Round 23 NRL team lists

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 19 Aug 2018, 03:10 PM

The official team lists for round 23 of the 2018 NRL Telstra Premiership season.

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Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Thursday 16 Aug

Full Time

Broncos

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Dane Gagai
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Hymel Hunt
Centre for Broncos is number 3 James Roberts

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Braidon Burns
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Jordan Kahu

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Tyrell Fuimaono
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Richard Kennar
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Kodi Nikorima

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Sam Thaiday

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Thomas Burgess
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Broncos is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 George Burgess
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Angus Crichton
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Josh McGuire

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Sam Burgess

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mawene Hiroti
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Korbin Sims

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Cameron Murray
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 David Fifita

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jason Clark
Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Patrick Mago

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Tevita Tatola

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Video Referee: Luke Patten
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:04 AM

Broncos: In a late change an hour before kick-off, Joe Ofahengaue will start the match, with Matt Lodge moving back to the bench. Kotoni Staggs and Sam Tagataese were the two players left out an hour before the match was scheduled to start. Broncos winger Corey Oates has scored nine tries in his past six games against the Rabbitohs. Troy Dargan and Gehamat Shibasaki were omitted from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off.

Rabbitohs: Mawene Hiroti will start on the bench, despite talk he may have been moved into the starting 13. After Kyle Turner and Matt McIlwrick were the two reserves cut 24 hours before kick-off, Dean Britt and Connor Tracey were left out an hour before the match started.

Broncos v Rabbitohs: Round 23 preview

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Gold Coast Titans, Friday 6pm at Lottoland

Round 23 - Round 23 - Friday 17 Aug

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua

Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Titans is number 3 Konrad Hurrell
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Brian Kelly

Centre for Titans is number 4 Brenko Lee
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Brad Parker

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kane Elgey
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ashley Taylor

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Manase Fainu

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Titans is number 10 Ryan James
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Trent Hodkinson

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Mitch Rein
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Kelepi Tanginoa

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Frank Winterstein

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jack Stockwell
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Lloyd Perrett

Interchange for Titans is number 21 Bryce Cartwright

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Referee: Gavin Reynolds
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:03 AM

Sea Eagles: The Sea Eagles will line up as named on Tuesday. Lloyd Perrett replaces Taniela Paseka on the bench in the only change to the team that beat Canterbury last week. Matthew Wright and Taniela Paseka were omitted an hour before kick-off, while Tom Wright and Toafofoa Sipley were cut on Thursday.

Titans: Coach Garth Brennan has made one change but it's a notable one, with Bryce Cartwright named on the bench in place of Will Matthews. Brenko Lee returns from a hamstring injury in the centres in place of Brendan Elliot. Jai Whitbread and Leilani Latu were the two players left out 24 hours before game time, while Elliot was cut an hour before kick-off.

Sea Eagles v Titans: Round 23 preview

Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels, Friday 7.55pm at AAMI Park

Round 23 - Round 23 - Friday 17 Aug

Full Time

Storm

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Billy Slater

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Corey Norman
Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu

Winger for Eels is number 2 Jarryd Hayne
Centre for Storm is number 3 Will Chambers

Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
Centre for Storm is number 4 Curtis Scott

Centre for Eels is number 4 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Eels is number 5 George Jennings
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jaeman Salmon
Halfback for Storm is number 21 Brodie Croft

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Eels is number 12 Tepai Moeroa
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Storm is number 16 Christian Welch

Prop for Eels is number 17 Siosaia Vave
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Marata Niukore
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Joe Stimson

2nd Row for Eels is number 15 Brad Takairangi
Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Eels is number 8 Peni Terepo
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tim Glasby

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Kenneath Bromwich

Interchange for Eels is number 16 David Gower
Interchange for Storm is number 18 Brandon Smith

Interchange for Eels is number 20 Ray Stone

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:03 AM

Storm: Jahrome Hughes is out, with Brodie Croft to start at halfback in jersey No.21. Cheyse Blair replaces the injured Ryan Hoffman (hamstring) on the bench. Brandon Smith is on the bench in jersey No.18. Tui Kamikamica was cut an hour out from kick-off, while Hughes and Albert Vete were omitted on Thursday night.

