NRL round 25 team announcements

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 8 Sep 2019, 03:15 PM

The official 21-man squads for all 16 clubs for this week's matches, updated with 19-man line-ups 24 hours before each game and with the final 17-man sides one hour before kick-off.

Round 25 team lists

Rabbitohs v Roosters, Thursday 7.50pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Thursday 5 Sep

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Adam Doueihi

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell Mitchell
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane Gagai

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Corey Allan

Winger for Roosters is number 18 Billy Smith
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 21 Drew Hutchison
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper Cronk

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Sam Burgess

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Liam Knight

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Isaac Liu
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jaydn Su'A

2nd Row for Roosters is number 17 Angus Crichton
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Ethan Lowe

Interchange for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tom Amone

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Lindsay Collins
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tevita Tatola

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane Tetevano
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Sitili Tupouniua

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:52 AM

Rabbitohs: Souths are 1-17, with Bayley Sironen and Mawene Hiroti dropping off the reserves list. Connor Tracey and Kurt Dillon were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. The Rabbitohs are aiming for two regular-season wins against the Roosters for the first time since 2009.

Roosters: Luke Keary is out due to the birth of his first child so Drew Hutchison will start in the halves. Brett Morris and Mitch Aubusson dropped out of the side on Wednesday night. They are replaced in the starting side by rookie winger Billy Smith for his second NRL game and former Rabbitoh Angus Crichton. Sitili Tupouniua comes into the 17, Nat Butcher starts at lock and Victor Radley will come off the bench. Boyd Cordner (calf) and Cooper Cronk (eye) are back from injury.

Eels v Sea Eagles, Friday 6pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Friday 6 Sep

Full Time

Eels

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Brendan Elliot
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Moses Suli
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Kane Evans

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Manu Ma'u

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka
Lock for Eels is number 15 Daniel Alvaro

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 13 Marata Niukore

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 11 Corey Waddell
Interchange for Eels is number 14 Brad Takairangi

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Manase Fainu
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ray Stone

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Tepai Moeroa

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Lloyd Perrett

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Referee: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:51 AM

Eels: Marata Niukore drops back to the bench with Daniel Alvaro named in his place at lock but otherwise Parramatta's line-up is 1-17 for kick-off. Tepai Moeroa and Ray Stone replace David Gower and Peni Terepo on the bench. Will Smith and Terepo dropped off the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off. The Eels have won seven of their past nine games against the Sea Eagles.

Sea Eagles: Taniela Paseka has been elevated to the starting side with Corey Waddell dropping back to the bench but otherwise Manly's line-up is also 1-17. Brendan Elliot starts at fullback with superstar Tom Trbojevic gone for the remainder of the campaign following surgery on a ruptured pectoral. Tevita Funa and Cade Cust were trimmed from the extended bench on Thursday. The Sea Eagles have only won one of their past five games without Trbojevic's services in the No.1 jersey.

Storm v Cowboys, Friday 7.55pm at AAMI Park

Round 25 - Round 25 - Friday 6 Sep

Full Time

Storm

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Storm is number 3 Will Chambers

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jordan Kahu
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Tom Opacic
Winger for Storm is number 5 Sandor Earl

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Brodie Croft

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 John Asiata
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Michael Morgan

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Scott Bolton
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville
Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Shane Wright
Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Max King

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Josh McGuire
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Coen Hess
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Joe Stimson

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Peter Hola
Interchange for Storm is number 21 Harry Grant

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Francis Molo

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Referee: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:51 AM

Storm: Harry Grant comes on to the interchange bench in place of Tino Fa’asuamaleaui who drops out of the match-day 17 along with Billy Walters. Tom Eisenhuth is out with Joe Stimson joining the bench. Curtis Scott also dropped out of the 21-man squad on Thursday night. Cameron Munster's shoulder injury opens the door for Brodie Croft to return to the side in No.6 and he will partner Jahrome Hughes in the halves. Josh Addo-Carr has been rested, allowing Sandor Earl to get a start on the wing. The other change is on the bench, with Tui Kamikamica back from an arm injury and Brandon Smith being rested.

