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Official team lists, updates and injury news for the 19th round of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 19 teams lists

Rabbitohs v Bulldogs, Thursday 7.50pm at ANZ Stadium

Round 19 - Round 19 - Thursday 17 Sep

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Corey Allan

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will Hopoate
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Campbell Graham

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Steven Marsters

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Tim Lafai
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson Paulo

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Jayden Okunbor
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jake Averillo
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Lewis

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Liam Knight

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Aiden Tolman
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Luke Thompson
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jaydn Su'a

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Bayley Sironen

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Chris Smith

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Brandon Wakeham
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jed Cartwright

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Hame Sele

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Sione Katoa
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Sauaso Sue

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:04 PM

Rabbitohs: The Rabbitohs are 1-17. Jaxson Paulo will return on the wing for the suspended Dane Gagai and Hame Sele has replaced Patrick Mago on the bench. Prop Junior Tatola has been named on the extended bench after missing last round with a knee injury but he was cut from the squad on Wednesday along with Cory Denniss.

Five-eighth Cody Walker will play despite a leg niggle last week. Troy Dargan, who stepped into the halves when Walker was suspended earlier this season, was named in the reserves and cut an hour before kick-off along with Mago.

The Rabbitohs have won five of their past six games against the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs: The Bulldogs are 1-17. Tim Lafai has returned at centre with Dallin Watene-Zelezniak moving to the wing and Nick Meaney dropped. With back-rower Matt Doorey injured, Chris Smith will start at lock and Josh Jackson on an edge. Luke Thompson (calf soreness) is expected to return after being named at prop.

Renouf To'omaga has dropped to the bench alongside the recalled Sione Katoa with Dean Britt the 18th man. Captain Jackson will make his 200th NRL appearance.

Meaney and James Roumanos were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. Britt and Tuipulotu Katoa were omitted an hour before kick-off.

Cowboys v Panthers, Friday 6pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 19 - Round 19 - Friday 18 Sep

Full Time

Cowboys

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh Mansour
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Murray Taulagi

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Brent Naden
Centre for Cowboys is number 14 Daejarn Asi

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Corey Jensen

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reuben Cotter

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Mitchell Dunn

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 16 Tom Gilbert

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Francis Molo

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 11 Gavin Cooper

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Emry Pere

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Ben Condon

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Kurt Capewell
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jack Hetherington

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:04 PM

Cowboys: North Queensland have made one late change with Tom Gilbert being promoted to start in the second row and veteran Gavin Cooper sliding back to the bench. Jake Granville and Ben Hampton were the final omissions from the match-day 17.

Jason Taumalolo (calf) makes his return to action after training well on Wednesday and being added to the 17-man squad on Thursday. His inclusion hasn't come at the expense of debutant Ben Condon, who will start on the bench.

Murray Taulagi has replaced Justin O'Neill at centre while Corey Jensen is set to start at prop with Francis Molo moving to lock for the suspended Josh McGuire.

John Asiata is also suspended with Emre Pere and debutant Ben Condon called up on the bench. Peter Hola and Marsters were the two men to drop out on Thursday.

The Cowboys have lost all four games against top-four opponents in 2020.

Panthers: Penrith are 1-17 after Billy Burns and Matt Burton were the final cuts from the match-day squad. Mitch Kenny has replaced hooker Api Koroisau, who is being rested after his head knock last week. Props James Tamou and Zane Tetevano have also been afforded a break. Moses Leota will start in the front row while Kurt Capewell and Jack Hetherington, in his first game back from a Warriors loan deal, have joined the bench.

Dean Whare and Charlie Staines were cut from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off.

The Panthers have won only one of their past seven games in Townsville.

Eels v Broncos, Friday 7.55pm at Bankwest Stadium

Round 19 - Round 19 - Friday 18 Sep

Full Time

Eels

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Richard Kennar
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Jai Field

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Tyson Gamble
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Tom Dearden

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Joe Ofahengaue
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Issac Luke
Prop for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Ben Te'o
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Eels is number 15 Andrew Davey

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Alex Glenn
Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
Interchange for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jamil Hopoate
Interchange for Eels is number 14 Will Smith

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Xavier Coates
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Ethan Bullemor

Match Officials

Referee: Henry Perenara
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:04 PM

Eels: Kane Evans and Andrew Davey have come into the starting side an hour before kick-off with Junior Paulo and Shaun Lane going to the bench.

Reed Mahoney will play after he got through the side's final training run on Friday morning. The Eels have outscored the Broncos 92-6 in their past two clashes.

Haze Dunster and Stefano Utoikamanu were cut from the reserves 24 hours before kick-off. George Jennings and Daniel Alvaro were the last two cuts an hour before kick-off.

