Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 13 of the 2021 Telstra Premiership season.
Round 13 team lists
Dragons v Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Match: Dragons v Broncos
Round 13 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matt DuftyFullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne Isaako
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Cody RamseyWinger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Brayden WiliameCentre for Broncos is number 3 Herbie Farnworth
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Gerard BealeCentre for Broncos is number 4 Jesse Arthars
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Broncos is number 5 David Mead
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey NormanFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Albert Kelly
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben HuntHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Tyson Gamble
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake LawrieProp for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCulloughHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul VaughanProp for Broncos is number 10 Thomas Flegler
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Josh Kerr2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jack Bird2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jackson FordLock for Broncos is number 13 John Asiata
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Talatau AmoneInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Kobe Hetherington
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Poasa FaamausiliInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Keenan Palasia
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Daniel AlvaroInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jack De BelinInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Teui Robati
Reserves
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Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Kaide EllisReserve for Broncos is number 18 Jordan Riki
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
Dragons: The Dragons are 1-17. Matt Dufty (shoulder) and Josh Kerr (suspension) make timely returns and Jack de Belin has been named on the bench with Tariq Sims leaving a hole in the back row while on NSW duty.
With Dufty back on deck, Cody Ramsey shifts from fullback to wing while Mikaele Ravalawa's return from his second ban of the season sees Jordan Pereira drop out of the 17.
Brayden Wiliame slides in one to the centres, Jack Bird goes to the back row and Billy Burns is omitted.
Jayden Sullivan and Pereira were the first two players cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. Adam Clune was cut an hour before kick-off and Kaide Ellis is 18th man.
Goal-kicking centre Zac Lomax (thumb) is at least another week away from making his return.
The Dragons have won their past four games against the Broncos.
Broncos: The Broncos are 1-17. Halfback Tyson Gamble and prop Matt Lodge return from suspension in a welcome boost for coach Kevin Walters who has lost Payne Haas and Xavier Coates to Origin duty.
With Coates out, rookie Selwyn Cobbo has been named to make his debut on the wing, while Tom Flegler has been moved to the front row to cover for Haas.
With Gamble back, Albert Kelly shifts from halfback to five-eighth and Anthony Milford has been dropped again.
Skipper Alex Glenn's return from a calf tendon tear suffered in round seven pushes Keenan Palasia to the interchange bench.
Dale Copley and Cory Paix were the first two players omitted from the squad on Wednesday. Tesi Niu was the last man cut on Thursday and Jordan Riki is 18th man.
The Broncos have not won at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium since 1998.
Wests Tigers v Panthers, Friday 7.55pm at Leichhardt Oval
Match: Wests Tigers v Panthers
Round 13 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine LaurieFullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David NofoalumaWinger for Panthers is number 2 Charlie Staines
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Adam DoueihiCentre for Panthers is number 3 Stephen Crichton
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy TalauCentre for Panthers is number 4 Paul Momirovski
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 James RobertsWinger for Panthers is number 5 Robert Jennings
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Moses MbyeFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Matt Burton
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke BrooksHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Tyrone May
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James TamouProp for Panthers is number 8 Spencer Leniu
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jacob LiddleHooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex TwalProp for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Scott Sorensen
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex SeyfarthLock for Panthers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Stefano UtoikamanuInterchange for Panthers is number 14 Jaeman Salmon
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shawn BloreInterchange for Panthers is number 15 J'maine Hopgood
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tom AmoneInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Lindsay Smith
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Thomas MikaeleInterchange for Panthers is number 17 Izack Tago
Reserves
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Michael Chee KamReserve for Panthers is number 18 Brent Naden
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
Last updated:
Wests Tigers: The Tigers are 1-17. In-form second-rower Luciano Leilua was found not guilty of a shoulder charge at the judiciary and is free to play, having avoided a possible two-match ban.
Alex Seyfarth has been promoted to the starting side to replace Maroons Origin rep Joe Ofahengaue in the only change to the starting side from last week's win over the Dragons.
Stefano Utoikamana is the new face on the interchange bench.
Jake Simpkin and Tui Simpkins were trimmed from the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. Kiah Cooper was the last man cut an hour before kick-off and Michael Chee Kam is 18th man.
Winger David Nofoaluma requires two tries to equal the club’s tryscoring record.
Panthers: The Panthers will line up 1-17 as they face a massive test of their depth with Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai, Brian To'o, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin, Api Koroisau and Kurt Capewell all away on Origin duty.
The return of Dylan Edwards (hamstring) at fullback allows Stephen Crichton to shift back to the centres and Matt Burton to move to five-eighth to replace Luai.
Robert Jennings gets a recall on the wing while Tyrone May will play halfback and Mitch Kenny is the new hooker.
Yeo and Martin are replaced in the back row by Scott Sorensen and Matt Eisenhuth while the interchange bench has four new faces in former Eel Jaeman Salmon, one-gamer J'maine Hopgood and debutants Lindsay Smith and Izack Tago.
Prop Moses Leota accepted a one-week ban for a careless high tackle and his place is taken by Spencer Leniu.
Sunia Turuva and Kurt Falls were omitted from the reserves list on Thursday. Eddie Blacker was the last man omitted an hour before kick-off and Brent Naden is 18th man.
The Panthers have won seven of their past eight games against the Tigers.
