NRL 2025, NRL Fantasy, Round 19, team lists, advice, expert opinion, cheapies, trades, cash cows

Author: Corey Rosser NRL Reporter
Timestamp: Tue 8 Jul 2025, 05:49 PM

With several teams opting to name their Origin players on extended benches this week, coaches face a nervous wait to see who actually backs up from Wednesday night's state decider.

Latest injury news and returns

There's good news on the injury front though with a number of Fantasy-relevant players being named to return in Round 19, while a couple of potential late-season money makers have also been handed more prominent roles.

NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 19

Sharks v Dolphins, Friday at Sharks Stadium

Sharks: Those not wanting to risk having a big-name MID take the field for them (or not take the field for them as may be the case) post-Origin might want to consider the in-form Addin Fonua-Blake, who has a last three game average of 61.3. EDG Briton Nikora continues to exist under the radar despite being almost a 60-point player in recent weeks. Nikora is owned by just 4.19 percent of teams.

Dolphins: With Kodi Nikorima sidelined by a hamstring injury, Sean O'Sullivan comes into the 17 for the first time since Round 9 and becomes a streaming option in Draft leagues for HLF-needy teams. Herbie Farnworth is a captaincy consideration again this week, with a projected score of 66 which has him estimated to be the second-best player in Round 19. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is named to back up from Origin and has become a WFB of interest in recent weeks, with a L3 average of 54.7.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Friday 11 Jul

Full Time

Sharks

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Dolphins is number 5 Jake Averillo
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Max Feagai
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Dolphins is number 20 Tevita Naufahu
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Sean O'Sullivan
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Dolphins is number 14 Aublix Tawha
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Oryn Keeley
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jesse Colquhoun

Interchange for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Toby Rudolf

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Connelly Lemuelu
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Billy Burns

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Josh Kerr

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 14 Daniel Atkinson

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Harrison Graham

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 7/21/2025 2:58:04 AM

Knights v Storm, Saturday at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: Fletcher Hunt (WFB, $232k) gets first crack at replacing Kalyn Ponga at fullback, and with no Fletcher Sharpe (injured) on the scene he looks a good bet to keep the role and become a cash cow. His prior form this year has been up-and-down, with three scores under 20 being followed by a 32 and 29, however with the increased workload at fullback he should have a higher floor going forward. Jackson Hastings has averaged 54.5 in his two NRL games this year, but at $644k he's a bit too expensive to be a POD, especially considering those scores are probably about his ceiling. Greg Marzhew returns from injury on the wing.

Storm: Maroons reps Cameron Munster, Trent Loiero and Harry Grant have been included in the reserves and are no certainty to back up, so owners will need to be prepared with replacement options. Fantasy's second most owned fullback, Ryan Papenhuyzen, is named to start after being a late out against the Cowboys with a dodgy calf. That means Nick Meaney moves from fullback to the centres after racking up 85 points while filling in at the back in Round 18.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 12 Jul

Full Time

Knights

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Hunt

Fullback for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Storm is number 2 Grant Anderson
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Storm is number 3 Joe Chan
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Storm is number 18 Jack Howarth
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Storm is number 22 Kane Bradley
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jackson Hastings

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Tyran Wishart
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Storm is number 21 Harry Grant
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Knights is number 13 Tyson Frizell

Lock for Storm is number 15 Stefano Utoikamanu

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey

Interchange for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Jonah Pezet
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jermaine McEwen

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Ativalu Lisati
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Trent Loiero

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Thomas Cant

Replacement for Storm is number 9 Bronson Garlick

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 7/13/2025 11:52:03 AM

Dragons v Roosters, Saturday at Jubilee Stadium

Dragons: Valentine Holmes is named to back up from Origin III at this stage, while popular cheapie MID Hamish Stewart also returns from concussion. Lyhkan King-Togia is projected to beat his break even of 25 this week, but owners should be ready to potentially lose money on the young HLF if things don't go to plan for him against the Tricolours.

Roosters: High-performing cash cow Hugo Savala keeps a spot in the halves despite the return of Sam Walker from his latest injury, and having averaged 60 points across his last three appearances the $585k HLF is a good bet to make money again in Round 19. Mark Nawaqanitawase, who is owned by 21.3 percent of teams, is on fire right now and based on form he sits as Fantasy's best WFB and second-best CTR. All of their Origin reps are named to back up, with the most Fantasy relevant of them being CTR Rob Toia.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 12 Jul

Full Time

Dragons

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Tyrell Sloan

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Sione Finau

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Hugo Savala
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
Prop for Dragons is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Roosters is number 17 Spencer Leniu
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Salesi Foketi
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle

Interchange for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Hamish Stewart

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Blake Steep
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Michael Molo

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Egan Butcher

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Corey Allan

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 7/21/2025 2:48:16 AM

Cowboys v Bulldogs, Saturday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys: Highly-owned WFB Scott Drinkwater has returned to form over the past fortnight and produced back-to-back scores over 60. Jake Clifford looks like he has a permanent spot in the halves once again and can be considered in Draft leagues as a depth option at HLF. With no player averaging over 49 this season and only two players with L3 averages over 50, there isn't a lot to like about North Queensland from a Fantasy point of view right now.

