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Witzer Pre-Season Challenge Team Lists: Round 3

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Timestamp: Wed 19 Feb 2025, 11:27 AM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 3 of the 2025 NRL Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.

Witzer Pre-Season Challenge Team Lists: Round 3

Sea Eagles v Panthers, Friday 6.00pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 3 - Friday 21st February

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Clayton Faulalo

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Sione Fonua
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Lehi Hopoate

Winger for Panthers is number 2 David Fale
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Thomas Jenkins
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Samuel Lane
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Navren Willett

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Asu Kepaoa
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dean Matterson

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Soni Luke
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jake Arthur

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Trent Toelau

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Preston Riki
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Billy Scott
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Ethan Bullemor

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Austin Dias
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Zac Lipowicz
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 15 Michael Chee Kam

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Harrison Hassett
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Nathan Brown

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Niko Apelu

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Chris Patolo

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Zack Lamont
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 John Sagaga
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Billy Phillips
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Caleb Navale

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Riley Wake

Reserves

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Aaron Schoupp

Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Falefa Letoi
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Jaxen Edgar
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Brandon Wakeham

Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Nick Murphy
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 23 Jordan Swann

Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Poutoa Hotere-Papalii
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 24 Aitasi James

Reserve for Panthers is number 23 Tylor Bunting
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 25 Jacob Sykes

Reserve for Panthers is number 24 Jakeb Vailalo
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 26 Zane Dunford

Reserve for Panthers is number 25 Zakauri Clarke
Reserve for Panthers is number 26 Harry Armstrong

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 01:46 pm Friday 21st February 2025

Sea Eagles: Speedsters Tolu Koula and Reuben Garrick are set to get some minutes under their belt but Tom Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans, Haumole Olakau'atu and Luke Brooks are being held back until Round 1. Coach Anthony Seibold is unleashing a strong pack that includes former Warrior Jazz Tevaga, Ethan Bullemor, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Corey Waddell and Nathan Brown with Toafofoa Sipley coming off the bench.

Panthers: With Las Vegas looming large, the Panthers' superstars are under wraps with Soni Luke and Trent Toelau to call the shots in the halves against Manly. Thomas Jenkins and Asu Kepaoa add some NRL experience in the outside backs. Preston Riki, Austin Dias and Harrison Hassett lead the way in the pack while development player Billy Scott gets a shot in the No.9 jersey.

Wests Tigers v Eels, Friday 8.00pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 3 - Friday 21st February

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Heath Mason

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Jeral Skelton

Winger for Eels is number 2 Sean Russell
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Brent Naden

Centre for Eels is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines

Winger for Eels is number 5 Jake Tago
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Apa Twidle
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Adam Doueihi

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Ronald Volkman

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May

Prop for Eels is number 8 Jack Williams
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Joey Lussick
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole

Prop for Eels is number 10 Wiremu Greig
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex Seyfarth

2nd Row for Eels is number 20 Bryce Cartwright
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Latu Fainu

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Ryan Matterson
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Luca Moretti
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jack Bird

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Matt Doorey
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sione Fainu

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Sam Tuivaiti

Reserves

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Tristan Hope

Reserve for Eels is number 11 William Latu
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Tony Sukkar

Reserve for Eels is number 18 Toni Mataele
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Kit Laulilii

Reserve for Eels is number 19 Charlie Guymer
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Solomona Faataape

Reserve for Eels is number 21 Dan Keir
Reserve for Eels is number 22 Ryley Smith
Reserve for Eels is number 23 Brendan Hands
Reserve for Eels is number 24 Joash Papalii
Reserve for Eels is number 25 Josh Addo-Carr
Reserve for Eels is number 26 Jordan Samrani
Reserve for Eels is number 27 Arthur Miller-Stephen
Reserve for Eels is number 28 Joshua Lynn

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12:20 am Thursday 27th February 2025

Wests Tigers: Adam Doueihi takes over the No.7 jersey for his first game of the season and will partner Lachlan Galvin, with Jarome Luai being saved for Round 1 along with Api Koroisau. Former Rooster Terrell May makes his first appearance as a Tiger as do Jack Bird and Royce Hunt. Prop Fonua Pole and outside backs Star Toa and Charlie Staines come into the squad.

Eels: Star recruit Zac Lomax makes his Eels debut in the centres while J'maine Hopgood, Ryan Matterson, Luca Moretti, Matt Doorey and Sean Russell also step out for their first game of the season. Ronald Volkman retains the No.7 jersey and is joined in the halves by youngster Apanui Twidle, with Dylan Brown being rested.

