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Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 27 Aug 2024, 05:37 PM

The nightmare that is late-season restings has begun and a couple of highly owned players are among the stars who'll be sitting out Round 26.

Latest injury news and returns

Payne Haas and Nicho Hynes meanwhile are in the frame to return to the field this week and while they aren't players to consider moving for, if they play it'll likely have negative flow-on effects for other players in their teams.

NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 26

Cowboys v Storm, Thursday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys: Back-rower Jeremiah Nanai (EDG, $559k) returns from injury, along with veteran forward Jason Taumalolo. If you think Jake Clifford can get somewhere near his effort in Round 24, in which he scored 84 points in 80 minutes, then he's a serious POD who is currently owned by 0.2 percent of teams. Both Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater are in good form with L3 averages of 57.7 and 56.7 respectively.

Storm: With the minor premiership already wrapped up, Craig Bellamy has opted to rest a bunch of frontline stars this week and there's a good chance the rest get sat down next week too. Both of their most popular Fantasy players, Harry Grant (27.79) percent ownership and Jahrome Hughes (18.56 percent ownership) are out, along with popular EDG Eli Katoa. It's good news for those who still own Tyran Wishart though, with the $522k HLF/WFB named to start at hooker.

Round 26 - Round 26 - Thursday 29 Aug

9:50 am

Cowboys

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Storm is number 2 Dean Ieremia
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Storm is number 5 Sualauvi Faalogo
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Grant Anderson

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Storm is number 8 Lazarus Vaalepu
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Tyran Wishart
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Kane Bradley
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Joe Chan
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Storm is number 13 Alec MacDonald

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Keagan Russell-Smith
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Harrison Edwards

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tepai Moeroa
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Ativalu Lisati
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tristan Powell

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Jaxon Purdue

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Coby Williamson
Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Chad Townsend

Reserve for Storm is number 19 Ammaron Gudgeon
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Tom Chester

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Josh King
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Marly Bitungane

Reserve for Storm is number 21 Trent Loiero
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Braidon Burns

Reserve for Storm is number 22 Nick Meaney

Braidon Burns
Chad Townsend
Jason Taumalolo
Jeremiah Nanai
Marly Bitungane

Ammaron Gudgeon
Ativalu Lisati
Coby Williamson
Dean Ieremia
Grant Anderson
Joe Chan
Keagan Russell-Smith
Lazarus Vaalepu
Marion Seve
Tepai Moeroa
Tristan Powell
Young Tonumaipea

Thomas Mikaele

Eliesa Katoa
Harry Grant
Jack Howarth
Jahrome Hughes
Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Shawn Blore
Tui Kamikamica
Will Warbrick

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 8/27/2024 6:48:12 AM

Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Friday at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs: Stephen Crichton will serve only one match through suspension, but if you're playing in a head-to-head finals match this week then he may be a sell anyway, unless you can still find a way to field two CTRs. Matt Burton is killing it for owners right now and he's a really nice point of difference who is sitting in under eight percent of teams still. HOK Reed Mahoney's scoring picked up slightly last week to see him hit 40, but you're feeling very nervous right now if you're relying on him.

Sea Eagles: Ben Trbojevic is named to start in the second row after scoring a modest 22 in 59 minutes, while his brother Tom will be a big trade target ahead of Round 26 thanks to a last-up 91, which topped the round last week. An almost complete lack of attacking stats saw Daly Cherry-Evans fall to a season-low 27, but his form guide before that suggests he can bounce back to elite scores.

Round 26 - Round 26 - Friday 30 Aug

8:00 am

Bulldogs

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jeral Skelton

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tommy Talau
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jacob Kiraz

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Nathan Brown
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Tolutau Koula
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh Curran

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Matthew Lodge

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Eli Clark

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Toafofoa Sipley
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Jack Underhill

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Karl Lawton
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Drew Hutchison

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Jamie Humphreys
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Blake Taaffe

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Clayton Faulalo
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Lipoi Hopoi

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Blake Taaffe
Drew Hutchison
Jack Underhill
Jeral Skelton
Josh Curran
Lipoi Hopoi

Clayton Faulalo
Jamie Humphreys
Karl Lawton
Matthew Lodge
Tommy Talau

Kurt Mann
Stephen Crichton

Corey Waddell

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 8/27/2024 6:48:12 AM

Panthers v Rabbitohs, Friday at BlueBet Stadium

Panthers: Isaah Yeo is projected to score only 61 points this week, but he should be the frontrunner among captaincy choices after compiling back-to-back 80s. Rookie CTR Casey McLean, who had been a popular pick up in recent weeks to sit in just under 10 percent of all teams, has been dropped in favour of Paul Alamoti. Sunia Turuva also returns for Daine Laurie. Cheapie Mavrik Geyer is on the bench and shouldn't be in your scoring 17 if at all possible.

