Round 18 NRL team lists, full 21-man squads and updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 21 Jul 2019, 03:09 PM

The official 21-man squads for all 16 clubs for this week's matches, updated with 19-man line-ups 24 hours before each game and with the final 17-man sides one hour before kick-off.

Round 18 team lists

Broncos v Bulldogs, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Thursday 18 Jul

Full Time

Broncos

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Anthony Milford

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Meaney
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Marcelo Montoya
Centre for Broncos is number 16 David Fifita

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Will Hopoate
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Darius Boyd

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jake Turpin

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Ofahiki Ogden
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Michael Lichaa
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Thomas Flegler

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 James Segeyaro

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jeremy Marshall-King
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Danny Fualalo
Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Rhys Kennedy

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris Smith

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:04 AM

Broncos: Rookie Herbie Farnworth drops out, with David Fifita named at centre and Rhys Kennedy joining the bench. Keenan Palasia dropped off the extended bench an hour before kick-off. Corey Oates returns on the right wing, with Jamayne Issako swapping to left wing. Xavier Coates was culled from the squad 24 hours out from kick-off along with Izaia Perese.

Bulldogs: The Bulldogs are 1-17, with Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Kerrod Holland dropped off the reserves list. Injuries to Aiden Tolman (ribs) and Sauaso Sue (knee) forced a reshuffle in the pack with Ofahiki Ogden coming into the starting side and Danny Fualalo joining the bench. Adam Elliott has been promoted to the starting side at lock and Chris Smith goes to the bench. Fa'amanu Brown and Kayne Kalache were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.

Warriors v Sharks, Friday 8pm NZ, 6pm AEST at Westpac Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Friday 19 Jul

Full Time

Warriors

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Matt Moylan
Winger for Warriors is number 18 Adam Pompey

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Gerard Beale

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kurt Capewell
Winger for Warriors is number 21 Blake Ayshford

Winger for Sharks is number 21 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius Paasi

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac Luke

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Adam Blair

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Scott Sorensen
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Lachlan Burr

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Blayke Brailey
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Sam Lisone

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Matt Prior

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Referee: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:04 AM

Warriors: Both regular wingers are out. Adam Pompey came in for David Fusitu'a (hamstring) when final teams were announced after Ken Maumalo (concussion) was replaced by Blayke Ashford earlier. Ligi Sao was the other player to drop out of the final 17 after Chris Satae was cut on Thursday.

Sharks: Billy Magoulias and William Kennedy are the final cuts for Cronulla. Aaron Gray (knee) is out with Ronaldo Mulitalo into the side on the wing while Kyle Flanagan also dropped out of the 19-man squad 24 hours before kick-off. Shaun Johnson (ankle) is fit to play but Josh Morris (broken nose) and Josh Dugan (hamstring) are sidelined. Matt Moylan returns from a hamstring injury at fullback and Kurt Capewell will play centre. Paul Gallen returns from injury at lock and Scott Sorensen is in the second row. Matt Prior goes back to the bench and Jayson Bukuya goes out.

Panthers v Dragons, Friday 7.55pm at Panthers Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Friday 19 Jul

Full Time

Panthers

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matt Dufty
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jonus Pearson
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean Whare

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Brent Naden

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James Maloney

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Darren Nicholls

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Frank Winterstein

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Dragons is number 13 James Graham

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Wayde Egan

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Jarome Luai

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Korbin Sims
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Patrick Kaufusi
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Referee: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:04 AM

Panthers: Nathan Cleary returns to a team chasing its seventh consecutive win. Jarome Luai moves to the bench. Kaide Ellis and Stephen Crichton were omitted 24 hours before kick-off while Hame Sele and Jed Cartwright were the last two to drop out an hour before game time.

