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NRL Late Mail Round 8: Crichton on track; Arthars to miss

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 08:05 PM

Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton remains on track to make his return from a shoulder injury in Friday's showdown with the Broncos.

The news is not so good for the defending premiers, who have ruled out Jesse Arthars due to a calf injury suffered in last week's win over the Wests Tigers.

Samoan star Jeremiah Nanai is ready to complete his comeback from off-season shoulder surgery, while Euan Aitken is pushing to play his first game since Round 2 when South Sydney plays Melbourne on Saturday night.

See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 8 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.

NRL Late Mail Round 8

Cowboys v Sharks, Friday 6.00pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 24 Apr

8:00 am

Cowboys

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Mawene Hiroti
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Siosifa Talakai
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Chester

Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Toby Rudolf
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Billy Burns
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jesse Colquhoun

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Briton Nikora
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Cameron McInnes
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Matthew Lodge

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Cowboys is number 20 Zac Laybutt

Interchange for Sharks is number 20 Riley Jones

Reserves

Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Robert Derby

Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Riley Pollard

Jeremiah Nanai
Murray Taulagi
Reed Mahoney
Robert Derby

Cameron McInnes
Hohepa Puru
Riley Pollard

Harrison Edwards
Kai O'Donnell
Viliami Vailea

Jayden Berrell
Sione Katoa

Match Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 4/23/2026 8:01:14 AM

Cowboys: Jeremiah Nanai is on track to complete his return from off-season shoulder surgery and is set to take his place in the back row. Reed Mahoney and Murray Taulagi are also expected to return from head knocks suffered a fortnight ago. Mahoney's comeback will see Soni Luke shift to the interchange, while Taulagi replaces Zac Laybutt on the wing. Kai O’Donnell and Kaiden Lahrs dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Sharks: Cam McInnes has been cleared for his first game since tearing his ACL in Round 24 last year. The inspirational skipper will come off the bench on Friday night. Sifa Talakai is also set for a new role and will shift to the centres as Craig Fitzgibbon shakes up his backline. Mawene Hiroti moves to the wing with Sione Katoa dropping out of the squad in Thursday's 24-hour update along with Tuku Hau Tapuha.

Broncos v Bulldogs, Friday 8.00pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 24 Apr

10:00 am

Broncos

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 18 Hayze Perham

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jonathan Sua
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Ben Talty

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Samuel Hughes
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Jack Gosiewski

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Xavier Willison

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Josh Rogers

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jaiyden Hunt

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Preston Riki

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Va'a Semu

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jake Turpin
Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Antonio Verhoeven

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Josh Curran
Interchange for Broncos is number 20 Thomas Duffy

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Lipoi Hopoi

Reserves

Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Cameron Bukowski

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Jethro Rinakama

Antonio Verhoeven
Cory Paix
Jaiyden Hunt
Preston Riki

Jethro Rinakama
Stephen Crichton

Corey Jensen
Jesse Arthars
Payne Haas

Jacob Kiraz

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 4/23/2026 9:58:23 AM

Broncos: Fullback Jesse Arthars was initially named to play but hasn't come up. "He has a bit of cork down the shin there that bled into the calf so that was unfortunate," coach Michael Maguire said on Thursday. Hayze Perham has come into the side at fullback and Thomas Duffy is added to the bench. Hooker Cory Paix is also set to slide straight back into the No.9 jumper after recovering from a head knock. No such luck for Payne Haas or Corey Jensen, who will miss Friday's match. Ben Talty and Jack Gosiewksi are set to start at prop in a new-look front row.

Bulldogs: Captain Stephen Crichton is set to complete his comeback from a shoulder injury after just falling short of an early return last week. The Bulldogs will be without Jacob Kiraz on Friday night after the winger succumbed to a knee injury. Jonathan Sua will start in his place, having replaced Kiraz in the second half last week. Alekolasimi Jones and Alex Conti came out of the side in the 24-hour update.

