NRL Finals Week 1 team announcements
The official 21-man squads for all 8 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.
Finals Week 1 team lists
Roosters v Rabbitohs, Friday 7.50pm at SCG
Match: Roosters v Rabbitohs
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Adam Doueihi
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell MitchellCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 James Roberts
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett MorrisWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Corey Allan
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper CronkHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Liam Knight
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam VerrillsHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Isaac LiuProp for Rabbitohs is number 18 George Burgess
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Angus CrichtonInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane TetevanoInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Ethan Lowe
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat ButcherInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Siosiua TaukeiahoInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Mark Nicholls
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Roosters: No changes with the team to run out 1-17. Cooper Cronk dismissed concerns about a shoulder/neck injury. Angus Crichton was bumped to the bench when the teams were announced on Tuesday with Mitch Aubusson returning to the back row. Siosiua Taukeiaho (ribs) and Brett Morris (calf) will play. Sitili Tupouniua and Drew Hutchison dropped out of the reserves list on Thursday night. Lindsay Collins and Ryan Hall were omitted an hour before kick-off. The Roosters will play their 300th game at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Rabbitohs: Liam Knight, Junior Tatola and John Sutton have all passed concussion protocols and will take their places. George Burgess has been elevated to start at prop after his nine-week suspension. Junior Tatola drops to the bench and Dean Britt has been omitted along with Bayley Sironen. Connor Tracey and Mawene Hiroti dropped off the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. The Rabbitohs have won seven of their past eight games at the SCG.
Match: Roosters v Rabbitohs
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Roosters
2nd Position
away Team
Rabbitohs
3rd Position
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Storm v Raiders, Saturday 5.40pm at AAMI Park
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan PapenhuyzenFullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi VunivaluWinger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Will ChambersCentre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Raiders is number 14 Bailey Simonsson
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Aidan Sezer
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Raiders is number 10 Iosia Soliola
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron SmithHooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaProp for Raiders is number 15 Dunamis Lui
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale FinucaneLock for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon SmithInterchange for Raiders is number 4 Joseph Leilua
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tui KamikamicaInterchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Max KingInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Joe StimsonInterchange for Raiders is number 19 Emre Guler
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Storm: No changes for the minor premiers. Cameron Munster (shoulder) has put to bed any lingering doubts about his availability saying he was "fine" to play. Cameron Smith requires one goal to become the first hooker to kick 100 goals in a season. Backs Brodie Croft and Tom Eisenhuth were cut from the extended bench on match eve, while Curtis Scott and Tino Faasuamaleaui were the last players omitted before kick-off.
Raiders: Ricky Stuart has moved Josh Papali'i to the bench and promoted Dunamis Lui to start, while Ryan Sutton is out, replaced on the bench by Emre Guler. Hudson Young (suspension) and halfback Sam Williams were removed from the reserves list 24-hours from kick-off. Young will take no further part in the finals series after being banned for eight matches for eye-gouging. Siliva Havili was the last player cut before kick-off.
Match: Storm v Raiders
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Storm
1st Position
away Team
Raiders
4th Position
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Sea Eagles v Sharks, Saturday 7.50pm at Lottoland
Match: Sea Eagles v Sharks
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan ElliotFullback for Sharks is number 1 Josh Dugan
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge TaufuaWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad ParkerCentre for Sharks is number 3 Bronson Xerri
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Moses SuliCentre for Sharks is number 4 Josh Morris
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben GarrickWinger for Sharks is number 5 Aaron Gray
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan WalkerFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Sean KeppieProp for Sharks is number 16 Andrew Fifita
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Corey Waddell2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Jack Gosiewski2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake TrbojevicLock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Manase FainuInterchange for Sharks is number 8 Aaron Woods
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Haumole Olakau'atuInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Kurt Capewell
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Lloyd PerrettInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa SipleyInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Referee: Henry Perenara
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Sea Eagles: Manly will start 1-17 with Lachlan Croker and Tony Williams the match-day omissions after Cade Cust and Tevita Funa were the first cuts from the squad 24 hours out. Centre Brad Parker passed concussion protocols to line up. Haumole Olakau'atu will make his debut from the bench after Des Hasler elected not to promote Williams into the 17. Toafofoa Sipley is the other new face on Hasler's bench. A huge assignment for Sean Keppie in just his second NRL game as he moves into the starting side to replace Marty Taupau (suspension). Corey Waddell comes into the starting side for Taniela Paseka (knee) while Jack Gosiewski returns from a knee injury to fill the hole left by Curtis Sironen (foot). The Sea Eagles have won 10 of their past 11 games against the Sharks.
Sharks: Andrew Fifita has been promoted from the bench in a swap with prop Aaron Woods but otherwise Cronulla are 1-17. Matt Moylan has been ruled out due to a persistent hamstring injury. Blayke Brailey was the other omission the day before the game. Aaron Gray comes in on the wing to replace the suspended Ronaldo Mulitalo.
Match: Sea Eagles v Sharks
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
6th Position
away Team
Sharks
7th Position
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Sydney
Eels v Broncos, Sunday 4.05pm at Bankwest Stadium
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Broncos is number 1 Anthony Milford
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael JenningsCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa BlakeCentre for Broncos is number 4 Alex Glenn
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake FergusonWinger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Darius Boyd
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Jake Turpin
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
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Prop for Eels is number 15 Daniel AlvaroProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Manu Ma'u2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Matt Gillett
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan BrownLock for Broncos is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Brad TakairangiInterchange for Broncos is number 14 James Segeyaro
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ray StoneInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Thomas Flegler
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Marata NiukoreInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Gehamat Shibasaki
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Interchange for Eels is number 18 Tepai MoeroaInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Patrick Carrigan
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Eels: Kane Evans was named to start but coach Brad Arthur had to rejig things after Evans was unsuccessful in having a careless high tackle downgraded at the judiciary. Daniel Alvaro is the new starter, Nathan Brown returns at lock after a two-week suspension for a shoulder charge, while Tepai Moeroa has been recalled to the bench. Peni Terepo and Josh Hoffman dropped out of the playng squad on game day, while Will Smith was cut from the reserves on Saturday.
Broncos:The Broncos are 1-17, with Rhyse Kennedy and Izaia Perese dropping off the extended bench an hour before kick-off. Joe Ofahengaue returns after missing two games with a calf injury so Patrick Carrigan goes back to the bench and Rhys Kennedy drops to the reserves. Centre Gehamat Shibasaki has been named on the bench for his 12th game of 2019 at the expense of Izaia Perese. Shaun Fensom and Cory Paix were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.
Match: Eels v Broncos
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Eels
5th Position
away Team
Broncos
8th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
