NRL round 21 team announcements

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 11 Aug 2019, 03:05 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.

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Round 21 team lists

Cowboys v Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at 1300Smiles Stadium

Round 21 - Round 21 - Thursday 8 Aug

Full Time

Cowboys

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Anthony Milford
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Coen Hess

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Opacic

Centre for Broncos is number 18 Gehamat Shibasaki
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Gideon Gela-Mosby

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Michael Morgan

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Darius Boyd
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jake Turpin

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Josh McGuire

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Cowboys is number 15 Matthew Scott

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Shane Wright

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 John Asiata

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 James Segeyaro
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Scott Bolton

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Rhys Kennedy
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Peter Hola

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Patrick Carrigan

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Referee: Gavin Badger
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:59 AM

Cowboys: Jordan McLean is a late scratching for North Queensland after injuring his calf in the captain's run, with Matt Scott starting and Peter Hola joining the bench. Reuben Cotter drops off the extended bench. The two men to drop out of the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off were Taulagi and Corey Jensen.

Broncos: Gehamat Shibasaki replaces Alex Glenn (knee) at centre, with Herbie Farnworth and Shaun Fensom dropping off the reserves list on game day. Origin forward Matt Gillett is still battling a lower back injury and will not play. His absence if offset by the return of Tevita Pangai jnr from suspension. Joe Ofahengaue has been promoted to the starting side with Thomas Flegler going to the bench.

Warriors v Sea Eagles, Friday 6pm at Mt Smart Stadium

Round 21 - Round 21 - Friday 9 Aug

Full Time

Warriors

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua
Centre for Warriors is number 2 Gerard Beale

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Moses Suli
Winger for Warriors is number 20 Adam Pompey

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius Paasi

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Jazz Tevaga

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Adam Blair

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Lachlan Burr

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Adam Keighran

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Manase Fainu
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Sam Lisone

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Morgan Boyle
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Ligi Sao

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:59 AM

Warriors: Josh Curren and Hayze Perham drop out of the match-day squad. Blake Ayshford is out, with Gerard Beale moving to centre. Adam Pompey, who made his Telstra Premiership debut last month, comes in on the right wing as Ayshford's replacement. The Warriors have lost their past six games at Mt Smart Stadium.

Sea Eagles: Manly are 1-17 with Jack Gosiewski and Lachlan Croker the final cuts. No changes to the side named on Tuesday for the high-flying Sea Eagles. Apisai Koroisau is again expected to start with Manase Fainu to come off the bench. Brendan Elliot and Lloyd Perrett were cut from the extended bench on Thursday night. Manly have won 14 of their past 16 games against the Warriors.

Panthers v Sharks, Friday 7.55pm at Panthers Stadium

Round 21 - Round 21 - Friday 9 Aug

Full Time

Panthers

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Josh Dugan
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Brent Naden

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Panthers is number 20 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Josh Morris
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 21 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Aaron Woods
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Kurt Capewell
Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Sione Katoa

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Andrew Fifita
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Referee: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:59 AM

Panthers: Stephen Crichton makes his debut in place of Dean Whare who has been dropped to Canterbury Cup. Moses Leota has been promoted to lock with Isaah Yeo dropping back to the bench. Jed Cartwright is the other cut from the match-day 17. Brent Naden takes his place despite failing to complete training on Monday. The return of Viliame Kikau from a two-week suspension sees Frank Winterstein drop out of the side. Interchange players Jarome Luai (eye) and Wayde Egan (shoulder) are both out with Sione Katoa and 18-year-old rookie Spencer Leniu the new names on the bench. James Maloney was suspended on Tuesday night with Panthers blooding rookie five-eighth Matt Burton to replace him.

Sharks: Cronulla are 1-17 with Sione Katoa and Kyle Flanagan the final cuts from the match-day squad. Josh Dugan shifts to fullback for injured Matt Moylan (concussion), while Sosaia Feki will start on the wing and Josh Morris moves to centre. No other changes to the team that thumped the Rabbitohs last week. Billy Magoulias and Blayke Brailey dropped off the extended bench on Thursday night.

Dragons v Titans, Saturday 3pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Round 21 - Round 21 - Saturday 10 Aug

Full Time

Dragons

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Corey Norman

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Titans is number 2 Jesse Arthars
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken

Centre for Titans is number 3 Kallum Watkins
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai

Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Gareth Widdop

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 14 Tyrone Peachey
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ryley Jacks

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes

Hooker for Titans is number 18 Mitch Rein
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jai Whitbread
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Patrick Kaufusi

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Sam Stone
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tyson Frizell

Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Korbin Sims

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Brenko Lee
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jackson Ford

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Bryce Cartwright
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua

Interchange for Titans is number 21 Leilani Latu

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Referee: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:58 AM

Dragons: Blake Lawrie and Zac Lomax have been left out of the squad to face the Titans. Lawrie suffered a nasty knock late in the side's loss to the Eels, while Lomax was suffering from a hamstring strain. The Dragons have scored 96 points in their past two games against the Titans. They will line up 1-17 as named on Tuesday, with Tristan Sailor and Josh Kerr the last players cut before kick-off.

Titans: Ash Taylor is out, replaced at five-eighth by Tyrone Peachey. Nathan Peats (knee injury) is also out, with Mitch Rein to start at hooker. Peats and Anthony Don were the two players to drop out of the squad 24 hours before game time. Leilani Latu has been promoted from the reserves to the bench, while Treymain Spry was omitted an hour before kick-off. The Titans have conceded 208 points in six consecutive losses.

