The official team lists for the eighth round of the 2019 NRL Telstra Premiership season, with squads trimmed to 19 players 24 hours before each match, and final line-ups confirmed one hour before kick-off.
All kick-off times in local time.
Official Round 8 team lists
Rabbitohs v Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Rabbitohs v Broncos
Round 8 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex JohnstonFullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Corey AllanWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Kyle TurnerCentre for Broncos is number 3 James Roberts
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane GagaiCentre for Broncos is number 4 Jack Bird
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell GrahamWinger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas BurgessProp for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 14 Tevita TatolaProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Sam Burgess2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Matt Gillett
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Broncos is number 13 Tevita Pangai Junior
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 8 George BurgessInterchange for Broncos is number 15 David Fifita
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark NichollsInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Thomas Flegler
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Ethan LoweInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Joe Ofahengaue
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Liam KnightInterchange for Broncos is number 18 Patrick Carrigan
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: No changes for the Bunnies after last week's road win over the Panthers. As usual George Burgess was named as the starting prop but has been moved back to the bench an hour before kick-off in the swap with Junior Tatola which has become Wayne Bennett's practice over the past month. Jacob Gagan and Connor Tracey dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Broncos: Rookie Thomas Dearden has been handed a debut for one of the most anticipated games of the season. The 18-year-old replaces Kodi Nikorima (calf injury) at halfback. In a late switch an hour before game time, Patrick Carrigan was promoted to the bench at the expense of Kotoni Staggs as the Broncos looked to counter Souths' forward strength. Jaydn Su'A and Sean O'Sullivan were the players to drop off the extended bench on Wednesday.
Cowboys v Titans, Friday 6pm at 1300Smiles Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Titans
Round 8 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Jordan KahuFullback for Titans is number 1 Michael Gordon
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Justin O'NeillWinger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Tom OpacicCentre for Titans is number 3 Tyrone Peachey
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Enari TualaCentre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Ben HamptonWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 13 John AsiataFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Tyrone Roberts
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael MorganHalfback for Titans is number 7 Ashley Taylor
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Matthew ScottProp for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake GranvilleHooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLeanProp for Titans is number 10 Shannon Boyd
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Josh McGuire2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
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Lock for Cowboys is number 20 Jason TaumaloloLock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Kurt BaptisteInterchange for Titans is number 14 Alexander Brimson
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Coen HessInterchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Scott BoltonInterchange for Titans is number 16 Keegan Hipgrave
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis MoloInterchange for Titans is number 17 Max King
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Referee: Gavin Badger
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
Cowboys: Jason Taumalolo will return from the knee injury he suffered in round two and start the match. After being named at five-eighth on Tuesday, Jake Clifford has been left out, with John Asiata moving into five-eighth. Clifford and Mitchell Dunn were the two players left out an hour before game time. Corey Jensen and Gideon Gela-Mosby were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. The Cowboys have won their past seven games against the Titans.
Titans: The Titans will start 1-17 after Jai Whitbread and Jack Stockwell were left out an hour before kick-off. AJ Brimson, Moeaki Fotuaika and Keegan Hipgrave have all been passed fit to play the Cowboys. Brian Kelly (nose) and Jai Arrow (knee) copped blows at training but will play. Will Matthews and Jesse Arthars dropped off the extended bench on Thursday evening. Titans winger Anthony Don has scored a try in his past five games.
Sharks v Storm, Friday 7.55pm at PointsBet Stadium
Match: Sharks v Storm
Round 8 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Storm
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 21 Josh DuganFullback for Storm is number 1 Jahrome Hughes
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Sione KatoaWinger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Storm is number 3 Will Chambers
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Josh MorrisCentre for Storm is number 4 Marion Seve
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Winger for Sharks is number 20 Aaron GrayWinger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Kyle FlanaganFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad TownsendHalfback for Storm is number 7 Brodie Croft
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Andrew FifitaProp for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden BraileyHooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Matt PriorProp for Storm is number 15 Christian Welch
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Paul GallenLock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Blayke BraileyInterchange for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jayson BukuyaInterchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack WilliamsInterchange for Storm is number 17 Ryan Papenhuyzen
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-UeleInterchange for Storm is number 19 Patrick Kaufusi
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Sharks: Josh Dugan has overcome the hamstring issue which kept him out last week and comes into the starting team at fullback in jersey No.21 with Will Kennedy dropping out. Aaron Gray (No.20) was called up on Thursday for his first game of the season on the wing to replace Sosaia Feki, who has a knee injury. Sione Katoa returns on the wing after missing the last two games and last week’s debutant Ronaldo Mulitalo has been omitted. Kyle Flanagan comes in at five-eighth to replace Shaun Johnson (hamstring). Briton Nikora returns from suspension in the back row.