Rabbitohs: Their top Fantasy player, Cameron Murray, has been named pending the outcome of Tuesday night's Judiciary hearing. If he ends up being suspended then Keaon Koloamatangi is likely to be the big winner, with a move back to lock, where his best scoring has been done this year, appearing likely. Outside of Murray's 71, no Bunnies player managed to go over 45 last week.

Round 26 - Round 26 - Friday 30 Aug

10:00 am

Panthers

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Tyrone Munro
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Fletcher Myers
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Brad Schneider

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Cody Walker

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy Moale
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent Toelau

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob Host
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Mavrik Geyer

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Siliva Havili

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Matthew Eisenhuth

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dean Hawkins
Reserve for Panthers is number 19 Daine Laurie

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Liam Le Blanc
Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Casey McLean

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Brock Gray
Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Luron Patea

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson
Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Luke Sommerton

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Richard Kennar

Luron Patea
Matthew Eisenhuth
Mitch Kenny
Paul Alamoti

Brock Gray
Cody Walker
Liam Le Blanc
Richard Kennar
Siliva Havili

Shaquai Mitchell

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 8/27/2024 6:50:22 AM

Eels v Dragons, Saturday at CommBank Stadium

Eels: Brendan Hands continued to toy with our emotions by scoring 45 in Round 25, after managing a measly six the week earlier despite playing 49 minutes. Speaking of bouncing back from embarrassing scores, Blaize Talagi restored some faith with a 33 after scoring two the week before. Joe Ofahengaue got through a season-high 67 minutes last week and had 70 points to show for it, thanks in part to a try. While he probably won't reach those heights again, if he maintains similar minutes then he's a possible cash down option if you're moving off someone like Jahrome Hughes or Harry Grant this week.

Dragons: It was a round to forget for the Red V in Fantasy, with not a single player reaching 50 points. The player that got closest to it, Jacob Liddle with a 49, continues to be a very good HOK for those who picked him up when he was cheap. Zac Lomax owners will be hoping for a big game from the CTR/WFB against the club he'll play for in 2025.

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 31 Aug

5:00 am

Eels

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Zac Lomax
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Eels is number 4 Blaize Talagi

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai
Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jack Bird
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Daejarn Asi

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Prop for Eels is number 10 Shaun Lane

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Eels is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Joey Lussick

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Toby Couchman
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Makahesi Makatoa

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Couchman
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dan Keir

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake Tago

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Lyhkan King-Togia
Reserve for Eels is number 19 Matt Doorey

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Mikaele Ravalawa
Reserve for Eels is number 20 Ethan Sanders

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Michael Molo
Reserve for Eels is number 21 Morgan Harper

Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Connor Muhleisen
Reserve for Eels is number 22 Ofahiki Ogden

Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Mosese Suli

Ethan Sanders
Luca Moretti
Morgan Harper
Ofahiki Ogden

Connor Muhleisen
Mikaele Ravalawa
Mosese Suli
Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 8/27/2024 7:16:02 AM

Dolphins v Broncos, Saturday at Suncorp Stadium

Dolphins: Neither Kodi Nikorima or Jesse Bromwich, who are missing due to concussion, are Fantasy relevant, and given they could both return next week their replacements for Round 26 aren't either. Herbie Farnworth continues to perform and has a L3 average of 64.7. Max Plath (HLF/MID, $749k) is named to start at hooker but could end up moving if Jeremy Marshall-King, who is included in the reserves, comes back. Either way Plath is likely to play a prominent role and score well.

Broncos: Payne Haas has been included in the wider reserves as he works his way back from a foot injury. He's not a player you should be moving for at this point of the season, but his possible participation this week is worth watching if you own Patrick Carrigan, given he scores better without Haas in the team. Tristan Sailor (WFB, $323k) will go again at fullback after scoring 55 last week, while Selwyn Cobbo keeps his spot too.

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 31 Aug

7:30 am

Dolphins

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tristan Sailor
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Sean O'Sullivan

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Josh Rogers
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Kenneath Bromwich

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Xavier Willison
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Ray Stone

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Mason Teague

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Oryn Keeley

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Benjamin Te Kura
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Tesi Niu

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Josiah Karapani
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Lachlan Hubner

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jaiyden Hunt
Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Tevita Pangai Junior

Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Fletcher Baker
Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Trai Fuller

Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Corey Oates
Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Anthony Milford

Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Cory Paix
Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Jeremy Marshall-King

Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Payne Haas

Anthony Milford
Jeremy Marshall-King
Kurt Donoghoe
Lachlan Hubner
Tesi Niu
Tevita Pangai Junior
Trai Fuller

Corey Oates
Cory Paix
Fletcher Baker
Jaiyden Hunt
Payne Haas

Jesse Bromwich
Josh Kerr
Kodi Nikorima

Kobe Hetherington

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 8/27/2024 6:50:22 AM

Sharks v Warriors, Saturday at PointsBet Stadium

Sharks: Nicho Hynes is in the frame to return after being named in the wider reserves. Similar to Payne Haas, he isn't someone you should be looking to trade in, but his possible return will have an impact on others like Braydon Trindall and Daniel Atkinson. Highly-owned CTR Kayal Iro returned from a week out with illness to register 67, putting him just behind teammate Briton Nikora who had 69. Cameron McInnes had huge minutes shaved off last week due to a couple of positional shuffles and he could be an immediate sell after managing only 33 points.

