The official 21-man squads for all 16 clubs for this week's matches, updated with 19-man line-ups 24 hours before each game and with the final 17-man sides one hour before kick-off.
Round 25 team lists
Rabbitohs v Roosters, Thursday 7.50pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Rabbitohs v Roosters
Round 25 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Adam DoueihiFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell GrahamCentre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell Mitchell
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane GagaiCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Corey AllanWinger for Roosters is number 18 Billy Smith
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 21 Drew Hutchison
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper Cronk
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Sam BurgessProp for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Liam KnightProp for Roosters is number 10 Isaac Liu
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jaydn Su'a2nd Row for Roosters is number 17 Angus Crichton
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Ethan LoweInterchange for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tom AmoneInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Lindsay Collins
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tevita TatolaInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane Tetevano
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Mark NichollsInterchange for Roosters is number 19 Sitili Tupouniua
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: Souths are 1-17, with Bayley Sironen and Mawene Hiroti dropping off the reserves list. Connor Tracey and Kurt Dillon were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. The Rabbitohs are aiming for two regular-season wins against the Roosters for the first time since 2009.
Roosters: Luke Keary is out due to the birth of his first child so Drew Hutchison will start in the halves. Brett Morris and Mitch Aubusson dropped out of the side on Wednesday night. They are replaced in the starting side by rookie winger Billy Smith for his second NRL game and former Rabbitoh Angus Crichton. Sitili Tupouniua comes into the 17, Nat Butcher starts at lock and Victor Radley will come off the bench. Boyd Cordner (calf) and Cooper Cronk (eye) are back from injury.
Eels v Sea Eagles, Friday 6pm at Bankwest Stadium
Match: Eels v Sea Eagles
Round 25 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan Elliot
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael JenningsCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa BlakeCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Mosese Suli
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake FergusonWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Kane EvansProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Manu Ma'u2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka
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Lock for Eels is number 15 Daniel AlvaroLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 13 Marata NiukoreInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 11 Corey Waddell
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Brad TakairangiInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Manase Fainu
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ray StoneInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Sean Keppie
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Tepai MoeroaInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Lloyd Perrett
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Referee: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Eels: Marata Niukore drops back to the bench with Daniel Alvaro named in his place at lock but otherwise Parramatta's line-up is 1-17 for kick-off. Tepai Moeroa and Ray Stone replace David Gower and Peni Terepo on the bench. Will Smith and Terepo dropped off the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off. The Eels have won seven of their past nine games against the Sea Eagles.
Sea Eagles: Taniela Paseka has been elevated to the starting side with Corey Waddell dropping back to the bench but otherwise Manly's line-up is also 1-17. Brendan Elliot starts at fullback with superstar Tom Trbojevic gone for the remainder of the campaign following surgery on a ruptured pectoral. Tevita Funa and Cade Cust were trimmed from the extended bench on Thursday. The Sea Eagles have only won one of their past five games without Trbojevic's services in the No.1 jersey.
Storm v Cowboys, Friday 7.55pm at AAMI Park
Match: Storm v Cowboys
Round 25 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan PapenhuyzenFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi VunivaluWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Will ChambersCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Jordan Kahu
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Opacic
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Sandor EarlWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Brodie CroftFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 John Asiata
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael Morgan
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Cowboys is number 8 Scott Bolton
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron SmithHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaProp for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Shane Wright
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale FinucaneLock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Max KingInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Josh McGuire
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tui KamikamicaInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Coen Hess
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Interchange for Storm is number 19 Joe StimsonInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Peter Hola
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Interchange for Storm is number 21 Harry GrantInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo
Match Officials
- Referee: Henry Perenara
- Referee: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Storm: Harry Grant comes on to the interchange bench in place of Tino Fa’asuamaleaui who drops out of the match-day 17 along with Billy Walters. Tom Eisenhuth is out with Joe Stimson joining the bench. Curtis Scott also dropped out of the 21-man squad on Thursday night. Cameron Munster's shoulder injury opens the door for Brodie Croft to return to the side in No.6 and he will partner Jahrome Hughes in the halves. Josh Addo-Carr has been rested, allowing Sandor Earl to get a start on the wing. The other change is on the bench, with Tui Kamikamica back from an arm injury and Brandon Smith being rested.
