Confirmed team lists for the opening round of the 2019 NRL Telstra Premiership.
Official squads
Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at AAMI Park
Match: Storm v Broncos
Round 1 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Jahrome HughesFullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi VunivaluWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Will ChambersCentre for Broncos is number 3 James Roberts
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Curtis ScottCentre for Broncos is number 4 Jack Bird
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Brodie CroftHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Kodi Nikorima
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron SmithHooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaProp for Broncos is number 10 Joe Ofahengaue
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale FinucaneLock for Broncos is number 13 Matt Gillett
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon SmithInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Kotoni Staggs
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Christian WelchInterchange for Broncos is number 15 David Fifita
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui KamikamicaInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Thomas Flegler
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Interchange for Storm is number 19 Tom EisenhuthInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Tevita Pangai Junior
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Referee: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Storm: Jahrome Hughes takes Billy Slater's old No.1 jersey with Scott Drinkwater sidelined through injury, while Kenny Bromwich starts in place of the injured Joe Stimson (back). Thomas Eisenhuth came onto the interchange bench when sides were finalised an hour before kick off and Patrick Kaufusi dropped out. It is seven years since 26-year-old Eisenhuth played his lone NRL game for Penrith. Billy Walters and Marion Seve had been removed from the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off.
Broncos: The Broncos are 1-17 for their season opener with Matt Gillett returning from his neck injury at lock and Jack Bird also back from injury in the centres. Alex Glenn and Jaydn Su'A start in the second row, with David Fifita on the bench alongside rookie Tom Flegler and Tevita Pangai jnr. Patrick Carrigan and Gehamat Shibasaki dropped off the extended bench on Wednesday.
Newcastle Knights v Cronulla Sharks, Friday 6pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
Match: Knights v Sharks
Round 1 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Connor WatsonFullback for Sharks is number 1 Matt Moylan
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Edrick LeeWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Hymel HuntCentre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Jesse RamienCentre for Sharks is number 4 Josh Morris
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-DowallWinger for Sharks is number 5 Sione Katoa
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kalyn PongaFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell PearceHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 David KlemmerProp for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Danny LeviHooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Knights is number 10 James GavetProp for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Sione Mata'utia2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Kurt Capewell
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Tim GlasbyLock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt MannInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Blayke Brailey
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Aidan GuerraInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Jayson Bukuya
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Mitchell BarnettInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Aaron Woods
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Daniel SaifitiInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Jack Williams
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Referee: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Knights: The Knights will start 1-17 after Jamie Buhrer and Herman Ese'ese were the players left out an hour before kick-off. New faces Edrick Lee, Hymel Hunt, Jesse Ramien, David Klemmer, James Gavet and Tim Glasby all start, with Kurt Mann the bench utility. Newcastle now boast plenty of depth in the forwards. Josh King and Brodie Jones were omitted on Thursday night.
Sharks: Cronulla will start 1-17 after Scott Sorensen and Kyle Flanagan were left out an hour before kick-off. Shaun Johnson lines up at five-eighth for his new club, with Briton Nikora and Kurt Capewell named as Cronulla's new second-rowers in the absence of Wade Graham (knee) and Luke Lewis (retired). Blayke Brailey will make his debut off the bench, with his brother wearing the No.9. Bronson Xerri and Braden Hamlin-Uele dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs, Friday 7.55pm at Sydney Cricket Ground
Match: Roosters v Rabbitohs
Round 1 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell MitchellCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Greg Inglis
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Braidon Burns
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett MorrisWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper CronkHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake FriendHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua TaukeiahoProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Sam Burgess
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Isaac LiuInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Liam Knight
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane TetevanoInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark Nicholls
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Lindsay CollinsInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Ethan Lowe
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Angus CrichtonInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Corey Allan
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Referee: Gavin Badger
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Roosters: The premiers are 1-17 after Matt Ikuvalu and Poasa Faamausili were omitted an hour before kick-off. Star signing Angus Crichton comes off the bench, with Mitchell Aubusson starting in the second row. Brett Morris will line up on the wing after starring in the World Club Challenge in the centres, while Latrell Mitchell also returns after missing the match in Wigan. Nat Butcher and Lachlan Lam were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick off.