Eels: Tim Mannah is a late withdrawal, forcing coach Brad Arthur to make a few changes. Siosaia Vave will start at prop, with Tepai Moeroa moving from back-row to prop. Oregon Kaufusi is named to debut off the bench in place of Will Smith. Peni Teripo will come off the bench and Ray Stone has been elevated from the reserves to the bench. Cam King was cut an hour prior to kick-off, while Josh Hoffman and Bevan French were omitted 24 hours out from game time.

Storm v Eels: Round 23 preview

Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights, Saturday 3pm at Panthers Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 18 Aug

Full Time

Panthers

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Tyrone Peachey

Fullback for Knights is number 18 Nick Meaney
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour

Winger for Knights is number 2 Ken Sio
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Waqa Blake

Centre for Knights is number 3 Sione Mata'utia
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Dean Whare

Centre for Knights is number 4 Cory Denniss
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Tyrone May

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Knights is number 8 Herman Ese'ese
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Sione Katoa

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Panthers is number 15 Trent Merrin

Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Isaah Yeo

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
Lock for Panthers is number 16 Corey Harawira-Naera

Lock for Knights is number 13 Aidan Guerra

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jamie Buhrer
Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Wayde Egan

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami Saulo
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Moses Leota

Interchange for Knights is number 19 Josh King
Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Kaide Ellis

Interchange for Knights is number 21 Luke Yates

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Referee: Alan Shortall
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:03 AM

Panthers: Trent Merrin has regained his starting spot, with James Tamou switching to the bench. Corey Harawira-Naera replaces James Fisher-Harris at lock and Kaide Ellis is on the bench. James Maloney (knee) and Jack Hetherington (suspension) are out, with Tyrone May starting at five-eighth. Chris Crichton and Liam Martin were the last players cut an hour prior to kick-off.

Knights: A key game-day change by Nathan Brown, with Nick Meaney given the nod to start at fullback and Kalyn Ponga moving to five-eighth. Jack Cogger has been dropped along with Chris Heighington, while Josh King and Luke Yates have been promoted to the bench.

Panthers v Knights: Round 23 preview

Wests Tigers v St George Illawarra Dragons, Saturday 5.30pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 18 Aug

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses Mbye

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matt Dufty
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Nene Macdonald
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Esan Marsters

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Mahe Fonua

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Kevin Naiqama

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Jordan Pereira
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji Marshall

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kurt Mann
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Russell Packer

Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie Farah

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Ben Matulino

Prop for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Michael Chee Kam

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 17 Matthew Eisenhuth

2nd Row for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Elijah Taylor

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 11 Chris Lawrence

Interchange for Dragons is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sauaso Sue

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Luke Garner

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jacob Liddle

Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Jai Field

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Referee: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Video Referee: Luke Patten
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:03 AM

Wests Tigers: Chris Lawrence has moved to the bench, with Matt Eisenhuth promoted to a starting role. Jacob Liddle has been elevated to the bench. Mahe Fonua returns from a broken arm in the centres, with Kevin Naiqama shifting to the wing and Malakai Watene-Zelezniak dropping out. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak was cut an hour before kick-off, while Robbie Rochow and Tyson Gamble were omitted from the squad on Friday night.

Dragons: With Gareth Widdop (shoulder) out, Kurt Mann starts at five-eighth with Cameron McInnes and Tyson Frizell to share the captaincy. Frizell has made a game-day shift to prop, with Leeson Ah Mau dropped to the bench. Luciano Leilua will fill Frizell's shoes in the back-row. With no Widdop, reserve Jai Field is a late inclusion on the bench. Zac Lomax and Jacob Host were cut an hour out from kick-off, while Darren Nicholls and Hame Sele were dropped on Friday night.

