NRL 2024, round 26, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 27 Aug 2024, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 26 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 26

Cowboys v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Thursday 29 Aug

Full Time

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 14 Sam McIntyre

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 10 Jason Taumalolo

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 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Ativalu Lisati
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Jaxon Purdue

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tristan Powell

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 20 Tom Chester

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Coby Williamson

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:34 PM

Cowboys: Forwards Jeremiah Nanai (concussion protocols) and Jason Taumalolo (cheekbone) are back on deck so Kulikefu Finefeuiaki and Sam McIntyre go back to the bench. Thomas Mikaele is out with a hamstring injury. Jaxon Purdue goes to 18th man.

Storm: Craig Bellamy has opted to rest Jahrome Hughes, Harry Grant, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Eli Katoa, Trent Loiero and Tui Kamikamica. Joining the backline are Dean Ieremia, Marion Seve and Young Tonumaipea, while Grant Anderson has been named at halfback in his return from concussion protocols. Christian Welch and Alec MacDonald join the starting side, Tyran Wishart starts at hooker and prop Lazarus Vaalepu will start a game for the first time after four appearances off the bench. Keagan Russell-Smith, Tristan Powell and Ativalu Lisati will make their NRL debuts from the bench.

Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Friday 6.00pm at Accor Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Friday 30 Aug

Full Time

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 17 Matthew Lodge
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 19 Karl Lawton
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 10 Nathan Brown
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Tolutau Koula
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh Curran

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 21 Drew Hutchison

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:34 PM

Bulldogs: With skipper Stephen Crichton sidelined by suspension, Jacob Kiraz moves into the centres and Jeral Skelton comes in on the wing. Jaeman Salmon is the new man at lock in place of Kurt Mann (fractured clavicle). Josh Curran joins the bench having recovered from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Warriors game.

Sea Eagles: Centre Tommy Talau's return from a pectoral injury sees Tolu Koula revert to the bench alongside Josh Aloiai, Ethan Bullemor and Matt Lodge, who makes his first appearance since Round 11. Corey Waddell is serving a two-game ban for a careless high tackle and Gordon Chan Kum Tong drops to the reserves.

Panthers v Rabbitohs, Friday 8.00pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Friday 30 Aug

Full Time

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 10 James Fisher-Harris

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 16 Liam Henry

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

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob Host
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent Toelau

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Siliva Havili
Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Liam Le Blanc

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 20 Casey McLean

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dean Hawkins

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:34 PM

Panthers: Winger Sunia Turuva and centre Paul Alamoti are the new faces in the backline, taking over from Daine Laurie and Casey McLean. Hooker Mitch Kenny's return from suspension pushes Luke Sommerton to the reserves.

Rabbitohs: Skipper Cameron Murray failed in his bid to have a Grade 2 Careless High Tackle charge downgraded at the judiciary on Tuesday night so a replacement will need to be named. Cody Walker returns from the concussion protocols at halfback and Siliva Havili has been added to the bench with Shaq Mitchell sidelined by a calf injury.

Eels v Dragons, Saturday 3.00pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 31 Aug

Full Time

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 18 Jake Tago

Winger for Dragons is number 19 Mikaele Ravalawa
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 21 Connor Muhleisen
Prop for Eels is number 22 Ofahiki Ogden

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin
2nd Row for Eels is number 10 Shaun Lane

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 17 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dan Keir

Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Lyhkan King-Togia

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 20 Ethan Sanders

Replacement for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:34 PM

Eels: Just the one change for Trent Barrett with Luca Moretti returning from a quad injury on the bench in place of Jake Tago.

Dragons: Just the one change for Shane Flanagan with bench forward Raymond Faitala-Mariner joining the bench in place of Lyhkan King-Togia. Experienced centre Moses Suli is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a knee injury suffered in Round 23.