Rabbitohs: The Rabbitohs will start 1-17 after Kyle Turner and Connor Tracey were left out an hour before kick-off. Braidon Burns is the new face in the back five, named at centre with Dane Gagai shifting to the wing. Tevita Tatola replaces the suspended George Burgess in the front row. Cameron Murray starts at lock with Sam Burgess shifting to an edge to replace Angus Crichton. New signings Ethan Lowe and Corey Allan are named on the bench. Rhys Kennedy and Mawene Hiroti were left out of the squad 24 hours before kick off.
New Zealand Warriors v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Saturday 5pm local (3pm AEDT) at Mt Smart Stadium
Match: Warriors v Bulldogs
Round 1 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-SheckFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will Hopoate
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'aWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Christian Crichton
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta HikuCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Kerrod Holland
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Solomone KataCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Marcelo Montoya
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken MaumaloWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Adam KeighranFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake GreenHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius PaasiProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Nathaniel RoacheHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Michael Lichaa
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty AfoaProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Adam Blair2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Lachlan BurrLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz TevagaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Sam LisoneInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Danny Fualalo
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Leeson Ah MauInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Corey Harawira-Naera
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Blake AyshfordInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Sauaso Sue
Match Officials
- Referee: Jon Stone
- Referee: Tim Roby
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Warriors: The Warriors will start 1-17. Debutant Adam Keighran replaces Shaun Johnson in the halves, while Lachlan Burr starts at lock with Isaiah Papali'i stood down by the club for one match. Nathaniel Roache replaces the injured Issac Luke (shoulder) at hooker. Gerard Beale and Liligiifo Sao were omitted an hour before kick-off, while Karl Lawton and Chanel Harris-Tavita were dropped from the extended bench on Friday.
Bulldogs: The Dogs are also 1-17. Will Hopoate retains the fullback spot with recruit Christian Crichton starting on the wing and Dylan Napa replacing David Klemmer in the front row. Rhyse Martin has dropped out of the side with Josh Jackson and Raymond Faitala-Mariner in the second row and former Panther Corey Harawira-Naera joining the bench. Nick Meaney and Chris Smith were cut an hour prior to kick-off, while Jack Cogger was omitted on Friday night.
Wests Tigers v Manly Sea Eagles, Saturday 5.30pm at Leichhardt Oval
Match: Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles
Round 1 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Corey ThompsonFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan Elliot
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Mahe FonuaWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Paul MomirovskiCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Mosese Suli
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Esan MarstersCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Brad Parker
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Robert JenningsWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji MarshallFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kane Elgey
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke BrooksHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Ben MatulinoProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie FarahHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex TwalProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Ryan Matterson2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luke Garner2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Elijah TaylorLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Russell PackerInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Trent Hodkinson
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas MikaeleInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Jack Gosiewski
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Josh AloiaiInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Kelepi Tanginoa
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Michael Chee KamInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: Coach Michael Maguire has stuck with the 17 players he named on Tuesday, with Josh Reynolds and Matt Eisenhuth both cut from the reserves an hour prior to kick-off. Moses Mbye (knee) and David Nofoaluma (shoulder) are out, with Corey Thompson starting at fullback. Mahe Fonua and new signing Robert Jennings are on the wings. Former Roosters Paul Momirovski and Ryan Matterson both start, while Luke Garner replaces Chris Lawrence (broken jaw) in the second row. Young prop Thomas Mikaele will debut off the bench. Jacob Liddle and Chris McQueen were omitted from Maguire's squad on Friday.
Sea Eagles: The Sea Eagles are also 1-17, with Brendan Elliot replacing Tom Trbojevic (hamstring, round three) at fullback and Reuben Garrick to debut on the wing. Kane Elgey is Daly Cherry-Evans' new halves partner, with Trent Hodkinson named on the interchange. Cade Cust and Lloyd Perrett were omitted an hour before kick-off, while Tevita Funa and Lachlan Croker were dropped from the extended bench on Friday.
North Queensland Cowboys v St George Illawarra Dragons, Saturday 6.35pm local (7.35pm AEDT) at 1300Smiles Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Dragons
Round 1 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Jordan KahuFullback for Dragons is number 1 Gareth Widdop
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Nene MacdonaldWinger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'NeillCentre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom OpacicCentre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Javid BowenWinger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Te Maire MartinFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael MorganHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Matthew ScottProp for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake GranvilleHooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLeanProp for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jacob Host
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 15 Josh McGuire2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason TaumaloloLock for Dragons is number 13 Tyson Frizell
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin CooperInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 John AsiataInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Matt Dufty
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Mitchell DunnInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis MoloInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Cowboys: Coach Paul Green has promoted former Bronco Josh McGuire to the starting side after originally naming him on the bench. Gavin Cooper shifts to the bench to make way for McGuire. New signing Jordan Kahu starts at fullback, with Javid Bowen, Tom Opacic and Nene Macdonald joining the back five. Kyle Feldt (groin) is out, while Ben Hampton is 18th man. Te Maire Martin has pipped Jake Clifford to the five-eighth role. Star signing Josh McGuire will come off the bench. Clifford and Gideon Gela-Mosby were omitted 24 hours before kick-off and Ben Hampton and Enari Tuala were omitted an hour before kick-off.