Dragons v Rabbitohs, Saturday 3.00pm at Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee

Round 3 - Saturday 22nd February

Full Time

Dragons

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jye Gray
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Sione Finau

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Tyrone Munro
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 2 Isaiah Tass
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 20 Fletcher Myers
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jayden Sullivan
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lewis Dodd

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Toby Couchman

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Sean Keppie
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Peter Mamouzelos
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Emre Guler

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Davvy Moale
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Fletcher
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Connor Muhleisen

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 13 Lachlan Hubner
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jamie Humphreys
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ryan Couchman

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Liam Le Blanc
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Hamish Stewart

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Salesi Ataata

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 25 Hayden Buchanan
Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Tyrell Sloan

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Ashton Ward
Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Hame Sele

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Luke Webley
Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Jonah Glover

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 23 Talanoa Penitani
Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Kade Reed

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 25 Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Loko Pasifiki Tonga
Reserve for Dragons is number 23 Dylan Egan
Reserve for Dragons is number 24 Nathan Lawson

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 11:20 pm Sunday 23rd February 2025

Dragons: Coach Shane Flanagan has named the same starting 13 that got the job done against the Roosters, with new recruits Clint Gutherson, Val Holmes, Damien Cook and Lachlan Ilias likely to play more minutes as they build towards the season opener against the Bulldogs. Hooker Jacob Liddle has been added to the bench while speedster Tyrell Sloan is on the interchange.

Rabbitohs: Superstar fullback Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out with a hamstring complaint, with Jye Gray the most likely replacement. Jack Wighton, Tyrone Munro, Tallis Duncan and Jayden Sullivan are all back from All Stars duty to strengthen the line-up. Tongan enforcer Keaon Koloamatangi lines up in the back row for his first game since the Pacific Championships final against Australia. Cody Walker is being held back until the NRL premiership opener against the Dolphins on March 7.

Broncos v Bulldogs, Saturday 5.30pm at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe

Round 3 - Saturday 22nd February

Full Time

Broncos

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ben Hunt

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Patrick Carrigan

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jack Gosiewski

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt Mann

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Latrell Siegwalt

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Josiah Karapani

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Josh Curran
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Delouise Hoeter

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jock Madden

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Reserves

Reserve for Broncos is number 18 Josh Rogers

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Ratu Rinakama
Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Deine Mariner

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Joseph O'Neill
Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Billy Walters

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Cassius Tia
Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Corey Jensen

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Blake Taaffe
Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Tyson Smoothy

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Harry Hayes
Reserve for Broncos is number 23 Brendan Piakura

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 24 Jonathan Sua
Reserve for Broncos is number 24 Benjamin Te Kura

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 25 Luke Smith
Reserve for Broncos is number 25 Martin Taupau
Reserve for Broncos is number 26 Jaiyden Hunt

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 10:48 am Saturday 22nd February 2025

Broncos: Coach Michael Maguire is set to unleash Reece Walsh, Selwyn Cobbo, Kotoni Staggs, Ben Hunt, Adam Reynolds, Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas as the Broncos go in search of a second victory and a shot at the $100,000 prizemoney. Billy Walters and Jock Madden go back to the bench to make way for Hunt and Reynolds in the halves.

Bulldogs: With the Bulldogs in the hunt for the Pre-Season title, Stephen Crichton is back to lead a powerful line-up that includes Connor Tracey at fullback, Bronson Xerri in the centres, Matt Burton at five-eighth and Reed Mahoney, Viliame Kikau and Kurt Mann in the forwards. Jaeman Salmom, Harry Hayes, Ratu Rinakama and Blake Taaffe are among those reverting to the bench after starting the game against Wests Tigers.

Dolphins v Titans, Saturday 7.30pm at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe

Round 3 - Saturday 22nd February

Full Time

Dolphins

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Titans is number 14 Keano Kini
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Titans is number 3 Jojo Fifita
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
Centre for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock

Centre for Titans is number 16 Brian Kelly
Winger for Dolphins is number 14 Junior Tupou

Winger for Titans is number 5 Tony Francis
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Titans is number 18 Jayden Campbell

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Kurt Donoghoe

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Max Plath

2nd Row for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert

Lock for Titans is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Interchange for Titans is number 1 Jaylan De Groot
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Kenneath Bromwich

Interchange for Titans is number 2 Allan Fitzgibbon
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Ray Stone

Interchange for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall

Reserves

Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Josh Kerr

Reserve for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Connelly Lemuelu

Reserve for Titans is number 20 Josiah Pahulu
Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Harrison Graham

Reserve for Titans is number 21 Tom Weaver
Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Sean O'Sullivan

Reserve for Titans is number 22 Brock Gray
Reserve for Dolphins is number 23 Aublix Tawha
Reserve for Dolphins is number 24 Tevita Naufahu
Reserve for Dolphins is number 25 LJ Nonu
Reserve for Dolphins is number 27 Ethan Quai-Ward

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12:48 pm Saturday 22nd February 2025

Dolphins: Star forward Tom Gilbert is back for his first game since Round 12 last year having overcome a knee injury while Connelly Lemuelu (shoulder) and Kenny Bromwich (elbow) are also good to go. Indigenous All Stars duo Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Josh Kerr return while Jamayne Isaako, Herbie Farnworth, Isaiya Katoa and Felise Kaufusi are among the big names rolling out for their first game. Kodi Nikorima is back from Māori All Stars camp to partner Katoa in the halves while new recruits Junior Tupou, Daniel Saifiti and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki make their Dolphins debuts.

