Pearce and Ponga set for tonight

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 12 Aug 2018, 03:10 PM

The official team lists for round 22 of the 2018 NRL Telstra Premiership season.

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North Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane Broncos, Thursday 7.50pm at 1300Smiles Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Thursday 9 Aug

Full Time

Cowboys

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Te Maire Martin

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Kane Linnett

Centre for Broncos is number 3 James Roberts
Centre for Cowboys is number 19 Gideon Gela-Mosby

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Justin O'Neill

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Johnathan Thurston

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Kodi Nikorima

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Matthew Scott

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Sam Thaiday
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Broncos is number 15 Patrick Mago
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 David Fifita
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Ben Hampton

Interchange for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 John Asiata

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Korbin Sims
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Kotoni Staggs
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Scott Bolton

Interchange for Broncos is number 21 Tevita Pangai Junior

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:44 PM

Cowboys: In a late change for the home side, Enari Tuala has been omitted with Gideon Gela-Mosby to start in the centres. Corey Jensen replaces Shaun Fensom (concussion) on the interchange bench. Tuala and Ethan Lowe were the two players left out an hour before game time. Francis Molo and Lachlan Coote were the two players left out 24 hours out from kick-off.

Broncos: In late moves by the Broncos, Patrick Mago will start at prop with Matt Lodge dropping back to the bench. Tevita Pangai jnr has passed a fitness test and will start the match on the interchange bench. Captain Darius Boyd returns to fullback, with Jamayne Isaako moving to the wing. Gehamat Shibasaki debuts at centre. David Fifita starts in the second row. Joe Ofahengaue starts at lock for the suspended Josh McGuire. After George Fai and Troy Dargan were omitted 24 hours out from game time, Jordan Kahu and Sam Tagataese were left out an hour before the match.

Cowboys v Broncos: Round 22 preview

New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights, Friday 6pm at Mt Smart Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Friday 10 Aug

Full Time

Warriors

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'a

Winger for Knights is number 2 Ken Sio
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Gerard Beale

Centre for Knights is number 3 Sione Mata'utia
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Solomone Kata

Centre for Knights is number 4 Cory Denniss
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Knights is number 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Blake Green

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Gavet

Prop for Knights is number 8 Herman Ese'ese
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac Luke

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Danny Levi
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Agnatius Paasi

Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Adam Blair

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Simon Mannering

Lock for Knights is number 13 Aidan Guerra

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jamie Buhrer
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Leivaha Pulu

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Chris Heighington
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami Saulo
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Peta Hiku

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jj Collins

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Referee: Alan Shortall
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Video Referee: Ben Cummins
Senior Review Official: Luke Patten

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:44 PM

Warriors: The Warriors have enjoyed a smooth preparation after last week's road win over the Dragons and will take the field as named on Tuesday. Peta Hiku replaces suspended Sam Lisone, Adam Blair swaps to back-row with Simon Mannering to lock. Anthony Gelling and Tevita Satae were cut from the reserves on Thursday, while Joseph Vuna and Karl Lawton were the last players omitted an hour prior to kick-off.

Knights: Newcastle have no late concerns and will line up 1-17. Young prop Pasami Saulo debuts on the bench with Herman Ese'ese starting and Josh King out. Injured pair Mitchell Pearce (quad) and Kalyn Ponga (ankle) have both been cleared to play. Josh King and Brock Lamb were dropped 24 hours out from game time, while Nick Meaney and Luke Yates were omitted an hour before kick-off.

Warriors v Knights: Round 22 preview

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters, Friday 7.55pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Friday 10 Aug

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Richard Kennar

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Hymel Hunt

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 14 Braidon Burns

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Blake Ferguson
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Ryan Matterson
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper Cronk

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Thomas Burgess

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

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 George Burgess

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
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 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Isaac Liu
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Sam Burgess

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Cameron Murray

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Dylan Napa
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jason Clark

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane Tetevano
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Tevita Tatola

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Mitchell Aubusson
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 21 Tyrell Fuimaono

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Sean O'Sullivan

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Referee: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:44 PM

Rabbitohs: Campbell Graham will come off the bench, with Braidon Burns to start on the wing. Tyrell Fuimaono has been promoted to the bench, with Dean Britt and Billy Brittain omitted an hour before kick-off. Kyle Turner was cut on Thursday night.

Roosters: The Roosters are unchanged. Nat Butcher and Lindsay Collins were the last reserves cut an hour prior to kick-off, while Kurt Baptiste and Matt Ikuvalu were dropped on Thursday.

Rabbitohs v Roosters: Round 22 preview

Gold Coast Titans v Penrith Panthers, Saturday 3pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 11 Aug

Full Time

Titans

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Tyrone Peachey
Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
Centre for Titans is number 3 Konrad Hurrell

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Waqa Blake
Centre for Titans is number 19 Brendan Elliot

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Dean Whare
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 21 Kane Elgey

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James Maloney
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ashley Taylor

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Sione Katoa
Prop for Titans is number 10 Ryan James

Prop for Panthers is number 16 Moses Leota
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Keegan Hipgrave

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Isaah Yeo
Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Lock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Mitch Rein

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Trent Merrin
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jack Stockwell

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Will Matthews

Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Jack Hetherington

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Video Referee: Jared Maxwell
Senior Review Official: Luke Patten

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:44 PM

Titans: Kane Elgey is finally back in first grade, promoted from the reserves to a starting five-eighth role. AJ Brimson shifts to fullback, with Michael Gordon out of the side.Brenko Lee is also out, replaced in the centres by Brendan Elliot. Keegan Hipgrave returns in the second row, pushing Will Matthews to the bench. Jai Whitbread was dropped an hour before kick-off.

