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Witzer Pre-Season Challenge Team Lists: Round 2

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Timestamp: Tue 10 Feb 2026, 04:00 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 2 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.

Pre-Season Challenge Team Lists: Round 2

Dolphins v Titans, Thursday 8.00pm (AEDT) at Kayo Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Thursday 12 Feb

9:00 am

Dolphins

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Jake Averillo

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jaylan De Groot
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Titans is number 2 Sialetili Faeamani
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Selwyn Cobbo

Centre for Titans is number 3 Sunny Kama
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brian Pouniu

Centre for Titans is number 4 Max Feagai
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tevita Naufahu

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jensen Taumoepeau
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Bradley Schneider

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Lachlan Ilias
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Zane Harrison

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Francis Molo

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 John Fineanganofo

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Luke Sommerton
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Tom Gilbert

Prop for Titans is number 10 Klese Haas
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Oryn Keeley

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Adam Christensen
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan Knowles

Lock for Titans is number 13 Cooper Bai

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Felise Kaufusi

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Sam Verrills
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Thomas Flegler

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Kurtis Morrin
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Matthew Milson

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jett Liu
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Toby Batten

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Tukimihia Simpkins

Reserves

Reserve for Dolphins is number 18 Noah Fien

Reserve for Titans is number 18 Kyle Pickering
Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Elijah Rasmussen

Reserve for Titans is number 19 Max Bradbury
Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Lauloto Salei

Reserve for Titans is number 20 Bodhi Sharpley
Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Sebastian Su'a

Reserve for Titans is number 21 Tony Francis
Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Lewis Symonds

Reserve for Titans is number 22 Dean Ieremia
Reserve for Dolphins is number 23 Callum Bowles

Reserve for Titans is number 23 Phoenix Steinwede
Reserve for Dolphins is number 24 Sangstar Figota

Reserve for Titans is number 24 Brenton Baira
Reserve for Dolphins is number 25 Elijah McKay

Reserve for Titans is number 25 Jhett Sydir
Reserve for Dolphins is number 26 Tyreece Tait

Reserve for Titans is number 26 Allan Fitzgibbon
Reserve for Dolphins is number 27 Zac Garton
Reserve for Dolphins is number 28 Jac Finigan

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 2/10/2026 6:30:58 AM

Dolphins: Englishman Morgan Knowles (lock) and former Bronco Selwyn Cobbo (centre) make their club debuts while Thomas Flegler has been named on the bench for his long-awaited return after a horror run with injury and Tom Gilbert also returns after a shoulder injury. Classy No.7 Isaiya Katoa is joined in the halves by former Panther Brad Schneider while the bench features Nathan Fien's son Noah and powerhouse young forwards Elijah Rasmussen and Zac Garton.

Titans: The Josh Hannay era begins at the Titans with Moeaki Fotuaika named to captain a side that includes recruits Luke Sommerton and Lachlan Ilias in the spine along with young gun halfback Zane Harrison and rising fullback Jaylan De Groot, who played 17 NRL games in 2025. Centre Max Feagai and interchange forward Kurt Morrin also make their club debut while train and triallist Dean Ieremia gets a chance to shine after joining from the Storm. Young prop Jett Liu has joined the club on a development contract from the Dragons and is one to watch along with fellow big man Max Bradbury.

Raiders v Storm, Friday 5.30pm (AEDT) at Seiffert Oval

Round 2 - Round 2 - Friday 13 Feb

6:30 am

Raiders

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Chevy Stewart

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Hugo Peel
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Michael Asomua

Winger for Storm is number 2 Luke Cesari
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Mark Tuialii

Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Savelio Tamale

Centre for Storm is number 4 Moses Leo
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jed Stuart

Winger for Storm is number 5 Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jalen Afamasaga

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Eli Morris
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Daine Laurie

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jordan Hamlin

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Samuel Hyne

Prop for Storm is number 8 Davvy Moale
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Gabriel Satrick
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Vena Patuki-Case

Prop for Storm is number 10 Jack Hetherington
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Matty Nicholson

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Ativalu Lisati
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Jordan Uta

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Cooper Clarke
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Joe Roddy

Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Malachi Smith

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Amare Milford
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Sebastian Kris

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Zayvian Langkilde-Fale
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Sione Finau

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Lazarus Vaalepu
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Jayze Tuigamala

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Angus Hinchey

Reserves

Reserve for Raiders is number 18 Ethan Alaia

Reserve for Storm is number 18 Preston Conn
Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Kain Anderson

Reserve for Storm is number 19 Liam Williams
Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Shaun Packer

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Jesse Rafferty
Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Myles Martin