Titans: Des Hasler has named the same starting 13 that tackled the Broncos but it's on the bench where the real interest lies with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Keano Kini, Jayden Campbell and Alofiana Khan-Pereira all named. Fa'asuamaleaui will captain the side in his first outing since suffering an ACL injury in Round 3 last year while Campbell, Khan-Pereira, Kini and Brian Kelly were all part of the All Stars showcase in Sydney.

Roosters v Knights, Sunday 3.15pm at Industree Group Stadium, Gosford

Round 3 - Sunday 23rd February

Full Time

Roosters

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Knights is number 2 James Schiller
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Knights is number 18 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Spencer Leniu

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Siua Wong

Lock for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Salesi Foketi

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Brodie Jones
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Blake Steep

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Thomas Cant

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Zach Dockar-Clay

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Kyle McCarthy
Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Jake Elliott

Reserve for Knights is number 21 Logan Aoake
Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Ethan King

Reserve for Knights is number 22 Will Pryce
Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Tom Rodwell

Reserve for Knights is number 24 Jackson Hastings
Reserve for Roosters is number 23 Max McCathie

Reserve for Knights is number 25 Cody Hopwood
Reserve for Roosters is number 24 Taylor Losalu

Reserve for Knights is number 26 Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
Reserve for Roosters is number 25 Hugo Savala

Reserve for Knights is number 27 Tyrone Thompson
Reserve for Roosters is number 28 Ethan Roberts

Reserve for Knights is number 28 Connor Votano
Reserve for Knights is number 29 Siteni Taukamo
Reserve for Knights is number 30 Jermaine McEwen
Reserve for Knights is number 31 Fletcher Hunt

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 04:01 am Tuesday 4th March 2025

Roosters: Skipper James Tedesco headlines a host of big-name stars set for their first run of the season, with Daniel Tupou, Lindsay Collins, Connor Watson, Angus Crichton, Nat Butcher and Victor Radley also stepping out. Mark Nawaqanitawase and Robert Toia again line up in the centres while prop Naufahu Whyte will look to build on an impressive showing against the Dragons.

Knights: Victorious Māori All Stars trio Kalyn Ponga, Dane Gagai and Leo Thompson are back on deck along with Indigenous All Stars rep Dylan Lucas. Gun centre Bradman Best launches his 2025 campaign while Fletcher Sharpe is again the No.6 and will this week be partnered by Tyson Gamble. Key forwards Jacob Saifiti and Phoenix Crossland get their first run for the season.

Storm v Cowboys, Sunday 5.15pm at Casey Fields, Melbourne

Round 3 - Sunday 23rd February

Full Time

Storm

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Storm is number 2 Kane Bradley

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns
Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue
Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
Winger for Storm is number 5 Grant Anderson

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Tyran Wishart

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Thomas Duffy

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Sam McIntyre
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 John Bateman
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Harrison Edwards
Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Joe Chan

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Cowboys is number 19 Kai O'Donnell

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 27 Coby Williamson
Reserve for Storm is number 18 Lazarus Vaalepu

Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Coen Hess
Reserve for Storm is number 19 Stanley Huen

Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Robert Derby
Reserve for Storm is number 21 Keagan Russell-Smith

Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Thomas Mikaele
Reserve for Storm is number 23 Hugo Peel

Reserve for Cowboys is number 23 Jaxson Paulo
Reserve for Storm is number 24 Cooper Page-Wilson
Reserve for Storm is number 25 Nathaniel Roache
Reserve for Storm is number 26 Preston Conn

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 09:36 pm Wednesday 26th February 2025

Storm: Cameron Munster has recovered from a groin injury and will team with Tyran Wishart in the halves while Ryan Papenhuyzen and Harry Grant step out for their first game along with Eli Katoa, Josh King and Trent Loiero. Star recruit Stefano Utoikamanu gets more miles in the legs at starting prop with Tui Kamikamica and Lazarus Vaalepu coming off the interchange.

Cowboys: Plenty of big ins for Todd Payten with co-captains Tom Dearden and Reuben Cotter leading a side that includes Scott Drinkwater, Murray Taulagi, Reece Robson and John Bateman. Forwards Kai O'Donnell, Coen Hess and Karl Lawton revert to the bench after starting last week in Cairns.