NRL 2026, round 8, official team lists, injuries, updates, Fantasy

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 11:06 AM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 8 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.

The new rules allow teams to carry six men on the interchange bench but only four are permitted to enter the action on game day.

Two players will be omitted from the squads 24 hours out from the match, with the final 19 to be confirmed 90 minutes before kick-off.

NRL Team Lists: Round 8

Wests Tigers v Raiders, Thursday 7.50pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 8 - Round 8 - Thursday 23 Apr

9:50 am

Wests Tigers

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Sebastian Kris
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Taylan May

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Simi Sasagi
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Luke Laulilii

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jed Stuart
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Adam Doueihi

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ethan Sanders

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Ata Mariota
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Zac Hosking
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Noah Martin
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jock Madden

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Jayden Brailey
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione Fainu

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Daine Laurie
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Joe Roddy
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Morgan Smithies
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Patrick Herbert

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Chevy Stewart
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Tristan Hope

Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Savelio Tamale

Reserves

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Latu Fainu

Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Owen Pattie
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Jeral Skelton

Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Jordan Uta
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tony Sukkar

Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Jake Clydsdale

Jeral Skelton
Starford To'a
Tony Sukkar
Tristan Hope

Chevy Stewart
Jake Clydsdale
Jordan Uta
Owen Pattie
Savelio Tamale

Heamasi Makasini

Hudson Young
Josh Papalii

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 4/22/2026 12:44:24 AM

Wests Tigers: Benji Marshall has shaken up his backline, with centre Starford To’a set for his first NRL appearance of the season and Perth-bound winger Luke Laulilii coming into the side at the expense of Heamasi Makasini and Patrick Herbert, who moves to the interchange. The pair’s inclusion has seen Latu Fainu drop off the six-man bench and back to the reserves.

Raiders: Centre Simi Sasagi was named on Tuesday but coach Ricky Stuart revealed on Wednesday that he would miss the game with a hamstring strain. The loss of Hudson Young to suspension sees Noah Martin join the starting side. Veteran prop Josh Papalii is out with a calf injury so Joe Roddy is the new man on the bench along with Daine Laurie, who will make his Raiders debut after joining the club from the Panthers. Chevy Stuart and Savelio Tamale are also part of the six-man bench.

Cowboys v Sharks, Friday 6.00pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 24 Apr

8:00 am

Cowboys

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Braidon Burns

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Mawene Hiroti
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Siosifa Talakai
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Chester

Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Tom Dearden

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Toby Rudolf
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Billy Burns
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jesse Colquhoun

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Briton Nikora
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Cameron McInnes
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Matthew Lodge

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Cowboys is number 19 Kai O'Donnell

Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserves

Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Zac Laybutt

Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Riley Jones
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Kaiden Lahrs

Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Riley Pollard
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Robert Derby

Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Sione Katoa

Jeremiah Nanai
Kaiden Lahrs
Murray Taulagi
Reed Mahoney
Robert Derby

Cameron McInnes
Hohepa Puru
Riley Pollard
Tuku Hau Tapuha

Harrison Edwards
Viliami Vailea

Jayden Berrell

Match Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 4/22/2026 2:04:25 AM

Cowboys: Star winger Murray Taulagi, hooker Reed Mahoney and back-rower Jeremiah Nanai are all back on deck this Friday as North Queensland look to bounce back from last week’s loss to Manly. Nanai will make his first appearance of the year after undergoing off-season shoulder surgery in a big boost for Todd Payten. Taulagi and Mahoney suffered head knocks in the Round 6 win over Brisbane and sat out Round 7. Taulagi’s return sees Zac Laybutt shift to the reserves, while Mahoney slots straight into the No.9 jersey and Soni Luke moves to the interchange.

Sharks: A huge boost for the Sharks with captain Cam McInnes named to return ahead of schedule from an ACL injury. McInnes' last game was Round 24 last year against the Titans. Siosifa Talakai moves into the starting side at centre, Mawene Hiroti shifts to the wing and Sione Katoa drops to the reserves. The new faces on the six-man bench are Hohepa Puru and Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha.

