NRL 2023, round 24 official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

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Timestamp: Tue 8 Aug 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 24 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

NRL Team Lists: Round 24

Sea Eagles v Panthers, Thursday 7.50pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 24 - Round 24 - Thursday 10 Aug

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reuben Garrick

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Zac Hosking
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Joshua Schuster

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 18 Jack Cogger
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Panthers is number 26 Luke Sommerton
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Sean Keppie

Prop for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dean Matterson

Interchange for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Aaron Woods

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Kelma Tuilagi

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 22 Liam Henry
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 Jake Arthur

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:55 PM

Sea Eagles: Sean Keppie has overcome the back spasm that kept him out of last week's match and comes into the front row to fill the void left by Matt Lodge, who suffered a season-ending knee injury against the Roosters. Ben Trbojevic moves into the starting side and Kelma Tuilagi goes to the bench.

Panthers: A double blow on Wednesday with the club confirming Jarome Luai (illness) and Mitch Kenny were ruled out of the clash. The Panthers have been granted an exemption to allow rookie Luke Sommerton to join the squad and potentially make his NRL debut while Jack Cogger is the logical option to replace Luai in the halves. Centre Izack Tago remains sidelined due to a leg injury.

Sharks v Titans, Friday 6.00pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 24 - Round 24 - Friday 11 Aug

Full Time

Sharks

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jaimin Jolliffe
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Titans is number 13 Erin Clark

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise Leeming
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jesse Colquhoun

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Klese Haas
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Matt Moylan

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Keano Kini

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:55 PM

Sharks: After being a late withdrawal from the squad last week with a jaw injury, Kiwi Test winger Ronaldo Mulitalo is back on deck so Mawene Hiroti goes to 18th Man. Jesse Colquhoun returns on the bench in place of Thomas Hazelton, who suffered a concussion in the Souths game.

Titans: Captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui returns from suspension and will be a straight replacement for Moeaki Fotuaika (suspension). Fullback AJ Brimson will be rested again as he continues to battle a minor rib injury but Jaimin Jolliffe is back on deck after missing four games with a broken hand. Isaac Liu goes back to the bench and Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui to 18th Man. Kruise Leeming has been added to the bench with Sam Verrills set to miss the rest of the season after the club decided to send him for cleanout surgery on his shoulder.

Broncos v Eels, Friday 8.00pm at The Gabba

Round 24 - Round 24 - Friday 11 Aug

Full Time

Broncos

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Deine Mariner

Winger for Eels is number 2 Bailey Simonsson
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Eels is number 4 Daejarn Asi
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler

Prop for Eels is number 8 Joe Ofahengaue
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Joey Lussick
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Andrew Davey
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Luca Moretti
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Brendan Piakura

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Ryan Matterson
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu Greig
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Keenan Palasia

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Brendan Hands

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Corey Jensen
Reserve for Eels is number 18 Makahesi Makatoa

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:55 PM

Broncos: Skipper Adam Reynolds (groin) and forward Kobe Hetherington (back cork) return after missing the Cowboys game. Jordan Riki is also back in the 17 having been 18th Man last week after recovering from a foot injury. Deine Mariner comes in on the wing for Jesse Arthars (head knock). Xavier Willison and Corey Jensen drop out of the squad with Riki and Hetherington back on deck.

Eels: Daejarn Asi joins the side in the centres with Bailey Simonsson shifting to the wing and last week's debutant Arthur Miller-Stephen dropping out. Hooker Brendan Hands has been recalled on the bench and Makahesi Makatoa goes to 18th Man. Andrew Davey is named to start with Ryan Matterson on the bench.

Rabbitohs v Dragons, Saturday 3.00pm at Barlow Park, Cairns

Round 24 - Round 24 - Saturday 12 Aug

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Jai Arrow

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Michael Molo
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Shaquai Mitchell

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Billy Burns
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Dan Russell
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Tallis Duncan

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Connor Muhleisen
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Couchman
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Benjamin Lovett

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Zane Musgrove

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 19 Tyrone Munro

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Jaiyden Hunt

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:55 PM

Rabbitohs: Thomas Burgess will need his team to make the finals if he is to play again this season after copping a three-match ban for a careless high tackle in Saturday's loss to the Sharks. Shaquai Mitchell takes over at prop. Jai Arrow has been named despite being forced from the field with back spasms in Perth. Jacob Host comes into the back row at the expense of Michael Chee Kam while Taane Milne regains his place on the wing after being 18th Man last week.