Cowboys: North Queensland will start their final game of the season 1-17. Corey Jensen and Reuben Cotter were the final cuts. Just one change to the team that beat the Bulldogs last week, with Josh McGuire returning via the bench from a three-week suspension. Reuben Cotter was dropped to the reserves to make room for McGuire. Tom Gilbert and Jake Clifford were trimmed from the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off. The Cowboys have lost nine straight to Melbourne.
Raiders v Warriors, Saturday 3pm at GIO Stadium
Match: Raiders v Warriors
Round 25 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Bailey SimonssonFullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Michael OldfieldWinger for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod CrokerCentre for Warriors is number 4 Blake Ayshford
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Nick CotricCentre for Warriors is number 20 Taane Milne
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Sebastian KrisWinger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Aidan SezerHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'iProp for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius Paasi
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh HodgsonHooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac Luke
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis LuiProp for Warriors is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Adam Blair
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i
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Lock for Raiders is number 16 Corey HorsburghLock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 13 Ryan SuttonInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Lachlan Burr
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva HaviliInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Ligi Sao
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre GulerInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Adam Keighran
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 JJ CollinsInterchange for Warriors is number 18 Josh Curran
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Touch Judge: Tim Roby
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Raiders: Corey Horsburgh has been called up to the starting lineup, with Ryan Sutton switching to the bench. Joseph Tapine (ribs) has been ruled out of returning against the Warriors with a focus on being for the finals. The Raiders' past four games have been decided by four points or less. Jordan Rapana and Tom Starling were cut an hour before kick-off, while Tapine and Sam Williams were the two players omitted on Saturday.
Warriors: David Fusitu'a is out, with Taane Milne elevated to the starting side and Adam Pompey shifting from centre to wing. Milne and Blake Ayshford form a new centre combination in place of injured duo Peta Hiku (shoulder) and Patrick Herbert (quad). Young playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita suffered ligament damage in his left arm against the Rabbitohs and is expected to have surgery. Bunty Afoa was dropped from the bench and replaced by Josh Curran, while Hayze Perham and Leviaha Pulu were the two players left out on Friday.
Bulldogs v Broncos, Saturday 5.30pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Bulldogs v Broncos
Round 25 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will HopoateFullback for Broncos is number 1 Anthony Milford
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick MeaneyWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Morgan HarperCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Reimis SmithCentre for Broncos is number 4 Alex Glenn
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Jayden OkunborWinger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran ForanFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Darius Boyd
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan LewisHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Jake Turpin
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden TolmanProp for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan NapaProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Matt Gillett
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam ElliottLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jack CoggerInterchange for Broncos is number 14 James Segeyaro
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf AtoniInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Thomas Flegler
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Raymond Faitala-MarinerInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Izaia Perese
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris SmithInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Rhys Kennedy
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Bulldogs: The Bulldogs are 1-17. Chris Smith (head knock) and Raymond Faitala-Mariner (medial ligament strain) have trained well and will both play, while Morgan Harper will make his NRL debut. Fa'amanu Brown and Ofahiki Ogden were the first cuts from the 21-man squad on Friday, while Isaiah Tass and Danny Fualalo were the last players omitted before kick-off. The Bulldogs have won three of their past four games at ANZ Stadium.
Broncos: The Broncos are also 1-17. Joe Ofahengaue (calf) was ruled out for another week with Rhys Kennedy joining the interchange bench. Sean O'Sulliovan was the other omission 24 hours out from game time, while Gehamat Shibasaki and Shaun Fensom were the last players cut before kick-off. Jake Turpin returns from suspension to take the No.7 jumper from O'Sullivan. The Broncos have won three of their past four games against the Bulldogs.
Titans v Dragons, Saturday 7.35pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Titans v Dragons
Round 25 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Michael GordonFullback for Dragons is number 1 Corey Norman
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Jesse ArtharsWinger for Dragons is number 2 Tristan Sailor
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Tyrone PeacheyCentre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian KellyCentre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip SamiWinger for Dragons is number 5 Jonus Pearson
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Alexander BrimsonFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Gareth Widdop
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Halfback for Titans is number 14 Tanah BoydHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod WallaceProp for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch ReinHooker for Dragons is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Jai ArrowProp for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Sam Stone2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jackson Ford
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Nathan PeatsLock for Dragons is number 13 Blake Lawrie
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 7 Ryley JacksInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Jai WhitbreadInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Korbin Sims
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Bryce CartwrightInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Luciano Leilua
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jack StockwellInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Referee: Gavin Badger
Last updated:
Titans: Tanah Boyd will start at halfback against the Dragons with Ryley Jacks moving to the bench. Ash Taylor and Anthony Don were the first cuts 24 hours out from kick-off while Will Matthews and Kallum Watkins were omitted an hour before game time. Tyrone Peachey reverts to centre following Watkins' axing. The Titans have not won a final round game since 2014.
