Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 9 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.
Please note that Round 9 team lists have been released on Wednesday, April 26 due to the Anzac Day games in Round 8.
NRL Team Lists: Round 9
Sharks v Cowboys, Thursday 7.50pm at PointsBet Stadium
Match: Sharks v Cowboys
Round 9 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William KennedyFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse RamienCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa TalakaiCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo MulitaloWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt MoylanFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas HynesHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Oregon KaufusiProp for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-UeleProp for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Jack Gosiewski
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnesLock for Cowboys is number 15 Jake Granville
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Wade GrahamInterchange for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack WilliamsInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Tom Chester
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce HuntInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas HazeltonInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Mitchell Dunn
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Riley Price
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Reserve for Sharks is number 18 Braydon Trindall
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Sharks: Craig Fitzgibbon has named the same 17 that got the job done against the Bulldogs in Round 8. Skipper Dale Finucane is due back from suspension next week at Magic Round.
Cowboys: Coach Todd Payten sticks with the squad that downed Newcastle on Saturday night. Reuben Cotter is again named to start but may swap with Jake Granville on game day as they did last week. Heilum Luki (hamstring) is still another week away.
Eels v Knights, Friday 6pm at CommBank Stadium
Match: Eels v Knights
Round 9 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean RussellCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Haze DunsterWinger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kalyn Ponga
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Wiremu GreigProp for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh HodgsonHooker for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Eels is number 14 Bryce Cartwright2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
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Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine HopgoodLock for Knights is number 16 Mat Croker
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Brendan HandsInterchange for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Matt DooreyInterchange for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi MakatoaInterchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
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Interchange for Eels is number 20 Ofahiki OgdenInterchange for Knights is number 17 Jack Hetherington
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake ArthurReplacement for Knights is number 18 Simi Sasagi
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Eels: Sean Russell moves into the centres to cover for Bailey Simonsson (head knock) and Haze Dunster comes in on the wing. Wiremu Greig is the new starting prop in place of Reagan Campbell-Gillard, who faces an extended period on the sideline with an injury suffered against the Broncos. Makahesi Makatoa joins the interchange bench.
Knights: Adam O'Brien has stuck with the same 17 that went down to the Cowboys with skipper Kalyn Ponga set to start at five-eighth after coming off the bench in his return from concussion in Round 8. Tyson Gamble goes back to the bench after being called into the run-on side for Ponga last week.
Broncos v Rabbitohs, Friday 8pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Broncos v Rabbitohs
Round 9 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece WalshFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse ArtharsWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni StaggsCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn CobboWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Jock MaddenFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas FleglerProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Jai Arrow
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy WaltersHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Keenan PalasiaProp for Rabbitohs is number 16 Hame Sele
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Michael Chee Kam
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick CarriganLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory PaixInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey JensenInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jed Cartwright
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe HetheringtonInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Davvy Moale
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin TaupauInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Thomas Burgess
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Deine MarinerReplacement for Rabbitohs is number 19 Blake Taaffe
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Broncos: The knee injury to Corey Oates sees Jesse Arthars come in on the wing while Jock Madden is the new five-eighth in the absence of Ezra Mam (suspended). In the pack, Keenan Palasia replaces Payne Haas, who copped a one-game ban for Dangerous Contact.
Rabbitohs: Tevita Tatola returns from a knee injury in a boost for the Bunnies so Hame Sele goes to the bench and Daniel Suluka-Fifita back to 18th Man.
Raiders v Dolphins, Saturday 3pm at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga
Match: Raiders v Dolphins
Round 9 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Dolphins
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian KrisFullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert HopoateWinger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod CrokerCentre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew TimokoCentre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko Lee
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan RapanaWinger for Dolphins is number 5 Robert Jennings
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh PapaliiProp for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac WoolfordHooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for Dolphins is number 10 Kenneath Bromwich
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey HorsburghLock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom StarlingInterchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jarrod Wallace
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre GulerInterchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Pasami SauloInterchange for Dolphins is number 17 Herman Ese'ese
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-NaeraInterchange for Dolphins is number 18 Kurt Donoghoe
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 James SchillerReplacement for Dolphins is number 19 Poasa Faamausili
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Raiders: In the only change to the side that beat the Dragons in Round 7, Jordan Rapana returns from the head cut he suffered against the Broncos and slots in on the wing for Nick Cotric (hamstring). Xavier Savage joins the reserves list.
Dolphins: Kenny Bromwich's return from a one-game suspension sees Herman Ese'ese move to the bench in the only change to the starting 13 that produced a miraculous comeback to beat the Dolphins. Kurt Donoghue goes to 18th Man while veteran playmaker Anthony Milford is listed among the reserves as he works his way back from a hamstring injury.
