Round 18 NRL squad announcements
Official team lists, updates and injury news for the 18th round of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.
Round 18 teams lists
Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs, Thursday 7.50pm at Bankwest Stadium
Match: Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs
Round 18 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 4 Adam DoueihiFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Corey Allan
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David NofoalumaWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 18 Chris LawrenceCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 19 Tommy TalauCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Steven Marsters
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Asu KepaoaWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Dane Gagai
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji MarshallFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke BrooksHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh AloiaiProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Liam Knight
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Thomas MikaeleProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'a
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Bayley Sironen
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex TwalLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Matthew EisenhuthInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Elijah TaylorInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jed Cartwright
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jacob LiddleInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Patrick Mago
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sam McIntyreInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon Koloamatangi
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: Moses Mbye (knee) and Joey Leilua (ankle) have both been ruled out of Thursday night's game with injuries. Adam Doueihi will revert back to fullback, with Tommy Talau and Chris Lawrence filling both centre positions.
Russell Packer and Josh Reynolds were the first to be left out of the squad when it was reduced from 21 to 19 by Michael Maguire on Wednesday. Wests Tigers have conceded 30 points or more in four of their past five games.
Rabbitohs: The Rabbitohs are 1-17. Dane Gagai is set to return from a hamstring strain on the wing after being named in place of Jaxson Paulo. Tevita Tatola is out with Liam Knight starting at prop and Jed Cartwright on the bench.
Back-rower Keaon Koloamatangi has been included on the bench but must pass final HIA protocols. Centre Campbell Graham has scored six tries in his past four games.
Troy Dargan and Cory Denniss were omitted from the squad 24 hours out from kick-off.
Paulo and Ky Rodwell were cut an hour before game time.
Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Friday 6pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
Round 18 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will HopoateFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tevita Funa
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick MeaneyWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Albert Hopoate
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Reimis SmithCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Jayden OkunborWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Abbas Miski
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jake AverilloFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cade Cust
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan LewisHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Aiden TolmanProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf AtoniProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Jack Gosiewski
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 16 Matt Doorey2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh JacksonLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Brandon WakehamInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Sauaso SueInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Dean BrittInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Chris SmithInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Bulldogs: Englishman Luke Thompson has been ruled out with calf soreness while prop Ofahiki Ogden suffered a fractured cheekbone during the week at training and will miss the final three games of the season. Their places are taken by Matthew Doorey and Renouf To'omaga while Dean Britt and Chris Lewis are promoted to the interchange bench.
Mass changes to the backline with Marcelo Montoya, Kerrod Holland and the injured Kieran Foran all out. Jayden Okunbor will play his first game of the year on the wing and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has moved into centre alongside the recalled Reimis Smith. Jake Averillo is named at five-eighth.
Aiden Tolman moves to prop with Dylan Napa sidelined by a knee injury. Brandon Wakeham and Sauaso Sue are the new faces on the bench.
Tuipulotu Katoa and Tim Lafai were the last two players cut an hour before game time.
The Bulldogs are aiming to avoid seven straight defeats for the first time since 2008.
Sea Eagles: The Sea Eagles are 1-17. The loss of winger Jorge Taufua (Achilles) and five-eighth Josh Schuster (ankle) for the rest of the season has forced a backline reshuffle. Abbas Miski will come in on the wing and Cade Cust has been recalled in the No.6 jersey.
Highly-rated rookie centre/back-rower Ben Trbojevic and halfback/fullback Luke Metcalf were both included on the reserves but coach Des Hasler suggested on Thursday neither would make their debuts and they were omitted from the squad 24 hours before game time.
Haumole Olakau'atu and Morgan Boyle were cut an hour before game time.
Hasler will reach the milestone of 250 games as Sea Eagles coach.
Panthers v Eels, Friday 7.55pm at Panthers Stadium
Match: Panthers v Eels
Round 18 -
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 Brent NadenCentre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jai Field
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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 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Eels is number 14 Ray Stone
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone MayInterchange for Eels is number 15 Andrew Davey
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer LeniuInterchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses LeotaInterchange for Eels is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Zane TetevanoInterchange for Eels is number 20 Will Smith
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Panthers: Penrith will start 1-17 after Mitch Kenny and Kurt Capewell were omitted an hour before kick-off. Lock Isaah Yeo will return from a head knock with James Fisher-Harris returning to prop and Moses Leota to the bench.
Matt Burton and Charlie Staines were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.
The Panthers are aiming to become the third team in the NRL era to win 13 in a row in one season.
Eels: Reed Mahoney (shoulder) failed a fitness test on Thursday morning and coach Brad Arthur confirmed the hooker won't play. Ray Stone will take his place while utility Will Smith has earned a bench spot as a dummy-half back-up.
