around trade-in targets and their break evens ahead of Round 18.

NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 18

Eels v Rabbitohs, Thursday at CommBank Stadium

Eels: The 'Carty Party' is on again in 2024! Bryce Cartwright hit 54 in Round 17 and is available this week for just $606k. With Kelma Tuilagi sidelined until Round 22 and the absence of J'maine Hopgood for the rest of the regular season meaning Ryan Matterson is likely to be needed as a middle forward more than an edge, Cartwright has decent job security now too. Brendan Hands played only 52 minutes last week and scored just 21, with Matt Arthur making a serious dent in his scores. Hands hasn't made enough money to justify a trade out, but avoid keeping him in your scoring 17 if you can this week.

Rabbitohs: Damien Cook is the best HOK in the game right now and has the $751k price tag to prove it. If you are desperate to get him into your side then this is the week to do it, with a break even of 33 meaning he's likely to shoot up in price once again after facing the Eels. Latrell Mitchell will likely sit in over 20 percent of all teams by the time Round 18 kicks off.

Round 18 - Round 18 - Thursday 4 Jul

9:50 am

Eels

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Eels is number 2 Jake Tago

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne
Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Richard Kennar
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blaize Talagi

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Cody Walker

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy Moale
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Ryan Matterson

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Cameron Murray
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
Lock for Eels is number 13 Shaun Lane

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Matthew Arthur

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tallis Duncan
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Charlie Guymer

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Michael Chee Kam

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Daejarn Asi

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jye Gray
Reserve for Eels is number 22 Luca Moretti

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Liam Le Blanc

Charlie Guymer
Jake Tago
Luca Moretti

Cameron Murray
Latrell Mitchell

Maika Sivo
Makahesi Makatoa

Dion Teaupa

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 7/4/2024 7:56:04 AM

Sharks v Titans, Friday at C.ex Coffs International Stadium

Sharks: Nicho Hynes is a stay away for another week as he faces a break even of 99, which will almost certainly see him drop substantially in value again after taking on the Titans. Cam Mcinnes ($705k, MID) remains underpriced for what he is and looks a decent point of difference option for the run home, along with in-form EDG Briton Nikora who comes off a 63. Those who have held onto Daniel Atkinson will have another green dot this week after he was included on the wing as replacement for Sione Katoa.

Titans: There are major Fantasy ramifications to come from AJ Brimson's naming at five-eighth this week as he returns from injury. The first is that there's now real mystery surrounding Jayden Campbell's role in this team once he himself gets back on the field in Round 19, with the five-eighth role potentially now taken. It's great news for owners of Keano Kini (WFB, $624k) though, with his status as a cash cow now looking like being upgraded to keeper.

Round 18 - Round 18 - Friday 5 Jul

8:00 am

Sharks

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Daniel Atkinson

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro

Centre for Titans is number 20 Jacob Alick-Wiencke
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 18 Tanah Boyd
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Thomas Hazelton

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Titans is number 10 Erin Clark
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Isaac Liu
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Josiah Pahulu
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Teig Wilton

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Keenan Palasia
Interchange for Sharks is number 21 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Joe Stimson

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Tom Rodwell

Replacement for Titans is number 22 Jaylan De Groot
Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Jayden Berrell

Reserve for Titans is number 19 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Jayden Berrell
Tom Rodwell
Tuku Hau Tapuha

Jaylan De Groot
Jojo Fifita
Moeaki Fotuaika

Sione Katoa
Toby Rudolf

Jayden Campbell
Phillip Sami

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 7/4/2024 8:00:56 AM

Broncos v Panthers, Friday at Suncorp Stadium

Broncos: Brisbane's Origin trio, who also happen to be their three top scorers in Fantasy, are all back on deck after being rested in Round 17. Kobe Hetherington moves into a starting edge role in the absence of Jack Gosiewski who broke his arm last week, but he won't have the spot long with Jordan Riki back from suspension next week. Personal reasons mean Kotoni Staggs has been left out of the 17 for now but included in the wider reserves. DPP forward Xavier Willison has set his break even back to a manageable 16 thanks to a 59-point haul last week.

Panthers: The Origin stars return, which means Daine Laurie makes way for Dylan Edwards at fullback after scoring 54 against the Cowboys. As Nathan Cleary closes in on a return owners of Jack Cole are enjoying the last of his price rises before he becomes a sell, with a break even of 15 this week meaning he should make another jump.