Dragons: Prop Francis Molo is out after displaying category one concussion symptoms following a head clash against the Eels so brother Michael moves to the front row, Ben Murdoch-Masila is the new lock and Toby Couchman is added to the bench. Centre Moses Suli is back on deck after missing the Eels game with a calf injury and Max Feagai also comes into the centres with Zac Lomax sidelined by a shoulder injury. Jack Bird has also suffered a shoulder injury and will consult a specialist.

Wests Tigers v Warriors, Saturday 5.30pm (AEST) at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton

Round 24 - Round 24 - Saturday 12 Aug

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Daine Laurie

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bayley Sironen
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Shawn Blore

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Josh Curran

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin Matamua

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Freddy Lussick

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:55 PM

Wests Tigers: Forwards Stefano Utoikamanu and Shawn Blore return from concussion in a boost for Wests Tigers but Charlie Staines is out with a hamstring injury so Junior Tupou shifts to the wing and Asu Kepaoa comes into the centres. Alex Twal goes back to the bench to accommodate Utoikamanu's return. Justin Matamua moves to 18th Man and Aitasi James to the reserves.

Warriors: Taine Tuaupiki will play his fourth game of the season, taking over at fullback from Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (head knock) in the only change to the squad that downed the Titans last week.

Roosters v Dolphins, Saturday 7.35pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 24 - Round 24 - Saturday 12 Aug

Full Time

Roosters

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Kodi Nikorima
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Valynce Te Whare
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi Niu
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya Katoa
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Drew Hutchison

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Anthony Milford
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Dylan Napa

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Jarrod Wallace

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 22 Corey Allan
Reserve for Dolphins is number 18 Herman Ese'ese

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:55 PM

Roosters: Veteran forward Dylan Napa comes in for the suspended Nathan Brown in the only change to Trent Robinson's squad. Napa's last NRL appearance came in 2021 for the Bulldogs. The 30-year-old has played 13 games in NSW Cup for the Roosters this season.

Dolphins: Ray Stone returns from the broken hand he suffered in Round 20 against the Panthers. Stone comes onto the bench, pushing Herman Ese'ese to 18th Man. Kodi Nikorima is named at fullback and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the centres but they may switch on game day given that 'Hammer' has played 15 of his 17 games in the No.1 jersey. Euan Aitken (knee) is at least another week away.

Storm v Raiders, Sunday 2.00pm at AAMI Park

Round 24 - Round 24 - Sunday 13 Aug

Full Time

Storm

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate
Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Ethan Strange
Centre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Storm is number 19 Reimis Smith

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Storm is number 15 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Adrian Trevilyan
Interchange for Storm is number 12 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tepai Moeroa

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Pasami Saulo
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Alec MacDonald

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Brad Morkos

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:55 PM

Storm: Halfback Jahrome Hughes (ankle) and winger Xavier Coates (hip) are back on deck while centre Reimis Smith is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a hip injury. Bronson Garlick is the new face on the bench taking the place of Tyran Wishart, who drops to the reserves.

Raiders: With the Raiders confirming Seb Kris (hamstring) will likely spend the remainder of the season on the sideline, NSW Under 19s star Ethan Strange will make his NRL debut in the centres. No other changes to Ricky Stuart's squad.

Knights v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 24 - Round 24 - Sunday 13 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake Averillo
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Knights is number 4 Enari Tuala

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Braidon Burns
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Bulldogs is number 15 Luke Thompson

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kyle Flanagan
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Liam Knight
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Knights is number 22 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Harrison Edwards

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Hayze Perham
Reserve for Knights is number 15 Brodie Jones

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:54 PM

Knights: Star centre Bradman Best is out with an adductor injury so Enari Tuala comes in. Prop Jacob Saifiti has been named despite suffering a hamstring injury against the Dolphins. Daniel Saifiti is listed among the reserves and could be a late call-up as he works his way back from a quad injury.

Bulldogs: Englishman Luke Thompson will play his first NRL game of the season, replacing Harrison Edwards on the bench in the only change to the side that beat the Dolphins before the bye. Thompson suffered a foot injury in pre-season and finally made it back on the paddock in NSW Cup a fortnight ago, playing 32 minutes off the bench.