Broncos: The Broncos are 1-17. An all-new front row with hard-working prop Payne Haas out for family reasons and Rhys Kennedy suspended. Ben Te'o and Joe Ofahengaue are set to take their places.

Five-eighth Sean O'Sullivan has been dropped. Brodie Croft was poised to return but suffered a head knock at training so Tyson Gamble will start in the halves. Jamil Hopoate and Ethan Bullemor are back on the interchange.

O'Sullivan and Pride Petterson-Robati were omitted 24 hours before kick-off. Jesse Arthars and Kobe Hetherington were cut an hour before game time.

The Broncos are one point away from having the worst defensive record in the club’s history in the regular season.

Sea Eagles v Titans, Saturday 3pm at Lottoland

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 19 Sep

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 21 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tevita Funa

Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Titans is number 3 Treymain Spry
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper

Centre for Titans is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey Thompson
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Lachlan Croker

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 14 Morgan Boyle

Prop for Titans is number 10 Moeaki Fotuaika
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Jack Gosiewski

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Sam Stone
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 5 Abbas Miski

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah Boyd
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Jai Arrow
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Sam Lisone
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Jai Whitbread

Match Officials

Referee: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Gavin Badger
Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:04 PM

Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) has been cleared to play his first game since round six by Des Hasler. He will start at fullback, Tevita Funa switches to the wing, with Abbas Miski reverting to the interchange.

Taniela Paseka has been promoted to prop for Addin Fonua-Blake (knee), who has been left out of the team 24 hours from kick-off along with reserve winger Reuben Garrick.

Haumole Olakau'atu and Ben Trbojevic dropped off the extended bench on game day. The Sea Eagles have scored 64 points in their past two games.

Titans: Captain Kevin Proctor will return from suspension in the second row in place of the injured Beau Fermor while Tanah Boyd has replaced Erin Clark on the bench. Strike centre Brian Kelly (ankle) has been included on the reserves and is a chance to return, with Treymain Spry likely to drop out if he does.

Reserves duo Nathan Peats and Toby Sexton were omitted from the squad on Friday. Darius Farmer and Brian Kelly were omitted from the reserves list an hour before kick-off.

The Titans are aiming for four consecutive wins for the first time since 2014.

Storm v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm at Sunshine Coast Stadium

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 19 Sep

Full Time

Storm

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas Hynes

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi
Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi Vunivalu

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Storm is number 3 Brenko Lee

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Chris Lawrence
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Asu Kepaoa
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Josh Reynolds
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Benji Marshall

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Josh Aloiai
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron Smith

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Storm is number 15 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Thomas Mikaele
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Sam McIntyre
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua
Lock for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 15 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Zane Musgrove
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Russell Packer
Interchange for Storm is number 18 Brandon Smith

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Luke Garner
Interchange for Storm is number 20 Max King

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 21 Jacob Liddle

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:04 PM

Storm: Christian Welch and Isaac Lumelume were the first cuts from the Melbourne squad 24 hours out from kick-off. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is Welch's replacement at prop after his COVID-19 breach saw him stood down by the club.

Brandon Smith and Max King join the bench, with Ryley Jacks and Paul Momirovski dropping out of the extended squad on game day.

Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is out for another week as he manages an achilles injury. The Storm have won 17 consecutive games in Queensland.

Wests Tigers: Alex Twal is sidelined with illness so Matt Eisenhuth starts at lock and Jacob Liddle joins the bench. Tommy Talau and Michael Chee-Kam dropped off the reserves list an hour before kick-off. Jock Madden was the other player omitted from the 21-man squad on Friday.

Joey Leilua has replaced Talau at centre and Josh Reynolds is set to take over from suspended halfback Luke Brooks. Sam McIntyre has been named in the back row with Luke Garner to the bench. Russell Packer and Zane Musgrove earned bench call-ups with Elijah Taylor and Jacob Liddle dropped.

Wests Tigers have defeated the Storm in two of their past three clashes.

Roosters v Sharks, Saturday 7.35pm at Sydney Cricket Ground

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 19 Sep

Full Time

Roosters

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Joseph Manu

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Mitchell Aubusson

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Connor Tracey
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Hooker for Roosters is number 14 Freddy Lussick

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Roosters is number 15 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Sonny Bill Williams

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Andrew Fifita
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Poasa Faamausili

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce Hunt
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Drew Hutchison

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Scott Sorensen

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:04 PM

Roosters: Trent Robinson on Friday said Boyd Cordner would not play against Sharks. Cordner is "feeling fine" but the club is taking a cautious approach, opting to give him an extra week off after his head knock last weekend. Angus Crichton comes into the starting side.