Cowboys: North Queensland will start their final game of the season 1-17. Corey Jensen and Reuben Cotter were the final cuts. Just one change to the team that beat the Bulldogs last week, with Josh McGuire returning via the bench from a three-week suspension. Reuben Cotter was dropped to the reserves to make room for McGuire. Tom Gilbert and Jake Clifford were trimmed from the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off. The Cowboys have lost nine straight to Melbourne.

Raiders v Warriors, Saturday 3pm at GIO Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 7 Sep

Full Time

Raiders

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Bailey Simonsson

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Michael Oldfield

Winger for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Blake Ayshford
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Nick Cotric

Centre for Warriors is number 20 Taane Milne
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Sebastian Kris

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Aidan Sezer

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Blake Green

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Agnatius Paasi
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac Luke
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Adam Blair
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i
Lock for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Lachlan Burr
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Ligi Sao
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Adam Keighran
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 JJ Collins

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Josh Curran

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Tim Roby
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:51 AM

Raiders: Corey Horsburgh has been called up to the starting lineup, with Ryan Sutton switching to the bench. Joseph Tapine (ribs) has been ruled out of returning against the Warriors with a focus on being for the finals. The Raiders' past four games have been decided by four points or less. Jordan Rapana and Tom Starling were cut an hour before kick-off, while Tapine and Sam Williams were the two players omitted on Saturday.

Warriors: David Fusitu'a is out, with Taane Milne elevated to the starting side and Adam Pompey shifting from centre to wing. Milne and Blake Ayshford form a new centre combination in place of injured duo Peta Hiku (shoulder) and Patrick Herbert (quad). Young playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita suffered ligament damage in his left arm against the Rabbitohs and is expected to have surgery. Bunty Afoa was dropped from the bench and replaced by Josh Curran, while Hayze Perham and Leviaha Pulu were the two players left out on Friday.

Bulldogs v Broncos, Saturday 5.30pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 7 Sep

Full Time

Bulldogs

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will Hopoate

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Anthony Milford
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Meaney

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Morgan Harper

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Reimis Smith

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Alex Glenn
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Jayden Okunbor

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Darius Boyd
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jake Turpin

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan Napa

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Matt Gillett
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jack Cogger

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 James Segeyaro
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Izaia Perese
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris Smith

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Rhys Kennedy

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Referee: Chris Butler
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:51 AM

Bulldogs: The Bulldogs are 1-17. Chris Smith (head knock) and Raymond Faitala-Mariner (medial ligament strain) have trained well and will both play, while Morgan Harper will make his NRL debut. Fa'amanu Brown and Ofahiki Ogden were the first cuts from the 21-man squad on Friday, while Isaiah Tass and Danny Fualalo were the last players omitted before kick-off. The Bulldogs have won three of their past four games at ANZ Stadium.

Broncos: The Broncos are also 1-17. Joe Ofahengaue (calf) was ruled out for another week with Rhys Kennedy joining the interchange bench. Sean O'Sulliovan was the other omission 24 hours out from game time, while Gehamat Shibasaki and Shaun Fensom were the last players cut before kick-off. Jake Turpin returns from suspension to take the No.7 jumper from O'Sullivan. The Broncos have won three of their past four games against the Bulldogs.

Titans v Dragons, Saturday 7.35pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 7 Sep

Full Time

Titans

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Michael Gordon

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Corey Norman
Winger for Titans is number 2 Jesse Arthars

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Tristan Sailor
Centre for Titans is number 3 Tyrone Peachey

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Jonus Pearson
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Alexander Brimson

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Gareth Widdop
Halfback for Titans is number 14 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Titans is number 10 Jai Arrow

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Sam Stone

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jackson Ford
Lock for Titans is number 13 Nathan Peats

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Blake Lawrie

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 7 Ryley Jacks

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Jai Whitbread

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Korbin Sims
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Bryce Cartwright

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Luciano Leilua
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jack Stockwell

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Referee: Gavin Badger

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:51 AM

Titans: Tanah Boyd will start at halfback against the Dragons with Ryley Jacks moving to the bench. Ash Taylor and Anthony Don were the first cuts 24 hours out from kick-off while Will Matthews and Kallum Watkins were omitted an hour before game time. Tyrone Peachey reverts to centre following Watkins' axing. The Titans have not won a final round game since 2014.

