Official team lists, updates and injury news for round four of the 2021 Telstra Premiership season.
Round 5 team lists
Rabbitohs v Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at Stadium Australia, Sydney
Match: Rabbitohs v Broncos
Round 5 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell MitchellFullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne Isaako
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Broncos is number 2 Xavier Coates
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Dane GagaiCentre for Broncos is number 3 Richard Kennar
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell GrahamCentre for Broncos is number 4 Tesi Niu
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Josh MansourWinger for Broncos is number 5 David Mead
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Benji MarshallFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Thomas BurgessProp for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Tevita TatolaProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jacob Host2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jaydn Su'a2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Broncos is number 13 Tevita Pangai Junior
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Dean HawkinsInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Brodie Croft
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark NichollsInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Thomas Flegler
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Patrick MagoInterchange for Broncos is number 16 John Asiata
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jai ArrowInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Ben Te'o
Reserves
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Hame SeleReserve for Broncos is number 18 Ethan Bullemor
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Rabbitohs: The Rabbitohs will line up 1-17 with Steven Marsters omitted an hour before kick-off and Hame Sele to be the 18th man.
Benji Marshall has taken the No.6 jersey in place of the suspended Cody Walker while Jacob Host will come into the back row for Keaon Koloamatangi (also suspended). Utility Dean Hawkins will debut off the interchange.
Winger Jaxson Paulo and halfback Troy Dargan were omitted 24 hours ahead of kick-off.
The Rabbitohs have won three of their past four games against the Broncos.
Broncos: The Broncos are 1-17. Centre Herbie Farnworth is out due to shoulder soreness with Richie Kennar coming into the centres. Patrick Carrigan is out suspended, with Tevita Pangai jnr named to start at lock. John Asiata has joined the bench in the 20-man squad named by Kevin Walters.
Corey Paix and Jesse Arthars were the first players to be omitted from the squad on Wednesday. Rhys Kennedy were cut an hour before game time. Ethan Bullemor is the 18th man for the Broncos.
The Broncos have not won in Sydney since July 2019.
Warriors v Sea Eagles, Friday 6pm (8pm NZT) at Central Coast Stadium
Match: Warriors v Sea Eagles
Round 5 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-SheckFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Dylan Walker
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'aWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam PompeyCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Marcelo MontoyaCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken MaumaloWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi NikorimaFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Sean O'SullivanHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Leeson Ah MauProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde EganHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Tohu HarrisProp for Sea Eagles is number 17 Josh Aloiai
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eliesa Katoa2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Jack Gosiewski
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Jack Murchie2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Josh Schuster
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz TevagaLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Ben Murdoch-MasilaInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom AleInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Toafofoa Sipley
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Kane EvansInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
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Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Paul TurnerInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Tevita Funa
Reserves
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Reserve for Warriors is number 17 Josh CurranReserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Zac Saddler
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Warriors: A late change for Nathan Brown with Paul Turner coming on to the bench in jersey 20 and Josh Curran to be the 18th man. Rocco Berry was the other player cut an hour before game time.
Addin Fonua-Blake (knee), Bunty Afoa (suspended) and Bayley Sironen (shoulder) are unavailable. Leeson Ah Mau and Tohu Harris are set to start at prop while Jack Murchie has moved from the bench into the back row.
Kane Evans has been included on the interchange to play his first match for the club after increasing his fitness through the Queensland and NSW Cups. Tom Ale has also been named on the bench.
Jackson Frei and Taniela Otukolo were cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Nathan Brown will reach the milestone of 250 games as an NRL coach.
Sea Eagles: Josh Aloiai has been promoted to the starting side an hour before kick-off with Martin Taupau going to the bench.
Utility Cade Cust is out of the Manly team with a virus and his place on the bench is taken by Tevita Funa. The other player to drop out of the squad on Thursday was Ben Trbojevic while Christian Tuipulotu was omitted an hour before game time and Zac Saddler is the 18th man.
Jack Gosiewski will come into the second row to replace the injured Morgan Boyle (shoulder). Morgan Harper is set to start at centre to replace the injured Moses Suli (back). Toafofoa Sipley has been included on the bench.
The Sea Eagles conceded 40 points in each of their past two games at Central Coast Stadium.
Panthers v Raiders, Friday 7.55pm at BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
Match: Panthers v Raiders
Round 5 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Stephen CrichtonFullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Charlie StainesWinger for Raiders is number 2 Bailey Simonsson
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Paul MomirovskiCentre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Matt BurtonCentre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Raiders is number 16 Iosia Soliola
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Raiders is number 17 Ryan James
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone MayInterchange for Raiders is number 10 Ryan Sutton
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer LeniuInterchange for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Matthew EisenhuthInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Liam MartinInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Siliva Havili
Reserves
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Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Jaeman SalmonReserve for Raiders is number 21 Corey Harawira-Naera
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Panthers: The Panthers will line up 1-17 as named. Unsurprisingly, coach Ivan Cleary stuck with the same 17 that proved far too good for Manly.
Robert Jennings and J'maine Hopgood were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. Scott Sorensen was the last man cut an hour before game time and Jaeman Salmon is the 18th man.