Wests Tigers v Dragons: Round 23 preview

Cronulla Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys, Saturday 7.35pm at Southern Cross Group Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Saturday 18 Aug

Full Time

Sharks

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Valentine Holmes

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Te Maire Martin
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'Neill
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Ricky Leutele

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Kane Linnett
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Josh Dugan

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Gideon Gela-Mosby
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Johnathan Thurston

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Sharks is number 15 James Segeyaro

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior

Prop for Cowboys is number 17 Scott Bolton
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Luke Lewis

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 John Asiata

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Kurt Capewell

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Ben Hampton
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Aaron Woods

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Francis Molo
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jayson Bukuya

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Corey Jensen
Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Joseph Paulo

Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Ethan Lowe

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Referee: Peter Gough

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:03 AM

Sharks: Jayden Brailey is a late withdrawal after having surgery on an ear injury, with James Segeyaro starting at hooker and Joseph Paulo joining the bench. Wade Graham (knee) is replaced by Scott Sorensen in the second row.

Cowboys: Matt Scott is out, replaced at prop by Scott Bolton. Ethan Lowe moves from the reserves to the bench. John Asiata replaces the suspended Jason Taumalolo at lock, with Francis Molo joining the interchange.

Sharks v Cowboys: Round 23 preview

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v New Zealand Warriors, Sunday 2pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Sunday 19 Aug

Full Time

Bulldogs

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will Hopoate

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Brett Morris

Winger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'a
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Gerard Beale
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Kerrod Holland

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Solomone Kata
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Lachlan Lewis

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Blake Green
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 20 Matt Frawley

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Gavet
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Michael Lichaa

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac Luke
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Agnatius Paasi
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Rhyse Martin

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Adam Blair
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Simon Mannering

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 7 Jeremy Marshall-King

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Danny Fualalo

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Leivaha Pulu
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ofahiki Ogden

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Greg Eastwood

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Peta Hiku

Match Officials

Referee: Jon Stone
Referee: Gavin Badger
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Video Referee: Luke Patten
Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:02 AM

Bulldogs: In a late change, Matt Frawley will start the match at halfback, with Jeremy Marshall-King moving back to the bench. Lachlan Lewis returns at five-eighth. After Francis Tualau and Fa'Amanu Brown were cut 24 hours prior to kick-off, Renouf Toomaga and John Olive were omitted an hour before game time.

Warriors: The Warriors will start 1-17 after Joseph Vuna and Tevita Satae were left out of the team an hour before kick-off. The Warriors have the best away record in the NRL in 2018 with eight wins from 11 games.

Bulldogs v Warriors: Round 23 preview

Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters, Sunday 4.10pm at GIO Stadium

Round 23 - Round 23 - Sunday 19 Aug

Full Time

Raiders

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Brad Abbey

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Elliott Whitehead

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell Mitchell
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Joseph Leilua

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Blake Ferguson
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Blake Austin

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Ryan Matterson
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam Williams

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper Cronk

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Dunamis Lui

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Dylan Napa
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Shannon Boyd

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Joseph Tapine

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Iosia Soliola

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Isaac Liu
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Josh Papalii

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emre Guler

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Nat Butcher
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Luke Bateman

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane Tetevano
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Mitchell Aubusson
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Junior Paulo

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Sean O'Sullivan

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Tim Roby

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:02 AM

Raiders: The Raiders are 1-17, with Jack Murchie and Liam Knight the last two players to be dropped from the bench. Michael Oldfield and Makahesi Makatoa were cut on Saturday.

Roosters: The Tricolours are 1-17 as they seek to remain in sole possession of top spot on the ladder. Dylan Napa starts at prop for the injury Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (ribs) with Nat Butcher joining the bench. Lindsay Collins and Paul Momirovski were the last two players dropped from the bench. Sitili Tupounuia and Kurt Baptiste were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.