Storm v Titans, Saturday 7.35pm at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Match: Storm v Titans
Round 13 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas HynesFullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell
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Winger for Storm is number 2 George JenningsWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis SmithCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Titans is number 4 Patrick Herbert
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Dean IeremiaWinger for Titans is number 20 Greg Marzhew
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cooper JohnsFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon SmithHooker for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-SolomonaProp for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
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2nd Row for Storm is number 20 Trent Loiero2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Sam Stone
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale FinucaneLock for Titans is number 13 Sam McIntyre
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Aaron BoothInterchange for Titans is number 14 Tyrone Peachey
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tui KamikamicaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Jai Whitbread
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Chris LewisInterchange for Titans is number 17 Jo Vuna
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Aaron PeneInterchange for Titans is number 19 Esan Marsters
Reserves
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Reserve for Storm is number 19 Isaac LumelumeReserve for Titans is number 18 Tanah Boyd
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
Last updated:
Storm: There are no last-minute changes with Isaac Lumelume named 18th man and Ryley Jacks the final match-day cut from the squad.
Sunshine Coast local boy Trent Loiero has come into the Storm's 17 with Tom Eisenhuth withdrawn from the side on Friday due to a concussion suffered in last week's win over Brisbane.
Chris Lewis is the new second-rower and Loiero is on the bench.
Kenny Bromwich (hamstring) is fit to play and will replace Maroons back-rower Felise Kaufusi in the second row while Dean Ieremia gets the call to take over from Blues winger Josh Addo-Carr.
Cooper Johns is named to start at five-eighth after being a late inclusion the past two weeks while Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona gets another start in the front row.
Playmaker Ryley Jacks (concussion) makes his comeback from injury on the extended bench.
Eisenhuth and Jordan Grant were the two players to drop out of the squad on Friday.
The Storm have won six from six at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Titans: Tanah Boyd has been named 18th man and Darius Farmer is the final omission one hour from kick-off.
Hooker Mitch Rein (shoulder) and winger Anthony Don (hip) earlier dropped out of the Titans team to play the Storm with Greg Marzhew making his NRL debut on the wing and Erin Clark starting at hooker for the Titans. Rein and Don are expected to only miss one game.
Ash Taylor returns from injury to partner Jamal Fogarty in the halves and Tyrone Peachey has to be content with an interchange spot on his return from suspension.
Origin has forced Justin Holbrook to make a raft of changes including handing Titans legend Preston Campbell's son Jayden his debut at fullback in place of AJ Brimson and naming Joseph Vuna, younger brother of former Knight Cooper, on the bench for his first NRL game since he played four for the Warriors in 2018.
Jaimin Jolliffe replaces Moeaki Fotuaika in the front row, Sam Stone steps into David Fifita's large boots in the second row and Sam McIntyre takes over the No.13 jersey from Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
With back-rower Beau Fermor (hamstring) missing, Jai Whitbread joins Peachey, Vuna and Esan Marsters on the interchange bench.
The Titans have the best goal-kicking percentage in the NRL in 2021 (85.4 per cent).
Knights v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
Match: Knights v Eels
Round 13 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tex HoyFullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Starford To'aWinger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari TualaCentre for Eels is number 3 Tom Opacic
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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 5 Brayden MusgroveWinger for Eels is number 5 Haze Dunster
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 18 Jake CliffordFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
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Halfback for Knights is number 14 Kurt MannHalfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Sauaso SueProp for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden BraileyHooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Jacob SaifitiProp for Eels is number 10 Marata Niukore
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Brodie Jones2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell BarnettLock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 6 Connor WatsonInterchange for Eels is number 14 Will Smith
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Josh KingInterchange for Eels is number 15 Shaun Lane
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack JohnsInterchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
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Interchange for Knights is number 20 Mat CrokerInterchange for Eels is number 17 Bryce Cartwright
Reserves
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Reserve for Knights is number 17 Simi SasagiReserve for Eels is number 19 Makahesi Makatoa
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Knights: Jake Clifford will start at five-eighth in his club debut after having played for North Queensland last weekend. Kurt Mann is at halfback.
Mat Croker and Jack Johns will make their NRL debuts off the interchange bench and Simi Sasagi is the 18th man. Connor Watson goes back to the bench and Jirah Momoisea was the last man omitted.
Phoenix Crossland and Gehamat Shibasaki were left out 24 hours before kick-off.
Veteran prop David Klemmer entered an early plea to his careless high tackle charge and will spend two weeks on the sideline.
Sauaso Sue replaces Klemmer in the front row while Jacob Saifiti takes over from twin brother Daniel as the other prop and Brodie Jones has received the nod to take Tyson Frizell's place in the second row.
The Knights have won four from six at McDonald Jones Stadium this season.
Eels: Parramatta will start 1-17 with Reed Mahoney to play at hooker after being released from the Maroons camp. Makahesi Makatoa will be 18th man.
Five-eighth Dylan Brown and prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard return from suspension, with Oregon Kaufusi going to the bench and Jakob Arthur sliding back to the reserves, while Marata Niukore replaces Blues bench forward Junior Paulo in the front row.
Haze Dunster has earned a recall for his first start of the season, and third appearance, in place of veteran winger Blake Ferguson who has been dropped.
Utility Will Smith (thumb) reclaims the No.14 jersey in his comeback from injury.
Joey Lussick and Jakob Arthur dropped off the reserves list on Saturday.
Eels halfback Mitchell Moses requires six points for 800 points in the NRL.