Dragons: Ben Hunt has been rested and replaced at halfback by Darren Nicholls, while James Graham is named to start at lock in his first game back from a long injury lay-off. Blake Lawrie shifts to prop for Jeremy Latimore (knee). Patrick Kaufusi and Josh Kerr are the new faces on the bench. Jacob Host and Jason Saab were the men omitted from the extended squad on Thursday. Reece Robson and Tristan Sailor made way an hour before kick-off.

Roosters v Knights, Saturday 3pm at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 20 Jul

Full Time

Roosters

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Knights is number 2 Hymel Hunt
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell Mitchell

Centre for Knights is number 3 Tautau Moga
Centre for Roosters is number 17 Brett Morris

Centre for Knights is number 4 Jesse Ramien
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Ryan Hall

Winger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt Mann
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper Cronk

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Knights is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Sione Mata'utia
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Knights is number 13 Tim Glasby

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Connor Watson
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Angus Crichton

Interchange for Knights is number 15 James Gavet
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Sitili Tupouniua

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Roosters is number 20 Poasa Faamausili

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jamie Buhrer

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Referee: Gavin Badger
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:04 AM

Roosters: Joseph Manu is out, replaced in the centres by Brett Morris. James Tedesco and Boyd Cordner return as the Roosters look to get back on track after a shock loss to the Cowboys. Cordner's return sees Nat Butcher drop to the bench. Jake Friend moves to the starting side in his second game back from injury which allows Victor Radley to revert to lock. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves was cleared by the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night. Lachlan Lam was cut an hour out from kick-off, while Isaac Liu and Lindsay Collins were omitted on Friday.

Knights: The Knights will line up 1-17 as selected on Tuesday. Some key alterations to last week's team, first and foremost with Kalyn Ponga returning at fullback. Kurt Mann moves to five-eighth, Tautau Moga starts in the centres and David Klemmer moves back into the starting side. Tim Glasby goes back to lock and Mitch Barnett returns from suspension in the back-row. Connor Watson, Herman Ese'ese and Jamie Buhrer all switch to the bench. Mason Lino and Jacob Saifiti were trimmed from the reserves on game day, while Aidan Guerra and Josh King were dropped from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Raiders v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm at GIO Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 20 Jul

Full Time

Raiders

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 3 Moses Mbye
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Bailey Simonsson

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Paul Momirovski
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Esan Marsters
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Michael Oldfield

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 17 Michael Chee Kam
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 David Nofoaluma
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji Marshall
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Aidan Sezer

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie Farah
Prop for Raiders is number 16 Iosia Soliola

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex Twal
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Ryan Matterson
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Chris Lawrence
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas Mikaele
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Elijah Taylor
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Emre Guler

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 20 Luke Garner

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:03 AM

Raiders: Iosia Soliola starts with Josh Papalii to come off the bench. Sam Williams and JJ Collins dropped off the extended bench on game day. Michael Oldfield comes into the centres to replace the suspended Nick Cotric. Royce Hunt and Jack Murchie were omitted from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Wests Tigers: Paul Momirovski replaces Robert Jennings on the wing with the former Rabbitoh dropped to Canterbury Cup. Another change in the backline on Friday with Corey Thompson ruled out with an ankle injury and Moses Mbye shifting to fullback. Michael Chee Kam moves from the bench to the centres and Luke Garner is promoted to the bench. Rookie Tommy Talau and experienced Chris McQueen dropped off the reserves an hour before kick-off.

Cowboys v Rabbitohs, Saturday 7.35pm at 1300Smiles Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 20 Jul

Full Time

Cowboys

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Adam Doueihi
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane Gagai
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Javid Bowen

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 James Roberts
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Opacic

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Braidon Burns
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 John Asiata

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Josh McGuire

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 19 Dean Britt
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Shane Wright

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Ethan Lowe
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Coen Hess

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Tom Amone
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Matthew Scott

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Scott Bolton

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jaydn Su'A
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Kyle Turner

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Referee: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:03 AM

Cowboys: Only one change to the team which stunned the Roosters in Gosford last weekend with Javid Bowen shifting from wing to centre to replace Jordan Kahu (eye socket) and Murray Taulagi comes onto the wing for his NRL debut. Skipper Michael Morgan (concussion) and Dan Russell were omitted 24 hours before kick-off and Corey Jensen and Reuben Cotter were the last two to drop off an hour before game time.

