Round 25 NRL team lists

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 2 Sep 2018, 03:15 PM

The official team lists of all 16 clubs for the final round of the Telstra Premiership regular season.

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South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers, Thursday 7.50pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Thursday 30 Aug

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses Mbye
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Campbell Graham

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Greg Inglis

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Esan Marsters
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane Gagai

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Mahe Fonua
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Robert Jennings

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Kevin Naiqama
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji Marshall
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Ben Matulino
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie Farah
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 George Burgess

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 17 Josh Aloiai
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Chris Lawrence
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Michael Chee Kam
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Sam Burgess

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Elijah Taylor

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Hymel Hunt

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 8 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Cameron Murray

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Alex Twal
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jason Clark

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sauaso Sue
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Dean Britt

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jacob Liddle

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:01 AM

Rabbitohs: The Rabbitohs will start the match 1-17. Robert Jennings (hamstring) returns on the wing. Dean Britt will play his first NRL game of the year on the bench in place of Tevita Tatola. Tyrell Fuimaono and Matt McIlwrick were the two players left out 24 hours out from game time.

Wests Tigers: In a late change, Josh Aloiai will start in the front row, with Matt Eisenhuth dropping back to the bench. In other news an hour before kick-off, Luke Garner and Tyson Gamble were dropped from the bench. Robbie Rochow and Malaki Watene-Zelezniak were the two players cut from the extended squad.

New Zealand Warriors v Canberra Raiders, Friday 8pm NZT (6pm AEST) at Mt Smart Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Friday 31 Aug

Full Time

Warriors

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Brad Abbey
Winger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'a

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Michael Oldfield
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Solomone Kata

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Joseph Leilua
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Mason Lino

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Blake Austin
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam Williams

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Agnatius Paasi

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Dunamis Lui
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac Luke

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
Prop for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Shannon Boyd
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Adam Blair

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Iosia Soliola
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Simon Mannering

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Josh Papalii

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emre Guler
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Isaiah Papali'i

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Junior Paulo
Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Leivaha Pulu

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Siliva Havili
Interchange for Warriors is number 21 Chris Satae

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Luke Bateman

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Referee: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:01 AM

Warriors: Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has re-jigged his line-up. James Gavet has been left out of the team after being named to start on Tuesday. Bunty Afoa will start at prop, while Agnatius Passi moves from the bench into the starting side. Gerard Beale is out, with Chris Satae elevated to the bench. Blake Green (calf) is still at least a week away. Anthony Gelling was omitted an hour prior to kick-off, while Gavet and Karl Lawton were dropped on Thursday.

Raiders: The Raiders are unchanged. Aidan Sezer (hamstring) has been named in the reserves. Jack Murchie and Liam Knight were cut an hour before kick-off, while Makahesi Makatoa and Karl Lawton were omitted 24 hours out from game time.

Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers, Friday 7.55pm at AAMI Park

Round 25 - Round 25 - Friday 31 Aug

Full Time

Storm

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 19 Jahrome Hughes

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Winger for Storm is number 2 Justin Olam

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
Centre for Storm is number 3 Cheyse Blair

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Waqa Blake
Centre for Storm is number 4 Curtis Scott

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Tyrone Peachey
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Christian Crichton
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 21 Ryley Jacks

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James Maloney
Halfback for Storm is number 22 Scott Drinkwater

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Trent Merrin
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith

Hooker for Panthers is number 18 Sione Katoa
Prop for Storm is number 15 Christian Welch

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Joe Stimson

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Isaah Yeo
Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 10 Tim Glasby

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May
Interchange for Storm is number 14 Kenneath Bromwich

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Moses Leota
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 James Tamou
Interchange for Storm is number 18 Ryan Hoffman

Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Jack Hetherington

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Video Referee: Luke Patten

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:01 AM

Storm: Billy Slater has withdrawn from the match for family reasons. Jahrome Hughes (who is returning from injury), will start at fullback. Ryan Hoffman has come onto the bench, while Cameron Munster is out with a minor knee injury. Ryley Jacks and Scott Drinkwater are the halves. Christian Welch comes off the bench to start in a straight swap with Tim Glasby. Tui Kamikamica and Sam Kasiano were omitted an hour prior to kick-off, while Slater and Albert Vete were cut on Thursday.

