NRL 2024, Round 23, team lists, NRL Fantasy, expert advice, opinion, cheapies, captains, trades

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Timestamp: Tue 6 Aug 2024, 05:47 PM

A bye for the Roosters – who are packed with Fantasy-relevant players – means plenty of coaches will be reaching for trades ahead of Round 23, but there's a couple of handy returns to ease the pain too.

Latest injury news and returns

Ethan Strange looks set to come back into the Canberra lineup and solve an issue at CTR, while there's a few good MID options to consider for those needing to replace the injured Payne Haas.

NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 23

Rabbitohs v Storm, Thursday at Accor Stadium

Rabbitohs: Cody Walker returns to the halves and partners Jack Wighton, who is continuing to gain momentum as a top tier CTR prospect thanks to his DPP status. Damien Cook comes off a whopping 95 and is on track to be in 15 percent of teams by the time Round 23 kicks off.

Storm: Jahrome Hughes eased fears he would have a significant drop off with Cameron Munster back in the starting side, with his 54 in a loss to the Dragons meaning he's a hold for another week as an elite HLF. Jack Howarth is delivering for those who picked him up as a cut-price option at CTR, with his score of 36 being far from a disaster if you had him in your 17. If you didn't listen to our warning about Tryan Wishart last week – and the stats show plenty of you didn't! – then he is a must sell ahead of Round 23 if you want to get value out of him, with a break even of 69 that he won't get close to as a bench player.

Round 23 - Round 23 - Thursday 8 Aug

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Fletcher Myers

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne

Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Richard Kennar

Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai

Winger for Storm is number 5 Grant Anderson
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Cody Walker

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy Moale

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Cameron Murray

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Michael Chee Kam

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Trent Loiero
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Keaon Koloamatangi

Lock for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tallis Duncan

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Lazarus Vaalepu
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Chris Lewis
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Shaquai Mitchell

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonald

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dean Hawkins

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Kane Bradley

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:36 PM

Titans v Sharks, Friday at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans: The Gold Coast are flying right now, which means there's very little risk of Keano Kini losing his spot at the back anytime soon, even with AJ Brimson again in the mix, with the Kiwi now an out-and-out star at WFB who still sits in under 10 percent of teams. Jayden Campbell's scoring dropped off last week but he is a definite hold, with the Titans' free-flowing attack meaning there should be some 60s for him in the near future. David Fifita (EDG, $791k) remains a very good captaincy option for coaches without Nathan Cleary.

Sharks: A cruel blow for those who had just got on Braydon Trindall, with the HLF now out with a hamstring injury which means a rejigged spine for Cronulla. A move to hooker might be good news for Cameron McInnes owners, with his minutes likely to go up compared to what he was playing as a middle forward. Blayke Brailey will likely have much less to do defensively at halfback, but that could be somewhat offset by a potential uptick in attacking metrics.

Round 23 - Round 23 - Friday 9 Aug

Full Time

Titans

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Titans is number 18 AJ Brimson

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro
Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Daniel Atkinson
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Blayke Brailey

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

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

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Titans is number 15 Jaimin Jolliffe

Prop for Sharks is number 16 Toby Rudolf
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Klese Haas

2nd Row for Sharks is number 15 Siosifa Talakai
Lock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jack Williams

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 10 Erin Clark

Interchange for Sharks is number 8 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Titans is number 14 Isaac Liu

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jayden Berrell
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Josiah Pahulu

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Titans is number 22 Tony Francis

Interchange for Sharks is number 20 Billy Burns

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 17 Keenan Palasia

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Niwhai Puru

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:36 PM

Eels v Panthers, Friday at CommBank Stadium

Eels: Even with his minutes reduced to 59 last week – after playing the full 80 in the two games prior – Brendan Hands (HOK/HLF, $445k) scored 52 and at this point he's someone you can have in your scoring 17, even with Joey Lussick on the bench. If you've got Blaize Talagi in your starting side right now then there's no need to race out looking for an upgrade, with the DPP prospect showing enough upside to keep him in the keeper mix, especially if it's at CTR.

Panthers: Nathan Cleary is about to overtake Kayal Iro as the most-owned player in Fantasy and he's pretty much a must have at this point who at $916k is still a bargain considering his output. Rookie Casey Mclean is knocking out good scores and is a good cash down option this week at $365, while CTR-needy teams can also have him in the scoring 17 if need be. The return of Daine Laurie from injury means Isaiah Iongi moves back to the reserves.

Round 23 - Round 23 - Friday 9 Aug

Full Time

Eels

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Daine Laurie
Winger for Eels is number 2 Jake Tago

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Eels is number 4 Blaize Talagi

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean
Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Daejarn Asi

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Eels is number 10 Wiremu Greig

Prop for Panthers is number 15 Matthew Eisenhuth
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Joey Lussick

Interchange for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent Toelau
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Mavrik Geyer
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dan Keir

Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Luron Patea

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 22 Makahesi Makatoa

Replacement for Panthers is number 21 Asu Kepaoa

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:36 PM

Raiders v Sea Eagles, Saturday at GIO Stadium

Raiders: The extremely popular Ethan Strange is named to line up at five-eighth after being a late healthy scratching last week, but the close to 28 percent of teams who still own the rookie CTR will be watching Late Mail nervously as Adam Cook remains in the mix on the bench. Tom Starling's role looks safer than ever now and after he racked up 65 points last week he's shaping as being one of the buys of the year, despite a completely uninspiring first half of the season on the Fantasy front.