Panthers: Reagan Campbell-Gillard is back in the starting line-up, but on the downside the Panthers have lost James Tamou. Moses Leota will start at prop alongside RCG, with Jack Hetherington on the bench. Kaide Ellis and Christian Crichton were the last players cut an hour before kick-off.

Titans v Panthers: Round 22 preview

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 5.30pm Saturday at McGrath Foundation Stadium (Brookvale)

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 11 Aug

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will Hopoate
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Brett Morris
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Mosese Suli

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Josh Morris
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Brian Kelly

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Kerrod Holland
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Brad Parker

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Reimis Smith
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 20 Matt Frawley
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jeremy Marshall-King

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Manase Fainu

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Michael Lichaa
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Rhyse Martin
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Trent Hodkinson

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Fa'amanu Brown
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Kelepi Tanginoa

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Danny Fualalo
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ofahiki Ogden
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Frank Winterstein

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Greg Eastwood

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Referee: Tim Roby
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:44 PM

Sea Eagles: Coach Trent Barrett has made one alteration to his original squad named on Tuesday, moving Frank Winterstein to the interchange bench in place of Jack Gosiewski. Matt Wright and Toafofoa Sipley were cut an hour before kick-off, while Tom Wright was omitted on Friday.

Bulldogs: Matt Frawley comes into the starting team for Lachlan Lewis, while Greg Eastwood comes onto the bench with Chris Smith dropping out. Jeremy Marshall-King returns at halfback. David Klemmer returns from suspension, pushing Danny Fualalo to the bench. John Olive was cut an hour before kick-off and Renouf Toomaga was omitted on Friday night.

Sea Eagles v Bulldogs: Round 22 preview

Parramatta Eels v St George Illawarra Dragons, Saturday 7.35pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Saturday 11 Aug

Full Time

Eels

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Corey Norman

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Eels is number 2 Jarryd Hayne

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Eels is number 4 Clinton Gutherson

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
Winger for Eels is number 5 George Jennings

Winger for Dragons is number 19 Nene Macdonald
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jaeman Salmon

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Gareth Widdop
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Siosaia Vave

Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Eels is number 15 Kane Evans

Prop for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Marata Niukore

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Tepai Moeroa

2nd Row for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua
Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Will Smith

Interchange for Dragons is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Peni Terepo

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Brad Takairangi

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Eels is number 19 David Gower

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Referee: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:44 PM

Eels: In a late change to the starting side, Kane Evans (No.15) will start at prop, with David Gower dropping back to the bench. Bevan French and Oregon Kaufusi were the two players dropped from the squad an hour before game time. Despite a rare win last week, Eels coach Brad Arthur has implemented a major reshuffle. Rookie Jaeman Salmon starts at five-eighth with Corey Norman taking over at fullback, moving Clint Gutherson to centre, Jarryd Hayne to wing and Bevan French out with Will Smith returning on the bench. Tim Mannah was replaced on Friday by David Gower. Ray Stone was also cut 24 hours before kick-off.

Dragons: In a pair of late changes, Leeson Ah Mau moves back to the bench, with Luciano Leilua to start in the back row. Tyson Frizell moves from second row to prop. Jason Nightingale is out, replaced on the wing by Nene Macdonald. Blake Lawrie has been called up to the bench. After Nightingale and Hame Sele waere cut 24 hours out from kick-off, Jacob Host and Zac Lomax were left out an hour before game time.

Eels v Dragons: Round 22 preview

Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers, Sunday 2pm at GIO Stadium

Round 22 - Round 22 - Sunday 12 Aug

Full Time

Raiders

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Nick Cotric

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Moses Mbye
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Brad Abbey

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Blake Austin

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Esan Marsters
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Joseph Leilua

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Kevin Naiqama
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Malakai Watene-Zelezniak
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Benji Marshall
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam Williams

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 14 Dunamis Lui

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Russell Packer
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Robbie Farah
Prop for Raiders is number 15 Shannon Boyd

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Ben Matulino
2nd Row for Raiders is number 8 Iosia Soliola

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Michael Chee Kam
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Joseph Tapine

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 13 Elijah Taylor
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Josh Papali'i

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 17 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 10 Junior Paulo

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luke Garner
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Alex Twal
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Luke Bateman

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sauaso Sue
Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Jack Murchie

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Jacob Liddle

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:44 PM

Raiders: Aidan Sezer (hamstring) is out. Despite naming Elliott Whitehead at five-eighth in their official line-up, the Raiders will switch Sia Soliola from prop to centre and Blake Austin will move to five-eighth. Jack Murchie has joined the side on the interchange. Dunamis Lui and Shannon Boyd will start in the front row, with Junior Paulo reverting to the bench.

Wests Tigers: Matt Eisenhuth starts at lock, Luke Garner moves back to the interchange and Jacob Liddle replaces Robbie Rochow on the bench.

Raiders v Wests Tigers: Round 22 preview

Melbourne Storm v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Sunday 4.10pm at AAMI Park

Round 22 - Round 22 - Sunday 12 Aug

Full Time

Storm

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Billy Slater

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Josh Dugan
Centre for Storm is number 3 Will Chambers

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Storm is number 4 Curtis Scott

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Ricky Leutele
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Sharks is number 20 Sosaia Feki
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Luke Lewis
2nd Row for Storm is number 17 Joe Stimson

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 12 Ryan Hoffman

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Scott Sorensen
Interchange for Storm is number 14 Kenneath Bromwich

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 James Segeyaro
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Tim Glasby

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Aaron Woods
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Christian Welch

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jayson Bukuya