Reserve for Storm is number 21 Mitchell Jennings
Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Jake Clydsdale

Reserve for Storm is number 22 Amaziah Murgha
Reserve for Raiders is number 23 Roman Tuaimau

Reserve for Storm is number 23 Waka Hammond
Reserve for Raiders is number 24 Saxon Innes

Reserve for Storm is number 24 Alan Holten
Reserve for Raiders is number 25 Braydan Darmody

Reserve for Storm is number 25 Talas Abell
Reserve for Raiders is number 26 Campbell Munn

Reserve for Storm is number 26 Joey Tramontana

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 2/10/2026 6:32:25 AM

Raiders: The 2025 minor premiers launch their season at the club's spiritual home at Seiffert Oval with former Panther Daine Laurie at halfback, powerhouse Savelio Tamale in the centres, Jed Stuart on the wing and Owen Pattie and Matty Nicholson starting in the pack. Seb Kris has recovered from a calf injury and has been named on the bench alongside promising young centre Kain Anderson, while another rising star Joe Roddy will start at lock after breaking into the NRL side in Round 27 last year.

Storm: Melbourne's main men will be held back for another week but recruits Davvy Moale and Jack Hetherington will make their first appearance in Storm colours while Trent Loiero, Lazarus Vaalepu and Ativalu Lisati also step out. Marion Seve and Moses Leo are part of a backline that includes former touch footy star Hugo Peel at fullback and teenagers Jordan Hamlin and Eli Morris in the halves. Peel and Morris were part of the Storm's 2025 Jersey Flegg premiership winning team along with Preston Conn, Amaziah Murgah, Mitchell Jennings, Liam Williams, Gabriel Satrick, Angus Hinchey, Zayvian Langkidle-Fale and Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown who all get a chance to impress this weekend.

Cowboys v Panthers, Friday 8.00pm (AEDT) at BB Print Stadium, Mackay

Round 2 - Round 2 - Friday 13 Feb

9:00 am

Cowboys

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Jaxen Edgar
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Jesse McLean
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Patrick Moimoi
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Zac Laybutt

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Sione Fonua
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Nick Murphy
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Keahn Skipps
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Kurt Falls

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Delahia Wigmore
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Billy Scott
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Toby Crosby
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Zakauri Clarke
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Sam McIntyre

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Kalani Going
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Billy Phillips

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Jenson Tuaoi
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Jakeb Vailalo
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Matthew Lodge

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Vea Tapa'atoutai
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 John Bateman

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Harry Armstrong

Reserves

Reserve for Cowboys is number 18 Liam Sutton

Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Tuaomaliemavaitoelau Patea
Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Mason Barber

Reserve for Panthers is number 19 Isaiah Scanlan
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Kai O'Donnell

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Hokafonu Lemoto
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Harrison Edwards

Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Jirah Liddiard
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Jaxson Paulo

Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Braye Porter
Reserve for Cowboys is number 23 Robert Derby

Reserve for Panthers is number 23 Haami Loza
Reserve for Cowboys is number 24 Ethan King

Reserve for Panthers is number 24 Josh Ruxton
Reserve for Panthers is number 25 Cameron Kanaan
Reserve for Panthers is number 26 Samuel Curtain
Reserve for Panthers is number 27 Tyson Sangalang

Braidon Burns
Coen Hess
Ethan King
Jason Taumalolo
John Bateman
Matthew Lodge
Murray Taulagi
Reed Mahoney
Reuben Cotter
Scott Drinkwater
Soni Luke
Tom Dearden

Aitasi James
Creedence Toia
Isaiah Latu
Joseph Doyle
Kaiden Lahrs
Maddox Goodwin
Mason Kira
Matthew Watts
Mitchell Prest
Ronald Philitoga
Tyler Moriarty
Wiremu Greig
Xavier Kerrisk
Zac Herdegen

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 2/10/2026 6:32:25 AM

Cowboys: Two weeks out from the historic Vegas opener against the Knights, Todd Payten is giving superstars Scott Drinkwater, Tom Dearden, Jason Taumalolo and Reuben Cotter a chance to blow out the cobwebs while star recruit Reed Mahoney and gun winger Murray Taulagi are also on show. Star back-rower Heilum Luki looks to get more miles in the legs after returning last week from an ACL injury while hooker Soni Luke and prop Matt Lodge have their first run in Cowboys colours.

Panthers: The Panthers' next generation of stars go on show in Mackay with hooker Billy Scott, fullback Jaxen Edgar and prop Toby Crosby well worth keeping an eye on. Former Warrior Kalani Going gets a chance to push his credentials in the back row as does 29-year-old playmaker Kurt Falls, who played three NRL games for the Panthers in 2022 and has racked up 65 NSW Cup games in the ensuing three seasons.