Sea Eagles: The return of Reuben Garrick from a head knock is a welcome sight for coaches during a week in which popular WFB and CTR duo James Tedesco and Joey Manu are out on a bye. Lehi Hopoate returns from a facial injury on the wing. Haumole Olakau'atu is now a nice POD option at EDG for the final few rounds, with a season average of 53.

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 10 Aug

Full Time

Raiders

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tommy Talau
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Nathan Brown
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Karl Lawton
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Adam Cook

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Trey Mooney

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben Trbojevic
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Simi Sasagi

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Albert Hopoate

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 19 Clayton Faulalo

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:36 PM

Cowboys v Broncos, Saturday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys: Their most owned Fantasy player, Reuben Cotter, returns from time out under the concussion protocol, while possible POD Heilum Luki is named to play despite suffering a head knock in the win over the Wests Tigers. With their final bye just a fortnight away it's not a time to be picking up any North Queensland players.

Broncos: Payne Haas will be the most traded out player this week after confirmation he suffered a foot injury in Round 22 which is likely to sideline him for multiple weeks. It means there's new life in Xavier Willison as a member of your scoring 17 and he's suddenly a very handy player to have for the final few rounds thanks to his DPP status as both a MID and EDG, even though he misses next week on the bye.

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 10 Aug

Full Time

Cowboys

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Josh Rogers
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Sam McIntyre

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Xavier Willison
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 24 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Harrison Edwards

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Tristan Sailor
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Jaxon Purdue

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Replacement for Broncos is number 19 Benjamin Te Kura

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:36 PM

Dragons v Bulldogs, Saturday at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Dragons: Jaydn Su'A is enjoying a hot run of form which has included scoring three tries in as many weeks. If you are looking for a POD at the EDG position you could do worse than moving for the Queenslander, who at the time of writing sits in just 1.5 percent of teams.

Bulldogs: It's not quite panic stations yet with Reed Mahoney, but owners should be a little concerned by his three-game run which has seen him fail to register a score over 43. He's a hold for now, but another 30-point showing and it might be a different story ahead of Round 24. There's value in Jacob Preston as a POD for the remainder of the year given he's being relatively ignored by Fantasy coaches in what's been an injury-disrupted season. He's in less than three percent of teams and has a L3 average of 54. Matt Burton ($734k) remains a good option at HLF if you're in need at that position.

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 10 Aug

Full Time

Dragons

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Zac Lomax

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 14 Hame Sele

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Josh Curran
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Dragons is number 17 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt Mann

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward
Interchange for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Lipoi Hopoi
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ryan Couchman

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Harry Hayes

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 19 Michael Molo

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 23 Drew Hutchison

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:36 PM

Dolphins v Warriors, Sunday at Suncorp Stadium

Dolphins: There's some favourable match-ups for both Herbie Farnworth and Jake Averillo this week against a makeshift Warriors backline. Farnworth is in good form anyway and averages 48.3 over his past three games. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is proving to be a frustrating player for Fantasy coaches this year, with a lack of consistency meaning he's simply not justifying his price tag, which is down to $586k now following last week's 29.

Warriors: Back-to-back scores of 48 and 45 make Ali Leiataua (WFB/CTR, $401k) a tempting cash down this week. Mitch Barnett's brilliant run of form continued with a 66 in the loss to the Eels and he's a sneaky captaincy option in Round 22 for those without Nathan Cleary.

Round 23 - Round 23 - Sunday 11 Aug

Full Time

Dolphins

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Edward Kosi
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Warriors is number 18 Te Maire Martin

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Dylan Walker

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Oryn Keeley

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Sean O'Sullivan

Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Demitric Sifakula

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 21 Taine Tuaupiki
Reserve for Dolphins is number 18 Lachlan Hubner

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:35 PM

Knights v Wests Tigers, Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: Kalyn Ponga isn't justifying the wave of movement for him right now, with the WFB sitting in 14 percent of teams despite averaging only 42 over his past three games. Those scores are fine but leave him a long way off being an elite option in the position. Jayden Brailey's role remains safe for another week which means he's a hold in Fantasy, with 42 points a more than acceptable output for a HOK at his price right now.

Wests Tigers: A last-up 51 was further evidence that Reuben Porter is going to be a very handy option for the run home, with his DPP status as both a MID and EDG meaning he can plug some gaps over coming weeks, especially for coaches who have Roosters, Broncos or Cowboys players (who have byes to come) in those positions. Jahream Bula was outstanding last week on his way to 83, but there's nothing to suggest that kind of form will be repeatable for him over the final rounds.

Round 23 - Round 23 - Sunday 11 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher Sharpe

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Solomon Alaimalo
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomona Faataape
Centre for Knights is number 22 Krystian Mapapalangi

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Adam Doueihi
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix Crossland

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Aidan Sezer

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Reuben Porter
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Isaiah Papali'i

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jack Cogger

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Fonua Pole
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Twal