Round 9 NRL squad announcements
Official team lists, updates and injury news for the ninth round of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.
Round 9 team lists
Cowboys v Roosters, Thursday 7.50pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Roosters
Round 9 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle FeldtWinger for Roosters is number 2 Ryan Hall
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Connelly LemueluCentre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Esan MarstersCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Valentine HolmesWinger for Roosters is number 21 Matt Ikuvalu
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott DrinkwaterFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake CliffordHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Josh McGuireProp for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Francis MoloProp for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason TaumaloloLock for Roosters is number 13 Nat Butcher
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Ben HamptonInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Lachlan Lam
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tom GilbertInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Peter HolaInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Poasa Faamausili
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Gavin CooperInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Cowboys: North Queensland are 1-17. Coach Paul Green has made changes to his backline, recalling Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow at fullback, moving Val Holmes to wing, recalling Connelly Lemuelu at centre with Justin O'Neill injured and Tom Opacic dropping out.
Corey Jensen and Jake Granville dropped out of the squad on game day after Murray Taulagi and Reuben Cotter were the two players to drop out 24 hours before the match. The Cowboys have averaged 26 points per game at QCB Stadium.
Roosters: Brett Morris was a late withdrawal after suffering a groin injury in the warm-up, with Matt Ikuvalu to replace him. Winger Daniel Tupou (ankle) and skipper Boyd Cordner (rested - head knock) are out. Ryan Hall starts on the wing and Mitch Aubusson in the back row with Lachlan Lam joining the bench. Daniel Fifita was trimmed from the reserves list an hour before kick-off and Drew Hutchison and Freddy Lussick were omitted on Wednesday night. Brett and Josh Morris have scored a combined 10 tries in their past five games.
Titans v Warriors, Friday 6pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Titans v Warriors
Round 9 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Corey ThompsonFullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony DonWinger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'a
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Beau FermorCentre for Warriors is number 3 Patrick Herbert
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Bryce CartwrightCentre for Warriors is number 4 Peta Hiku
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Treymain SpryWinger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley TaylorFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki FotuaikaProp for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin ClarkHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin JolliffeProp for Warriors is number 10 Adam Blair
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Sam Stone2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jack Murchie
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave2nd Row for Warriors is number 13 Karl Lawton
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai ArrowLock for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah BoydInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Agnatius Paasi
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam LisoneInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Jack Hetherington
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Tyrone PeacheyInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Isaiah Papali'i
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jarrod WallaceInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Jazz Tevaga
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Henry Perenara
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Titans: The Titans will start 1-17 after Jai Whitbread and Nathan Peats were dropped from the squad 60 minutes before kick-off. Corey Thompson returns to fullback with Treymain Spry to debut on the wing and Tyrone Roberts to the reserves. Sam Stone is called up in the back row with Beau Fermor switching to centre and Tyrone Peachey to the bench. Erin Clark starts for hooker Mitch Rein (ankle). Greg Leleisiuao and Roberts were omitted from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off. The Titans have lost their past 10 games at Cbus Super Stadium.
Warriors: In a late positional change, Tohu Harris (No.12) moves to lock with Karl Lawton (No.13) to start in the second row. Adam Pompey and Lachlan Burr were omitted an hour before the match. Captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns from a one-game suspension to fullback with Peta Hiku shifting to centre and Gerard Beale out. Chanel Harris-Tavita starts at five-eighth for Kodi Nikorima (head knock) with Jazz Tevaga back from injury on the bench.
Tevaga said earlier this week he'd prefer to play lock rather than hooker with Wayde Egan able to go the distance at dummy-half. Tuivasa-Sheck has scored a try in five of his past six games against the Titans.
Gerard Beale and King Vuniyayawa were cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers, Friday 7.55pm at Bankwest Stadium
Match: Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers
Round 9 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell MitchellFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane GagaiWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell GrahamCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Moses Mbye
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 James RobertsCentre for Wests Tigers is number 17 Chris Lawrence
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Alex JohnstonWinger for Wests Tigers is number 19 Reece Hoffman
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Josh Reynolds
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita TatolaProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Harry Grant
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas BurgessProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Oliver Clark
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'a2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Ethan Lowe2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Bayley SironenInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 3 Michael Chee Kam
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Patrick MagoInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Elijah Taylor
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Hame SeleInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas Mikaele
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Mark NichollsInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Benji Marshall
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Tim Roby
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: The Bunnies are 1-17. Centre Braidon Burns is out due to a season-ending knee injury. Bayley Sironen returns from a minor back complaint on the bench. Steve Marsters and Troy Dargan were trimmed from the reserves on Thursday night and Corey Allan and Mark Nicholls were omitted an hour before game time. The Rabbitohs have won their past three games at Bankwest Stadium.
