NRL 2025, round 12, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy

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Timestamp: Tue 20 May 2025, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 12 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 12

Bulldogs v Dolphins, Thursday 7.50pm at Accor Stadium

Round 12 - Thursday 22nd May

Full Time

Bulldogs

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Jake Averillo
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Max Feagai
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Blake Taaffe

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Josh Curran

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Kurt Donoghoe
Prop for Bulldogs is number 16 Samuel Hughes

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Harry Hayes

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 17 Oryn Keeley
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Bailey Hayward

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Ray Stone

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Lipoi Hopoi

Interchange for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jake Turpin

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Harrison Graham
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Luke Smith

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Josh Kerr

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 21 Jack Underhill

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Sean O'Sullivan

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 10:42 am Sunday 25th May 2025

Bulldogs: With skipper Stephen Crichton, prop Max King and lock Kurt Mann on Origin duty and Jacob Kiraz (calf) and Daniel Suluka-Fifita (concussion) also missing, the ladder leaders will field a new-look outfit on Thursday night. Josh Curran returns from suspension to slot into the front row while Lipoi Hopoi is the other prop. Blake Wilson comes in on the wing, Bailey Hayward starts at lock and Blake Taaffe lines up at centre for his run-on appearance of the season. Jake Turpin and Sam Hughes are the new faces on the bench in their first NRL games for 2025.

Dolphins: Jake Averillo will wear the No.1 jersey with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on Maroons duty and Max Feagai comes into the centres for his debut game as a Dolphin. The loss of Tom Gilbert to a pectoral injury sees Connelly Lemuelu promoted to the starting side and Oryn Keeley added to the bench. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been selected for Queensland's extended squad but is expected to play on Thursday. Sean O'Sullivan is again listed as 18th man.

Eels v Sea Eagles, Friday 8.00pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 12 - Friday 23rd May

Full Time

Eels

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Eels is number 2 Sean Russell

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Eels is number 4 Jordan Samrani

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

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Dean Hawkins

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jake Arthur

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Jack Williams

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Ethan Bullemor
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jake Simpkin
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Eels is number 15 Luca Moretti

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell
Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker
Interchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Nathan Brown
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ryan Matterson

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Matthew Lodge
Interchange for Eels is number 18 Joash Papalii

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 22 Caleb Navale

Reserves

Reserve for Eels is number 17 Matt Doorey

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 Clayton Faulalo

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 10:36 am Sunday 25th May 2025

Eels: With Mitch Moses and Zac Lomax in Blues camp, a backline reshuffle sees Dean Hawkins come in for his fifth NRL game of the season at halfback while Sean Russell moves to the wing and Jordan Samrani starts in the centres. Back-rower Kelma Tuilagi's return from suspension pushes Luca Moretti to the bench. Matt Doorey also gets a spot on the bench after dropping back to NSW Cup in a late shuffle last week.

Sea Eagles: Jake Arthur will steer the ship in the absence of Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans while Jazz Tevaga shifts to lock in place of Jake Trbojevic (concussion). Jake Simpkin starts at hooker after coming off the bench last week. Veteran prop Matt Lodge has been named on the interchange for his first NRL game since last year's semi-final. NSW Blues squad member Haumole Olakau'atu will be released to play for the Sea Eagles. Lachlan Croker makes his return from a knee injury on the bench. Tom Trbojevic will captain the side.

Panthers v Knights, Saturday 5.30pm at Carrington Park, Bathurst

Round 12 - Saturday 24th May

Full Time

Panthers

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Sharpe
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Paul Alamoti

Winger for Knights is number 2 James Schiller
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Panthers is number 5 Thomas Jenkins

Centre for Knights is number 4 Kyle McCarthy
Winger for Panthers is number 20 Jesse McLean

Winger for Knights is number 5 Fletcher Hunt
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Brad Schneider

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Knights is number 8 Tyson Frizell
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew Eisenhuth

Prop for Knights is number 16 Brodie Jones
2nd Row for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Henry