Storm: Interchange hooker Brandon Smith will be rested this week with a calf strain and Patrick Kaufusi comes onto the bench in his place. In a late switch an hour before kick-off Nelson Asofa-Solomona was relegated to the bench and Christian Welch promoted to the starting side. Billy Walters was omitted 24 hours before kick-off while Joe Stimson and Curtis Scott dropped off an hour before game time.
Raiders v Panthers, Saturday 3pm at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga
Match: Raiders v Panthers
Round 8 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFullback for Panthers is number 1 Caleb Aekins
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick CotricWinger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod CrokerCentre for Panthers is number 3 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Raiders is number 19 Michael OldfieldCentre for Panthers is number 4 Waqa Blake
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Bailey SimonssonWinger for Panthers is number 5 Malakai Watene-Zelezniak
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James Maloney
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam WilliamsHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'iProp for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh HodgsonHooker for Panthers is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis LuiProp for Panthers is number 10 Tim Grant
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Isaah Yeo
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan SuttonLock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-Harris
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva HaviliInterchange for Panthers is number 14 Sione Katoa
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Hudson YoungInterchange for Panthers is number 15 Liam Martin
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Iosia SoliolaInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey HorsburghInterchange for Panthers is number 17 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Referee: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Raiders: Joseph Leilua is out, replaced in the centres by Michael Oldfield. No other late changes for the Green Machine. Emre Guler was the last player cut before kick-off, while Aidan Sezer and Murchie were trimmed from the original 21-man squad on Friday. The Raiders (5-2) are aiming to bounce back from last week's road loss to Manly.
Panthers: The Panthers are 1-17 as named on Tuesday. Coach Ivan Cleary has retained exactly the same 17-man team that wasn't far off beating the Rabbitohs last week. Jerome Luai and Kaide Ellis were omitted an hour before kick-off, while Dylan Edwards and Tyrell Fuimaono dropped off the reserves list on Friday. The Panthers have won two of seven games and can virtually forget about a top-four finish if they lose on Saturday.
Sea Eagles v Bulldogs, Saturday 5.30pm at Lottoland
Match: Sea Eagles v Bulldogs
Round 8 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan ElliotFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick Meaney
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Abbas MiskiWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jayden Okunbor
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Moses SuliCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Kerrod Holland
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Brad ParkerCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Will Hopoate
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben GarrickWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Lachlan CrokerFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jack Cogger
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Kane ElgeyHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin TaupauProp for Bulldogs is number 23 Dylan Napa
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake TrbojevicLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Rhyse Martin
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Manase FainuInterchange for Bulldogs is number 10 Ofahiki Ogden
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Jack GosiewskiInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Fa'amanu Brown
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Corey WaddellInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Danny Fualalo
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa SipleyInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Adam Elliott
Match Officials
- Referee: Henry Perenara
- Referee: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Sea Eagles: Manly are 1-17 as named on Tuesday, with Morgan Boyle and Zach Dockar-Clay dropping off the reserves bench. Daly Cherry-Evans (ankle) is replaced by Kane Elgey, who will partner Lachlan Croker in the halves. Abbas Miski has been named to make his debut on the wing replacing Jorge Taufua (calf). Addin Fonua-Blake returns from suspension in the front row and Toafofoa Sipley reverts to the bench. Kelepi Tanginoa and Taniela Paseka dropped off the extended reserves list on Friday evening.
Bulldogs: Dylan Napa returns from injury in the starting side, with Ofahiki Ogden shifting back to the bench and Michael Lichaa, Marcelo Montoya and Renouf Toomaga dropping out of the initial 21-man squad. Kieran Foran was named among the reserves on Tuesday but was left out on Friday as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury. Apart from Napa, the only change to last week's side is on the bench where Fa'amanu Brown comes in for Chris Smith.