Wests Tigers: A late change for Michael Maguire with veteran Chris Lawrence promoted to the starting side and Michael Chee-Kam going to the bench. Russell Packer and Chris McQueen were the last two cut an hour before kick-off.
Reece Hoffman debuts on the wing in place of the injured Tommy Talau (hamstring). Veteran playmaker Benji Marshall replaces young forward Sam McIntyre (concussion) on the bench.
Chee-Kam had originally been named at centre for the suspended Joey Leilua. Moses Mbye (knee) and Luciano Leilua (head knock) are good to go. Winger David Nofoaluma has scored five tries in his past four games at Bankwest Stadium.
Sharks v Panthers, Saturday 3pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Match: Sharks v Panthers
Round 9 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Josh DuganFullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Bryson GoodwinCentre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse RamienCentre for Panthers is number 21 Charlie Staines
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Winger for Sharks is number 21 Nene MacdonaldWinger for Panthers is number 5 Brent Naden
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun JohnsonFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad TownsendHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron WoodsProp for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Sharks is number 15 Braden Hamlin-UeleProp for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jack WilliamsLock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 8 Andrew FifitaInterchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Toby RudolfInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Siosifa TalakaiInterchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Burns
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce HuntInterchange for Panthers is number 20 Spencer Leniu
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Sharks: With Matt Moylan (hamstring) out, Josh Dugan moves to fullback. Ronaldo Mulitalo's comeback from injury has been delayed a week so Nene Macdonald comes into the side on the wing. Braden Hamlin-Uele starts as usual at prop with Andrew Fifita to come off the bench.
Scott Sorensen and Connor Tracey were trimmed from the extended bench an hour before kick-off while Will Kennedy was omitted on Friday. The Sharks have won seven of their past eight games against the Panthers.
Panthers: Charlie Staines will debut in the backline in place of Dean Whare (toe), with Spencer Leniu replacing Zane Tetevano (back) on the bench. Mitch Kenny dropped off the reserves list on game day after Malakai Watene-Zelezniak was omitted from the squad on Friday. Panthers centre Stephen Crichton has scored four tries in his past three games.
Broncos v Bulldogs, Saturday 5.30pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Broncos v Bulldogs
Round 9 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tesi NiuFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Meaney
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Reimis Smith
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Darius BoydCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Marcelo Montoya
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Christian Crichton
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony MilfordFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Brodie CroftHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Brandon Wakeham
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Tevita Pangai JuniorProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Issac LukeHooker for Bulldogs is number 21 Sione Katoa
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne HaasProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Corey Oates2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick CarriganLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Luke Thompson
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Thomas FleglerInterchange for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Ben Te'oInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Renouf Atoni
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Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Cory PaixInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Sauaso Sue
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Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Jamil HopoateInterchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Ofahiki Ogden
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Broncos: Cory Paix replaces Tom Dearden on the bench, with Rhys Kennedy the other player omitted from the squad on game day. Kotoni Staggs and Matt Lodge were the two players left out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off, with Staggs' return from a hamstring injury delayed for another week.
Tevita Pangai jnr has been shifted to prop, Thomas Flegler to the bench and Corey Oates to starting in the second row. The Broncos will aim to avoid seven straight losses for the first time since 2005.
Bulldogs: Sione Katoa starts at hooker with Jeremy Marshall-King moving to the bench and Kerrod Holland out of the side. Chris Smith was the other player to drop out an hour before kick-off, after Lachlan Lewis and Jack Cogger were the two players omitted the day before the game.
Lock Adam Elliott is out with a dislocated shoulder, with British recruit Luke Thompson making his club debut in the No.13 jersey. The Bulldogs have not defeated the Broncos at Suncorp since 2015.
Raiders v Storm, Saturday 7.35pm at GIO Stadium
Match: Raiders v Storm
Round 9 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Storm
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick CotricWinger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod CrokerCentre for Storm is number 3 Justin Olam
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Michael OldfieldCentre for Storm is number 4 Paul Momirovski
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Bailey SimonssonWinger for Storm is number 20 Brenko Lee
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Ryley Jacks
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George WilliamsHalfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh PapaliiProp for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh HodgsonHooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis LuiProp for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
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Lock for Raiders is number 15 Kai O'DonnellLock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 13 Joseph TapineInterchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva HaviliInterchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ryan SuttonInterchange for Storm is number 18 Darryn Schonig
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Jordan RapanaInterchange for Storm is number 21 Nicholas Hynes
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Raiders: A late switch for the Raiders with debutant Kai O'Donnell moving into the starting side at lock in No.15 and Joseph Tapine reverting to the bench.
