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Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 8 Mar 2022, 09:22 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for round one of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season.

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Round 1 team lists

Panthers v Sea Eagles, Thursday 8.05pm at BlueBet Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Thursday 10 Mar

Full Time

Panthers

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Charlie Staines

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ethan Bullemor
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mitch Kenny

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Tolutau Koula
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
Interchange for Panthers is number 20 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Chris Smith

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Morgan Boyle

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Panthers: With Nathan Cleary (shoulder) ruled out until at least round four, Sean O'Sullivan makes his club debut at halfback. Izack Tago and Stephen Crichton are the centres with Charlie Staines back on the wing. Liam Martin and Viliame Kikau start in the back row following Kurt Capewell's move to the Broncos.

Robert Jennings, J'maine Hopgood, Taylan May, Kurt Falls and Soni Luke were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Sea Eagles: Haumole Olakau'atu has surprisingly been named to make an early return from an elbow injury suffered against the Raiders in the trials. Ethan Bullemor is his second-row partner with Josh Schuster currently sidelined by an ankle injury. Exciting rookie Tolutau Koula makes his debut off the bench with Dylan Walker absent. Toff Sipley starts alongside Marty Taupau in the front row.

Andrew Davey, James Roumanos, Jorge Taufua, Alec Tuitavake and Kaeo Weekes were cut from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Raiders v Sharks, Friday 6pm at GIO Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Friday 11 Mar

Full Time

Raiders

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Raiders is number 3 James Schiller

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Semi Valemei

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Brad Schneider

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Elliott Whitehead

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Aiden Tolman
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Adam Elliott

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Andrew Fifita

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 23 Xavier Savage

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Luke Metcalf

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Raiders: After debuting in round 11 last year against the Storm, Brad Schneider is back for his second NRL game, taking the halfback role in the absence of Jamal Fogarty (knee).

James Schiller debuts in the centres alongside Matt Timoko. Veteran centre Jarrod Croker will return via reserve grade.

Fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has kept Xavier Savage out of the 17.

Former Bulldog Adam Elliott makes his club debut from the bench.

Sharks: Ronaldo Mulitalo starts in the centres with recruit Matt Ikuvalu on the wing and Connor Tracey not in the squad.

Teig Wilton replaces injured skipper Wade Graham in the back row, recruit Dale Finucane captains the side from lock and Andrew Fifita earns a bench spot in his first NRL game since a horror throat injury ended his 2021 season.

Broncos v Rabbitohs, Friday 8.05pm (AEDT), 7.05pm (local time) at Suncorp Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Friday 11 Mar

Full Time

Broncos

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne Isaako

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jaxson Paulo
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 19 Josh Mansour
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Billy Walters

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Albert Kelly

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Keenan Palasia

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Mark Nicholls
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Ryan James

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jacob Host
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Rhys Kennedy

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva Havili
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Teui Robati

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Tyrone Roberts

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Michael Chee Kam

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 19 Brenko Lee

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Davvy Moale

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Broncos: Billy Walters and Albert Kelly are the halves pairing with star recruit Adam Reynolds ruled out of round one following a COVID diagnosis.

Jamayne Isaako is the fullback with Selwyn Cobbo and Corey Oates on the wings.

Keenan Palasia starts at prop with Thomas Flegler suspended. Kurt Capewell makes his club debut in the back row with Ryan James and Tyrone Roberts doing likewise from the interchange.

Rabbitohs: No surprises in Jason Demetriou's first team list with Blake Taaffe deputising for the suspended Latrell Mitchell at fullback and Lachlan Ilias replacing Adam Reynolds in the No.7 jersey.

Jaxson Paulo slides into the centres, Taane Milne starts on the wing, Jai Arrow starts on an edge and Michael Chee Kam makes his club debut on the bench.

Roosters v Knights, Saturday 3.00pm at SCG

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 12 Mar

Full Time

Roosters

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Paul Momirovski

Winger for Knights is number 5 Enari Tuala
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sam Walker

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jake Clifford
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Luke Keary

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Adam Clune

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker

Prop for Knights is number 10 Jacob Saifiti
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mitchell Barnett
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Leo Thompson
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jirah Momoisea

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Kevin Naiqama

Replacement for Knights is number 22 Mat Croker

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Roosters: Sam Walker and Luke Keary team up for the first time in the halves as the champion No.6 returns from a knee reconstruction.

Also back on deck are Maroons prop Lindsay Collins, who injured his knee in round eight last year against this week's opponents Newcastle, and centre Joey Manu (fractured cheekbone).

Promising centre Billy Smith has been named to play just the sixth game of his career after an ankle injury cut short his 2021 season in round 19.

Connor Watson returns to the Roosters after four years in Newcastle and he'll fill the No.9 jersey with Sam Verrills not due back from suspension until round two.

Knights: Adam Clune steps up to fill Mitchell Pearce's shoes at halfback while Dane Gagai is back in Knights colours in the centres.

Blues Origin prop Daniel Saifiti is out with a small fracture in his left tibia and will be monitored for the next couple of weeks. His brother Jacob moves into the starting side and former Raiders and rugby union prop Leo Thompson will debut from the bench.

Kurt Mann has won the race for the lock position ahead of Phoenix Crossland, who comes from the bench.

With Hymel Hunt sidelined by a knee injury Dominic Young gets a shot on the wing while Chris Randall is the hooker in the absence of Jayden Brailey (achilles).

Warriors v Dragons, Saturday 5.30pm (AEDT), 4.30pm (local time) at Sunshine Coast Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 12 Mar

Full Time

Warriors

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Cody Ramsey
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Rocco Berry

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Aaron Woods
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Euan Aitken

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jack Bird
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Josh Curran

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Moses Mbye
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Francis Molo
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Aaron Pene

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jack Gosiewski

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Jack Murchie

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Jackson Ford

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Warriors: Chanel Harris-Tavita starts at fullback in the absence of Reece Walsh, who is due back in round two. Shaun Johnson is back in Warriors colours in the No.7 and he'll be partnered in the halves by Kodi Nikorima.