Dragons v Roosters, Saturday 4.00pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 25 Apr

6:00 am

Dragons

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Setu Tu

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Hugo Savala
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Daniel Atkinson

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kade Reed

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Toby Couchman

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Ryan Couchman

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Hamish Stewart

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jacob Halangahu

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Salesi Foketi
Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Kyle Flanagan

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Cody Ramsey
Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Christian Tuipulotu

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Billy Smith

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Hayden Buchanan

Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Benaiah Ioelu
Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Hame Sele

Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Egan Butcher
Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Isaiah Fagalilo

Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Tommy Talau

Christian Tuipulotu
Hayden Buchanan
Isaiah Fagalilo
Moses Suli
Ryan Couchman

Benaiah Ioelu
Billy Smith
Egan Butcher

David Fale
Jaydn Su'A

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 4/22/2026 4:44:24 AM

Dragons: Coach Dean Young revealed during the week that Kyle Flanagan will act as hooker Damien Cook's back-up off the bench. Winger Christian Tuipulotu remains in the reserves as he pushes to return from a knee injury, while Hame Sele is on track to line up in the centres after recovering from an eye socket injury. Emerging playmaker Kade Reed will make his NRL debut at halfback having impressed in the Pre-Season Challenge and the opening weeks of the NSW Cup season. Ryan Couchman is set to slot straight back into the second row in his return from suspension, replacing the suspended Jaydn Su'A. The Dragons have won only two of their last 15 games against the Roosters.

Roosters: Centre Billy Smith is on track to return from a knee injury after falling short in his comeback bid last week. The Roosters are otherwise settled as they look to build on last Sunday's win over the Knights. The Roosters have won five of their last six Anzac Day clashes against the Dragons.

Warriors v Dolphins, Saturday 6.00pm (AEST), 8.00pm (local time) at Hnry Stadium, Wellington

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 25 Apr

8:05 am

Warriors

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Ali Leiataua

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Bradley Schneider
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Tom Gilbert
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Francis Molo
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan Knowles

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam Healey

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Mitchell Barnett

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Felise Kaufusi
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jacob Laban

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Trai Fuller
Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Marata Niukore

Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Lewis Symonds
Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Luke Hanson

Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Tevita Naufahu

Reserves

Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Brian Pouniu
Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Adam Pompey

Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Oryn Keeley
Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Makaia Tafua

Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 John Fineanganofo

Adam Pompey
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Luke Hanson
Makaia Tafua

Brian Pouniu
John Fineanganofo
Lewis Symonds
Tevita Naufahu

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Kodi Nikorima

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 4/22/2026 11:24:29 PM

Warriors: Adam Pompey is pushing to return from suspension and has been listed in the reserves. Fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is set to miss Saturday's match after suffering a neck injury, with Taine Tuaupiki returning to the starting side. Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita will play his 100th NRL game. The Warriors have won four of their last five games in Wellington.

Dolphins: Livewire fullback Trai Fuller is set to play a greater role after coming on to the bench for Saturday's clash. Brad Schneider will also carry more responsibility as Kodi Nikorima's replacement at five-eighth. Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has scored six tries in five games in New Zealand.

Storm v Rabbitohs, Saturday 8.10pm at AAMI Park

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 25 Apr

10:10 am

Storm

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Mitchell
Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton
Winger for Storm is number 5 Manaia Waitere

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie Humphreys

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Bronson Garlick
Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Joe Chan

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Brandon Smith
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Cooper Clarke

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan
Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Lachlan Hubner
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Shawn Blore

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jayden Sullivan
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon Koloamatangi
Interchange for Storm is number 18 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Euan Aitken
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Hugo Peel

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Liam Le Blanc

Reserves

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Trent Toelau

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Latrell Siegwalt
Reserve for Storm is number 21 Josiah Pahulu

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Thomas Fletcher
Reserve for Storm is number 22 Moses Leo

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Edward Kosi

Josiah Pahulu
Moses Leo
Trent Toelau

Euan Aitken
Latrell Siegwalt
Liam Le Blanc

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 4/22/2026 11:44:23 PM

Storm: Nick Meaney has been named at centre, with Manaia Watere on the wing but the pair could switch on game day, as they did last week. Despite losing five-straight games, Craig Bellamy has a settled squad as they look to continue an unbeaten record against the Rabbitohs in Melbourne.