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Lindsay Smith

Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 11 Preston Riki

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey
Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Luke Sommerton

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Luron Patea

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Thomas Cant
Interchange for Panthers is number 21 Harrison Hassett

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Paul Bryan

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 17 Jack Cole

Replacement for Knights is number 20 Matthew Arthur

Match Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 10:36 am Sunday 25th May 2025

Panthers: Brad Schneider has been promoted to start at halfback in Nathan Cleary's absence while Daine Laurie is the new fullback with Dylan Edwards also in Blues camp. Thomas Jenkins replaces Brian To'o on the wing while Casey McLean comes into the centres and Luke Garner moves to the back row to replace Liam Martin. Captain Isaah Yeo will lead the Blues in Origin One so Lindsay Smith goes to lock and Matt Eisenhuth starts at prop. Three new faces on the bench in Luke Sommerton, Preston Riki and Jack Cole.

Knights: Dynamic five-eighth Fletcher Sharpe has been shifted to fullback in the absence of Kalyn Ponga on Origin duty. Tyson Gamble moves to five-eighth and Jack Cogger is the new halfback. Kyle McCarthy comes into the centres for his second NRL game so Dylan Lucas returns to the back row and Thomas Cant goes to the bench. Leo Thompson is back from a head knock, taking over at prop from Jacob Saifiti (calf). Jack Hetherington has dropped to 18th man.

Roosters v Sharks, Saturday 7.35pm at Industree Group Stadium, Gosford

Round 12 - Saturday 24th May

Full Time

Roosters

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Mawene Hiroti
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo Savala

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Makahesi Makatoa

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Roosters is number 14 Benaiah Ioelu

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Salesi Foketi

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Billy Burns
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 9 Zach Dockar-Clay

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Daniel Atkinson
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Taylor Losalu

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jesse Colquhoun
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Xavier Va'a

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King

Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 06:42 am Monday 21st July 2025

Roosters: With five players on Origin duty the Roosters bring Dom Young, Makahesi Makatoa, Salesi Foketi, Benaiah Ioelu and Taylor Losalu into the 17. Young will play his first game since Round 7 on the wing and Mark Nawaqaniqawase moves into the centres to replace Maroons debutant Robert Toia. Back-rower Nat Butcher returns after three games out with a knee injury and Ioelu makes his NRL debut off the bench. Ethan King is 18th man and the Rodwell brothers, Toby and Thomas, are part of the extended squad.

Sharks: Jesse Ramien has been named despite sustaining an eye injury against the Storm but winger Sam Stonestreet is facing 6-8 weeks out with a high-grade syndesmosis injury. Mawene Hiroti comes back into the side for his first game since Round 8 having recovered from a knee injury. Back-rower Teig Wilton is pushing for a return from a shoulder injury and is part of the extended squad but Tom Hazelton remains sidelined with a sternum problem.

Warriors v Raiders, Sunday 4.05pm at Go Media Stadium

Round 12 - Sunday 25th May

Full Time

Warriors

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Savelio Tamale
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Warriors is number 22 Ali Leiataua

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Luke Metcalf

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Corey Horsburgh
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
Prop for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Warriors is number 4 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Simi Sasagi
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Zac Hosking
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 8 Jackson Ford

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Owen Pattie
Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Te Maire Martin

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Noah Martin
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jacob Laban

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Josh Papalii
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 21 Tanah Boyd

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Jed Stuart

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12:54 pm Sunday 25th May 2025

Warriors: Two changes to the side that beat the Dolphins with Bunty Afoa returning from a knee injury and Jackson Ford back from concussion to fill the holes in the front row left by James Fisher-Harris (suspension) and Mitch Barnett (NSW Origin). Centre Ali Leiataua is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from an ankle injury suffered in Round 8.

Raiders: With star back-rower Hudson Young chasing Origin glory with the Blues, Simi Sasagi moves into the starting side and 20-year-old Noah Martin joins the bench for his NRL debut.

Byes: Broncos, Cowboys, Dragons, Rabbitohs, Storm, Wests Tigers, Titans.