NRL 2024, round 27, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy

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Timestamp: Tue 3 Sep 2024, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 27 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 27

Broncos v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Thursday 5 Sep

Full Time

Broncos

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tristan Sailor

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Selwyn Cobbo

Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner

Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Storm is number 22 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Josh Rogers

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen

Prop for Storm is number 8 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Fletcher Baker

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jaiyden Hunt

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Benjamin Te Kura

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Interchange for Storm is number 20 Lazarus Vaalepu

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Josiah Karapani

Replacement for Storm is number 5 Grant Anderson

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/8/2024 11:38:01 PM

Broncos: With Kotoni Staggs nursing a quad injury, Selwyn Cobbo moves to the centres and veteran Corey Oates comes in on the wing for his first game since Round 22. Fletcher Baker joins the front row with Payne Haas (foot) left out. Brendan Piakura (syndesmosis) is replaced by Jaiyden Hunt, who is back from hand surgery. The one-game ban for Xavier Willison brings Kobe Hetherington in on the bench after he missed Round 26 under the concussion protocols.

Storm: Sua Faalogo takes over at fullback from the injured Ryan Papenhuyzen (leg) while Jahrome Hughes, Will Warbrick, Nick Meaney all return after being rested last week. Star winger Xavier Coates is back on deck after being sidelined since Round 17 with a hamstring injury. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Harry Grant, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Eli Katoa and Trent Loiero are all back in the pack so Tyran Wishart, Christian Welch and Alec MacDonald revert to the bench.

Wests Tigers v Eels, Friday 6.00pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Friday 6 Sep

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Heath Mason

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Junior Tupou

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomona Faataape

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Josh Feledy

Centre for Eels is number 4 Blaize Talagi
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines

Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 14 Latu Fainu

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Daejarn Asi

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Eels is number 17 Ofahiki Ogden
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Alex Seyfarth

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Isaiah Papali'i

Lock for Eels is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione Fainu

Interchange for Eels is number 10 Shaun Lane
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Fonua Pole

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Joey Lussick
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Twal

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Makahesi Makatoa
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tony Sukkar

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Luca Moretti

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 19 Alex Lobb

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake Tago

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/8/2024 11:48:12 PM

Wests Tigers: Aidan Sezer has been named to play despite suffering a shoulder injury against Manly ahead of the bye. Josh Feledy comes into the centres for his second game of the season so Junior Tupou goes to the wing and Solomon Alaimalo is out under the concussion protocols.

Eels: Kelma Tuilagi is back in the side after being a late withdrawal last week so Shaun Lane reverts to prop and Ofahiki Ogden goes to the bench. Sean Russell returns on the wing after missing last week's game due to illness so Jake Tago makes way.

Rabbitohs v Roosters, Friday 8.00pm at Accor Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Friday 6 Sep

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Tyrone Munro

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Fetalaiga Pauga
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Richard Kennar

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai

Winger for Roosters is number 20 Mark Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Dean Hawkins

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sandon Smith

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer Leniu
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 13 Davvy Moale

Prop for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tallis Duncan

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Le Blanc

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Siua Wong
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 De La Salle Va'a
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Blake Steep

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 22 Dion Teaupa

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Michael Jennings

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

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

Rabbitohs: Cody Walker shifts to five-eighth and Dean Hawkins is the new halfback in the absence of Jack Wighton (calf). Richie Kennar has been recalled on the wing and takes over from Fletcher Myers, who drops to the reserves.

Roosters: Sandon Smith takes over at halfback from Sam Walker (knee), while Connor Watson moves to hooker with Brandon Smith also sidelined by a knee injury. Naufahu Whyte is the new lock in the absence of Nat Butcher (concussion protocols) and Sitili Tupouniua starts in the back row with Victor Radley (shoulder) sidelined. Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (neck) is back on deck in the centres so Michael Jennings goes to 18th man. Siua Wong, Zach Dockar-Clay and debutant De La Salle Va'a are the new faces on the bench. Junior Pauga comes in on the wing for Daniel Tupou, who is being rested.

Dragons v Raiders, Saturday 3.00pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Saturday 7 Sep

Full Time

Dragons

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Zac Lomax

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Dragons is number 20 Savelio Tamale

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle

Hooker for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin

Prop for Raiders is number 15 Corey Horsburgh
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Simi Sasagi
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Connor Muhleisen

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Toby Couchman

Interchange for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Trey Mooney

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Hamish Stewart

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 James Schiller

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/8/2024 11:46:02 PM

Dragons: Moses Suli returns from a knee injury and will partner Jack Bird in the centres with youngster Lyhkan King-Togia slotting in at five-eighth. Mat Feagai goes to the wing and Mikaele Ravalawa has been omitted. Hooker Jacob Liddle returns after missing Round 26 for personal reasons so Connor Muhleisen goes to the bench. Blake Lawrie has been added to the bench after being 18th man last week.