Rabbitohs: Euan Aitken is pushing to make his first appearance since suffering a leg injury in Round 2 and remains on the six-man bench. Brandon Smith is also set for a new role after being named in the back row. Bronson Garlick starts at hooker as a result. The Rabbitohs are 0-20 against the Storm in Melbourne.

Knights v Panthers, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 26 Apr

4:00 am

Knights

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Sharpe

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Paul Alamoti
Centre for Knights is number 4 Fletcher Hunt

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean
Winger for Knights is number 5 James Schiller

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Dylan Brown

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Freddy Lussick
Prop for Knights is number 10 Trey Mooney

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Francis Manuleleua

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jermaine McEwen

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Luke Garner
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Harrison Graham

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Jack Cogger
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Cody Hopwood

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Kalani Going
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Phillips
Interchange for Knights is number 18 Asu Kepaoa

Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Izack Tago
Interchange for Knights is number 19 Kyle McCarthy

Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Jack Cole

Reserves

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Peter Hola

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Luron Patea
Reserve for Knights is number 21 Lachlan Crouch

Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Billy Scott
Reserve for Knights is number 22 Wilson De Courcey

Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Sione Fonua

Asu Kepaoa
James Schiller
Lachlan Crouch
Wilson De Courcey

Billy Scott
Casey McLean
Jack Cole
Luron Patea

Greg Marzhew

Mitch Kenny

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 4/22/2026 11:44:22 PM

Knights: Winger Greg Marzhew has been ruled out of Sunday's match due to a concussion, with James Schiller set to take his place in the side. Former Tiger and Panther Asu Kepaoa is part of the six-man bench and could make his club debut. Dom Young will make his 100th NRL appearance. Knights fullback Fletcher Sharpe has scored 14 tries in 12 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Panthers: Casey McLean's return from suspension will see Izack Tago shift to the six-man bench, while Freddy Lussick has won the race to replace injured hooker Mitch Kenny. Jack Cogger is a new face on the interchange. Panthers winger Brian To’o has scored seven tries in eight games against the Knights.

Sea Eagles v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 26 Apr

6:05 am

Sea Eagles

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau Koula

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Joash Papalii
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Clayton Faulalo

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate

Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald Volkman
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Eels is number 8 Luca Moretti
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon Wakeham

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Kobe Hetherington

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Charlie Guymer
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Jack Williams
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Eels is number 13 Dylan Walker

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Saxon Pryke
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Toni Mataele
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Jack De Belin
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Simione Laiafi

Interchange for Eels is number 18 Kelma Tuilagi
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Josh Feledy

Interchange for Eels is number 19 Lorenzo Talataina

Reserves

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Nathan Brown

Reserve for Eels is number 20 Araz Nanva
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Joey Walsh

Reserve for Eels is number 21 Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Jackson Shereb

Reserve for Eels is number 22 Teancum Brown

Joey Walsh
Josh Feledy
Nathan Brown
Simione Laiafi

Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
Kelma Tuilagi
Sean Russell

Tom Trbojevic

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 4/22/2026 4:28:22 AM

Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic's hamstring injury has prompted a minor backline reshuffle, with Tolu Koula slotting into the No.1 jumper. Clayton Faulalo will line up in the centres as a result. Emerging centre Josh Feledy could make his second appearance of the year after coming on to the six-man bench. Jake Trbojevic will play in his 100th game at 4 Pines Park. Centre Reuben Garrick has scored 13 tries in 14 games against the Eels.

Eels: Centre Sean Russell and back-rower Kelma Tuilagi are both on track to complete their returns from concussions and are expected to take their place in the team on Sunday. Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored four tries in his last five games.