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Author: Corey Rosser NRL Reporter
Timestamp: Tue 1 Apr 2025, 05:48 PM

Over a third of all Fantasy teams will be boosted by the return of Nathan Cleary in Round 5, while Wayne Bennett has made a massive call in the backline which changes the game for Jye Gray owners.

Latest injury news and returns

It looks like a good week to move for some cut-price keepers, while injuries to a handful of fairly popular players will force trades as well.

NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 5

Raiders v Sharks, Thursday at GIO Stadium

Raiders: The return of Morgan Smithies on the bench could result in a slight reduction in minutes for the likes of Corey Horsburgh this week, but it shouldn't be a major concern for owners. Powerful winger Savelio Tamale comes off a 50-point outing which has knocked his break even back down to 16, and with Albert Hopoate now ruled out for the season he's a keeper with good job security. It's danger time again for Owen Pattie owners though as he faces a break even of 14.

Sharks: In-form CTR Kayal Iro is laid up with a hamstring injury (timeframe still TBC), which means Mawene Hiroti comes into the side. Iro had been arguably the best POD in the game for a couple of rounds, but the nature of his injury means he's unlikely to return in the next couple of weeks and is therefore probably a sell. Cameron McInnes and Addin Fonua-Blake were among the top MIDs in Round 4 with scores of 74 and 68 respectively. Siosifa Talakai misses this game after entering the NRL concussion protocol.

Round 5 - Thursday 3rd April

Full Time

Raiders

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Savelio Tamale

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Samuel Stonestreet
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Mawene Hiroti
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Raiders is number 16 Morgan Smithies

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Matty Nicholson

2nd Row for Sharks is number 22 Billy Burns
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Daniel Atkinson
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Owen Pattie

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Simi Sasagi

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Toby Rudolf
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 19 Jed Stuart

Replacement for Sharks is number 20 Hohepa Puru

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 10:57 am Thursday 3rd April 2025

Panthers v Cowboys, Friday at CommBank Stadium

Panthers: Nathan Cleary owners (all 81k of them) can breathe a sigh of relief after the star HLF was named to make his return from concussion. His presence in the team means another 60+ score from halves partner Jack Cole is unlikely, but those who stuck with him can look forward to a couple more weeks of price rises thanks to his break even now sitting at -9. Thomas Jenkins went big with a 53 and his job security suddenly looks a whole lot better following the loss of Brian To'o to a hamstring injury. At $297k this week, he's an intriguing trade in prospect.

Cowboys: Jake Clifford is tracking to be a possible cut-price keeper at HLF after hitting 72 last week (albeit helped by two tries). A 54 the week earlier leaves him with a two-game average of 63 and at $584k he's a steal if he can maintain anything close to that. John Bateman bounced back to form with a 61 which came despite the English EDG still racking up -14 points in demerits.

Round 5 - Friday 4th April

7:00am

Panthers

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Paul Alamoti

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert Derby
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Thomas Jenkins

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Casey McLean

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cole

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 John Bateman
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Kai O'Donnell
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Brad Schneider

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Jeremiah Nanai
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen Hess

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Blaize Talagi

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Harrison Edwards
Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Luke Sommerton

Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Thomas Duffy

Blaize Talagi
Luke Sommerton
Matthew Eisenhuth
Nathan Cleary

Harrison Edwards
Thomas Duffy

Brian To'o
Scott Sorensen
Trent Toelau

Karl Lawton

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 07:01 am Thursday 3rd April 2025

Rabbitohs v Roosters, Saturday at Accor Stadium

Rabbitohs: Huge news for Jye Gray owners, with the $590k HLF/WFB keeping his role at fullback and Latrell Mitchell named to play in the centres. It means Mitchell is a stay away, while Gray now has a path to being a keeper at WFB. Popular cheapie Lachlan Hubner comes straight back into the starting side after serving his suspension. Jamie Humphreys continues to excel and at this point is no longer merely a cash cow, but a keeper at HLF.

Roosters: High-performing HOK/MID Connor Watson is back from a week out with concussion, with owners now hoping the return of some other big-name middles at the Roosters won't result in a reduction in minutes or workload. Sandon Smith (HLF, $380k) looks like he has just about levelled out in value, but I'd be tempted to stick with him given the potential for a 40+ score if he can get over for what would be his third try in five games this season. Both the club's cash cow CTRs, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Robert Toia, have reachable break evens of 17.