Warriors v Sea Eagles, Saturday 1.40pm (AEDT) at McLean Park, Napier

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 14 Feb

2:40 am

Warriors

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Geronimo Doyle

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Blake Metcalfe
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Haizyn Mellars

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Blake Wilson
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Clayton Faulalo
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Leka Halasima

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Josh Feledy
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Navren Willett
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Hanson

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Onitoni Large
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Joey Walsh

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Demitric Vaimauga

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Simione Laiafi
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon Wakeham
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Paul Bryan
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Jackson-Levi Shereb-Schmidt
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Morgan Gannon

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Corey Waddell
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Caleb Navale

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam Healey

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Zaidas Muagututia
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tanner Stowers-Smith

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Hugo Hart
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Viliami Fifita
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Kayliss Fatialofa

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Kylan Mafoa

Reserves

Reserve for Warriors is number 18 Makaia Tafua

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18 Tyler Melrose
Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Motu Pasikala

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Andes Johansson
Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Benjamin Keene-O'Keefe
Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Jack Thompson
Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Caelys-Paul Putoko
Reserve for Warriors is number 24 Daeon Amituanai
Reserve for Warriors is number 25 Sio Kali
Reserve for Warriors is number 26 Paea Sikuvea
Reserve for Warriors is number 27 Brandon Norris
Reserve for Warriors is number 28 Harrison Inch
Reserve for Warriors is number 29 Harry Tauafiafi-Iutoi

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 2/10/2026 6:32:25 AM

Warriors: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Kurt Capewell, Erin Clark and Ali Leiataua headline a powerful Warriors squad that also includes Tanah Boyd at halfback Demitric Vaimauga at prop and Wayde Egan at hooker. Former Leeds back-rower Morgan Gannon makes his Warriors debut along with ex-Rabbitoh Haizyn Mellars on the wing. Back-rower Paea Sikuvea and centre Caelys Putoko are two youngsters well worth watching as coach Andrew Webster looks to blood a host of rising stars.

Sea Eagles: Manly fans get a glimpse of the future with teenagers Joey Walsh and Onitoni Large combining in the halves and Australian Schoolboys giant Simione Laiafi starting at prop. Former Bulldog Blake Wilson makes his club debut on the wing while ex-Dragon Viliame Fifita gets a chance to stake his claim for an NRL berth. Brandon Wakeham and Corey Waddell have been named to co-captain the side.

Wests Tigers v Roosters, Saturday 3.50pm (AEDT) at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 14 Feb

4:50 am

Wests Tigers

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Heath Mason

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Rex Bassingthwaighte
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Luke Laulilii

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Junior Tupou
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Heamasi Makasini

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Fetalaiga Pauga
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Patrick Herbert

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Tommy Talau
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Faaletino Tavana

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Tom Rodwell
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Javon Andrews

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Hugo Savala
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock Madden

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Toby Rodwell

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Kit Laulilii

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Egan Butcher
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Tristan Hope

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Benaiah Ioelu
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Sione Fainu

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Taylor Losalu
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Tony Sukkar

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Salesi Foketi
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Pheonix Godinet

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Charlie Murray

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Siua Wong

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jared Haywood

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 De La Salle Va'a
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Jack Attard

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Jackson Stewart
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Solomone Saukuru

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Jaxson Allen
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Christian Taupau-Moors

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Itula Seve

Reserves

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Max Taotua

Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Jake Elliott
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Siotame Havea Jr

Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Lachlan Dooner
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Lachlan Broederlow

Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Zac Sarfati
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Luke Jack

Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Reece Foley
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Iverson Matai

Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Lui Lee
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 23 Logan Deininger

Reserve for Roosters is number 23 Kanaan Magele
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 24 Mitch Taotua

Reserve for Roosters is number 24 Enzo Griffier
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 25 Josese Lanyon

Reserve for Roosters is number 25 Aston Warwick
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 26 William Craig

Match Officials

Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 2/10/2026 6:08:14 AM

Wests Tigers: Benji Marshall's first squad of 2026 features Maroons Under 19s five-eighth Javon Andrews alongside former Bronco Jock Madden in the halves while Heath Mason and Tristan Hope round out the spine. Teenage powerhouse Haemasi Makasini lines up in the centres and fellow rising star Jared Haywood has been named in the interchange hooker role. Plenty of NRL experience in the shape of Tony Sukkar, Sione Fainu and train and triallist Patrick Herbert, who played 59 games between 2019-22 at the Warriors and Titans.