Broncos v Bulldogs, Friday 8.00pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 24 Apr

10:00 am

Broncos

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jesse Arthars

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jonathan Sua
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Ben Talty

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Samuel Hughes
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Jack Gosiewski

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Leo Thompson
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Xavier Willison

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Josh Rogers

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jaiyden Hunt

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Preston Riki

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Va'a Semu

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jake Turpin
Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Hayze Perham

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Josh Curran
Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Antonio Verhoeven

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Lipoi Hopoi

Reserves

Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Thomas Duffy

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Jethro Rinakama
Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Cameron Bukowski

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Alekolasimi Jones
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Alex Conti

Antonio Verhoeven
Cory Paix
Jaiyden Hunt
Preston Riki

Alekolasimi Jones
Alex Conti
Jethro Rinakama
Stephen Crichton

Corey Jensen
Payne Haas

Jacob Kiraz

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 4/21/2026 7:04:24 AM

Broncos: With Payne Haas (knee) and Corey Jensen (pulmonary embolism) sidelined, Michael Maguire's new-look front row includes Ben Talty and Jack Gosiewksi as starting props and the returning Cory Paix (head knock) at hooker. Josh Rogers goes back to the bench alongside Jaiyden Hunt, Preston Riki and VJ Semu, who makes his NRL debut.

Bulldogs: Skipper Stephen Crichton is back after missing two games with a shoulder injury so Josh Curran reverts to the bench. The loss Jacob Kiraz to a knee injury means Jonathan Sua will start the game after getting 35 minutes of game time off the bench last week. Jake Turpin has been added to the bench.

Dragons v Roosters, Saturday 4.00pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 25 Apr

6:00 am

Dragons

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Setu Tu

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

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Hugo Savala
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mathew Feagai

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Daniel Atkinson

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kade Reed

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 Reece Robson
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Toby Couchman

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
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 Ryan Couchman

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Hamish Stewart

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jacob Halangahu

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Salesi Foketi
Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Kyle Flanagan

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Cody Ramsey
Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Christian Tuipulotu

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Billy Smith

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Hayden Buchanan

Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Benaiah Ioelu
Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Hame Sele

Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Egan Butcher
Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Isaiah Fagalilo

Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Tommy Talau

Christian Tuipulotu
Hayden Buchanan
Isaiah Fagalilo
Moses Suli
Ryan Couchman

Benaiah Ioelu
Billy Smith
Egan Butcher

David Fale
Jaydn Su'A

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 4/21/2026 12:44:10 PM

Dragons: Youngster Kade Reed has been named to make his NRL debut at halfback. The 20-year-old played 16 Jersey Flegg matches in 2025 before making his NSW Cup debut in Round 26 against the Bulldogs. He scored a try in the Dragons' Pre-Season Challenge win over the Knights and has had five try assists in four NSW Cup games this season. Reed comes in for Kyle Flanagan, who drops to the extended bench. Moses Suli (eye socket) returns in the centres so Mat Feagai goes to the wing and David Fale (hamstring) drops out. Ryan Couchman returns from suspension to fill the void left by Jaydn Su'A, who has been banned for three games for his high shot on Cameron Murray. Winger Christian Tuipulotu is listed among the reserves as he targets a return from a knee injury.

Roosters: Just the one change to the 19-man squad that took care of the Knights last Sunday with centre Billy Smith looking to return from a knee injury. Tommy Talau drops to the reserves.

Warriors v Dolphins, Saturday 6.00pm (AEST), 8.00pm (local time) at Hnry Stadium, Wellington

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 25 Apr

8:05 am

Warriors

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Ali Leiataua

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Bradley Schneider
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Tom Gilbert
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Francis Molo
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan Knowles

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam Healey

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Mitchell Barnett

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Felise Kaufusi
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Jacob Laban

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Trai Fuller
Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Marata Niukore

Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Lewis Symonds
Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Luke Hanson

Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Tevita Naufahu

Reserves

Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Brian Pouniu
Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Adam Pompey

Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Oryn Keeley
Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Makaia Tafua

Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 John Fineanganofo

Adam Pompey
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Luke Hanson
Makaia Tafua

Brian Pouniu
John Fineanganofo
Lewis Symonds
Tevita Naufahu

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Kodi Nikorima

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 4/21/2026 6:44:23 AM

Warriors: Taine Tuaupiki returns to fullback after being shifted to the interchange on game day last week and not getting a run. He takes over at the back from Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, who has suffered a neck injury against the Titans. Centre Adam Pompey is listed among the reserves having competed his two-game suspension.

Dolphins: Brad Schneider is the new five-eighth in the absence of Kodi Nikorima (suspended). Trai Fuller gets a call-up to the bench with Schneider moving to the starting side. Lewis Symonds and Tevita Naufahu join the extended bench.

