Round 9 squad announcements

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 9 May 2021, 03:07 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for round eight of the 2021 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 9 team lists

Rabbitohs v Storm, Thursday 7.50pm at Stadium Australia

Round 9 - Round 9 - Thursday 6 May

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas Hynes
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston

Winger for Storm is number 2 George Jennings
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 2 Steven Marsters

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Braidon Burns

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 3 Dane Gagai

Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 21 Dean Hawkins

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Benji Marshall

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Thomas Burgess

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

Hooker for Storm is number 13 Brandon Smith
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Jai Arrow

Lock for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Dale Finucane
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Patrick Mago

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jed Cartwright

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Chris Lewis

Reserves

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Hame Sele

Reserve for Storm is number 18 Dean Ieremia

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:03 AM

Rabbitohs: Cody Walker has been moved to fullback and rookie Dean Hawkins from the reserves list to five-eighth. Alex Johnson is back on the wing and Taane Milne was omitted 24 hours before the match.

Jed Cartwright replaces Jacob Host on the bench. Hame Sele is the 18th man while Troy Dargan and Milne were the two players left out on the eve of the match.

The Rabbitohs have won only three of their past 19 games against the Storm, while Johnston has scored 13 tries in his past 10 games at Stadium Australia.

Storm: Harry Grant will come off the bench with Brandon Smith starting at hooker and Tui Kamikamica playing at lock.

A groin injury has forced Tom Eisenhuth out of the team.

Chris Lewis joins the interchange, while Dean Ieremia is the 18th man. Aaron Pene was omitted an hour before kick-off after Eisenhuth and Ryley Jacks dropped out of the extended squad on Wednesday.

Prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona and winger George Jennings have been named to return from head knocks. Star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen (shoulder) is expected to return next week.

The Storm have scored 100 points in their past three games at Stadium Australia.

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Panthers v Sharks, Friday 6pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Friday 7 May

Full Time

Panthers

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Charlie Staines

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Mawene Hiroti
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Will Chambers
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Matt Burton

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Connor Tracey
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

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 Moses Leota

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Aiden Tolman
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

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

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
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 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Teig Wilton
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Liam Martin

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Billy Magoulias
Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Matt Moylan

Reserves

Reserve for Panthers is number 19 J'maine Hopgood

Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Josh Dugan

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:03 AM

Panthers: Spencer Leniu is out, with the club saying he will play big minutes for Penrith's NSW Cup team, while Scott Sorensen joins the bench. J'maine Hopgood will be the 18th man.

Ivan Cleary indicated Kurt Capewell (ribs) will play after training well this week. Mitch Kenny and Leniu dropped off the extended bench on Thursday.

The Panthers have scored 120 points in three successive wins over the Sharks.

Sharks: Matt Moylan replaces Braydon Trindall on the bench and Josh Dugan will be the 18th man.

Centre Jesse Ramien (glute) returns after being ruled out of the Melbourne game with utility Teig Wilton slipping back to the interchange where he takes the place of injured prop Braden Hamlin-Uele.

Hamlin-Uele is set to miss eight weeks with a syndesmosis injury in a blow to Cronulla's forward stocks. Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee) has had his return pushed back at least a week.

Jenson Taumoepeau and Trindall were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Sharks have conceded 110 points in four consecutive losses.

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Eels v Roosters, Friday 7.55pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Friday 7 May

Full Time

Eels

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Eels is number 3 Tom Opacic

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
Centre for Eels is number 4 Marata Niukore

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Drew Hutchison
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Isaac Liu
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Ben Marschke
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Roosters is number 15 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Eels is number 15 Shaun Lane

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Haze Dunster

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Adam Keighran
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Bryce Cartwright

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
Interchange for Eels is number 18 Keegan Hipgrave

Interchange for Roosters is number 24 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserves

Reserve for Eels is number 20 Wiremu Greig

Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Joseph Suaalii

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:03 AM

Eels: Nathan Brown (hip) is out of the Parramatta side, with Shaun Lane moving from the interchange to lock. Keegan Hipgrave comes onto the interchange bench and Wiremu Greig is the 18th man.

Junior Paulo has been restored as starting prop after a late switch with Oregon Kaufusi last week while centre Waqa Blake (calf) must wait at least one more week to make his comeback.

Joey Lussick and Jordan Rankin were omitted from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off.

Eels winger Maika Sivo has scored 27 tries in 26 games at Bankwest Stadium.

Roosters: Teen prodigy Joseph Suaalii is a chance of making his NRL debut after being named as 18th man. In a positional change announced an hour before kick-off, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves moves into the starting side with Siosiua Taukeiaho dropping back to the interchange bench.