Dolphins v Broncos, Saturday 5.30pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 31 Aug

Full Time

Dolphins

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 20 Trai Fuller

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 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

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

Centre for Broncos is number 16 Josiah Karapani
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Josh Rogers
Halfback for Dolphins is number 6 Sean O'Sullivan

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls

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 19 Tevita Pangai Junior

Prop for Broncos is number 22 Payne Haas
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 18 Lachlan Hubner

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Interchange for Broncos is number 10 Xavier Willison
Interchange for Dolphins is number 8 Kenneath Bromwich

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer
Interchange for Dolphins is number 13 Ray Stone

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Benjamin Te Kura
Interchange for Dolphins is number 22 Jeremy Marshall-King

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 15 Oryn Keeley

Replacement for Broncos is number 20 Corey Oates

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:34 PM

Dolphins: Five-eighth Sean O'Sullivan and prop Mark Nicholls join the starting side with Kodi Nikorima and Jesse Bromwich both entering the concussion protocols. Mason Teague and Kurt Donoghoes are the new faces on the bench. Tevita Pangai junior (hamstring) and Jeremy Marshall-King (foot) are listed among the reserves as they look to return from injury.

Broncos: Star prop Payne Haas is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a lisfranc injury suffered in Round 22 against the Titans. With Kobe Hetherington (concussion protocols) sidelined, Ben Te Kura has been added to the bench for his first NRL game since Round 5 having been 18th man twice in recent weeks.

Sharks v Warriors, Saturday 7.35pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 31 Aug

Full Time

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 4 Kayal Iro

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Centre for Sharks is number 6 Daniel Atkinson

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 22 Nicholas Hynes

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 14 Freddy Lussick
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
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 9 Wayde Egan
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale
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

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:33 PM

Sharks: Star playmaker Nicho Hynes has been named in the extended squad as he closes in on a return from the ankle injury that has sidelined him since Round 18. Winger Sione Katoa returns from concussion protocols but Ronaldo Mulitalo remains sidelined with a knee injury. Centre Siosifa Talakai is back from a calf injury, filling the void left by Jesse Ramien (suspended).

Warriors: Taine Tuapiki is the new fullback with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad moving to the centres to replace Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (concussion protocols). Ali Leiataua also comes in at centre with Adam Pompey (knee) gone for the season. Tom Ale has been added to the bench and Chanel Harris-Tavita is listed as 18th man.

Knights v Titans, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Sunday 1 Sep

Full Time

Knights

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Titans is number 22 Jaylan De Groot
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 12 Beau Fermor
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 13 Chris Randall
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu

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 16 Erin Clark
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Thomas Cant

Interchange for Titans is number 19 Keenan Palasia

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Kyle McCarthy

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Tanah Boyd

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:33 PM

Knights: Centre Bradman Best returns from the hamstring injury he suffered against the Broncos in Round 20 so Dylan Lucas shifts to the back row to replace Kai Pearce-Paul (laceration). Brodie Jones moves from the bench to the starting side to replace Tyson Frizell (concussion protocols) and Thomas Cant joins the bench.

Titans: Just the one change with Phil Sami coming into the centres in place of AJ Brimson, who is headed for surgery on the groin injury that has hampered him all season. Tanah Boyd is again listed as 18th man.

Roosters v Raiders, Sunday 4.05pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Sunday 1 Sep

Full Time

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 21 Adam Cook

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer Leniu

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Raiders is number 15 Corey Horsburgh
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 8 Josh Papalii
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
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 Raiders is number 18 Jed Stuart
Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Zach Dockar-Clay

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:33 PM

Roosters: Connor Watson (concussion protocols) and Brandon Smith (calf) are back on deck but Joseph Sua'ali'i (neck) and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (suspended) are out. Michael Jennings comes into the centres and Spencer Leniu starts the game at prop while Naufahu Whyte has been added to the bench. Rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase is listed among the reserves as he closes in on an NRL debut.

Raiders: Coach Ricky Stuart has named the same 17 that upset the Panthers in Canberra last weekend to keep their finals dream alive. Corey Horsburgh and Danny Levi are again named on the bench but could swap with Josh Papalii and Tom Starling on game day as they did in Round 25.