Newcastle all but sealed a finals berth and Cronulla leapfrogged two teams into eighth in round 23 of the Telstra Premiership.
The Knights' 22-16 win over wooden spooners Canterbury was not pretty but has virtually sealed seventh spot with a four-point gap on the eighth-placed Sharks heading into the final two rounds.
Canberra and the Gold Coast missed their chance to claim eighth spot with losses to the Sea Eagles and Storm respectively.
After equalling the all-time record of 19 straight wins, Melbourne would have to lose both their last two games to surrender the minor premiership to Penrith.
Round 23 snapshot
All the scorelines, highlights, injuries and judiciary news from the 23rd round of the Telstra Premiership.
Storm v Titans, Thursday 7.50pm at Cbus Stadium
Match: Titans v Storm
Round 23 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Storm
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden CampbellFullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Greg MarzhewWinger for Storm is number 2 George Jennings
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian KellyCentre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Patrick HerbertCentre for Storm is number 4 Marion Seve
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey ThompsonWinger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley TaylorFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Storm is number 7 Nicholas Hynes
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod WallaceProp for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin ClarkHooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 David Fifita2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Sam McIntyreLock for Storm is number 13 Chris Lewis
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tyrone PeacheyInterchange for Storm is number 15 Tom Eisenhuth
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam LisoneInterchange for Storm is number 16 Tepai Moeroa
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin JolliffeInterchange for Storm is number 17 Cooper Johns
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Beau FermorInterchange for Storm is number 20 Aaron Pene
Reserves
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Reserve for Titans is number 18 Phillip SamiReserve for Storm is number 18 Aaron Booth
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
- Match report: Storm equal 1975 Roosters with 19 straight wins
- Injuries: Kevin Proctor (shoulder), George Jennings (knee)
- Judiciary: Ash Taylor (contrary conduct), Sam McIntyre (dangerous contact)
Match Highlights: Titans v Storm
Raiders v Sea Eagles, Friday 6pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Raiders v Sea Eagles
Round 23 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan RapanaFullback for Sea Eagles is number 19 Tevita Funa
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Bailey SimonssonWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Sebastian KrisCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Morgan Harper
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew TimokoCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Moses Suli
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Harley Smith-ShieldsWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam WilliamsHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh PapaliiProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh HodgsonHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Josh Schuster
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan SuttonLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 8 Josh Aloiai
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre GulerInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dylan Walker
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Matt FrawleyInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Karl Lawton
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Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Dunamis LuiInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Curtis Sironen
Reserves
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Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Trey MooneyReserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Kurt De Luis
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Touch Judge: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
- Match report: Sea Eagles pass tough Raiders test
- Injuries: No major injuries reported
- Judiciary: Tevita Funa (shoulder charge)
Match Highlights: Raiders v Sea Eagles
Panthers v Rabbitohs, Friday 8.05pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Panthers v Rabbitohs
Round 23 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Stephen CrichtonWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Paul MomirovskiCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Matt BurtonCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brent NadenWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Josh Mansour
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Mark Nicholls
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai KoroisauHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew EisenhuthProp for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tevita Tatola
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 17 Kurt Capewell2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 11 Viliame KikauInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mitch KennyInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Benji Marshall
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott SorensenInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob Host
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Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Tevita Pangai JuniorInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Hame Sele
Reserves
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Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Izack TagoReserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Blake Taaffe
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
- Match report: Cleary masterclass steers Panthers to victory
- Injuries: Dylan Edwards (head knock), Josh Mansour (knee)
- Judiciary: Keaon Koloamatangi (crusher tackle), Scott Sorensen (dangerous contact)
Match Highlights: Panthers v Rabbitohs
Wests Tigers v Sharks, Saturday 3pm at Browne Park, Rockhampton
Match: Wests Tigers v Sharks
Round 23 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses MbyeFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David NofoalumaWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Tommy TalauCentre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Michael Chee KamCentre for Sharks is number 6 Connor Tracey
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken MaumaloWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam DoueihiFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 14 Luke Metcalf
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke BrooksHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon Trindall
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano UtoikamanuProp for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake SimpkinHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 14 Joe OfahengaueProp for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Shawn Blore2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex TwalLock for Sharks is number 13 Jack Williams
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Kelma TuilagiInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tukimihia SimpkinsInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Teig Wilton
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Billy WaltersInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Billy Magoulias
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Tom AmoneInterchange for Sharks is number 18 Matt Moylan
Reserves
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Zac CiniReserve for Sharks is number 20 Kai O'Donnell
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
- Match report: Mulitalo injury takes gloss off big Sharks win
- Injuries: Ronaldo Mulitalo (jaw), Adam Doueihi (knee)
- Judiciary: No charges
Match Highlights: Wests Tigers v Sharks
Bulldogs v Knights, Saturday 5.30pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Bulldogs v Knights
Round 23 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Corey AllanWinger for Knights is number 2 Enari Tuala