Dragons: The Dragons will line up 1-17 for their final match of 2019. Patrick Kaufusi and Zac Lomax were the first cuts to the 21-man squad on Friday and Matt Dufty and Jacob Host were cut an hour before kick-off. The Dragons are going with four forwards on the bench, including Jeremy Latimore in his NRL swansong. The Dragons have scored 136 points in their past three games against the Titans.
Wests Tigers v Sharks, Sunday 2pm at Leichhardt Oval
Match: Wests Tigers v Sharks
Round 25 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 3 Paul MomirovskiFullback for Sharks is number 1 Josh Dugan
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Robert JenningsWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Esan MarstersCentre for Sharks is number 3 Bronson Xerri
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 17 Michael Chee KamCentre for Sharks is number 4 Josh Morris
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 David NofoalumaWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji MarshallFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke BrooksHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Thomas MikaeleProp for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 13 Ryan MattersonHooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Oliver ClarkProp for Sharks is number 16 Andrew Fifita
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Chris Lawrence2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 14 Matthew EisenhuthLock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 9 Josh ReynoldsInterchange for Sharks is number 8 Aaron Woods
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Elijah TaylorInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Kurt Capewell
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex TwalInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 21 Robbie FarahInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: Robbie Farah is a last-minute inclusion after being omitted an hour before kick-off after an injury in the warm-up to Corey Thompson (leg injury). Paul Momirovski moves to fullback in Thompson's place and bench forward Michael Chee-Kam moves into the centres. Tommy Talau is the other match-day cut. Moses Mbye (hip flexor) was ruled out on Saturday. For the third game in a row Josh Reynolds has been dropped to the bench after being named at hooker with Ryan Matterson taking his place and Matthew Eisenhuth going to lock. No.6 Benji Marshall will handle dummy half duties. Chris McQueen was the other player omitted on Saturday.
Sharks: Andrew Fifita has been promoted to the starting line-up with Aaron Woods dropping back to the bench. The side is otherwise 1-17 with Billy Magoulias and Kyle Flanagan the match-day omissions. Matt Moylan was cut from the reserves after failing to overcome a hamstring injury. On the plus side, Cronulla fans will be relieved that Shaun Johnson has been confirmed in the starting side after a quad injury forced him out of last week's loss to Canberra, while Sosaia Feki (groin) returns on the wing at the expense of Sione Katoa. Blayke Brailey was the other player trimmed from the reserves on Saturday.
Panthers v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Panthers Stadium
Match: Panthers v Knights
Round 25 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Stephen CrichtonWinger for Knights is number 2 Bradman Best
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean WhareCentre for Knights is number 3 Sione Mata'utia
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Centre for Panthers is number 14 Jarome LuaiCentre for Knights is number 4 Hymel Hunt
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Knights is number 21 Starford To'a
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James MaloneyFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Mason Lino
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 James TamouProp for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Wayde EganHooker for Knights is number 9 Connor Watson
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 Moses LeotaProp for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-HarrisLock for Knights is number 16 Josh King
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer LeniuInterchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Billy BurnsInterchange for Knights is number 15 Herman Ese'ese
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Reagan Campbell-GillardInterchange for Knights is number 17 Aidan Guerra
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Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Sione KatoaInterchange for Knights is number 18 Jacob Saifiti
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Referee: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Panthers: Jarome Luai has been promoted to start at centres in place of Brent Naden after being named on the bench. Hame Sele is the other match-day omission. Josh Mansour and Kaide Ellis were cut from the reserves on Saturday. Wayde Egan will start at hooker, with Sione Katoa dropped to the reserves and . James Maloney is playing the final game of his NRL career.
Knights: Jamie Buhrer and Jirah Momoisea were Newcastle's final cuts an hour out from kick-off. Shaun Kenny-Dowall is out, replaced on the wing by Stanford To'A, while Josh King comes off the bench to take Tim Glasby's place at lock. Jacob Saifiti has been elevated from the reserves to the bench. Lachlan Fitzgibbon returns to the starting side, with Aidan Guerra shifting to the bench.