Reserves Stefano Utoikamanu and Haze Dunster were the two players dropped from the squad an hour before kick-off. In other changes to the 17 which beat the Warriors, Andrew Davey has come onto the bench in place of Marata Niukore (rib).
Samuel Hughes was the other player to drop out of the squad on Thursday.
Dragons v Raiders, Saturday 3pm at WIN Stadium
Match: Dragons v Raiders
Round 18 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew DuftyFullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan PereiraWinger for Raiders is number 2 Semi Valemei
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan AitkenCentre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Raiders is number 4 Jordan Rapana
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Cody RamseyWinger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey NormanFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam CluneHalfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Kaide EllisProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Ben HuntHooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul VaughanProp for Raiders is number 15 Dunamis Lui
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 17 Jackson Ford2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Cameron McInnesLock for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Billy BrittainInterchange for Raiders is number 10 Ryan Sutton
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh KerrInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake LawrieInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Hudson Young
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Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Tyrell FuimaonoInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Dragons: Tyrell Fuimaono was a late inclusion after Jacob Host was a late scratching due to a calf injury in the warm-up. Cody Ramsey is set to make his NRL debut on the wing in place of Mikaele Ravalawa. Paul Vaughan will return from suspension in an all-new front row pairing with Kaide Ellis. Josh Kerr and Blake Lawrie have moved to the bench.
Eddie Blacker was cut from the reserves list an hour before kick-off after Brayden Wiliame and Max Feagai were omitted on Friday. The Dragons have lost four of their past five games at WIN Stadium.
Raiders: Dunamis Lui starts at prop with Ryan Sutton going back to the bench. Matt Frawley and Matthew Timoko were cut from the squad on game day after Soliola and Sam Williams were omitted from the squad 24 hours out from kick-off. Raiders captain Jarrod Croker requires two goals to become the 10th player to kick 800 NRL goals.
Titans v Broncos, Saturday 5.30pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Titans v Broncos
Round 18 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ BrimsonFullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony DonWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Young TonumaipeaCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Titans is number 19 Treymain SpryCentre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey ThompsonWinger for Broncos is number 5 Richard Kennar
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley TaylorFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Sean O'Sullivan
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod WallaceProp for Broncos is number 8 Rhys Kennedy
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch ReinHooker for Broncos is number 9 Issac Luke
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Moeaki FotuaikaProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Titans is number 3 Beau Fermor2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Sam Stone2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Alex Glenn
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Tyrone PeacheyLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Erin ClarkInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Jai WhitbreadInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Ben Te'o
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jai ArrowInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Xavier Coates
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam LisoneInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Joe Ofahengaue
Match Officials
- Referee: Henry Perenara
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
Last updated:
Titans: Keegan Hipgrave has been ruled out with a groin injury so young centre Treymain Spry comes into the backline in jersey No.19 and Beau Fermor reverts from centre to the forwards to replace Hipgrave.
Jai Whitbread has been added to the bench. Jai Arrow played long minutes in his return from a shoulder issue last week and could move into the starting side closer to game time.
Tanah Boyd and Darius Farmer were cut from the squad on game day after Nathan Peats was omitted 24 hours before kick-off. He is still battling a calf injury.
The Titans are aiming to defeat the Broncos twice in a season for the first time.
Broncos: Captain Alex Glenn will return from a knee injury in the back row with Ben Te'o going to the bench. Suspended duo Jordan Riki and Jamil Hopoate both drop off the interchange while Joe Ofahengaue returns from a ban.
Winger Xavier Coates (foot) has replaced Ethan Bullemor on the pine.
Jesse Arthars and Ethan Bullemor were omitted from the squad on game day after Brodie Croft and Pride Petterson-Robati made way 24 hours before kick-off.
The Broncos are aiming to avoid a club record ninth consecutive loss.
Roosters v Knights, Saturday 7.35pm at Sydney Cricket Ground
Match: Roosters v Knights
Round 18 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Knights is number 1 Tex Hoy
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh MorrisCentre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Knights is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett MorrisWinger for Knights is number 5 Starford To'a
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Mason Lino
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle FlanaganHalfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua TaukeiahoProp for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake FriendHooker for Knights is number 9 Kurt Mann
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Prop for Roosters is number 13 Isaac LiuProp for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra
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Lock for Roosters is number 16 Angus CrichtonLock for Knights is number 10 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Nat ButcherInterchange for Knights is number 13 Herman Ese'ese
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Lindsay CollinsInterchange for Knights is number 16 Josh King
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Sonny Bill WilliamsInterchange for Knights is number 18 Sione Mata'utia
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Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Mitchell AubussonInterchange for Knights is number 21 Chris Randall
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Roosters: Jared Wearea-Hargreaves is out of the Roosters team, with Isaac Liu moving from lock to prop and Angus Crichton elevated to the starting side. Lindsay Collins will play off the bench.
