JFC Team List: Jett Cleary returns after NSW Cup debut

JFC Team List: Cleary returns after NSW Cup debut

Author: Richard Becht & photosport.nz
Timestamp: Thu 29 May 2025, 05:45 PM

Fresh from his New South Wales Cup debut, halfback Jett Cleary rejoins the One New Zealand Warriors’ Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) side for Saturday’s round 13 clash against South Sydney at Redfern Oval (11.15am kick-off local time; 1.15pm NZT).

The 20-year-old was promoted to play alongside NRL players in last Sunday’s NSW Cup clash against Canterbury Bankstown.

He was heavily involved throughout the 40-24 win, gaining 79 metres from 10 runs, producing a line break assist and try assist, handling the ball 36 times, making 15 tackles and gaining 136 metres from five kicks.

Now he’s back in the Jersey Flegg side, reunited with young halves partner Jack Thompson (19) who had the reins at #7 in last week’s match against the Bulldogs.

Round 13 - Saturday 31st May

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Charlie Poynton

Fullback for Warriors is number 2 Tallan Egan
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Daniel Waqa

Winger for Warriors is number 11 Kahu Capper
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Daniel Wright

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Brandon Norris
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Zane Rugless

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Caelys-Paul Putoko
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Fong

Winger for Warriors is number 20 Harry Tauafiafi-Iutoi
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Nicholas Quinn

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Jack Thompson
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Matthew Humphries

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Jett Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Nazareth Taua

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jason Seu Salalilo
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Riley Frame

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Jacob Auloa
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sione Lolohea

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Rodney Tuipulotu Vea
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Joshua Alhazim

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Alvin Chong Nee
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Mikael Ibrahim

2nd Row for Warriors is number 17 Presley Seumanu Tigafua
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Yehya Ayache

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Harry Durbin

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Samuel Taylor

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jeriko Filipi-Talisau
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Daniel Lua

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Paea Sikuvea
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tavis Felsch

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Mikaele Ilaiu
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Nathaniel Gallo

Interchange for Warriors is number 22 Tepatasi Laumalili

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Tylan Black Berryman

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Maui Winitana-Patelesio
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Kaearangi Mathews

Last updated: 02:14 pm Sunday 1st June 2025

Thompson handled his assignment impressively as the Warriors thundered back from a 6-22 halftime deficit with a 34-6 second half rampage to topple their higher-ranked opponents 40-28, a result which lifted them to 10th, one point off eighth spot.

Also returning is second rower Kahu Capper while Jason Salalilo starts in the front row after recently having a taste of NSW Cup football.

Buoyed by their success last weekend, the Warriors face a South Sydney side lying two spots below them in 12th spot on eight points.