Sia Soliola (facial fracture) and Emre Guler (ankle) are out with Dunamis Lui back at starting prop alongside Josh Papalii with Ryan Sutton reverting to the pine.
Jordan Rapana has recovered from a calf strain and has taken Curtis Scott's place on the interchange. Matt Frawley and Darby Medlyn were omitted 24 hours before kick-off while Tom Starling and Scott were the last two cut an hour before kick-off. The Raiders have won their past three games against the Storm.
Storm: Brenko Lee and Tom Eisenhuth have come into the starting side an hour before kick-off. Marion Seve drops out of the squad and Tino Fa’Asuamaleaui goes to the bench. Nicho Hynes has been added to the bench.
Ryley Jacks has been named to start in the halves with Cameron Smith at hooker and Brandon Smith on the bench.
Five-eighth Cameron Munster (knee) was named on the extended bench but was ruled out 24 hours before kick-off along with Felise Kaufusi (knee swelling).
Knights v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
Match: Knights v Eels
Round 9 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn PongaFullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Hymel HuntWinger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari TualaCentre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
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Winger for Knights is number 18 Tautau MogaWinger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt MannFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell PearceHalfback for Eels is number 7 Jai Field
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 David KlemmerProp for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Andrew McCulloughHooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel SaifitiProp for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Herman Ese'eseLock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 2 Tex HoyInterchange for Eels is number 14 David Gower
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob SaifitiInterchange for Eels is number 15 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami SauloInterchange for Eels is number 16 Marata Niukore
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie JonesInterchange for Eels is number 17 Brad Takairangi
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Tim Roby
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Knights: Connor Watson (ankle) won't be making his return on Sunday and Adam O'Brien has made a late switch with Tautau Moga elevated from the reserves to the wing and Tex Hoy relegated to the bench.
Starford To'a has been omitted an hour before kick-off along with Josh King. Watson and Phoenix Crossland were culled from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Knights to face their biggest test of the season against Eels
"He will be raring to go next week," O'Brien said of Watson. "It's a bonus weeks' worth of training now and he’ll be 100 percent. He was very close though, this week."
The Knights have won four of their past five games against the Eels.
Eels: Nathan Brown returns from suspension at lock, pushing Marata Niukore to the bench. Stefano Utoikamanu debuts off the bench with Ray Stone and Oregon Kaufusi out of the team.
Will Smith and Andrew Davey were the players cut from the reserves list on Saturday, George Jennings and Daniel Alvaro suffered the same fate on Sunday. Eels forward David Gower will make his 100th NRL appearance.
Dragons v Sea Eagles, Sunday 6.30pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Match: Dragons v Sea Eagles
Round 9 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matt DuftyFullback for Sea Eagles is number 19 Brendan Elliot
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan PereiraWinger for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reuben Garrick
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan AitkenCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Moses Suli
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey NormanFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 14 Cade Cust
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam CluneHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake LawrieProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Ben HuntHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul VaughanProp for Sea Eagles is number 17 Morgan Boyle
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Cameron McInnesLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Trent MerrinInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 6 Lachlan Croker
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh KerrInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Tyrell FuimaonoInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Jack Gosiewski
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jackson FordInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Dragons: The Dragons will start 1-17 after Tim Lafai and Tristan Sailor were the last two players omitted. Tariq Sims is back from a wrist injury in the second row, pushing Tyrell Fuimaono to the bench. Ben Hunt starts at hooker with Cameron McInnes in the No.13 jersey and Trent Merrin back to the bench. Jordan Pereira replaces Jason Saab on the wing. The Dragons have won four of their past five games against the Sea Eagles.
Saab and Korbin Sims were omitted from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Sea Eagles: In a major re-shuffle announced an hour before kick-off, Brendan Elliot (No.19) will start at fullback, Rueben Garrick on the wing, Cade Cust (No.14) at five-eighth and Morgan Boyle (No.17) at prop. Tevita Funa (No.5) and Corey Waddell were the two players dropped from the squad. After being named to start on Tuesday, Taniela Paseka and Lachlan Croker will start the match on the interchange bench. Abbas Miski and Haumole Olakau'atu were cut from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off. Coach Des Hasler has a 7-2 record against the Dragons’ Paul McGregor.