Skipper Boyd Cordner has returned to the Roosters COVID-19 bubble and took part in Friday's captain's run after being granted an NRL exemption from biosecurity protocols on family grounds. Cordner travelled to Newcastle during the week after his cousin underwent emergency brain surgery following a head knock playing in the local first-grade competition. Tragically, his cousin, Joel Dark, died on Friday, aged 19.
Jake Friend returns at hooker in place of Freddy Lussick in the only change from last week's win over Canberra. Retiring club great Mitchell Aubusson has been moved up from the reserves to the interchange bench.
Lussick and Poasa Faamausili were omitted from the reserves an hour before kick-off, while Ryan Hall and Hargreaves were the two players left out 24 hours before the match.
Knights: Kalyn Ponga, Mitch Barnett and Hymel Hunt have been rested with Tex Hoy at fullback and Edrick Lee back from injury on the wing. Daniel Saifiti will start at prop, with Jacob Saifiti moving to lock and Herman Ese'Ese dropping to the bench. Sione Mata'utia (ankle) and Chris Randall are also on the bench after initially being named as reserves.
Pasami Saulo and Tautau Moga were trimmed from the squad an hour prior to kick-off, while Phoenix Crossland and Brodie Jones were the two players omitted 24 hours before the match.
The Knights have lost three and drawn one against top-four opponents this season.
Storm v Cowboys, Sunday 4.05pm at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Match: Storm v Cowboys
Round 18 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas HynesFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes
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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 Brenko LeeCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'Neill
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Esan Marsters
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Cowboys is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron SmithHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reuben Cotter
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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 12 Mitchell Dunn
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Cowboys is number 16 Tom Gilbert
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiLock for Cowboys is number 13 Josh McGuire
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Ryley JacksInterchange for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Darryn SchonigInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Daejarn Asi
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Interchange for Storm is number 18 Tom EisenhuthInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 John Asiata
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Interchange for Storm is number 20 Tui KamikamicaInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Corey Jensen
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Video Referee: Henry Perenara
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Storm: Tui Kamikamica will return from a back injury on the interchange bench in jersey No.20. He and Tom Eisenhuth were both elevated from the reserves list to the game squad an hour before kick-off. Albery Vete and Isaac Lumelume were the last two players to make way.
With Ryan Papenhuyzen out with an Achilles injury, Nicho Hynes will play fullback. Winger Suliasi Vunivalu returns from a broken jaw. Nelson Asofa-Solomona is back from a calf injury to fill the hole left by Christian Welch's suspension.
Ryley Jacks is the new face on the bench with Chris Lewis omitted. Sandor Earl and Max King dropped off the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. The Storm have won their past 10 games against the Cowboys.
Cowboys: As was the case last week, Tom Gilbert will start the match, with Gavin Cooper dropping back to the bench. After Shane Wright and Ben Hampton were omitted from the reserves on Saturday, Jake Granville and Peter Hola were omitted an hour before kick-off.
The Cowboys have lost eight from nine against top-eight opposition in 2020.
Sharks v Warriors, Sunday 6.30pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Match: Sharks v Warriors
Round 18 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William KennedyFullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Warriors is number 2 Adam Pompey
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh DuganCentre for Warriors is number 3 Hayze Perham
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse RamienCentre for Warriors is number 4 Peta Hiku
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Warriors is number 5 George Jennings
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Connor TraceyFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Shaun JohnsonHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-UeleProp for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Warriors is number 9 Karl Lawton
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron WoodsProp for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Warriors is number 10 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jack Murchie
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Toby RudolfLock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Teig WiltonInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Wayde Egan
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack WilliamsInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Adam Blair
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Andrew FifitaInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Daniel Alvaro
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce HuntInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Lachlan Burr
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Sharks: Cronulla will start 1-17 after Braydon Trindall and Mawene Hiroti were the last two players cut from the squad. Shaun Johnson (groin/hamstring) will return and play halfback in place of the suspended Chad Townsend. Johnson will be partnered in the halves by Connor Tracey.
Siosifa Talakai has moved into the starting side to replace Wade Graham (suspended) while Toby Rudolf has been named to start at lock for Scott Sorensen. Sorensen and Bill Magoulias were cut from the reserves on Saturday.
Sione Katoa will return from a chest injury on the wing and Andrew Fifita is on the bench. The Sharks have won six of their past seven games against the Warriors.
Warriors: The team will start 1-17, but Tohu Harris is now listed at prop and Isaiah Papali'i in the back row Josh Curran and Paul Turner were the last two players to be omitted.
Eels loan pair George Jennings and Daniel Alvaro both return. Lachlan Burr revered to the interchange after starting last week, while Tom Ale and Beale were trimmed from the reserves on Saturday.
The Warriors have lost nine from 10 against top-eight opposition in 2020.