Teenage centre Viliami Vailea plays his third career game.

Storm recruit Aaron Pene makes his club debut as part of a strong bench which includes Jazz Tevaga, Ben Murdoch-Masila and Bayley Sironen.

Dragons: Coach Anthony Griffin obviously liked what he saw in the Charity Shield, naming the same starting 13 for the season opener. Young gun Tyrell Sloan gets the nod at fullback with Cody Ramsey on the wing while another rising star, Talatau Amone, partners skipper Ben Hunt in the halves.

Aaron Woods and Blake Lawrie are the starting props with Francis Molo and Josh Kerr backing them up from the bench.

Utility Moses Mbye returns from a quad injury to take his place on the bench alongside Molo, Kerr and forrmer Sea Eagle Jack Gosiewski.

George Burgess and Tariq Sims are the notable absentees from Griffin's first squad of 2022.

Wests Tigers v Storm, Saturday 7.35pm at Campbelltown Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Saturday 12 Mar

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma

Winger for Storm is number 2 George Jennings
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 James Roberts

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Oliver Gildart

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jackson Hastings

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Nick Meaney
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Alex Twal

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Storm is number 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Luke Garner

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Trent Loiero
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Zane Musgrove

Interchange for Storm is number 19 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth

Interchange for Storm is number 25 Tepai Moeroa

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Thomas Mikaele

Replacement for Storm is number 22 Bronson Garlick

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Wests Tigers: Jackson Hastings, Oliver Gildart and Tyrone Peachey have been named to play their first game for the club. Hastings will play five-eighth alongside Luke Brooks while Gildart is in the centres and Peachey on the interchange.

Jake Simpkin starts at hooker with Jacob Liddle sidelined by a knee injury while Alex Twal starts for co-captain James Tamou, who returns from suspension in round two.

Luke Garner has recovered from an ankle injury to take his place on the bench.

Storm: Jesse Bromwich is out after being deemed a close contact of a COVID-19 case and will be replaced by Tepai Moeroa in the 24-man squad.

A huge boost for the Storm with star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen (ankle) named to play while the man who filled the No.1 jersey in the trials, Nick Meaney, has been named at five-eighth.

Brandon Smith will start at hooker with Harry Grant suspended. Impressive rookie Tyran Wishart has won a spot on the bench alongside Jayden Nikorima, Trent Loiero and Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

Former Knight Josh King starts at lock and former Bronco Xavier Coates is on the wing.

Eels v Titans, Sunday 4.05pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 13 Mar

Full Time

Eels

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell
Winger for Eels is number 2 Sean Russell

Winger for Titans is number 2 Phillip Sami
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Titans is number 4 Patrick Herbert
Winger for Eels is number 5 Bailey Simonsson

Winger for Titans is number 24 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 14 Will Smith
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin Clark
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Titans is number 10 Isaac Liu
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Makahesi Makatoa

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam Lisone
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ray Stone

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Kevin Proctor
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Jake Arthur

Interchange for Titans is number 19 Tanah Boyd

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 19 Bryce Cartwright

Replacement for Titans is number 21 Esan Marsters

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Eels: Brad Arthur has named the same 17-man squad which was so impressive against premiers Penrith in the trials.

Co-captains Clint Gutherson and Junior Paulo lead a powerful squad which includes new recruit Bailey Simonsson among a sea of familiar faces.

Such is Parramatta's depth that quality first-graders Nathan Brown, Mitch Rein and Bryce Cartwright are among the reserves for the season opener.

Titans: Former Rooster Isaac Liu brings 203 games of experience into the front row, where he will partner Moeaki Fotuaika.

After starting every game last year in the front row Jarrod Wallace has been named among the reserves.

Another recruit Will Smith makes his club debut from the bench alongside Sam Lisone, Jaimin Joliffe and Kevin Proctor.

Cowboys v Bulldogs, Sunday 6.15pm (AEDT), 5.15pm (local time) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 13 Mar

Full Time

Cowboys

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jayden Okunbor
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Braidon Burns
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Brent Naden
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jake Averillo

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Paul Vaughan
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Bulldogs is number 23 Ava Seumanufagai
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Jack Hetherington
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 17 Tom Gilbert

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 15 Corey Waddell
Lock for Cowboys is number 16 Mitchell Dunn

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh Jackson

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Luke Thompson
Interchange for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Biondi-Odo
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Jordan McLean

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Max King
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Jake Granville

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Chris Patolo

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 19 Scott Drinkwater

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 20 Aaron Schoupp

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Cowboys: Inspirational skipper Jason Taumalolo is back on deck after missing the trials with a minor hamstring complaint. Along with promising back-rower Jeremiah Nanai, they are the two new faces into the side which took care of the Broncos in impressive fashion in the club's final trial.

Chad Townsend, Peta Hiku and Jamayne Taunoa-Brown are set to make their Cowboys debuts.

Hiku has been named at centre, while Taunoa-Brown has completed an impressive pre-season with a starting front-row berth alongside Coen Hess.

Bulldogs: The dawn of a new era with Matt Dufty, Josh Addo-Carr, Brent Naden, Matt Burton, Paul Vaughan, Tevita Pangai jnr, Max King and Braidon Burns all making their club debuts.

Burns has beaten out Aaron Schoupp for a spot in the centres.

Jake Averillo will call the shots from halfback alongside Burton, while Jeremy Marshall-King fills the vital dummy half role with Bailey Biondi-Odo backing him up from the bench.