Roosters: Plenty of star power on show for the Chooks with former Sea Eagle Tommy Talau, gun playmaker Hugo Savala, props Egan Butcher and Taylor Losalu and back-rowers Salesi Foketi and Nat Butcher all named. Teenage sensation Toby Rodwell calls the shots at halfback while 19-year-old Rex Bassingthwaite will strut his stuff at fullback.

Knights v Bulldogs, Saturday 6.00pm (AEDT) at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 14 Feb

7:00 am

Knights

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Sharpe

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

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jonathan Sua
Centre for Knights is number 3 Fletcher Hunt

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari Tuala
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Sandon Smith

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

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 Bailey Hayward
Prop for Knights is number 10 Tyson Frizell

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Harry Hayes
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Thomas Cant

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jermaine McEwen

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Samuel Hughes
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh Curran

Reserves

Reserve for Knights is number 18 Brodie Jones

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Sean O'Sullivan
Reserve for Knights is number 19 James Schiller

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Jake Turpin
Reserve for Knights is number 20 Wilson De Courcey

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Taye Cochrane
Reserve for Knights is number 21 Kyle McCarthy

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Cooper Toy
Reserve for Knights is number 22 Francis Manuleleua

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Raymond Puru
Reserve for Knights is number 23 Connor Votano

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 24 Jed Reardon
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 25 Alekolasimi Jones
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 26 Aaymon Fitzgibbon

Bradman Best
Dominic Young
Dylan Lucas
Dylan Brown
Jermaine McEwen
Phoenix Crossland

Bailey Hayward
Bronson Xerri
Connor Tracey
Enari Tuala
Harry Hayes
Jacob Preston
Jaeman Salmon
Jake Turpin
Josh Curran
Kurt Mann
Lachlan Galvin
Matt Burton
Max King
Sean O'Sullivan
Sitili Tupouniua
Stephen Crichton
Viliame Kikau

Asu Kepaoa
Harrison Graham
Lachlan Crouch
Logan Aoake
Matthew Arthur
Matthew Hunter
Peter Hola
Sosaia Latu
Trey Mooney

Alex Conti
Bailey Myers
Bud Smith
Fletcher Baker
Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Hamish Wilson
Jack Underhill
Jope Rauqe
Joseph Teaupa
Justin Matamua
Lipoi Hopoi
Logan Spinks
Louis Grossemy
Mikey Nassar
Sosaia Alatini
Sosefo Finau
Zyon Maiu'u

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 2/10/2026 5:34:21 AM

Knights: With their Las Vegas season opener just a fortnight away the Knights roll out big guns Dylan Brown, Bradman Best, Dom Young, Phoenix Crossland, and Dylan Lucas for their first game of the season. Fletcher Sharpe slides to fullback to allow Brown to team with Sandon Smith in the halves. Jermaine McEwen takes his place on the bench after missing the Dragons game with an ankle injury. Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai remain in cotton wool until Las Vegas.

Bulldogs: Cameron Ciraldo has named a powerhouse side for the final hit-out before Vegas with big guns Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Bronson Xerri, Viliame Kikau and Jacob Preston all on show. Winger Enari Tuala is good to go after suffering a leg injury late last season but Marcelo Montoya (ankle) remains sidelined. Plenty of power in the pack with Max King, Sitili Tupounia, Sam Hughes and Josh Curran all lining up to face the Knights. New recruit Sean O'Sullivan makes his first appearance after coming on board from the Dolphins.

Dragons v Rabbitohs, Saturday 8.10pm (AEDT) WIN Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 14 Feb

9:10 am

Dragons

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Talanoa Penitani
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Latrell Siegwalt
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Setu Tu

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jordi Mazzone
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Ashton Ward
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Daniel Atkinson

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jonah Glover

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Salesi Ataata
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Peter Mamouzelos
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Toby Couchman

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Lachlan Hubner
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Thomas Fletcher
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Max McCarthy
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Hame Sele

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Bronson Garlick

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Hamish Stewart

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jamie Humphreys
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tevita Tatola
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ryan Couchman

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Loko Pasifiki Tonga

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Liam Le Blanc

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Tyrell Sloan

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Matthew Humphries
Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Mathew Feagai

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 John Radel
Reserve for Dragons is number 20 David Fale

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Tim Johannssen
Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Lyhkan King-Togia

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Elijah Keung
Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Kade Reed

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Jay Kirk
Reserve for Dragons is number 23 Jacob Halangahu

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 23 Nazareth Taua
Reserve for Dragons is number 24 Hayden Buchanan

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 24 William Afualo
Reserve for Dragons is number 25 Nick Tsougranis