Sea Eagles v Titans, Saturday 5.30pm at 4 Pines Park
Match: Sea Eagles v Titans
Round 9 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 19 Kaeo WeekesFullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason SaabWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Reuben GarrickCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan HarperCentre for Titans is number 4 Jojo Fifita
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian TuipulotuWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cooper JohnsFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela PasekaProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan CrokerHooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake TrbojevicProp for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh AloiaiLock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Karl LawtonInterchange for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ethan BullemorInterchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean KeppieInterchange for Titans is number 16 Klese Haas
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa SipleyInterchange for Titans is number 17 Joe Vuna
Reserves
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Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 20 Samuela FainuReplacement for Titans is number 18 Kruise Leeming
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic (groin) has been named to play but will need to pass a fitness test in order to take on the Titans. Christian Tuipulotu returns from a knee injury on the wing and Reuben Garrick moves into the centres to replace Brad Parker (knee). Cooper Johns takes over from Josh Schuster at five-eighth. Kelma Tuilagi returns from concussion in the back row so Ethan Bullemor reverts to the bench while Karl Lawton (shoulder) has also been named to return. Veteran prop Aaron Woods is 18th Man.
Titans: Jojo Fifita has been named at centre and Phil Sami on the wing in a positional switch from the Round 8 loss to the Dolphins. Klese Haas and Joe Vuna have been added to the bench at the expense of Kruise Leeming and Thomas Mikaele.
Panthers v Wests Tigers, Saturday 7.35pm at Carrington Park, Bathurst
Match: Panthers v Wests Tigers
Round 9 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Tyrone PeacheyCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Brent Naden
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew EisenhuthProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni LukeInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay SmithInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman SalmonInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal
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Interchange for Panthers is number 22 Liam HenryInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tommy Talau
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Luke GarnerReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin Matamua
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Panthers: Winger Sunia Turuva has been named to play despite hurting his ankle against the Rabbitohs. Tyrone Peachey comes into the centres for the injured Izack Tago (pectoral) in the only change to the side from Round 8, with youngsters Thomas Jenkins and Liam Henry named among the reserves.
Wests Tigers: Experienced winger David Nofoaluma is back for his first game since Round 3 on wing and takes the place of Charlie Staines, who looks like missing 8-12 weeks after suffering a bowel perforation. Centre Brent Naden is back from a collarbone injury and Asu Kepaoa drops out due to tonsillitis. Justin Matamua performed strongly in NSW Cup and is listed as 18th Man.
Warriors v Roosters, Sunday 2pm (AEST) at Mt Smart Stadium
Match: Warriors v Roosters
Round 9 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Warriors is number 3 Marcelo MontoyaWinger for Roosters is number 2 Corey Allan
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam PompeyCentre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
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Centre for Warriors is number 17 Viliami VaileaCentre for Roosters is number 4 Paul Momirovski
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Edward KosiWinger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Dylan WalkerFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Joseph Manu
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun JohnsonHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Luke Keary
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty AfoaProp for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde EganHooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
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Prop for Warriors is number 12 Marata NiukoreProp for Roosters is number 17 Matthew Lodge
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 13 Josh Curran2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
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Lock for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeLock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy LussickInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bayley SironenInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Angus Crichton
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Tom AleInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua
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Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Demitric SifakulaInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Fletcher Baker
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 22 Kalani GoingReplacement for Roosters is number 19 Sam Walker
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins
Last updated:
Warriors: Mass changes due to captain Tohu Harris (knee), fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (head knock) and utility Jazz Tevaga (Achillies) all being ruled out with injuries suffered in the loss to the Storm. There could be more to come as well, with five-eighth Dylan Walker facing a three-match ban if he is found guilty at the judiciary on a Dangerous Contact charge. Unless he can beat the charge at Judiciary, Ronald Volkman will likely come in at five-eighth and join Taine Tuaupiki, Wayde Egan and Viliami Vailea as new faces in the squad. Bunty Afoa moves up from the bench to start at prop and Josh Curran is the new lock.
Roosters: Nat Butcher's return from suspension sees Angus Crichton move to the interchange in his second game back and Naufahu Whyte drop to the reserves. Corey Allan comes in on the wing for Daniel Tupou, who suffered a hamstring injury against the Dragons on Anzac Day. Former Eel Nathan Brown is again listed among the reserves.
Dragons v Bulldogs, Sunday 4pm at WIN Stadium
Match: Dragons v Bulldogs
Round 9 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell SloanFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew FeagaiWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Declan Casey
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese SuliCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Max FeagaiWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Braidon Burns
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau AmoneFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Josh Reynolds
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben HuntHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Matt Burton
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Michael MoloProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Moses MbyeHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake LawrieProp for Bulldogs is number 25 Harrison Edwards
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jack Bird2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 15 Jaiyden Hunt2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 11 Ben Murdoch-MasilaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurtis Morrin
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob LiddleInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Jayden Okunbor
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby CouchmanInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Samuel Hughes
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh KerrInterchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Karl Oloapu
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 20 Billy BurnsReplacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Fa'amanu Brown
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Dragons: Max Feagai comes in to replace Tautau Moga (shoulder) and will line up on the opposite wing to his twin brother Mathew. Michael Molo is named to start at prop after being a late inclusion from the bench on Anzac Day, while coach Anthony Griffin has named an unchanged interchange, with Zane Musgrove again the replacement player.
Bulldogs: Kyle Flanagan has paid the price for the Bulldogs' three-game losing run and has been dropped from the side for club favourite Josh Reynolds, who moves up from the bench. Andrew Davey is also out, so Kurtis Morrin and Sam Hughes join the interchange. Versatile forward Fa'amanu Brown is set to return two weeks ahead of schedule from a dislocated elbow suffered in Round 4 and is listed as the replacement player for now. Karl Oloapu also remains in the reserves.