NRL 2023, round 26 team lists, official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

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Timestamp: Tue 22 Aug 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 26 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

NRL Team Lists: Round 26

Panthers v Eels, Thursday 7.50pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Thursday 24 Aug

Full Time

Panthers

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 20 Jesse McLean

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Tyrone Peachey

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Eels is number 4 Bailey Simonsson
Winger for Panthers is number 21 Tom Jenkins

Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Daejarn Asi
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Dylan Brown

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Jack Cogger

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Joey Lussick
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Eels is number 16 Wiremu Greig
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Zac Hosking

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Ryan Matterson
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Eels is number 17 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Luca Moretti
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Shaun Lane

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Jaeman Salmon

Replacement for Eels is number 19 Brendan Hands

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/12/2023 11:06:30 PM

Panthers: Brian To'o is back after being rested so Tom Jenkins goes to the reserves. Hooker Mitch Kenny and forward Scott Sorensen remain sidelined so Jack Cogger holds the No.9 jersey and Zac Hosking lines up again in the back row. Still no sign of centre Izack Tago (leg).

Eels: Forward Shaun Lane returns from an elbow injury and has been named on the bench at the expense of Brendan Hands in the only change to the 17 that went down to the Roosters.

Warriors v Dragons, Friday 6.00pm AEST) at Go Media Stadium, Auckland

Round 26 - Round 26 - Friday 25 Aug

Full Time

Warriors

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Dragons is number 21 Sione Finau
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Dragons is number 14 Connor Muhleisen
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Josh Curran

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Billy Burns
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Dan Russell
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Michael Molo

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jackson Ford

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Couchman
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ben Murdoch-Masila
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Freddy Lussick

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Zane Musgrove

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Taine Tuaupiki

Replacement for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 12/12/2023 11:06:30 PM

Warriors: Te Maire Martin has been named in the extended squad and is expected to return to the field this weekend for the first time since breaking his leg against the Knights back in Round 6. Forward Mitch Barnett remains sidelined after missing Round 25 due to a laceration on his leg. Coach Andrew Webster has named the same 17 that downed the Sea Eagles.

Dragons: Centre Zac Lomax returns after being a late out last week with a shoulder injury in the only change to the side that pushed the Storm in Round 25. Rookie hooker Connor Muhleisen has been named on the interchange bench but may come into the run-on side and bump Jacob Liddle back to the bench again as he did last week.

Dolphins v Cowboys, Friday 8.00pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Friday 25 Aug

Full Time

Dolphins

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Tesi Niu

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Zac Laybutt
Centre for Dolphins is number 16 Euan Aitken

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Harrison Graham

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Dolphins is number 14 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Heilum Luki
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Coen Hess
Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 JJ Collins

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin Neame
Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Isaiya Katoa

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 22 Kurt Donoghoe

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 12/12/2023 11:06:30 PM

Dolphins: Attacking weapon Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is back from a head knock in the No1. jersey so Kodi Nikorima returns to five-eighth and Isaiya Katoa goes to the reserves. Forwards Connelly Lemuelu and Kenny Bromwich return from head knocks to bolster the pack. Herman Ese'ese and Euan Aitken shift to the bench.

Cowboys: Heilum Luki comes into the starting side with Jeremiah Nanai sidelined by a shoulder injury. The new man on the bench is Kulikefu Finefeuiaki. In the backline, Zac Laybutt comes into the centres, Murray Taulagi pushes to the wing and Semi Valemei is out with a knee injury.

Storm v Titans, Saturday 3.00pm at AAMI Park

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 26 Aug

Full Time

Storm

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea

Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tom Weaver

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
Hooker for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Klese Haas
Lock for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise Leeming
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Joe Stimson
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tepai Moeroa

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jacob Alick
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Interchange for Titans is number 18 Keano Kini

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 20 Chris Lewis

Replacement for Titans is number 19 Joe Vuna

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12/12/2023 11:06:30 PM

Storm: Star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is listed among the reserves as he nears a long awaited return from a serious knee injury. Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named to start at lock and Josh King is out.

Titans: Jayden Campbell (dislocated patella) and Phil Sami (foot) will miss the final two games of the season. Veteran five-eighth Kieran Foran is back from a sternum injury at five-eighth and Jojo Fifita reurns from an ankle injury to fill the wing spot vacated by Sami. The forward pack remains intact with Jaimine Jolliffe named to start and Isaac Liu on the bench although they may swap on game day as they did last week.