Dragons: The Dragons will line up 1-17 for their final match of 2019. Patrick Kaufusi and Zac Lomax were the first cuts to the 21-man squad on Friday and Matt Dufty and Jacob Host were cut an hour before kick-off. The Dragons are going with four forwards on the bench, including Jeremy Latimore in his NRL swansong. The Dragons have scored 136 points in their past three games against the Titans.

Wests Tigers v Sharks, Sunday 2pm at Leichhardt Oval

Round 25 - Round 25 - Sunday 8 Sep

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 3 Paul Momirovski

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Josh Dugan
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Robert Jennings

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Esan Marsters

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 17 Michael Chee Kam

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Josh Morris
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji Marshall

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Thomas Mikaele

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Oliver Clark

Prop for Sharks is number 16 Andrew Fifita
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Chris Lawrence

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 14 Matthew Eisenhuth

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 9 Josh Reynolds

Interchange for Sharks is number 8 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Elijah Taylor

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Kurt Capewell
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 21 Robbie Farah

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:50 AM

Wests Tigers: Robbie Farah is a last-minute inclusion after being omitted an hour before kick-off after an injury in the warm-up to Corey Thompson (leg injury). Paul Momirovski moves to fullback in Thompson's place and bench forward Michael Chee-Kam moves into the centres. Tommy Talau is the other match-day cut. Moses Mbye (hip flexor) was ruled out on Saturday. For the third game in a row Josh Reynolds has been dropped to the bench after being named at hooker with Ryan Matterson taking his place and Matthew Eisenhuth going to lock. No.6 Benji Marshall will handle dummy half duties. Chris McQueen was the other player omitted on Saturday.

Sharks: Andrew Fifita has been promoted to the starting line-up with Aaron Woods dropping back to the bench. The side is otherwise 1-17 with Billy Magoulias and Kyle Flanagan the match-day omissions. Matt Moylan was cut from the reserves after failing to overcome a hamstring injury. On the plus side, Cronulla fans will be relieved that Shaun Johnson has been confirmed in the starting side after a quad injury forced him out of last week's loss to Canberra, while Sosaia Feki (groin) returns on the wing at the expense of Sione Katoa. Blayke Brailey was the other player trimmed from the reserves on Saturday.

Panthers v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Panthers Stadium

Round 25 - Round 25 - Sunday 8 Sep

Full Time

Panthers

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Stephen Crichton

Winger for Knights is number 2 Bradman Best
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Dean Whare

Centre for Knights is number 3 Sione Mata'utia
Centre for Panthers is number 14 Jarome Luai

Centre for Knights is number 4 Hymel Hunt
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Knights is number 21 Starford To'a
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James Maloney

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Mason Lino
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Connor Watson
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Moses Leota

Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
Lock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-Harris

Lock for Knights is number 16 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Billy Burns

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Aidan Guerra
Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Sione Katoa

Interchange for Knights is number 18 Jacob Saifiti

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Referee: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 5/29/2023 4:41:50 AM

Panthers: Jarome Luai has been promoted to start at centres in place of Brent Naden after being named on the bench. Hame Sele is the other match-day omission. Josh Mansour and Kaide Ellis were cut from the reserves on Saturday. Wayde Egan will start at hooker, with Sione Katoa dropped to the reserves and . James Maloney is playing the final game of his NRL career.

Knights: Jamie Buhrer and Jirah Momoisea were Newcastle's final cuts an hour out from kick-off. Shaun Kenny-Dowall is out, replaced on the wing by Stanford To'A, while Josh King comes off the bench to take Tim Glasby's place at lock. Jacob Saifiti has been elevated from the reserves to the bench. Lachlan Fitzgibbon returns to the starting side, with Aidan Guerra shifting to the bench.