NRL 2023, Finals series week 1, official team lists, injuries, updates, qualifying finals, elimination finals

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Timestamp: Tue 5 Sep 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Week 1 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership Finals Series.

NRL Team Lists: Finals Week 1

Qualifying Final: Broncos v Storm, Friday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Finals Week 1 - Finals Week 1 - Friday 8 Sep

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Broncos

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Brendan Piakura

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Keenan Palasia

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Tariq Sims

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Corey Oates

Replacement for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:38 AM

Broncos: Captain Adam Reynolds (calf) and lock Patrick Carrigan (foot) have been named to return, alongside the contingent of stars held back from playing in Round 27. With Kotoni Staggs returning from suspension in the centres, Jesse Arthars shifts out to the wing and Corey Oates drops to 18th Man. Despite being charged with three separate offences last week, Brendan Piakura is good to go after each charge drew a monetary fine rather than a risk of suspension. Keenan Palasia gets the nod on the bench ahead of Corey Jensen.

Storm: Kiwi Test half Jahrome Hughes (knee) has been named to play and is among 12 changes to the side that defeated the Broncos in Round 27. Star hooker Harry Grant (shoulder) has also been named while Nick Meaney, Will Warbrick, Young Tonumaipea, Marion Seve, Xavier Coates, Cameron Munster, Tui Kamikamica, Christian Welch, Trent Loiero, Eli Katoa and Nelson Asofa-Solomona are all back after being rested last week. Ryan Papenhuyzen has been named on the bench as expected and will add X-factor for Craig Bellamy. The versatile Tyran Wishart is 18th Man.

Qualifying Final: Panthers v Warriors, Saturday 4.05pm at BlueBet Stadium

Finals Week 1 - Finals Week 1 - Saturday 9 Sep

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Panthers

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
Centre for Panthers is number 21 Luke Garner

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire Martin

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bayley Sironen
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Josh Curran
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Zac Hosking

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Freddy Lussick

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Jaeman Salmon

Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Taine Tuaupiki

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:38 AM

Panthers: Hooker Mitch Kenny (leg) and back-rower Scott Sorensen (leg) are back on deck but Jarome Luai (shoulder) remains sidelined. Jack Cogger will again wear the No.6 jersey on the back of three try assists and three line break assists in the win over the Cowboys. Luke Sommerton and Luke Garner are listed among the reserves after filling in for Kenny and Sorensen last week. Jaeman Salmon is 18th Man.

Warriors: Halfback Shaun Johnson returns to steer the ship alongside Te Maire Martin, who will all the better for his hit-out against the Dolphins. Skipper Tohu Harris (back spasms) is also back on deck along with the rested brigade of fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, prop Addin Fonua-Blake, hooker Wayde Egan and back-rower Jackson Ford. Bench forward Jazz Tevaga returns after missing three games with a hamstring injury.

Elimination Final: Sharks v Roosters, Saturday 7.50pm at PointsBet Stadium

Finals Week 1 - Finals Week 1 - Saturday 9 Sep

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Sharks

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Fetalaiga Pauga
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt

Prop for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Siua Wong
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams

Interchange for Roosters is number 8 Fletcher Baker
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Thomas Hazelton

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May
Interchange for Sharks is number 20 Jesse Colquhoun

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Angus Crichton

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Kayal Iro

Replacement for Roosters is number 20 Corey Allan

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:38 AM

Sharks: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has named the same 17 that downed the Raiders but star fullback Will Kennedy looks set to return from a hamstring injury after being listed among the reserves. Connor Tracey played five games at fullback in Kennedy's absence but suffered a knee injury against the Raiders and looks unlikely to be available.

Roosters: After failing in his bid to be declared fit for Round 27, star centre Joey Manu (hamstring) has been named and will be given every opportunity to take the field. With veteran winger Daniel Tupou out due to the knee injury he suffered in the lead-up to Round 27, Junior Pauga will play his first ever finals match. Forward Fletcher Baker is available after being hit with a monetary fine for a Grade 1 Dangerous Throw charge stemming from the win over the Rabbitohs. Drew Hutchison is 18th Man.

Elimination Final: Knights v Raiders, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Finals Week 1 - Finals Week 1 - Sunday 10 Sep

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Knights

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Raiders is number 2 James Schiller
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jack Wighton
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Matt Frawley
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Ata Mariota
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Hohepa Puru

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Pasami Saulo
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Trey Mooney

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 20 Dylan Lucas

Replacement for Raiders is number 19 Albert Hopoate

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:38 AM

Knights: Star fullback Kalyn Ponga (shoulder), halfback Jackson Hastings (ankle) and back-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon (shoulder) have all been named to return in a huge boost for the Knights. Should there be any late dramas for Ponga and Hastings then Lachlan Miller and Adam Clune are among the reserves. Tyson Frizell, Dane Gagai and Phoenix Crossland are back after being rested in Round 27 so Enari Tuala and Dylan Lucas move to the reserves and Fa'amanu Brown drops out. Bench forward Mat Croker left the field for a HIA inside the final 15 minutes but has been named to play.

Raiders: With Seb Kris banned for five matches for the tackle on Sione Katoa that resulted in him being sent off at PointsBet Stadium on Sunday, James Schiller comes in on the wing after a two-try haul in NSW Cup on Saturday. Albert Hopoate and club legend Jarrod Croker are listed among the reserves and may yet get a late call-up. The loss of Josh Papalii (biceps) and Corey Horsburgh (suspended) has tested the club's forward depth with Ata Mariota and Hohepa Puru named to start after being promoted to the run-on side against the Sharks.