Round 5 - Friday 4th April

9:00am

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 Isaiah Tass

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Mitchell

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton

Centre for Roosters is number 21 Billy Smith
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie Humphreys

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Sean Keppie

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Peter Mamouzelos

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Naufahu Whyte
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 Jai Arrow

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Lachlan Hubner

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nat Butcher

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jayden Sullivan

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Salesi Foketi
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tallis Duncan

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Spencer Leniu

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Liam Le Blanc

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Hugo Savala
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Fletcher Myers

Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Makahesi Makatoa

Lachlan Hubner
Latrell Mitchell

Connor Watson
Makahesi Makatoa
Salesi Foketi

Alex Johnston

Mark Nawaqanitawase
Victor Radley

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 11:08 am Thursday 3rd April 2025

Eels v Dragons, Saturday at CommBank Stadium

Eels: Starting back-rower Kitione Kautoga (CTR/EDG, $320k) is a good trade target this week thanks to that CTR designation. As it stands he's sitting in close to 11 percent of teams. New recruit Dylan Walker poses a threat to J'maine Hopgood's minutes on the bench, but for now owners should hold and hope for the best. Isaiah Iongi is what he is at this point and if you want to make use of the small gains he's made then he's probably a sell either this week or next.

Dragons: There's going to be plenty of interest in bench forward Dylan Egan following his 46-point showing in a 49-minute stint last week. Emre Guler's three-game suspension should help ensure he keeps a prominent role for a few more weeks, but long-term that's likely to change, especially as David Klemmer finds his feet at his new club. MID/EDG Toby Couchman continues to track as a cheapie keeper after a 48 in Round 4 and he is another player who will benefit from Guler's absence.

Round 5 - Saturday 5th April

4:00am

Eels

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Eels is number 2 Sean Russell

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Tyrell Sloan
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli
Centre for Eels is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

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

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Dean Hawkins

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Joe Ofahengaue

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Toby Couchman
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Dragons is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Sam Tuivaiti

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Hamish Stewart
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dan Keir

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Dylan Egan

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Joash Papalii

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Mathew Feagai
Reserve for Eels is number 19 Charlie Guymer

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Reserve for Eels is number 20 Bailey Simonsson

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Sione Finau
Reserve for Eels is number 21 Brendan Hands

Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Lyhkan King-Togia
Reserve for Eels is number 22 Ronald Volkman

Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Loko Pasifiki Tonga

Bailey Simonsson
Brendan Hands
Dylan Walker
Luca Moretti
Ronald Volkman

Blake Lawrie
Loko Pasifiki Tonga
Lyhkan King-Togia
Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Sione Finau

Joey Lussick

Emre Guler

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 11:23 pm Tuesday 1st April 2025

Titans v Dolphins, Saturday at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans: Jayden Campbell was involved in just about everything good the Gold Coast did last week and with a season average of 63.7 through three games he looks a great WFB addition, although he's getting pricey now at $755k. CTR-eligible forward Beau Fermor has been a good pick up for those who grabbed him after Round 2, with his season average sitting at a neat 60. Jaylan De Groot played well last week but was a flop in a Fantasy sense due to his lack of involvement. He might struggle to improve that while players like Campbell and AJ Brimson are on the field, but owners will just need to hope for a try or a couple of assists this week which could set him up to make some money.

Dolphins: Tom Gilbert's one-game suspension is great news for Max Plath owners, with the $669k DPP set to benefit from a move back to the middle of the park. Plath is a strong contender to be the top HOK eligible player in Round 5 now. For Gilbert owners, now might present the perfect opportunity to move off him after an underwhelming start to 2025 which has seen him average 46 points. Herbie Farnworth hasn't scored under 50 all year, despite crossing for only one try so far, and is about as good as they come in terms of CTRs right now.

Round 5 - Saturday 5th April

6:30am

Titans

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jaylan De Groot

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Titans is number 2 Tony Francis

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Titans is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Klese Haas

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 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Max Plath

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Sean Mullany

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange for Titans is number 15 David Fifita

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Brock Gray

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kenneath Bromwich

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Arama Hau

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Sean O'Sullivan
Reserve for Titans is number 19 Tom Weaver

Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Josh Kerr
Reserve for Titans is number 20 Jacob Alick-Wiencke

Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Oryn Keeley
Reserve for Titans is number 21 Tukimihia Simpkins

Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Max Feagai
Reserve for Titans is number 22 Josiah Pahulu

Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Junior Tupou

Jacob Alick-Wiencke
Jaimin Jolliffe
Josiah Pahulu
Sean Mullany
Tom Weaver
Tukimihia Simpkins

Connelly Lemuelu
Josh Kerr
Junior Tupou
Max Feagai
Oryn Keeley

Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
Sam Verrills

Tom Gilbert

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 02:38 am Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Broncos v Wests Tigers, Saturday at Suncorp Stadium

Broncos: Another big performance in Round 5 will see Payne Haas become the first player to enter the $1m price bracket this year, and with a season average that still sits at 84.8 after four rounds, you'd be a fool to bet against him doing just that. Gehamat Shibasaki starred with a 60 after seeing off Deine Mariner for the vacant centre spot at the Broncos last week and he's still good value at only $420k if you think he can stay in the backline long term. Jack Gosiewski's minutes shot way back up to 72 last week and his score of 38 was his best since Round 1. With Jordan Riki out suspended for the next two weeks he should have a more prominent role, so he's one to hold onto for now and can probably be put in your scoring 17 if you don't have an obvious better option.