Young Roosters forward Fletcher Baker is out of the 21-man squad after suffering an injury in the captain's run. The club has been granted an exemption by the NRL to replace him with Tuku Hau Tapuha, who has been assigned jersey No.24.

Lachlan Lam and Naufahu Whyte dropped off the extended bench on Thursday.

Roosters centre Joseph Manu will make his 100th NRL appearance.

Raiders v Knights, Saturday 3pm at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 8 May

Full Time

Raiders

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Caleb Aekins

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Bailey Simonsson

Winger for Knights is number 2 Brayden Musgrove
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Knights is number 19 Starford To'a
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt Mann
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix Crossland

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Emre Guler

Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Corey Harawira-Naera

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Knights is number 18 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Lock for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Knights is number 13 Connor Watson
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Hudson Young

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Sauaso Sue
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Joseph Tapine

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Brodie Jones

Reserves

Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Matthew Timoko

Reserve for Knights is number 22 Gehamat Shibasaki

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:03 AM

Raiders: Prop Josh Papalii makes a welcome return from a week off to "refresh mentally".

Halfback George Williams is also back after he was a late scratching in warm-up last week due to a hamstring strain but Josh Hodgson (calf) and Jarrod Croker (shoulder) have had their returns delayed by at least a week.

Sebastian Kris (ankle) has been named in the centres despite fears he had suffered a syndesmosis injury against the Rabbitohs and will have to be cleared to take his place.

Matthew Timoko is the 18th man with Sam Williams dropping out of the squad on game day. Ryan James and Dunamis Lui were dropped from the 21-man squad 24 hours out from kick-off.

The Raiders have been outscored 69-8 in their past four second halves.

Knights: Lachlan Fitzgibbon returns from a shoulder injury and starts in the second row with Mitch Barnett shifting to lock and Connor Watson to the bench. Pasami Saulo drops out of the side with Gehamat Shibasaki the 18th man.

Last week's 18th man Phoenix Crossland has been selected to replace playmaker Blake Green, who suffered a rib injury against the Roosters.

Knights winger Hymel Hunt has been ruled out of Saturday's trip to Wagga Wagga to face Canberra. Hunt had been looking to return from a hamstring injury. Starford To'a has been elevated to the wing.

Tex Hoy and Josh King were omitted from the squad on Friday.

The Knights have lost six of their past seven away games.

Wests Tigers v Titans, Saturday 5.30pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 8 May

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Moses Mbye

Centre for Titans is number 4 Beau Fermor
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Zac Cini

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 19 Tanah Boyd
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex Twal

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 David Fifita
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jacob Liddle

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Moeaki Fotuaika
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Stefano Utoikamanu

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Titans is number 21 Esan Marsters

Reserves

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Michael Chee Kam

Reserve for Titans is number 18 Sam McIntyre

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:02 AM

Wests Tigers: With Tommy Talau out suspended, Moses Mbye has been named in the centres. Jacob Liddle is the new man on the interchange to cover for Mbye's elevation.

James Roberts (chest) will miss a few more weeks. Zac Cini enjoyed a fine debut on the wing and has retained his spot.

Zane Musgrove dropped out off the reserves list on game day with Michael Chee Kam the 19th man. Tom Amone and Shawn Blore were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Winger David Nofoaluma has scored five tries in his past four games against the Titans.

Titans: Ash Taylor has been ruled out as he battles to return to full fitness after off-season hip surgery. Tanah Boyd will take his place in the starting side.

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's return from a shoulder charge ban is a huge boost for a Titans pack that has been outmuscled in recent weeks. Moeaki Fotuaika drops back to the interchange bench.

With winger Corey Thompson set to miss at least eight weeks with a syndesmosis injury, Beau Fermor comes into the centres and Phillip Sami moves on to the wing.

Esan Marsters and Jaimin Joliffe are new faces on the bench. McIntyre is 18th man with Jayden Campbell dropping out of the squad on game day. Erin Clark was omitted from the squad on Friday.

The Titans have won six of their past eight games against the Tigers.

Cowboys v Broncos, Saturday, 7.35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Saturday 8 May

Full Time

Cowboys

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne Isaako
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Xavier Coates
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Javid Bowen

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Herbie Farnworth
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Connelly Lemuelu

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Jesse Arthars
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Corey Oates
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Tyson Gamble

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jordan Riki
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 19 Mitchell Dunn

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

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 12 Ben Condon

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Danny Levi
Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lachlan Burr

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Francis Molo

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Rhys Kennedy

Reserves

Reserve for Cowboys is number 17 Corey Jensen

Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Brendan Piakura

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:02 AM

Cowboys: In his return game from suspension Mitchell Dunn is a late call-up to the starting side in jersey 19 with Ben Condon reverting to the bench and Corey Jensen dropping to 18th man.