Rabbitohs: Maroons forward Ethan Lowe returns after being rested last week and slots in to the back row with Dean Britt moving to prop to fill the hole left by Liam Knight (suspended). Mark Nicholls has been added to the bench and Bayley Sironen is out. Still no sign of Sam Burgess after he suffered a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery. Connor Tracey was the other 24-hour cut.

Titans v Storm, Sunday 2pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Sunday 21 Jul

Full Time

Titans

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Jahrome Hughes
Winger for Titans is number 2 Dale Copley

Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brenko Lee

Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve
Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Storm is number 5 Sandor Earl
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Tyrone Roberts

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 17 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ryley Jacks

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Brodie Croft

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith
Prop for Titans is number 10 Jack Stockwell

Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor

2nd Row for Storm is number 6 Joe Stimson
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Whitbread

Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Michael Gordon

Interchange for Storm is number 11 Tui Kamikamica
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Leilani Latu

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam Stone

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Referee: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:03 AM

Titans: A host of changes to the side beaten by the Panthers as the post-Brennan era begins. On the plus side, veteran fullback Michael Gordon has been named on the bench for his first game since round nine. Anthony Don has been replaced on the wing by Dale Copley and Brenko Lee comes into the centres. Jarrod Wallace moves from lock to prop and Jai Whitbread is the new lock. Moeaki Fotuaika goes back to the bench. Leilani Latu and Sam Stone are the new faces on the bench. Shannon Boyd (arm) is out while Mitch Rein and Will Matthews were cut from the reserves on Saturday. Tanah Boyd and Don were omitted an hour before kick-off.

Storm: Craig Bellamy has decided the time is right to rest his Origin stars, barring lock Dale Finucane. His other Origin rep, Christian Welch, is suspended. Marion Seve starts at centre for Will Chambers, Sandor Earl comes in for Josh Addo-Carr, Joe Stimson was named to take Cameron Munster's place. Bellamy trimmed Max King and Isaac Lumelume from his squad on Saturday. Bellamy announced on Sunday that Ryan Papenhuyzen had been elevated to the starting side at five-eighth with Stimson switching to the second row and Tui Kamikamica reverting to the interchange.

Sea Eagles v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at Lottoland

Round 18 - Round 18 - Sunday 21 Jul

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Moses Suli

Centre for Eels is number 3 Brad Takairangi
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 18 Brad Parker

Centre for Eels is number 4 Josh Hoffman
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Eels is number 21 Ethan Parry
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 3 Dylan Walker

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Eels is number 8 Kane Evans
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Manase Fainu

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Manu Ma'u
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Jaeman Salmon
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Marata Niukore
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Morgan Boyle

Interchange for Eels is number 16 David Gower
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Tepai Moeroa

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:42:03 AM

Sea Eagles: Manly were forced to reshuffle their halves after five-eighth Cade Cust wasn't able to pass his concussion tests. That brings centre Dylan Walker to five-eighth and Brad Parker from the extended bench into the starting side. NSW Origin fullback Tom Trbojevic also returns from a week's rest. Haumole Olakau'atu and Lloyd Perrett were trimmed from the reserves on Saturday, with Brendan Elliot dropped an hour before kick-off.

Eels: Blake Ferguson is out after undergoing minor knee surgery and been replaced on the wing by rookie Ethan Parry. Aside from that, Brad Arthur saw no need to tinker with a winning formula as the Eels head to Brookvale for a mouth-watering clash with old rivals Manly. Oregon Kaufusi was omitted from the squad on Saturday. Daniel Alvaro and Will Smith were left out an hour before kick-off.