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Will HopoateCentre for Knights is number 3 Kurt Mann
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Aaron SchouppCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Jayden OkunborWinger for Knights is number 5 Hymel Hunt
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 21 Lachlan LewisFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jake Clifford
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle FlanaganHalfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Luke ThompsonProp for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jackson TopineHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Ryan JamesProp for Knights is number 10 Jacob Saifiti
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Adam Elliott2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Brodie Jones
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Waddell2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh JacksonLock for Knights is number 13 Connor Watson
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Biondi-OdoInterchange for Knights is number 14 Sauaso Sue
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Ava SeumanufagaiInterchange for Knights is number 15 Josh King
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Corey HorsburghInterchange for Knights is number 16 Jirah Momoisea
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Joe StimsonInterchange for Knights is number 17 Chris Randall
Reserves
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Matt DooreyReserve for Knights is number 21 Simi Sasagi
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
- Match report: Knights in seventh heaven after downing Bulldogs
- Injuries: No major injuries reported
- Judiciary: Luke Thompson (crusher), Corey Waddell (contrary conduct), David Klemmer (contrary conduct)
Match Highlights: Bulldogs v Knights
Eels v Cowboys, Saturday 7.35pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Match: Eels v Cowboys
Round 23 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Cowboys is number 19 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Daejarn Asi
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa BlakeCentre for Cowboys is number 5 Ben Hampton
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Haze DunsterWinger for Cowboys is number 21 Laitia Moceidreke
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Isaiah Papali'iProp for Cowboys is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Joey LussickHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Ben Condon
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Marata Niukore2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Heilum Luki
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan BrownLock for Cowboys is number 16 Mitchell Dunn
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Will SmithInterchange for Cowboys is number 4 Jake Granville
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Bryce CartwrightInterchange for Cowboys is number 13 Coen Hess
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon KaufusiInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Reuben Cotter
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi MakatoaInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Jeremiah Nanai
Reserves
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Reserve for Eels is number 18 Ray StoneReserve for Cowboys is number 22 Connelly Lemuelu
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
Last updated:
- Match report: Moses all class as Eels get back on track
- Injuries: Maika Sivo (knee)
- Judiciary: No charges
Match Highlights: Eels v Cowboys
Dragons v Roosters, Sunday 2pm at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba
Match: Dragons v Roosters
Round 23 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew DuftyFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew FeagaiWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Jack BirdCentre for Roosters is number 3 Adam Keighran
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Roosters is number 5 Dale Copley
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau AmoneFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Drew Hutchison
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Corey NormanHalfback for Roosters is number 14 Lachlan Lam
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Kaide EllisProp for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Josh McGuireHooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Jack De BelinProp for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Billy Burns2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Nat Butcher
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tyrell Fuimaono2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tariq SimsLock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jayden SullivanInterchange for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh KerrInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Daniel AlvaroInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Fletcher Baker
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jackson FordInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Ben Thomas
Reserves
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Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Poasa FaamausiliReserve for Roosters is number 20 Brad Abbey
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
- Match report: Butcher cut down as Roosters carve up Dragons
- Injuries: Adam Keighran (head knock), Nat Butcher (knee), Kaide Ellis (shoulder), Siosiua Taukeiaho (head knock), Mikaele Ravalawa (head knock)
- Judiciary: No charges
Match Highlights: Dragons v Roosters
Broncos v Warriors, Sunday 4.05pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Broncos v Warriors
Round 23 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tesi NiuFullback for Warriors is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey OatesWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Selwyn CobboCentre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony MilfordFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Albert KellyHalfback for Warriors is number 22 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas FleglerProp for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Broncos is number 21 Jake TurpinHooker for Warriors is number 17 Jazz Tevaga
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne HaasProp for Warriors is number 10 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Josh Curran
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Euan Aitken
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe HetheringtonLock for Warriors is number 13 Bayley Sironen
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 9 Danny LeviInterchange for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Rhys KennedyInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty Afoa
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Ethan BullemorInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Eliesa Katoa
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Teui RobatiInterchange for Warriors is number 21 Jack Murchie
Reserves
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Reserve for Broncos is number 14 David MeadReserve for Warriors is number 20 Jackson Frei
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara
Last updated:
- Match report: Milford winds back clock as Broncos upset Warriors
- Injuries: Josh Curran (head knock), Xavier Coates (shoulder)
- Judiciary: Anthony Milford (contrary conduct)
Match Highlights: Broncos v Warriors
Who's winning in round 24?
Dally M Leaderboard
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For the full list of all 2021 vote-getters, click here
Nathan Cleary | 21 |
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck | 17 |
James Fisher-Harris | 16 |
Tom Trbojevic | 15 |
Latrell Mitchell* | 13 |
William Kennedy | 12 |
James Tedesco | 12 |
Ryan Papenhuyzen | 12 |
Adam Doueihi | 11 |
Ben Hunt | 10 |
Scott Drinkwater | 10 |
Benji Marshall | 10 |
Reed Mahoney | 10 |
Daly Cherry-Evans | 9 |
David Fifita* | 9 |
Mitch Moses | 8 |
Cody Walker | 8 |
* Players listed with an asterisk are ineligible to win Dally M Awards due to suspension. Points penalties for suspensions will be applied at the end of the season to determine the final Dally M Medal leaderboard.