Panthers: Sione Katoa will start at hooker in place of Wayde Egan. Jack Hetherington has been promoted to the bench. Kaide Ellis was cut an hour before kick-off, while Corey Harawira-Naera and Tyronne Phillips were dropped 24 hours before game time.

Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons, Saturday 3pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 1 Sep

Full Time

Knights

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Knights is number 2 Ken Sio

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Nene Macdonald
Centre for Knights is number 3 Sione Mata'utia

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Zac Lomax
Centre for Knights is number 4 Cory Denniss

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
Winger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Jordan Pereira
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kurt Mann
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Herman Ese'ese

Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Danny Levi

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Jamie Buhrer

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell Barnett

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Chris Heighington

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Jai Field
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Josh King

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Knights is number 19 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Video Referee: Luke Patten
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:01 AM

Knights: Nathan Brown has made one game-day alteration, promoting Pasami Paulo to the bench in place of JJ Felise. Jack Cogger replaces Connor Watson (groin) at five-eighth, with Kalyn Ponga's season officially over. Lachlan Fitzgibbon (concussion) is also done for the year with Jamie Buhrer taking his starting second row spot. Jacob Lillyman is out, replaced on the bench by JJ Felise. Luke Yates was omitted 24 hours prior to kick-off, while Brock Lamb and Felise were cut an hour before kick-off.

Dragons: The Dragons will line up 1-17 as named on Tuesday. Zac Lomax replaces Euan Aitken (hamstring) at centre. Jason Nightingale (elbow) is out, with fullback Matt Dufty back in the run-on side and Jai Field called up to the bench, while Blake Lawrie replaces Jacob Host on the bench. Luciano Leilua has been named on the bench with Leeson Ah Mau in the starting side despite the pair being switched on game day in previous weeks. Pat Herbert and Hame Sele were the last players dropped an hour before kick-off, while Reece Robson and Host were cut on Friday afternoon.

Gold Coast Titans v North Queensland Cowboys, Saturday 5.30pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 1 Sep

Full Time

Titans

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Ben Hampton
Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Titans is number 3 Konrad Hurrell

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'Neill
Centre for Titans is number 4 Brenko Lee

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Kane Linnett
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Gideon Gela-Mosby
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kane Elgey

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Te Maire Martin
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ashley Taylor

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Johnathan Thurston

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Matthew Scott
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville
Prop for Titans is number 10 Ryan James

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess
Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Mitch Rein

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Ethan Lowe
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 John Asiata
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jack Stockwell

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Shaun Fensom
Interchange for Titans is number 18 Bryce Cartwright

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Scott Bolton

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Noyen
Referee: Gavin Badger
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:01 AM

Titans: Coach Garth Brennan has made a late switch, moving Bryce Cartwright from the reserves to the bench in place of Will Matthews, who was cut an hour before kick-off with Brendan Elliot. Jai Whitbread and Leilani Latu were omitted on Friday afternoon.

Cowboys: The Cowboys will line up as named on Tuesday for Johnathan Thurston's final game. Te Maire Martin (ankle) returns at five-eighth in place of Jake Clifford. Shaun Fensom replaces Francis Molo on the bench. Clifford and Shane Wright were omitted an hour before kick-off, while Molo and Javid Bowen were omitted on Friday.

Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters, Saturday 7.45pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 1 Sep

Full Time

Eels

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Jarryd Hayne

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Eels is number 2 Bevan French

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell Mitchell
Centre for Eels is number 4 Clinton Gutherson

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Eels is number 5 George Jennings

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Blake Ferguson
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Corey Norman

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper Cronk

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Siosaia Vave

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
Prop for Eels is number 10 Tim Mannah

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Brad Takairangi

2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Mitchell Aubusson
Lock for Eels is number 13 Tepai Moeroa

Lock for Roosters is number 12 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Kane Evans

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane Tetevano
Interchange for Eels is number 16 David Gower

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Ryan Matterson
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Lindsay Collins

Match Officials

Referee: Jon Stone
Referee: Gavin Reynolds

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:00 AM

Eels: Parramatta are 1-17, with Cameron King, Josh Hoffman, Ray Stone and Greg Leleisiuao dropping off the extended bench. The Eels have again reshuffled their spine with Jaeman Salmon dropping to the bench, Corey Norman moving to five-eighth, Jarryd Hayne moving to fullback, Bevan French recalled on the wing, Reed Mahoney starting at hooker and Cameron King dropping to the reserves. Brad Takairangi moves to a starting second-row berth with Tepai Moeroa moving to lock and Peni Terepo (hamstring) out. Tim Mannah starts at prop with Kane Evans dropping to the bench.

Roosters: Mitchell Aubusson starts in the back row with Victor Radley to come off the bench, while Sean O'Sullivan replaces Nat Butcher on the interchange. Lindsay Collins, Paul Momirovski and Kurt Baptiste also drop out of the initial 21-man squad named on Tuesday. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (ribs) returns to replace Dylan Napa (suspension) in the front row.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Sunday 2pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Sunday 2 Sep

Full Time

Bulldogs

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will Hopoate

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Brett Morris

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Kerrod Holland

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kurt Capewell
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Edrick Lee
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Lachlan Lewis

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Matt Frawley

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Michael Lichaa

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Luke Lewis
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Rhyse Martin

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jeremy Marshall-King

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Scott Sorensen
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Danny Fualalo

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 James Segeyaro
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ofahiki Ogden

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Greg Eastwood

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jayson Bukuya

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Video Referee: Luke Patten
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:00 AM

Bulldogs: The Bulldogs are unchanged, with back-rower Rhyse Martin (knee) named despite failing to finish the game last week. Renouf Toomaga and John Olive are on standby as reserves, while Francis Tualau and Fa'amanu Brown were cut 24 hours prior to kick-off. Renouf Toomaga and John Olive were omitted on game day.

Sharks: Matt Moylan (hamstring) returns at five-eighth for Kyle Flanagan, who is listed as a reserve with Joseph Paulo. Jesse Ramien and Ava Seumanufagai were omitted on Saturday. Kyle Flanagan and Joseph Paulo were cut an hour before kick-off.

Brisbane Broncos v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Sunday 4.10pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Sunday 2 Sep

Full Time

Broncos

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Matthew Wright
Centre for Broncos is number 3 James Roberts

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Moses Suli
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Jordan Kahu

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Brian Kelly
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Brad Parker
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Kodi Nikorima

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Broncos is number 13 Josh McGuire

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Manase Fainu
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Sam Thaiday

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson
2nd Row for Broncos is number 17 David Fifita

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Shaun Lane
Lock for Broncos is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Trent Hodkinson
Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Patrick Mago

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Kelepi Tanginoa
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Korbin Sims

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Jack Gosiewski
Interchange for Broncos is number 20 Kotoni Staggs

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Referee: Alan Shortall
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 2/9/2022 3:31:00 AM

Broncos: The Broncos have made a series of late changes. Alex Glenn is out, with David Fifita to start in the back row. Josh McGuire will start the match at hooker, with Jake Turpin dropping back to the bench and Joe Ofahengaue to start at lock. After Jack Bird and Todd Murphy were cut 24 hours prior to kick-off, Glenn and Sam Tagataese were omitted an hour before game time.

Sea Eagles: Manly will start their final match 1-17, with Frank Winterstein and Tevita Funa the two players left out an hour before kick-off.