The Panthers are aiming for a 5-0 start to the season for the first time in the club’s history.
Raiders: Ryan James and Iosia Soliola have been brought into the starting team an hour before kick-off with Ryan Sutton and Joseph Tapine reverting to the bench.
Tapine is returning from an ankle injury and was named to start on Tuesday but will be kept out of the early exchanges.
Semi Valemei and Dunamis Lui were cut 24 hours prior to kick-off. Sam Williams was cut an hour before kick-off and Corey Harawira-Naera is the 18th man.
Winger Jordan Rapana has scored 10 tries in 11 games against the Panthers.
Titans v Knights, Saturday 3pm at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Match: Titans v Knights
Round 5 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ BrimsonFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Phillip SamiWinger for Knights is number 2 Starford To'a
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian KellyCentre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Patrick HerbertCentre for Knights is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey ThompsonWinger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 21 Ashley TaylorFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Connor Watson
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Knights is number 7 Blake Green
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod WallaceProp for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch ReinHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 David Fifita2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Tyrone PeacheyLock for Knights is number 14 Chris Randall
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Moeaki FotuaikaInterchange for Knights is number 13 Sauaso Sue
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam LisoneInterchange for Knights is number 15 Pasami Saulo
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin JolliffeInterchange for Knights is number 16 Josh King
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Erin ClarkInterchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones
Reserves
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Reserve for Titans is number 18 Beau FermorReserve for Knights is number 20 Simi Sasagi
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Titans: Ash Taylor is a late inclusion in the Titans halves after recovering from a broken hand, with Tanah Boyd dropping out of the squad. Beau Fermor is the 18th man.
Halfback Jamal Fogarty will play despite failing to finish the round-four loss to Canberra after a cork to his quad. Centre Brian Kelly makes his return from a broken hand.
Kelly's comeback will push Phillip Sami back on to the wing with Anthony Don (hip injury) making way.
Herman Ese'ese and Sam McIntyre were the two players left out 24 hours before the match.
The Titans have scored 30 points or more in their past five games against the Knights at Cbus Super Stadium.
Knights: Chris Randall will start at lock with Sauaso Sue to come off the interchange. Jack Johns dropped out of the extended squad on game day while Nathanael Sasagi is the 18th man.
Kalyn Ponga has recovered from his shoulder injury and will play his first match of 2021, while David Klemmer will also start after avoiding a serious knee injury last week.
Tex Hoy wasn't named after suffering a hamstring injury last weekend. With Mitchell Pearce to miss 10-12 weeks (pectoral injury), Blake Green will start at halfback while Connor Watson has moved from the bench to five-eighth to replace Kurt Mann (head knock).
Brayden Musgrove and Garrett Smith were the two players omitted 24 hours before kick-off.
The Knights have not won on the Gold Coast since 2015.
Bulldogs v Storm, Saturday 5.30pm at Stadium Australia, Sydney
Match: Bulldogs v Storm
Round 5 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Storm
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakFullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick CotricWinger for Storm is number 2 George Jennings
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Will HopoateCentre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Corey AllanCentre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Tuipulotu KatoaWinger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jake AverilloFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle FlanaganHalfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Jack HetheringtonProp for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Sione KatoaHooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon Smith
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 16 Dylan NapaProp for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Adam Elliott2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Waddell2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh JacksonLock for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Luke ThompsonInterchange for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jackson TopineInterchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf AtoniInterchange for Storm is number 17 Nicholas Hynes
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ofahiki OgdenInterchange for Storm is number 21 Harry Grant
Reserves
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Brandon WakehamReserve for Storm is number 14 Chris Lewis
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Bulldogs: Luke Thompson will come off the bench in his first appearance of the season, with Dylan Napa to start at prop.
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak returns from suspension at fullback, with Nick Meaney (ribs) out. Skipper Josh Jackson also returns from suspension, Renouf Atoni and Jack Hetherington move to the interchange with Dean Britt and Joe Stimson out.
Lachlan Lewis sits out after copping a head knock last week with Jake Averillo back from an ankle injury at five-eighth. Corey Allan swaps to centre with Nick Cotric on the wing.
Stimson dropped off the extended bench an hour before kick-off while Brandon Wakeham is the 18th man. Britt and Chris Smith were the first two players cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Storm: Harry Grant will play his first game of the season off the bench, with Tui Kamikamica to start at lock and Nelson Asofa-Solomona coming off the bench.
Felise Kaufusi returns from suspension, with Tom Eisenhuth dropping back to the interchange bench.
The club also confirmed that premiership-winning centre Brenko Lee was eligible for selection after shaking off a hamstring injury. He was included as a reserve on Tuesday but came out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off along with Dean Ieremia.