Warriors: It's the last game the Warriors will play this season, so coaches who own any of their top-level players need to preserve trades to get rid of those red dots after Round 26. In the meantime Addin Fonua-Blake is a decent shout as a captaincy choice this week and he could be in for a big performance against the club he'll join in 2025. Taine Tuaupiki gets a run at fullback with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad moving to the centres to replace the injured Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 31 Aug

9:35 am

Sharks

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Ali Leiataua
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Daniel Atkinson

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon Trindall

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Dylan Walker

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Demitric Sifakula

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Chris Vea'ila

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Leka Halasima
Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Jayden Berrell

Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Edward Kosi
Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Billy Burns

Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Paul Roache
Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Nicholas Hynes

Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Jacob Laban

Billy Burns
Jayden Berrell
Nicholas Hynes
Sione Katoa
Siosifa Talakai
Tuku Hau Tapuha

Ali Leiataua
Edward Kosi
Jacob Laban
Leka Halasima
Paul Roache
Taine Tuaupiki

Jesse Ramien
Mawene Hiroti

Adam Pompey
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 8/27/2024 7:16:02 AM

Knights v Titans, Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: Kalyn Ponga popped again in Round 25 and had 72 points to show for it, which didn't even include a try. He's an extremely high risk WFB this year, but he's also a player than can very easily reach 60s or 70s on his day. Jack Cogger scored two tries in his starting role last up and while he's not likely to reach 68 again for the next two weeks, at $415k there's value in him as a cash down if you think he can get somewhere close to it. The return of Bradman Best from injury means Dylan Lucas moves back to the forwards (replacing Kai Pearce-Paul) where he should score well.

Titans: Outside of Alofiana Khan-Pereira (77 points) it wasn't an outstanding week for Titans players in Fantasy, but popular players Keano Kini (51) and Jayden Campbell (47) were still fine. David Fifita's incredible 2024 streak of 50+ games came to an end and his minutes were reduced against the Roosters, but there's no need to panic at all. AJ Brimson's luckless run in 2024 continues and he's gone for the year now, with Phil Sami taking his spot in the centres.

Round 26 - Round 26 - Sunday 1 Sep

4:00 am

Knights

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
Winger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher Sharpe

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix Crossland

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Brodie Jones

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Will Pryce

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Josiah Pahulu
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Erin Clark
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Thomas Cant

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Kyle McCarthy

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Tanah Boyd
Reserve for Knights is number 19 Sebastian Su'a

Reserve for Titans is number 19 Keenan Palasia
Reserve for Knights is number 20 Jackson Hastings

Reserve for Titans is number 20 Joe Stimson
Reserve for Knights is number 21 David Armstrong

Reserve for Titans is number 21 Arama Hau
Reserve for Knights is number 22 Thomas Jenkins

Reserve for Titans is number 22 Jaylan De Groot

Bradman Best
David Armstrong
Jackson Hastings
Kyle McCarthy
Thomas Jenkins
Thomas Cant

Arama Hau
Jaylan De Groot
Joe Stimson
Josiah Pahulu
Phillip Sami

Kai Pearce-Paul
Tyson Frizell

AJ Brimson

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 8/27/2024 8:16:01 AM

Roosters v Raiders, Sunday at Allianz Stadium

Roosters: EDG Angus Crichton put a three-game stretch of <50 scores behind him with a three-try 75-point effort against the Titans last up. James Tedesco has dropped down a tier among WFBs after a 55 last week which puts his L3 average at 51, but he's still a perfectly good player to stick with from here. Nat Butcher keeps a starting role at lock.

Raiders: Tom Starling is named to start after being bumped back to the bench last week, but don't count on him actually running on for kick-off given Danny Levi is still there and they won in Round 25. Either way, you shouldn't still have him in your squad anyway given his huge drop off recently, and if you're stuck with him then try not to have him in your scoring 17. Joseph Tapine lodged his fifth score over 60 for the year against the Panthers, racking up 67 points in 58 minutes on the field.

Round 26 - Round 26 - Sunday 1 Sep

6:05 am

Roosters

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Kaeo Weekes
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer Leniu

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nat Butcher

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Corey Horsburgh
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Simi Sasagi

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Sandon Smith

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Jed Stuart
Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Siua Wong

Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Zac Woolford
Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Robert Toia

Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Emre Guler
Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Zach Dockar-Clay

Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Adam Cook
Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Trey Mooney