Jake Clifford returns in the No.7 jersey with Ben Hampton missing due to a pec injury. In the other change from the team beaten by the Warriors, Javid Bowen comes into the centres in place of Justin O'Neill (knee).

Peter Hola and Tom Gilbert were the two players left out on Friday while Kane Bradley was omitted an hour before kick-off.

Cowboys right winger Kyle Feldt has scored 10 tries in 13 games at QCB Stadium.

Broncos: The Broncos will line up 1-17. Tyson Gamble and Anthony Milford clicked in the halves and will be looking to repeat that in Townsville this week.

Star centre Kotoni Staggs (knee) is a chance to return for Magic Round.

Tesi Niu and John Asiata were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. Dale Copley was the last man cut an hour before game time. Brendan Piakura is 18th man.

The Broncos will be aiming for their 500th victory since entering the premiership in 1988.

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Sea Eagles v Warriors, Saturday 2pm at Lottoland

Round 9 - Round 9 - Sunday 9 May

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Edward Kosi
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Rocco Berry
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 20 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Kodi Nikorima

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Sean Keppie

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Kane Evans
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Josh Curran
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Josh Schuster

2nd Row for Warriors is number 17 Bayley Sironen
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Cade Cust

Interchange for Warriors is number 6 Reece Walsh
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Moses Suli

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Zac Saddler

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Leeson Ah Mau
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa

Reserves

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 Ben Trbojevic

Reserve for Warriors is number 18 Jack Murchie

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:02 AM

Sea Eagles: The Sea Eagles are 1-17 with Tevita Funa the last man omitted and Ben Trbojevic 18th man.

Props Josh Aloiai and Martin Taupau are out. Sean Keppie moves to the front row and Haumole Olakau'atu goes from the interchange into the second row. Aloiai may miss as many as 12 weeks with a wrist injury while Taupau suffered a head knock last week in the loss to Penrith.

Centre Moses Suli makes his return from a back injury via the interchange bench.

Christian Tuipulotu and Jorge Taufua were omitted from the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off.

The Sea Eagles have lost their past six games at Lottoland.

Warriors: A big in for the Warriors on game day with Chanel Harris-Tavita making his return from a foot injury at five-eighth in jersey 20. Reece Walsh shifts to the interchange bench and Jack Murchie drops to 18th man.

With Eliesa Katoa droppingh out on Saturday, Bayley Sironen starts in the second row. Tom Ale was the other player to drop out of the extended squad on Saturday and Euan Aitken was the last man cut an hour before kick-off..

Ben Murdoch-Masila is out after suffering a head knock last week.

The Warriors have won all four daytime games this season.

Dragons v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Round 9 - Round 9 - Sunday 9 May

Full Time

Dragons

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matt Dufty

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Max Feagai

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Cotric
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Jack Bird

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Will Hopoate
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tyrell Fuimaono

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Corey Allan
Winger for Dragons is number 20 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Nick Meaney
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jake Averillo
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Luke Thompson
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Sione Katoa
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan

Prop for Bulldogs is number 16 Ava Seumanufagai
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Josh Kerr

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Adam Elliott
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Chris Smith
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Josh McGuire

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Corey Waddell

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Billy Burns

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bradley Deitz
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Daniel Alvaro

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Kaide Ellis

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Lachlan Lewis
Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Talatau Amone

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Ofahiki Ogden

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Jackson Ford

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 17 Matt Doorey

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:02 AM

Dragons: Mathew Feagai will make his NRL debut in place of Cody Ramsey (rib) on the wing, while Junior Amone will also play his first game in the Telstra Premiership, via the bench.

Tyrell Fuimaono comes in at centre to repace Zac Lomax (dislocated thumb).

Ramsey and Adam Clune dropped out of the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off while Poasa Faamausili was the last man cut an hour before kick-off. Jackson Ford is 18th man.

Dragons fullback Matt Dufty has scored nine tries in his past eight games at Kogarah.

Bulldogs: Lachlan Lewis and Ofahiki Ogden were added to the bench an hour before kick-off with Matt Doorey reverting to 18th man.

Dylan Napa (shoulder) is out, with Ava Seumanufagai starting at prop.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is back at fullback with Nick Meaney moving to the wing in a straight swap.

Napa and Joe Stimson were omitted from the playing squad on Saturday. Tuipulotu Katoa was cut an hour before kick-off.

The Bulldogs have won seven of their past nine games at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.

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