Raiders: Halfback Jamal Fogarty returns after missing the Roosters game with a hamstring strain and five-eighth Ethan Strange (calf) is also back on deck. After wearing the No.6 last week, Kaeo Weekes moves to fullback to take over from the injured Jordan Rapana. With Elliott Whitehead suspended, Simi Sasagi joins the pack and Trey Mooney is added to the bench.

Bulldogs v Cowboys, Saturday 5.30pm at Accor Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Saturday 7 Sep

Full Time

Bulldogs

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Bulldogs is number 21 Eli Clark

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jacob Kiraz

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
Winger for Bulldogs is number 23 Jonathan Sua

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Drew Hutchison

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes

Prop for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas Mikaele
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Harrison Edwards
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh Curran

Interchange for Cowboys is number 20 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Blake Taaffe

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Jaxon Purdue

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/8/2024 7:50:23 AM

Bulldogs: Skipper Stephen Crichton returns from suspension in the centres and will partner Jacob Kiraz, with Bronson Xerri serving a one-game ban. Five-eighth Matt Burton won't play after failing a HIA last week so Drew Hutchison comes into the No.6 jersey.

Cowboys: Just the one change to the squad that downed the Storm with Thomas Mikaele back from a hamstring injury on the bench and Jaxon Purdue making way. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is in the extended squad and could be a late call-up as he looks to return from a thumb injury.

Panthers v Titans, Saturday 7.35pm at Penrith Park

Round 27 - Round 27 - Saturday 7 Sep

Full Time

Panthers

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Titans is number 4 Beau Fermor
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Brad Schneider

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 19 Tanah Boyd
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome Luai

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Chris Randall
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Titans is number 17 Arama Hau
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent Toelau

Interchange for Titans is number 12 Klese Haas
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Jacob Alick-Wiencke
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Keenan Palasia

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 20 Casey McLean

Replacement for Titans is number 21 Tony Francis

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/8/2024 10:58:02 PM

Panthers: The return of Scott Sorensen from a hamstring injury sees Luke Garner move back to the bench and Matt Eisenhuth slide to 18th man.

Titans: Livewire Keano Kini returns at fullback after overcoming a cork but David Fifita won't play as he heads for surgery on an ankle. Klese Haas comes into the starting side. On the bench, young back-rower Arama Hau makes his NRL debut and Jacob Alick returns for his first game since Round 18.

Sea Eagles v Sharks, Sunday 2.00pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 27 - Round 27 - Sunday 8 Sep

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau Koula

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Clayton Faulalo

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tommy Talau

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Matthew Lodge

Prop for Sharks is number 16 Royce Hunt
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Karl Lawton

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Ben Trbojevic

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Daniel Atkinson
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Nathan Brown

Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Siosifa Talakai

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Toafofoa Sipley

Replacement for Sharks is number 20 Jayden Berrell

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 9/8/2024 9:12:02 AM

Sea Eagles: Tolu Koula gets the nod at fullback to take over from Tom Trbojevic, who is hopeful of missing just the one week with a shoulder injury. Clayton Faulalo comes in on the wing for Jason Saab (ankle). Ben Trbojevic has been added to the bench after he was 18th man last week.

Sharks: Centre Jesse Ramien (suspension) and winger Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee) are back on deck so Dan Atkinson goes to the bench and Sam Stonestreet to the reserves. Braden Hamlin-Uele drops off the bench. Nicho Hynes reverts to his regular halfback role in his second game back from injury. Siosifa Talakai is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a calf injury that has kept him out for two games.

Knights v Dolphins, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 27 - Round 27 - Sunday 8 Sep

Full Time

Knights

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Trai Fuller
Winger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher Sharpe

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Jake Averillo
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix Crossland

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Dolphins is number 16 Mark Nicholls

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble

Interchange for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jeremy Marshall-King
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Ray Stone
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kodi Nikorima

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Thomas Cant

Replacement for Dolphins is number 20 Oryn Keeley

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/8/2024 11:30:42 PM

Knights: Co-captain Tyson Frizell (concussion protocols) is back on deck for the do-or-die clash so Brodie Jones slides to the bench. Tyson Gamble is also good to go after two games out with a hand injury. Will Pryce and Thomas Cant are the men to make way off the bench. Englishman Kai Pearce-Paul is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a laceration to his leg suffered in Round 26.

Dolphins: The return of skipper Jesse Bromwich and veteran playmaker Kodi Nikorima from concussion protocols sees Mark Nicholls revert to the bench and Isaiya Katoa drop to the reserves. Kenny Bromwich moves into the starting side at lock and Lachlan Hubner goes to 18th man. Veteran back-rower Felise Kaufusi will take his place in the side after having his Careless High Tackle charge downgraded at the judiciary on Tuesday night.