Roosters v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 26 Aug

Full Time

Roosters

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Joseph Manu

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Triston Reilly
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Corey Allan

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Daine Laurie
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Will Smith

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Justin Matamua
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shawn Blore
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Aitasi James

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Drew Hutchison

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 21 Kit Laulilii

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 12/12/2023 11:06:29 PM

Roosters: Sam Walker is back in the No.7 jersey for his first NRL game since Round 9 so Drew Hutchison reverts to 18th Man. Joey Manu goes to fullback to replace James Tedesco (head knock) and Corey Allan comes in at centre. After withdrawing from the Eels clash with acute neck pain, Kiwi Test prop Jared Waerea-Hargreave is back on deck so Fletcher Baker moves to the bench.

Wests Tigers: Api Koroisau shifts back to hooker after starring at halfback in the win over the Dolphins. Will Smith is the new No.7 and Jake Simpkin will miss the match under HIA protocols. Luke Brooks remains sidelined with a calf injury and may have played his last game for the club.

Raiders v Broncos, Saturday 7.35pm at GIO Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Saturday 26 Aug

Full Time

Raiders

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 20 Jack Wighton

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Raiders is number 21 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Matt Frawley

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jock Madden

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Broncos is number 19 Keenan Palasia

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Brendan Piakura
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Corey Jensen

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Pasami Saulo

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jesse Arthars

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 12/12/2023 11:06:29 PM

Raiders: Jack Wighton has been named among the reserves as he looks to return from the hamstring strain that sidelined him last week. Albert Hopoate (ribs) has been named but James Schiller could be called in off the bench should the winger fail to come up. Forward Corey Horsburgh has also been named despite suffering a head knock against the Bulldogs. Seb Kris is also in the extended squad as he nears a return from a hamstring injury.

Broncos: Skipper Adam Reynolds will miss the game with a calf injury, his place taken by Jock Madden. Veteran winger Corey Oates (knee) returns for his long-awaited 200th NRL game so Deine Mariner goes to the reserves. Fellow winger Jesse Arthars (concussion) is also back in contention and has been named as 18th Man. Corey Jensen has been added to the bench while prop Martin Taupau has served his suspension and is listed among the reserves.

Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Sunday 2.00pm at Accor Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Sunday 27 Aug

Full Time

Bulldogs

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake Averillo

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau Koula
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Bulldogs is number 22 Hayze Perham

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Bulldogs is number 24 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Jake Arthur
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Liam Knight

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Bulldogs is number 15 Luke Thompson

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Sean Keppie
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Harrison Edwards

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kyle Flanagan

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Kelma Tuilagi
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Tevita Pangai Junior

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Jayden Okunbor

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Ethan Bullemor

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 21 Jeral Skelton

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 19 Dean Matterson

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 12/12/2023 11:06:29 PM

Bulldogs: Just the one change with Kurtis Morrin added to the bench and Jayden Okunbor dropping to 18th Man. Karl Oloapu (neck) is available but likely to line up in NSW Cup.

Sea Eagles: Fullback Reuben Garrick suffered a fractured back against the Warriors and may have played his last game for the season. Tolu Koula has been named at fullback with Brad Parker coming into the centres in his return from a head knock. Ben Trbojevic is also back from a head knock so Kelma Tuilagi reverts to the bench and Josh Schuster drops to 18th Man. Gordon Chan Kum Tong is the new man on the bench and will make his NRL debut.

Knights v Sharks, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 26 - Round 26 - Sunday 27 Aug

Full Time

Knights

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 17 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Knights is number 20 Adam Clune

Halfback for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Knights is number 18 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Knights is number 22 Fa'amanu Brown

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Jesse Colquhoun

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 21 Brodie Jones

Replacement for Sharks is number 19 Mawene Hiroti

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 12/12/2023 11:06:29 PM

Knights: Jackson Hastings has been named to return after missing Round 25 with an ankle injury, His replacement Adam Clune is listed among the reserves as back-up. No other changes to the in-form Knights outfit that has now won seven on the trot.

Sharks: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon goes with the same 17 that got the job done against the Cowboys. Prop Oregon Kaufusi has been named among the reserves as he works his way back from a finger injury.