Eels v Knights, Saturday 5.30pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 21 - Round 21 - Saturday 10 Aug

Full Time

Eels

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Knights is number 2 Kurt Mann
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Knights is number 3 Hymel Hunt
Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Knights is number 4 Tautau Moga
Winger for Eels is number 5 Brad Takairangi

Winger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Mason Lino
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Knights is number 22 Danny Levi
Prop for Eels is number 15 Daniel Alvaro

Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Manu Ma'u

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Lock for Knights is number 13 Tim Glasby

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Marata Niukore

Interchange for Knights is number 9 Connor Watson
Interchange for Eels is number 16 David Gower

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Tepai Moeroa

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Sione Mata'utia
Interchange for Eels is number 19 Peni Terepo

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Aidan Guerra

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Referee: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:58 AM

Eels: Parra have made a late change with Daniel Alvaro coming in for Kane Evans (food poisoning). Peni Terepo has been elevated from the reserves to the bench, while Jaeman Salmon was cut an hour before kick-off. The Eels have won six of their seven games at Bankwest Stadium, but Newcastle have won 11 of their past 13 games against the Eels. Greg Leleisiuao and Stefano Utoikamanu were omitted 24 hours before kick-off.

Knights: Kurt Mann will play despite a knee injury suffered in last week's loss to the Sea Eagles. James Gavet has been ruled out with a hamstring problem while Danny Levi will start at hooker and Connor Watson reverts to the bench. Gavet and Jirah Momoisea were the two men to drop out on Friday, while Jamie Buhrer and Beau Fermor were omitted an hour prior to kick-off. Newcastle have won 11 of their past 13 games against the Eels.

Bulldogs v Wests Tigers, Saturday 7.35pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 21 - Round 21 - Saturday 10 Aug

Full Time

Bulldogs

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Corey Thompson
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Meaney

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Paul Momirovski
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Kerrod Holland

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Moses Mbye
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Will Hopoate

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Esan Marsters
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 David Nofoaluma
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji Marshall
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Oliver Clark
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Michael Lichaa

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie Farah
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 15 Thomas Mikaele
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Michael Chee Kam
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Chris Smith

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jeremy Marshall-King

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Danny Fualalo

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Chris Lawrence
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 20 Elijah Taylor

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Referee: Chris Butler

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:58 AM

Bulldogs: The Bulldogs are 1-17, with Jayden Okunbor and Ofahiki Ogden dropping off the reserves list. Raymond Faitala-Mariner gets his first game back in the NRL since round 14. Brandon Wakeham and Kayne Kalache were omitted 24 hours out from kick-off.The Bulldogs have won three of their past five games.

Wests Tigers: Thomas Mikaele replaces the injured Josh Aloiai (hand) at prop and Elijah Taylor joins the bench. Tommy Talau and Chris McQueen dropped off the extended bench on game day. Josh Reynolds and Jacob Liddle were omitted from the squad on Friday night. Wests Tigers require 14 points to reach 10,000 points since the club entered the premiership in 2000.

Raiders v Roosters, Sunday 2pm at GIO Stadium

Round 21 - Round 21 - Sunday 11 Aug

Full Time

Raiders

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Bailey Simonsson

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell Mitchell
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Nick Cotric

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

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Aidan Sezer

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper Cronk

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Iosia Soliola

Prop for Roosters is number 15 Zane Tetevano
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Roosters is number 10 Isaac Liu
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Dunamis Lui

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Nat Butcher
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Poasa Faamausili
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ryan Sutton

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Sitili Tupouniua

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:58 AM

Raiders: Canberra are 1-17 after making Joey Leilua and Emre Guler the final cuts from their squad. Nick Cotric returns from suspension, while Ryan Sutton is back from a calf injury and takes Guler's spot on the bench. Leilua will have to wait at least another week to make his return from the neck injury which has sidelined him since round seven. Sam Williams and Oldfield were cut from the reserves on Saturday.

Roosters: Zane Tetevano has won a late promotion to the starting side with Isaac Liu dropping back to the bench but otherwise the visitors are 1-17. Matt Ikuvalu and Lachlan Lam are the final cuts to the match-day squad. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves returns from suspension. No other changes to the team that beat the Titans 58-6. Lindsay Collins and Drew Hutchison were omitted from the squad on Saturday.

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Rabbitohs v Storm, Sunday 4.05pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 21 - Round 21 - Sunday 11 Aug

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Adam Doueihi

Fullback for Storm is number 22 Nicholas Hynes
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dane Gagai

Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 James Roberts

Centre for Storm is number 3 Will Chambers
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 17 Kyle Turner

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham

Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Brodie Croft

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 14 Liam Knight

Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 16 Ethan Lowe

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dean Britt

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Joe Stimson
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Storm is number 20 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Corey Allan

Interchange for Storm is number 23 Billy Walters

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Referee: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:57 AM

Rabbitohs: Captain Sam Burgess (quad) and Braidon Burns (hamstring) were ruled out on Saturday. Kyle Turner replaces Burns in the centres with Dean Britt in the back row and Corey Allan joining the interchange. Liam Knight and Ethan Lowe start at prop and second row respectively with Tom Burgess and John Sutton benched. Jaydn Su'A and Connor Tracey were the final two names to drop out on game day. The Rabbitohs have won five of their past seven games at Central Coast Stadium.

Storm: The Storm have been granted two exemptions, with debutant Nicho Hynes (fullback) and Billy Walters (bench) included in the 17 with Ryan Papenhuyzen (mid-foot sprain), Brandon Smith (ankle sprain) and Jahrome Hughes (back spasms) all out injured. Tino Faasuamaleaui is the other inclusion on the interchange. Solomone Kata, Max King and Sandor Earl all drop out of the final squad. Melbourne have won 12 of their past 14 games against the Rabbitohs.