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 25 Oliver Lawry
Reserve for Dragons is number 26 Haele Finau

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 26 Tayson Fakaosi

Clinton Gutherson
Damien Cook
Daniel Atkinson
Emre Guler
Hamish Stewart
Jaydn Su'A
Kyle Flanagan
Luciano Leilua
Moses Suli
Valentine Holmes

Charles Heidke
Cyrus Stanley-Traill
Dylan Coutts
Isaiah Fagalilo
Joseph O'Neill
Josh Kerr
Ryan Hutchinson
Tyler Peckham-Harris

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 2/10/2026 5:32:25 AM

Dragons: A final tune up before Vegas for the Red V with skipper Clint Gutherson, centres Val Holmes and Moses Suli, halves Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson, hooker Damien Cook and back-rower Jaydn Su'A all on deck after sitting out last week. Former Warrior Setu Tu impressed in his club debut last week and gets another crack on the wing while playmaker Kade Reed slides to the interchange after starring against the Knights. Forward Ryan Couchman looks to build on his impressive return from an ACL injury last week as competition hots up for spots in Shane Flanagan's Round 1 squad. Prop Josh Kerr is away on All Stars duty while hooker Jacob Liddle is out with a hamstring injury.

Rabbitohs: Former Dragon and Bulldog Matt Dufty returns from four seasons with Warrington and gets a crack at the No.1 jersey as he looks to revive his NRL career at Redfern. Former Dragon Jonah Glover combines with the impressive Ashton Ward in the halves and former Storm utility Bronson Garlick will captain the side from lock. Plenty of experience on show with Tevita Tatola, Sean Keppie, Peter Mamouzelos and Jamie Humphreys lining up. Utility back Latrell Siegwalt and middle forward John Radel play their first game for the Bunnies after coming from the Queensland Cup with big wraps.

Sharks v Eels, Sunday 6.00pm (AEDT) at Henson Park

Round 2 - Round 2 - Sunday 15 Feb

7:00 am

Sharks

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Liam Ison

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Kristian Dixon

Winger for Eels is number 2 Jake Tago
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Chris Vea'ila

Centre for Eels is number 3 Villiami Penisini
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Michael Gabrael

Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet

Winger for Eels is number 5 Bailey Simonsson
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Riley Pollard

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Joash Papalii
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Niwhai Puru

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Jonah Pezet

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Uele

Prop for Eels is number 8 J'maine Hopgood
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Berrell

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Thomas Hazelton

Prop for Eels is number 10 Sam Tuivaiti
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Billy Burns

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Lock for Eels is number 13 Matt Doorey

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Riley Jones

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Bradley Fearnley

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Charlie Guymer
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Felix Faatili

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Jordan Samrani
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Harrison Hassett

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Teancum Brown

Reserves

Reserve for Sharks is number 18 Samuel McCulloch

Reserve for Eels is number 18 Apa Twidle
Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Jaxon Lavender

Reserve for Eels is number 19 Mohamed Alameddine
Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Taj Ford

Reserve for Eels is number 20 Richard Penisini
Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Xavier Cacciotti

Reserve for Eels is number 21 Araz Nanva
Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Alex Challenor

Reserve for Eels is number 22 Lorenzo Talataina
Reserve for Sharks is number 23 Nikora Williams

Reserve for Eels is number 23 Ronald Volkman
Reserve for Sharks is number 24 Jontay-Junior Betham-Misa

Reserve for Eels is number 24 Ryda Talagi
Reserve for Eels is number 25 Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
Reserve for Eels is number 26 Will Latu
Reserve for Eels is number 27 Meni Luke
Reserve for Eels is number 28 Lincoln Fletcher

Match Officials

Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 2/10/2026 5:52:25 AM

Sharks: With Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall on All Stars duty, Riley Pollard and Niwhai Puru calls the shots in the halves while exciting fullback Liam Ison returns from an ACL injury to show his wares. Classy young centre Michael Gabrael and back-rower Harrison Hassett also have a chance to impress while the vastly experienced Braden Uele, Siosifa Talakai, Tom Hazelton and Toby Rudolf will lead the way up front.

Eels: Jonah Pezet steps into the No.7 jersey for his first game in the blue and gold and teams with Joash Papalii in the halves. Coach Jason Ryles has named a strong forward line-up that includes J'maine Hopgood and Sam Tuivaiti at prop, Kelma Tuilagi and Kitione Kautoga in the back row and Matt Doorey at lock. Brothers Will and Richard Penisini both feature as does 18-year-old prop Ryda Talagi, the brother of Panther Blaize Talagi.