Dragons: The Dragons are 1-17 with Gareth Widdop at fullback and Corey Norman joining Ben Hunt in the halves. Mikaele Ravalawa is named to debut on the wing, while Jacob Host starts in the back row with Tyson Frizell shifting to lock in place of Jack de Belin. Reece Robson and Jonus Pearson were omitted from the extended squad on Friday night with Zac Lomax and Josh Kerr dropping out an hour before kick-off.
Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at Panthers Stadium
Match: Panthers v Eels
Round 1 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh MansourWinger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean WhareCentre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Waqa BlakeCentre for Eels is number 4 Brad Takairangi
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James MaloneyFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 James TamouProp for Eels is number 8 Daniel Alvaro
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Hooker for Panthers is number 14 Wayde EganHooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Panthers is number 16 Moses LeotaProp for Eels is number 10 Tepai Moeroa
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Isaah Yeo2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 17 Hame Sele2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Marata Niukore
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-HarrisLock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 10 Reagan Campbell-GillardInterchange for Eels is number 14 Will Smith
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Interchange for Panthers is number 11 Jack HetheringtonInterchange for Eels is number 15 Tim Mannah
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Tyrell FuimaonoInterchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans
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Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Jarome LuaiInterchange for Eels is number 17 David Gower
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Panthers: In a string of positional changes announced an hour before kick-off, Moses Leota (prop) and Hame Sele (second row) have been added to the starting side, with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Jack Hetherington to start on the bench. Sione Katoa (concussion) was ruled out on Saturday, with Wade Egan to start at hooker and Jarome Luai the new utility on the bench. As well as Katoa, Liam Martin dropped off the reserves bench 24 hours before kick-off.
Eels: The Eels will start 1-17, with Josh Hoffman and Oregon Kaufusi the two men omitted an hour out from game time. Junior Paulo and Bevan French were the two men dropped off the bench 24 hours before kick-off.
Gold Coast Titans v Canberra Raiders, Sunday 5.10pm local (6.10pm AEDT) at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Titans v Raiders
Round 1 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Michael GordonFullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Brenko LeeWinger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Tyrone PeacheyCentre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian KellyCentre for Raiders is number 4 Joseph Leilua
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip SamiWinger for Raiders is number 5 Bailey Simonsson
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Tyrone RobertsFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Titans is number 14 Alexander BrimsonHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Aidan Sezer
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod WallaceProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan PeatsHooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Shannon BoydProp for Raiders is number 16 Dunamis Lui
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Joseph Tapine
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Ryan James2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai ArrowLock for Raiders is number 13 John Bateman
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki FotuaikaInterchange for Raiders is number 10 Iosia Soliola
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Max KingInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Bryce CartwrightInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Ryan Sutton
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Interchange for Titans is number 19 Dale CopleyInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Horsburgh
Match Officials
- Referee: Dave Munro
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
Titans: Ash Taylor, who had been in doubt all week with a quadriceps complaint, was a late scratching for the clash with AJ Brimson elevated to the halves alongside Tyrone Roberts. Dale Copley has been promoted to the four-man interchange. Ryan James has declared himself a certain starter for the clash after overcoming a knee injury. New recruit Tyrone Peachey has scored seven tries in his past six games against the Raiders. Mitch Rein and Keegan Hipgrave were cut from the 21-man squad on Saturday afternoon. Anthony Don was omitted from the reserves list an hour before kick-off.
Raiders: Dunamis Lui will start with Sia Soliola coming off the bench, otherwise the Green Machine is 1-17. Joey Leilua (hamstring) and John Bateman (side strain) have been declared fit to play. The Raiders require just six points for 20,000 points scored since entering the premiership in 1982. The two players cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off were Luke Bateman and JJ Collins while Jack Murchie and Sam Williams suffered the same fate an hour before kick-off.
