NRL 2023, Round 16 official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 13 Jun 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 16 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

NRL Team Lists: Round 16

Cowboys v Panthers, Friday 8.00pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Friday 16 Jun

Full Time

Cowboys

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Zac Laybutt

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Tyrone Peachey
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Semi Valemei

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Tom Jenkins
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jaeman Salmon
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess

Prop for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking
Lock for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke
Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Liam Henry

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Brendan Elliot

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Jack Cole

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:46 AM

Cowboys: After a couple of false starts in recent weeks, key forward Jason Taumalolo is back from a knee injury to boost his side who are missing Reuben Cotter, Reece Robson, Valentine Holmes, Murray Taulagi and Jeremiah Nanai due to Origin. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki joins the bench alongside mid-season signing Sam McIntyre, who will make his club debut. Zac Laybutt fills in at centre, Jake Granville is the new starting hooker and Kyle Feldt returns on the wing after being 18th man in North Queensland's last game.

Panthers: With Jarome Luai, Stephen Crichton, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo and Brian To'o all included in the NSW team for Origin II, Ivan Cleary has been forced into a number of changes. Jaeman Salmon comes moves in from the bench to partner Jack Cogger in the halves, while Tyrone Peachey starts at centre and Thomas Jenkins joins the squad on the wing. Matt Eisenhuth starts at lock and Luke Garner is included on the bench for his first NRL game since Round 4. Zac Hosking returns from being rested last week. Prop Moses Leota is named after failing a HIA last week, which was deemed Category 2, while Spencer Leniu is good to go after entering early guilty pleas to two Contrary Conduct charges and taking a monetary fine rather than a suspension.

Knights v Roosters, Saturday 3.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Saturday 17 Jun

Full Time

Knights

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Joseph Manu
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Corey Allan
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Billy Smith
Winger for Knights is number 5 Enari Tuala

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Fetalaiga Pauga
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sandon Smith

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Turpin
Prop for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Nat Butcher
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Nathan Brown
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May
Interchange for Knights is number 20 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Angus Crichton

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 19 Simi Sasagi

Replacement for Roosters is number 19 Zach Dockar-Clay

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:46 AM

Knights: The return of back-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon from a calf injury is timely with Tyson Frizell away on NSW Origin duty. The only other change to the side that pushed the Broncos to the limit sees Enari Tuala coming in on the wing for Greg Marzhew, who was not considered for selection due to failing to meet team standards after he missed the team bus the day after the loss to the Broncos.

Roosters: Joey Manu goes to fullback in the absence of skipper James Tedesco on Origin duty, Luke Keary shifts to five-eighth and youngster Sandon Smith is the new halfback. With Lindsay Collins in Maroons camp, Nat Butcher moves to prop, Sitili Tupouniua to second row and Naufahu Whyte is the new lock. Centre Billy Smith is back on deck after he was a late withdrawal from the Panthers game so Drew Hutchison goes back to the bench. Terrell May is the new face on the bench with Matt Lodge omitted.

Eels v Sea Eagles, Saturday 5.30pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Saturday 17 Jun

Full Time

Eels

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Eels is number 4 Bailey Simonsson

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ryan Matterson

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Josh Schuster
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Daejarn Asi

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jake Arthur

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Eels is number 10 Ofahiki Ogden

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Toafofoa Sipley
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Bryce Cartwright

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Andrew Davey

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Sean Keppie

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Luca Moretti

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 12 Samuela Fainu
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Aaron Woods

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Haze Dunster

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 17 Ben Condon

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:46 AM

Eels: After an impressive club debut at five-eighth on Monday, Daejarn Asi takes over the No.7 with Mitch Moses away on Blues Origin duty, with Ryan Matterson named at five-eighth in his return from a calf injury. With Junior Paulo also on NSW duty Ofahiki Ogden will start and Joe Ofahengaue joins the bench. Hooker Josh Hodgson was a late withdrawal from the Bulldogs game with a neck injury and remains sidelined.

Sea Eagles: Former Eel Jake Arthur is the new halfback and Kaeo Weekes takes over at fullback with Daly Cherry-Evans and Tom Trbojevic on Origin duty for their respective states. Samuela Fainu has been named to start in the back row with Ethan Bullemor on the bench but the pair could swap roles on game day as they did against the Dolphins.

Wests Tigers v Storm, Saturday 7.35pm at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Saturday 17 Jun

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa

Centre for Storm is number 4 Marion Seve
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou

Winger for Storm is number 5 George Jennings
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Starford To'a

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Jonah Pezet
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Brandon Wakeham

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Fonua Pole

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Bronson Garlick
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shawn Blore

2nd Row for Storm is number 15 Tom Eisenhuth
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 John Bateman

Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva

Interchange for Storm is number 12 Tariq Sims
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tommy Talau

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Aaron Pene
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Storm is number 22 Kane Bradley

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Will Smith

Replacement for Storm is number 21 Chris Lewis

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:46 AM

Tigers: The loss of halfback Luke Brooks (hamstring) sees Brandon Wakeham shifting to No.7, Starford To'a named at five-eighth and Brent Naden returning in the centres. Asu Kepaoa also comes into the centres with Tommy Talau moved to interchange. With Api Koroisau (jaw) also out, Jake Simpkin takes over at hooker and teenager Tallyn Da Silva joins the bench for his NRL debut. The 18-year-old hooker was a member of Wests Magpies premiership-winning Harold Matthews Cup team last year. Stefano Utoikamanu's Blues call-up sees Fonua Pole move into the starting side at prop. Alex Seyfarth has been added to the bench.

Storm: With Cameron Munster, Harry Grant and Xavier Coates on Origin duty and Christian Welch suspended the Storm fields a vastly different line-up to the one that demolished the Sharks. Reimis Smith (hamstring) has been named in the centres but Justin Olam (head knock) is listed as 18th Man. Back-rower Eliesa Katoa (eye) is out so Tariq Sims joins the starting side. George Jennings comes in on the wing for his first game of 2023 and Jonah Pezet is the new five-eighth. Bronson Garlick takes over at hooker, Nelson Asofa-Solomona starts at prop and the new faces on the bench are Aaron Pene and Alec MacDonald.

Sharks v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 16 - Round 16 - Sunday 18 Jun

Full Time

Sharks

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Braidon Burns
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Karl Oloapu
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 20 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Chris Patolo
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Jayden Okunbor
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Cameron McInnes

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Khaled Rajab
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Wade Graham

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Max King
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Franklin Pele

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Connor Tracey

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Jeral Skelton

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:46 AM

Sharks: Despite the thumping at the hands of the Storm, coach Craig Fitzgibbon has resisted swinging the selection axe. The only change to his 17 is a forced one, with Royce Hunt out after suffering an ankle injury in Round 15 which requires surgery. Rookie Thomas Hazelton comes back into the squad on the bench and Oregon Kaufusi moves into the starting side to partner Braden Hamlin-Uele in the front row.

Bulldogs: Still no sign of forwards Raymond Faitala-Mariner (illness) or Luke Thompson (foot), who were rated chances of returning this week. After scoring a hat trick in his return from injury in reserve grade in Round 15, Braidon Burns comes in on the wing for Blues flyer Josh Addo-Carr. Chris Patolo is named to start at prop after being a late inclusion in the run-on side last Monday against the Eels.