Bulldogs: Jacon Preston's 29 last week came out of nowhere and was his first <50 score since Round 1. You can expect him to bounce back immediately, and owners should have no concerns. Viliame Kikau presents as a possible point of difference option at EDG after averaging 66 over his past three games, and at $674k he's reasonably affordable too.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 12 Jul

Full Time

Cowboys

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert Derby

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Zac Laybutt

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Cowboys is number 22 Murray Taulagi

Centre for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari Tuala
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Braidon Burns

Winger for Bulldogs is number 24 Jethro Rinakama
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Griffin Neame

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Reuben Cotter

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Harrison Edwards

Lock for Bulldogs is number 20 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Karl Lawton

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 13 Bailey Hayward
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Harry Hayes
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kai O'Donnell

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Josh Curran
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen Hess

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 22 Kurtis Morrin

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 24 Jaxson Paulo

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 23 Blake Wilson

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 7/21/2025 3:40:23 AM

Warriors v Wests Tigers, Sunday at Go Media Stadium

Warriors: Tanah Boyd (HLF, $497k) comes in to replace Luke Metcalf on the back of his season-ending knee injury. Boyd is awkwardly priced so probably isn't a consideration outside of Draft leagues. Taine Tuaupiki is set for a few games at fullback now, filling in for the injured Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is a surprise early inclusion after time out with an ankle injury. Leka Halasima owners will be watching closely to see if Kurt Capewell ends up coming into the 17 and potentially bumping him back to the bench.

Wests Tigers: Latu Fainu is travelling nicely as a late-season money-maker and on the back of his 63 last week has a break even of -5. His brother Samuela is also in good form and is a handy cash down option (although not super cheap at $468k) who can cover both MID and EDG for you, with a last three game average of 64. Jarome Luai is named to make the trip across the Tasman on the back of Origin III. Terrell May is projected to be the equal best scorer in Round 19, with an estimated haul of 71 on the back of last week's 73-point effort.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Sunday 13 Jul

Full Time

Warriors

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Sunia Turuva
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Adam Doueihi
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Rocco Berry

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral Skelton
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Latu Fainu

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Tony Sukkar
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Te Maire Martin

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tristan Hope
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jacob Laban

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Sione Fainu
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tanner Stowers-Smith

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Jack Bird

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Heath Mason

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 7/14/2025 12:40:23 AM

Eels v Panthers, Sunday at CommBank Stadium

Eels: HLF Dean Hawkins is enjoying a decent run in Fantasy right now with a L3 average of 57.3, and on form he's Parra's best Fantasy player available this week. Kitione Kautoga is rewarding those who kept hold off him through a rough patch mid-season, with his recent run of form making him a serviceable starting CTR. Tallyn Da Silva (HOK, $230k) has a spot on the bench this week and while he has limited appeal as a Fantasy prospect himself, it's bad news for the eight or so percent who still have Ryley Smith, with Da Silva likely to eat into his minutes for the remainder of the season.

Panthers: Nathan Cleary and all of his fellow Penrith state reps have been named in the extended reserves, which will be hugely distressing news to Fantasy owners, with Cleary (36.64 percent ownership) and Isaah Yeo (14.58 percent) being key players for a large chunk of teams. The Panthers playing in the second to last game of the round is not at all helpful either and means that (assuming they remain in the squad up until the one-hour update) coaches needing to make an emergency trade to get them out will be left with only Titans or Broncos players to trade in. It's likely though that news will break before that as to the role those two in particular will play, so for now it's a wait and see.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Sunday 13 Jul

Full Time

Eels

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Daine Laurie
Winger for Eels is number 2 Zac Lomax

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins
Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Eels is number 21 Bailey Simonsson

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean
Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Paul Alamoti
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Dean Hawkins

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Brad Schneider

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Jack Williams

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Eels is number 22 Joash Papalii

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Charlie Guymer

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Luke Garner
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i
Lock for Eels is number 15 Dylan Walker

Lock for Panthers is number 23 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange for Panthers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Liam Henry
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Luron Patea
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Sam Tuivaiti

Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Nathan Cleary

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jordan Samrani

Replacement for Panthers is number 17 Mavrik Geyer

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 7/13/2025 11:00:55 AM

Titans v Broncos, Sunday at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans: Jayden Campbell makes his return from concussion. Some might make a move for the $677k DPP star this week, while others will hope for a quiet game back and for Campbell to fall short of his 82 break even, which would see him become available for a bargain price ahead of Round 20. MID Tino Fa'asuamaleaui backed up well from Origin I (51 points) but was terrible on the back of Origin II (24 points) due mostly to hugely reduced minutes. If you own him then he should be in your scoring 13 this week, but you can be forgiven for feeling a bit nervous about it.

Broncos: Payne Haas is named to back up alongside his other Fantasy-relevant Origin teammates Patrick Carrigan and Gehamat Shibasaki. Haas was out-of-this-world in his return to club footy after Origin II, producing a 101-point effort in just 58 minutes on the field, so you'd be silly not to consider him a captaincy choice if you don't want to go with the crowd and pick Terrell May. The return of Ben Hunt (HLF, $435k) at hooker is intriguing from a Fantasy point of view.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Sunday 13 Jul

Full Time

Titans

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Titans is number 2 Jaylan De Groot

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Titans is number 4 Jojo Fifita

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Xavier Willison
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Ben Hunt
Prop for Titans is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Broncos is number 15 Kobe Hetherington
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Chris Randall

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Titans is number 15 Jaimin Jolliffe

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Billy Walters
Interchange for Titans is number 16 David Fifita

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Jack Gosiewski
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Tyson Smoothy
Interchange for Titans is number 20 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Ben Talty