Wests Tigers: Terrell May comes face-to-face with the Payne Haas, the only man who sits between him and being Fantasy's top MID through the opening month of 2025. May put in a mammoth effort to play the full 80 minutes last week and recorded 85 points as a result. At $386k Star To'a looks like a really good cut-price option at CTR and this week he may be a good trade out for his teammate Jack Bird, who has failed to impress and has a season average of 25.5. Popular HLF Jarome Luai will miss only one week through suspension, but he should be sold anyway after averaging 31.5 through the opening few rounds.

Round 5 - Saturday 5th April

8:35am

Broncos

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Adam Doueihi
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Luke Laulilii
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ben Hunt

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Latu Fainu

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Patrick Carrigan

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jack Gosiewski

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Brendan Piakura

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex Seyfarth
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Billy Walters

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Xavier Willison

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jack Bird
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jaiyden Hunt

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sione Fainu

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Tyson Smoothy

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Heath Mason
Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Deine Mariner

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Kit Laulilii
Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Martin Taupau

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Solomona Faataape
Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Benjamin Te Kura

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Reuben Porter
Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Jock Madden

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tony Sukkar

Benjamin Te Kura
Deine Mariner
Jaiyden Hunt
Jock Madden
Martin Taupau

Adam Doueihi
Heath Mason
Kit Laulilii
Luke Laulilii
Reuben Porter

Jordan Riki

Jarome Luai

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 04:28 am Thursday 3rd April 2025

Sea Eagles v Storm, Sunday at 4 Pines Park

Sea Eagles: Lehi Hopoate should have a nice four-game run at fullback now with Tom Trbojevic (knee) out injured and not expected back until after the club's Round 9 bye. In saying that, Hopoate's one go at the back this year resulted in a season-low score of 29. Haumole Olakau'atu is a bit of a frustrating player in Fantasy this year - he's hugely damaging on the ball and heavily targeted, but it's only translated to a season average of 47.3 so far.

Storm: HOK Harry Grant might have just about bottomed out in price at $666k and he comes off a season-best 57 in Round 4. The impending return of Jahrome Hughes on the bench only adds to the argument for parting ways with Cameron Munster this week, with the Queenslander simply not hitting keeper scores so far and managing over 40 just once. EDG Eliesa Katoa remains a decent point of difference option and is available at $708k.

Round 5 - Sunday 6th April

6:05am

Sea Eagles

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Lehi Hopoate

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Storm is number 4 Grant Anderson
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Clayton Faulalo

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Tyran Wishart

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Nathan Brown

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jazz Tevaga

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Lazarus Vaalepu

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Aaron Schoupp

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Joe Chan
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Jake Arthur

Reserve for Storm is number 19 Kane Bradley
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Dean Matterson

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Sualauvi Faalogo
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Caleb Navale

Reserve for Storm is number 21 Moses Leo
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Reserve for Storm is number 22 Jahrome Hughes

Aaron Schoupp
Caleb Navale
Dean Matterson
Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Jake Arthur
Toafofoa Sipley

Jahrome Hughes
Joe Chan
Lazarus Vaalepu
Moses Leo
Sualauvi Faalogo

Josh Aloiai
Tom Trbojevic

Marion Seve

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 09:48 pm Tuesday 1st April 2025

Bulldogs v Knights, Sunday at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs: Jacob Kiraz is nearing a return from a hip injury after being included in the wider squad for Round 5, with Blake Wilson and Marcelo Montoya the likely players to make way if and when that happens. There will be plenty of interest in EDG Jacob Preston after his 77 last week and at $707k he's still undervalued. Toby Sexton (HLF, $535k) should benefit from another week as the chief playmaker in Matt Burton's absence.

Knights: The return to action for Newcastle this week significantly boosts the competition's WFB stocks, with both Kalyn Ponga and Fletcher Sharpe in the elite-tier conversation for that position. Thomas Cant (EDG, $503k) retains a starting back-row spot after his 76-point showing in Round 3, while Bradman Best is also on fire and has a 77 and 67 in his last two appearances.

Round 5 - Sunday 6th April

8:15am

Bulldogs

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson

Winger for Knights is number 2 James Schiller
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Bailey Hayward

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Daniel Suluka-Fifita

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Curran

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Thomas Cant
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Tyson Frizell
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Harry Hayes

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Jack Todd

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jermaine McEwen
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Lipoi Hopoi

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Brodie Jones
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Blake Taaffe

Reserve for Knights is number 19 Kyle McCarthy
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Jake Turpin

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Matthew Arthur
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Luke Smith

Reserve for Knights is number 21 Jackson Hastings
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Jacob Kiraz

Reserve for Knights is number 22 Tyrone Thompson