Storm v Rabbitohs, Saturday 8.10pm at AAMI Park

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 25 Apr

10:10 am

Storm

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Mitchell
Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack Wighton
Winger for Storm is number 5 Manaia Waitere

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell Graham
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie Humphreys

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Bronson Garlick
Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Joe Chan

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Brandon Smith
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Cooper Clarke

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan
Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Lachlan Hubner
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Shawn Blore

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jayden Sullivan
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Davvy Moale

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon Koloamatangi
Interchange for Storm is number 18 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Euan Aitken
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Hugo Peel

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Liam Le Blanc

Reserves

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Trent Toelau

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Latrell Siegwalt
Reserve for Storm is number 21 Josiah Pahulu

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Thomas Fletcher
Reserve for Storm is number 22 Moses Leo

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Edward Kosi

Josiah Pahulu
Moses Leo
Trent Toelau

Euan Aitken
Latrell Siegwalt
Liam Le Blanc

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

Last updated: 4/22/2026 12:24:23 AM

Storm: Despite coming off five straight losses the Storm have stuck with the same 19-man squad that went down to the Raiders. Nick Meaney has been named on the wing with Manaia Waitere in the centres but they may swap on game day as they did in Round 7. Davvy Moale is listed in jersey No.17 and is line for his fourth appearance of the season after he and Hugo Peel weren't used last week.

Rabbitohs: Bronson Garlick is named to start at hooker and Brandon Smith in the back row in the only tweak to last week's starting side. Euan Aitken has been added to the six-man bench as he chases a first appearance since Round 2 following a leg injury.

Knights v Panthers, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 26 Apr

4:00 am

Knights

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Sharpe

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Paul Alamoti
Centre for Knights is number 4 Fletcher Hunt

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean
Winger for Knights is number 5 James Schiller

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Dylan Brown

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Freddy Lussick
Prop for Knights is number 10 Trey Mooney

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Francis Manuleleua

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jermaine McEwen

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Luke Garner
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Harrison Graham

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Jack Cogger
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Cody Hopwood

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Kalani Going
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Billy Phillips
Interchange for Knights is number 18 Asu Kepaoa

Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Izack Tago
Interchange for Knights is number 19 Kyle McCarthy

Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Jack Cole

Reserves

Reserve for Knights is number 20 Peter Hola

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Luron Patea
Reserve for Knights is number 21 Lachlan Crouch

Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Billy Scott
Reserve for Knights is number 22 Wilson De Courcey

Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Sione Fonua

Asu Kepaoa
James Schiller
Lachlan Crouch
Wilson De Courcey

Billy Scott
Casey McLean
Jack Cole
Luron Patea

Greg Marzhew

Mitch Kenny

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 4/21/2026 6:48:33 AM

Knights: James Schiller comes in on the wing for Greg Marzhew (concussion) in the only change to Justin Holbrook's starting side. Back-rower Francis Manuleleua has again been named to start and Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana has been added to the bench with Peter Hola dropping to the reserves. Former Tiger and Panther Asu Kepaoa is part of the six-man bench and could make his club debut.

Panthers: Casey McLean is back from a one-game suspension so Izack Tago goes back to the bench. Freddy Lussick steps in at hooker for Mitch Kenny, who is facing an extended stint on the sidelines with a leg fracture and syndesmosis injury. Jack Cogger has been named in the No.14 jersey and Jack Cole is part of the extended bench.

Sea Eagles v Eels, Sunday 4.05pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 26 Apr

6:05 am

Sea Eagles

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau Koula

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Joash Papalii
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Clayton Faulalo

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate

Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald Volkman
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Eels is number 8 Luca Moretti
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon Wakeham

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Kobe Hetherington

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Charlie Guymer
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Jack Williams
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Eels is number 13 Dylan Walker

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Saxon Pryke
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Toni Mataele
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Jack De Belin
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Simione Laiafi

Interchange for Eels is number 18 Kelma Tuilagi
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Josh Feledy

Interchange for Eels is number 19 Lorenzo Talataina

Reserves

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Nathan Brown

Reserve for Eels is number 20 Araz Nanva
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Joey Walsh

Reserve for Eels is number 21 Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Jackson Shereb

Reserve for Eels is number 22 Teancum Brown

Joey Walsh
Josh Feledy
Nathan Brown
Simione Laiafi

Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
Kelma Tuilagi
Sean Russell

Tom Trbojevic

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 4/21/2026 7:04:23 AM

Sea Eagles: Tolu Koula slides straight into the No.1 jumper in place of injured skipper Tom Trbojevic (hamstring). Clayton Faulalo comes into the centres as a result, after filling in off the interchange last week. Emerging centre Josh Feledy is the new face on the six-man bench, while young prop Simione Laiafi also comes on to the interchange in place of Jackson Shereb. Manly are otherwise settled as they look to continue an unbeaten start to Kieran Foran’s coaching career.

Eels: Centre Sean Russell and back-rower Kelma Tuilagi are both named to return from concussion in a double boost for the Eels. Araz Nanva and Teancum Brown are the men to make way from the squad.