NRL team lists: Finals Week 1
Official team lists, updates and injury news for Week 1 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series.
NRL Team Lists: Finals Week 1
Panthers v Roosters, Friday 7.50pm at BlueBet Stadium
Match: Panthers v Roosters
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack TagoCentre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Paul AlamotiCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Sandon Smith
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Roosters is number 13 Nat Butcher
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay SmithInterchange for Roosters is number 8 Spencer Leniu
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam HenryInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
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Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Matthew EisenhuthInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte
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Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Brad SchneiderInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Siua Wong
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 20 Casey McLeanReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Michael Jennings
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Panthers: Superstar playmaker Nathan Cleary returns after three games out with a shoulder injury so Jarome Luai moves back to five-eighth and Brad Schneider drops to the reserves. The premiers are otherwise unchanged. Matt Eisenhuth is listed as 18th man.
Roosters: Wingers Dom Young (calf) and Daniel Tupou (rested) are back on deck for the trip to BlueBet Stadium. Forwards Lindsay Collins (rested) and Nat Butcher (concussion) also return. Terrell May and Naufahu Whyte go back to the bench and De La Salle Va'a and Blake Steep make way. Former Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase also goes to the reserves after impressing on debut last week.
Storm v Sharks, Saturday 4.05pm at AAMI Park
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan PapenhuyzenFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Will WarbrickWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack HowarthCentre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick MeaneyCentre for Sharks is number 17 Siosifa Talakai
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaProp for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh KingProp for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent LoieroLock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran WishartInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Daniel Atkinson
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Christian WelchInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui KamikamicaInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce Hunt
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonaldInterchange for Sharks is number 22 Thomas Hazelton
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 18 Grant AndersonReplacement for Sharks is number 19 Chris Vea'ila
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Storm: Ryan Papenhuyzen is back in the No.1 jersey after missing last week's game due to a leg injury while experienced prop Christian Welch also returns from illness. Young gun Sualauvi Faalogo suffered a hamstring injury while deputising for Papenhuyzen in Round 27 and could miss a couple of weeks. Grant Anderson is 18th man.
Sharks: Prop Oregon Kaufusi returns after being rested from the Manly game so Royce Hunt goes back to the bench and fills the void left by Tom Hazelton, who is in doubt after picking up a knee injury last week. Hazelton has been included in the extended squad and will be monitored.
Cowboys v Knights, Saturday 7.50pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Knights
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle FeldtWinger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher Sharpe
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine HolmesCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami VaileaCentre for Knights is number 12 Dylan Lucas
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom DeardenFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake CliffordHalfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix Crossland
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLeanProp for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason TaumaloloProp for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Knights is number 22 Kai Pearce-Paul
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben CotterLock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyreInterchange for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Harrison EdwardsInterchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kulikefu FinefeuiakiInterchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin NeameInterchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 20 Thomas MikaeleReplacement for Knights is number 18 Thomas Cant
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Cowboys: Veteran prop Jordan McLean returns after missing the Bulldogs game with a hamstring injury so Sam McIntyre reverts to the bench. Thomas Mikaele is the man to drop off the bench. Jaxon Purdue has been named 18th man.
Knights: The Knights take an unchanged 17 to Townsville for the knockout clash with Tom Cant named as 18th man and Englishman Kai Pearce-Paul in the extended squad as he looks to return a leg laceration suffered in Round 25.
Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Sunday 4.05pm at Accor Stadium
Match: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor TraceyFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob KirazWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Tommy Talau
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Jeral SkeltonWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel HughesProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Matthew Lodge
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Karl Lawton
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman SalmonLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey HaywardInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Ben Trbojevic
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis MorrinInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry HayesInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh CurranInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Nathan Brown
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Blake TaaffeReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Clayton Faulalo
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Bulldogs: Winger Josh Addo-Carr has chosen to stand himself down this week. Centre Bronson Xerri (suspension), five-eighth Matt Burton (concussion) and winger Jeral Skelton (leg) are all back on deck in a triple backline boost. Jacob Kiraz slides back to the wing after playing centre last week. Blake Taaffe is 18th man.
Sea Eagles: The return of fullback Tom Trbojevic from a shoulder injury sees Tolu Koula revert to the centres and Tommy Talau move back to the wing. Clayton Faulalo goes to 18th man. Forwards Toafofoa Sipley and Corey Waddell are among the reserves along with back-up hooker Gordon Chan Kum Tong.