Roosters v Sharks, Saturday 7.35pm at Sydney Cricket Ground
Match: Roosters v Sharks
Round 5 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Sharks is number 2 Mawene Hiroti
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh MorrisCentre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett MorrisWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Drew HutchisonFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam WalkerHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Isaac LiuProp for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Freddy LussickHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua TaukeiahoProp for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Teig Wilton
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 12 Sitili TupouniuaInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Connor Tracey
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Ben MarschkeInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Aiden Tolman
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Jared Waerea-HargreavesInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Fletcher BakerInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Billy Magoulias
Reserves
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Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Matt IkuvaluReserve for Sharks is number 18 Braydon Trindall
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Roosters: Second-rower Sitili Tupouniua has moved to the bench and Nat Butcher comes into the starting side.
Tupouniua passed his head knock protocols after failing a HIA last week.
Back-up hooker Ben Marschke made his NRL debut off the bench in round four and retains his place in the squad.
Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Joseph Suaalii were cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. Egan Butcher was the last man cut an hour before kick-off and Matt Ikuvalu is the 18th man.
The Roosters have won their past five games against the Sharks.
Sharks: The Sharks are 1-17. Winger Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee) and Josh Dugan (head knock) will play despite failing to finish last week's game. In another boost, Jesse Ramien returns to the backline following a suspension.
Ramien's comeback means the versatile Connor Tracey will revert to the interchange and Braydon Trindall is the 18th man.
Andrew Fifita and Nene Macdonald were cut from the extended squad 24 hours before game time. Franklin Pele was cut an hour before game time.
The Sharks are aiming for their first win at the SCG since 1987.
Wests Tigers v Cowboys, Sunday 4.05pm at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Match: Wests Tigers v Cowboys
Round 5 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David NofoalumaWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 James RobertsCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 19 Joseph LeiluaCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Connelly Lemuelu
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tommy TalauWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam DoueihiFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 22 Luke BrooksHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Ben Hampton
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Zane MusgroveProp for Cowboys is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jacob LiddleHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 James TamouProp for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 17 Joe Ofahengaue2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Ben Condon
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex TwalLock for Cowboys is number 15 Coen Hess
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 4 Moses MbyeInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke GarnerInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Lachlan Burr
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas MikaeleInterchange for Cowboys is number 19 Reuben Cotter
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Stefano UtoikamanuInterchange for Cowboys is number 20 Corey Jensen
Reserves
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 14 Michael Chee KamReserve for Cowboys is number 21 Jake Clifford
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: Joey Leilua has been recalled to the side in the centres in jersey No.19 in a late change with Moses Mbye dropping back to the bench.
Joe Ofahengaue will also start in the back row for the first time since joining Wests Tigers, with Luke Garner reverting back to the bench.
Michael Chee Kam returns to the reserves and is the 18th man.
Asu Kepaoa has been left out and Tommy Talau shifts out one spot to the wing.
Jake Simpkin and Tukimihia Simpkins dropped off the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. Alex Seyfarth was cut an hour before kick-off.
Wests Tigers have won their past four games against the Cowboys.
Cowboys: Coen Hess comes into the starting side in a late reshuffle with Reuben Cotter going to the bench alongside Jake Granville, Corey Jensen and Lachlan Burr. The 18th man is Jake Clifford.
Jason Taumalolo (hand) and Josh McGuire (illness) were ruled out on Saturday. Esan Marsters also dropped out of the playing squad on Saturday and Peter Hola was the last man omitted an hour before game time.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will switch from the wing to centre due to Justin O'Neill being out after suffering a head knock last weekend. Kyle Feldt will return from suspension on the wing.
The Cowboys have not won at Leichhardt Oval since 2000.
Eels v Dragons, Sunday 6.15pm at Bankwest Stadium, Sydney
Match: Eels v Dragons
Round 5 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Dragons is number 2 Cody Ramsey
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Tom OpacicCentre for Dragons is number 3 Jack Bird
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Marata NiukoreCentre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake FergusonWinger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-GillardProp for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Josh Kerr
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2nd Row for Eels is number 15 Isaiah Papali'i2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan BrownLock for Dragons is number 13 Tyrell Fuimaono
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Oregon KaufusiInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Trent Merrin
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Will SmithInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Daniel Alvaro
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Bryce CartwrightInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Brayden Wiliame
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Interchange for Eels is number 18 Ray StoneInterchange for Dragons is number 19 Kaide Ellis
Reserves
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Reserve for Eels is number 19 Haze DunsterReserve for Dragons is number 18 Jackson Ford
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
Eels: Ryan Matterson has been ruled out due to ongoing concussion symptoms. Matterson has been sidelined since leaving the field following a head knock in round two.
Isaiah Papali'i comes into the second row and Ray Stone joins the bench.
After returning from a broken jaw via the NSW Cup last week, Bryce Cartwright is set to make his club debut off the interchange with Keegan Hipgrave making way.
Jordan Rankin was cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. Hipgrave was the last man cut an hour before game time and Haze Dunster is the 18th man.
The Eels are aiming for a 5-0 start for the second consecutive season.
Dragons: Jack Bird will return at centre from a one-game suspension, with Brayden Wiliame dropping to the bench and Jackson Ford to 18th man.
Poasa Faamausili and Max Feagai dropped off the Dragons' extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. Jordan Pereira was the last man cut an hour before kick-off.
Forwards Trent Merrin (150th club) and Daniel Alvaro (100th NRL) will play milestone games.