Roosters v Wests Tigers, Saturday 7.35pm at SCG
Match: Roosters v Wests Tigers
Round 8 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses Mbye
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Mahe Fonua
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell MitchellCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Robert Jennings
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Centre for Roosters is number 17 Mitchell AubussonCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Esan Marsters
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Winger for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Corey Thompson
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 11 Ryan Matterson
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper CronkHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Ben Matulino
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Victor RadleyHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie Farah
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua TaukeiahoProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex Twal
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Chris McQueen
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 14 Elijah Taylor
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac LiuLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Josh Aloiai
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Nat ButcherInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas Mikaele
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane TetevanoInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili TupouniuaInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Luke Garner
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Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Lindsay CollinsInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Jacob Liddle
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Referee: Tim Roby
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Roosters: Winger Matt Ikavalu (knee) is out, with Joseph Manu moving to the wing and Mitchell Aubusson from the bench into the centres. Ikavalu and Poasa Faamausili were the two players left out on match eve. Luke Keary returns to the No.6 role after missing the Anzac Day game with concussion, pushing Lachlan Lam back to the reserves. Victor Radley moves from lock to hooker to replace Jake Friend (biceps). Isaac Liu returns from a broken finger to slot in at lock. Lam and Sam Verrills were omitted an hour before kick-off.
Wests Tigers: Benji Marshall was left out when the squad was culled 24 hours before kick-off. Ryan Matterson moves from the back row into the five-eighth position. In late changes an hour before game time, Luke Garner goes back to the bench and Elijah Taylor comes into the starting side. Russell Packer, who had been named to return after being dropped last week, has again been left out and his place on the bench taken by Jacob Liddle.
Warriors v Knights, Sunday 4pm (2pm AEST) at Mt Smart Stadium
Match: Warriors v Knights
Round 8 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-SheckFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken MaumaloWinger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta HikuCentre for Knights is number 3 Hymel Hunt
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Patrick HerbertCentre for Knights is number 14 Sione Mata'utia
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Winger for Warriors is number 17 Gerard BealeWinger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-TavitaFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Connor Watson
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake GreenHalfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius PaasiProp for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac LukeHooker for Knights is number 9 Danny Levi
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Leeson Ah MauProp for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Lachlan BurrLock for Knights is number 13 Tim Glasby
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Nathaniel RoacheInterchange for Knights is number 15 Herman Ese'ese
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Adam BlairInterchange for Knights is number 16 James Gavet
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Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Hayze PerhamInterchange for Knights is number 17 Josh King
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Interchange for Warriors is number 23 Chris SataeInterchange for Knights is number 19 Kurt Mann
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Referee: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Warriors: Skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns from a hamstring injury at fullback allowing Peta Hiku to move back to the centres. On the negative side, winger David Fusitu'a (ribs) is out, replaced by Gerard Beale. Solomone Kata and Ligi Sao were left out an hour before game time. Blake Green (groin) is back at halfback, allowing Tohu Harris to return to his favoured second-row position. Adam Blair goes to the bench. Jazz Tevaga is out with a calf injury.
Knights: Sione Mata'Utia will start in the centres in place of injured Jesse Ramien (shoulder), with Kurt Mann elevated to the bench. After Pasami Saulo and Ramien were cut on Saturday, Mason Lino and Jamie Buhrer were omitted an hour before game time. The Knights are chasing back-to-back wins for the first time since rounds 18 and 19 last year.
Eels v Dragons, Sunday 4.05pm at Bankwest Stadium
Match: Eels v Dragons
Round 8 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael JenningsCentre for Dragons is number 3 Zac Lomax
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Brad TakairangiCentre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake FergusonWinger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jaeman SalmonFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Daniel AlvaroProp for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Marata Niukore2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Tepai MoeroaLock for Dragons is number 13 Blake Lawrie
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Peni TerepoInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon KaufusiInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Euan Aitken
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Manu Ma'uInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Jacob Host
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Interchange for Eels is number 19 Kane EvansInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Eels: Daniel Alvaro has been named to start at prop after missing last week's game (concussion), while Peni Terepo drops back to the bench. Ray Stone and Josh Hoffman were the two players left out an hour before kick-off. Tim Mannah and George Jennings dropping out of the side on Saturday.
Dragons: Mikaele Ravalawa has been promoted to the starting side on the wing and Zac Lomax moves to the centres. Euan Aitken goes from starting centre to the bench. Blake Lawrie has been named to start and Jacob Host is on the bench although Paul McGregor switched them last week on game day and may do the same again. After Lachlan Timm and Jonus Pearson dropped off the reserves bench 24-hours before kick-off, Mitchell Allgood and Jai Field were omitted an hour before game time.