Round 18 - Round 18 - Friday 5 Jul

10:00 am

Broncos

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Deine Mariner

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn Cobbo

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Paul Alamoti
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cole
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jock Madden

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Kobe Hetherington

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Daine Laurie
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier Willison

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Josiah Karapani

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Matthew Eisenhuth

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Tristan Sailor

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Brad Schneider
Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Josh Rogers

Reserve for Panthers is number 19 Luron Patea
Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Cory Paix

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Trent Toelau
Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Blake Mozer

Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Casey McLean
Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Kotoni Staggs

Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Luke Sommerton

Blake Mozer
Corey Oates
Cory Paix
Patrick Carrigan
Payne Haas
Reece Walsh

Brian To'o
Dylan Edwards
Jarome Luai
Liam Martin
Luke Sommerton

Fletcher Baker
Jack Gosiewski

Mavrik Geyer

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 7/2/2024 10:50:24 PM

Bulldogs v Warriors, Saturday at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs: Connor Tracey returns from time out with concussion and is the fullback, which means Jacob Kiraz shifts back to the wing. Only Damien Cook is in better form than Reed Mahoney right now in terms of HOKs, with a 78 in Round 17 lifting his last three game average to 58.3. Matt Burton remains a good point of difference option at HLF and comes off a 70.

Warriors: Mitch Barnett is killing it in Fantasy right now and trails only Payne Haas in terms of MIDs with the best average over their past three games (69 points). If you got him a few weeks ago then you got yourself a bargain and even now at $724k he's an underpriced player who offers cover as both a MID and EDG. He does however have two byes to come. Addin Fonua-Blake's scoring has dropped off the last couple of weeks and he shouldn't be in the captaincy conversation until there's signs of improvement there. Te Maire Martin can't stop setting up tries and is having a nice run of scoring them too, with his last-up score of 51 lifting his last three games average to the mid 40s.

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 6 Jul

5:00 am

Bulldogs

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Blake Wilson

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Te Maire Martin

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jaeman Salmon

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Bailey Hayward

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Josh Curran

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Lipoi Hopoi

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jackson Ford

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Jeral Skelton

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Jacob Laban
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Jake Turpin

Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Taine Tuaupiki
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Blake Taaffe

Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Ali Leiataua
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Harry Hayes

Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Bunty Afoa
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Jack Todd

Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Leka Halasima

Connor Tracey
Jack Todd
Jake Turpin
Kurt Mann

Ali Leiataua
Bunty Afoa
Jacob Laban
Leka Halasima
Taine Tuaupiki

Moala Graham-Taufa

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 7/3/2024 4:50:24 AM

Wests Tigers v Storm, Saturday at Leichhardt Oval

Wests Tigers: John Bateman comes back into the starting line-up after scoring 42 in his injury return off the bench last week, with Samuela Fainu his back row partner. There wasn't much to like about the Wests Tigers' Fantasy prospects last in a heavy defeat to the Roosters in Round 17, but rookie HLF Lachlan Galvin continued to deliver with a 44.

Storm: Ryan Papenhuyzen returns to the line-up after a week out injured, which means it's back to the bench for Melbourne's second most owned player Sua Fa'alogo (7.23 percent ownership). Harry Grant has been rested for the second week in a row by the Storm and could be a sell given he will miss Round 19 (Origin) and potentially Round 20 (if rested). Jahrome Hughes is red hot right now and will likely be among the most popular captaincy picks for Round 18, with his last five game average now sitting at 65.8.

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 6 Jul

7:30 am

Wests Tigers

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Luke Laulilii

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomona Faataape

Centre for Storm is number 3 Grant Anderson
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Adam Doueihi

Centre for Storm is number 4 Jack Howarth
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines

Winger for Storm is number 5 Kane Bradley
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Tyran Wishart
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Aidan Sezer

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Bronson Garlick
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 John Bateman

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Justin Matamua

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Heath Mason

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Sualauvi Faalogo
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione Fainu

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Christian Welch
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 David Klemmer

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Joe Chan

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Reuben Porter

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Reimis Smith
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Tallyn Da Silva

Reserve for Storm is number 19 Alec MacDonald
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Solomon Alaimalo

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Dean Ieremia
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Kit Laulilii

Reserve for Storm is number 21 Chris Lewis
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Justin Olam

Reserve for Storm is number 22 Lazarus Vaalepu

Charlie Staines
Justin Olam
Kit Laulilii
Solomon Alaimalo
Tallyn Da Silva

Alec MacDonald
Chris Lewis
Lazarus Vaalepu
Reimis Smith
Ryan Papenhuyzen

Brent Naden

Xavier Coates

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 7/4/2024 12:26:04 AM

Cowboys v Sea Eagles, Saturday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys: Reece Robson and Reuben Cotter return after being rested last week, but anyone looking to make a move for them or any other Cowboys player should pay close attention to that unfavourable bye schedule first. Scott Drinkwater's inconsistent season on the Fantasy front continued last week with a sin-binning contributing to a score of just 24. Heilum Luki ($521k) is working his way up to being a cut-price keeper at EDG, with a last three game average of 51.

Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic is back from injury, but at centre where he is far less appealing from a Fantasy point of view. He's not a definite stay away while he's playing there, but with a break even of 58 this week you can hold off and see how he goes without too much risk of him skyrocketing in price. Tolutau Koula (CTR/WFB, $414k) meanwhile has won the race to be the fullback, which means promising rookie and cash cow Lehi Hopoate goes back to the interchange. Haumole Olakau'atu shapes as a POD EDG for the run home with less than 10 percent of teams currently owning him.

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 6 Jul

9:35 am

Cowboys

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau Koula
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tom Trbojevic
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Tommy Talau
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jake Simpkin
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Josh Aloiai
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lehi Hopoate
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Harrison Edwards

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Nathan Brown

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Jake Granville

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Clayton Faulalo
Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Braidon Burns

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Aaron Schoupp
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Thomas Mikaele

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Jake Clifford

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Caleb Navale
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Jaxon Purdue

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Aitasi James

Jeremiah Nanai
Murray Taulagi
Reece Robson
Reuben Cotter
Tom Dearden
Valentine Holmes

Daly Cherry-Evans
Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Haumole Olakau'atu
Jake Trbojevic
Josh Aloiai
Reuben Garrick
Tom Trbojevic

Thomas Duffy
Tom Chester

Ben Condon
Corey Waddell
Jaxson Paulo

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 7/2/2024 10:50:24 PM

Roosters v Dragons, Sunday at Allianz Stadium

Roosters: The Tricolours have some really good WFB options right now and last week James Tedesco (75), Dom Young (62) and Daniel Tupou (60) all finished among their top four scorers. Such is the way they play, the Roosters' back three will always have a very high ceiling, with lots of chances to rack up dynamic attacking stats. Expect Terrell May's scoring to regress in Round 18 after he scored tries in each of his past two games and played bigger minutes in the absence of other middle forwards.

Dragons: Gun WFB Zac Lomax returns from having the weekend off following Origin II, with his wing partner Christian Tuipulotu a sneaky cut-price WFB option too following a 44 in Round 17. Jacob Liddle is turning into a top tier HOK and now has a run of five-straight games with scores above 50, including two over 65.

Round 18 - Round 18 - Sunday 7 Jul

4:00 am

Roosters

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Zac Lomax
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Sitili Tupouniua

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Connor Watson

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Terrell May

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ben Murdoch-Masila
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Michael Molo
Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Siua Wong

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Fa'amanu Brown
Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Sandon Smith

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Ryan Couchman
Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Blake Steep

Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Savelio Tamale
Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Salesi Foketi

Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Jack Bird

Blake Steep
Michael Jennings
Salesi Foketi
Sandon Smith
Siua Wong

Fa'amanu Brown
Jack Bird
Michael Molo
Savelio Tamale
Zac Lomax

Joseph Manu

Mathew Feagai

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 7/2/2024 11:50:24 AM

Raiders v Knights, Sunday at GIO Stadium

Raiders: Kaeo Weekes is again named at fullback rather than in the halves, which doesn't appear to be great news for the 43 percent of teams who own him. Weekes ended up with 47 last week but it took a long-range try to get there, so it's not a given that he belongs in your scoring 17 this week. Adam Cook had 47 in his first game of the season but is a short-term rental in the halves for the Raiders with Jamal Fogarty a chance of returning as early as Round 20.

Knights: A huge in on the Fantasy front with Kayln Ponga named to play his first game since being injured back in Round 7. It adds another option to the elite WFB pool, but with a break even of 73 in Round 18 you can probably afford to hold off a week before bringing him in. Bradman Best was incredible for owners last week on his way to 109 points, but while his ceiling is ridiculously high (he had 99 against the Wests Tigers earlier in the season too), he also has five scores under 30 in 2024, so it's a hard sell to pay $699k for him right now. A first-up 45 has Will Pryce set to make money again this week, with the No.6 jersey seemingly now his to lose.

Round 18 - Round 18 - Sunday 7 Jul

6:05 am

Raiders

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Albert Hopoate

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Will Pryce
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Adam Cook

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Fletcher Sharpe
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Trey Mooney

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Brodie Jones
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Simi Sasagi

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Dylan Lucas

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Sebastian Kris

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Mat Croker
Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Zac Woolford

Reserve for Knights is number 19 Jack Hetherington
Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Emre Guler

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Jack Cogger
Reserve for Raiders is number 21 James Schiller

Reserve for Knights is number 21 Krystian Mapapalangi
Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Hohepa Puru

Reserve for Knights is number 22 Thomas Cant