Hooker Jake Friend will also be rested and his place is taken by Freddy Lussick.

Poasa Faamausili and Drew Hutchison have been added to the bench.

James Tedesco is being rested with Joseph Manu at fullback while Mitch Aubusson will play his club record-breaking game at centre.

Prop Siosiua Taukeiaho has also been given a spell with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves returning in his place. Lindsay Collins will start in the front row. Daniel Fifita and Matt Ivukalu were the last players cut before kick-off.

The Roosters have scored 100 points across their past two games at the SCG.

Sharks: Teig Wilton dropped off the interchange bench on Friday and his place is taken by Scott Sorensen. Billy Magoulias was the other player cut 24 hours before kick-off. Bryson Goodwin and Braydon Trindall were trimmed from the reserves an hour prior to kick-off.

Prop Aaron Woods dislocated a finger against the Warriors but should be fine. The Sharks will make their first appearance at the SCG since 1987.

Raiders v Warriors, Sunday 2pm at GIO Stadium

Round 19 - Round 19 - Sunday 20 Sep

Full Time

Raiders

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Semi Valemei

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Adam Pompey
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Keighran
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Jordan Rapana

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Peta Hiku
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick Cotric

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Hayze Perham
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 George Williams

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Lachlan Burr
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Siliva Havili

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Karl Lawton
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Dunamis Lui

Prop for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman

2nd Row for Warriors is number 10 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jack Murchie
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Wayde Egan
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Ryan Sutton

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Adam Blair
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Hudson Young

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Josh Curran

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:04 PM

Raiders: Canberra will start 1-17 after Matt Frawley and Matt Timoko were the two players dropped from the squad an hour before kick-off. Prop Sia Soliola's return from a facial fracture has been delayed by another week, with Soliola and Sam Williams omitted from the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off.

Siliva Havili is named to start at hooker with Tom Starling going to the bench. The Raiders have scored 34 points or more in four of their past five games.

Warriors: Tohu Harris and Isaiah Papali'i have swapped their prop and second-row positions in the starting side and Paul Turner and Gerard Beale were the last two players omitted from the squad.

With the team now mathematically out of the finals running and the loan players departing, plus prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown suspended, Adam Keighran will start at centre with Hayze Perham replacing George Jennings on the wing.

Lachlan Burr will start at prop with Tom Ale to debut off the bench. Josh Curran was promoted to the bench on Saturday with Eliesa Katoa (hand) and Rocco Berry dropping out of the extended squad. The Warriors have won three of their past five games against the Raiders.

Knights v Dragons, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 19 - Round 19 - Sunday 20 Sep

Full Time

Knights

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
Winger for Knights is number 5 Starford To'a

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Centre for Knights is number 4 Hymel Hunt

Centre for Dragons is number 20 Brayden Wiliame
Winger for Knights is number 22 Gehamat Shibasaki

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Cody Ramsey
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 20 Mason Lino

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Mitchell Pearce

Halfback for Dragons is number 9 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Kaide Ellis
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Chris Randall

Hooker for Dragons is number 13 Cameron McInnes
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Aidan Guerra

2nd Row for Dragons is number 14 Tariq Sims
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mitchell Barnett

Lock for Dragons is number 12 Jackson Ford

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Max Feagai
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Sione Mata'utia

Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Tyrell Fuimaono

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:27:04 PM

Knights: Tex Hoy is out with a hamstring injury, with Mason Lino starting at five-eighth. Pasami Saulo also dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Gehamat Shibasaki replaces Edrick Lee in Newcastle's 21-man squad after the club had a player exemption approved on Friday. Lee will miss the match to attend to a private matter.

Josh King and Tautau Moga were the two players omitted an hour before the match.

Kalyn Ponga will return from a rest at fullback but hooker Kurt Mann is suspended. Chris Randall starts at dummy-half and Phoenix Crossland joins the interchange. Hymel Hunt has earned a start at centre and Mitch Barnett will return at lock with Jacob Saifiti dropping to the pine and Josh King at 18th man.

The Knights have won their past four games at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Dragons: Euan Aitken and Adam Clune are out with hamstring injuries, with Brayden Wiliame to start in the centres, Ben Hunt at halfback, Cameron McInnes at hooker, Tariq Sims in the second row, Jackson Ford at lock and Tyrell Fuimaono on the interchange.

Eddie Blacker and Jayden Sullivan were the two players left out an hour before the match.

Young centre Max Feagai will make his debut from the interchange. The Dragons have won eight of their past 10 games against the Knights.