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Official team lists, updates and injury news for round eight of the 2021 Telstra Premiership season.

Round 8 team lists

Raiders v Rabbitohs, Thursday 7.50pm at GIO Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Thursday 29 Apr

Full Time

Raiders

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Caleb Aekins

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Cody Walker
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Bailey Simonsson

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Dane Gagai
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Benji Marshall
Halfback for Raiders is number 17 Hudson Young

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Ryan James

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Thomas Burgess
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Emre Guler

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jai Arrow
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Corey Harawira-Naera

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Joseph Tapine

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Knight
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jacob Host
Interchange for Raiders is number 19 Iosia Soliola

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 20 Patrick Mago

Reserves

Reserve for Raiders is number 18 Matthew Timoko

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18 Steven Marsters

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:55 PM

Raiders: Canberra will start 1-17 with Matt Timoko the 18th man. Sia Soliola was the player dropped from the squad an hour before kick-off.

Recalled Kiwi international Joseph Tapine returns for a rested Josh Papalii. Sebastian Kris replaces Jarrod Croker (shoulder) in the centres.

Matt Frawley and Dunamis Lui were cut from the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Raiders have won six of their past eight games against the Rabbitohs.

Rabbitohs: Rugged forward Tevita Tatola will be rested after failing a final HIA protocol test on Wednesday. Jai Arrow comes into the starting side and Patrick Mago joins the bench.

Dean Hawkins was the other player to drop out of the squad on Wednesday and Hame Sele was omitted an hour before kick-off. Steve Marsters will be the 18th man.

Benji Marshall has won 10 of 11 games at GIO Stadium.

Storm v Sharks, Friday 6pm at AAMI Park

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 30 Apr

Full Time

Storm

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nicholas Hynes

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Mawene Hiroti
Centre for Storm is number 2 Reimis Smith

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Will Chambers
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Sharks is number 14 Teig Wilton
Winger for Storm is number 19 Dean Ieremia

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Connor Tracey
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Shaun Johnson
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 Aiden Tolman
Hooker for Storm is number 14 Harry Grant

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Storm is number 9 Brandon Smith

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 3 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Braydon Trindall
Interchange for Storm is number 13 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Dale Finucane

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Chris Lewis

Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Billy Magoulias

Reserves

Reserve for Storm is number 17 Ryley Jacks

Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Josh Dugan

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:55 PM

Storm: A few late changes for Melbourne with Harry Grant starting at hooker, Brandon Smith shifting to lock, Reimis Smith moving to centre, Dean Ieremia starting on the wing and Tui Kamikamica and Tom Eisenhuth bumped to the bench.

Ryley Jacks drops back to the 18th man role.

Trent Loiero and Isaac Lumelume were omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Storm are aiming for their 100th victory at AAMI Park.

Sharks: Matt Moylan (thigh) dropped out of the squad on Thursday along with centre Jesse Ramien, who suffered a glute injury at training.

Ramien's absence sees Teig Wilton move to the centres and Billy Magoulias promoted to the bench.

The returning Will Chambers has won the nod over Josh Dugan to come up against his former side at AAMI Park with Dugan named 18th man.

Cronulla captain Wade Graham has been declared fit to play after missing a few weeks due to a head knock.

The Sharks have lost seven of their past eight games away from home.

Broncos v Titans, Friday 7.55pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Friday 30 Apr

Full Time

Broncos

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne Isaako

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Xavier Coates

Winger for Titans is number 2 Anthony Don
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Jesse Arthars

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Corey Oates

Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey Thompson
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Tyson Gamble

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Matthew Lodge

Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Mitch Rein
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Titans is number 10 Moeaki Fotuaika
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jordan Riki

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 David Fifita
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Titans is number 13 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Danny Levi

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Jaimin Jolliffe
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Thomas Flegler

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam McIntyre
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Rhys Kennedy

Interchange for Titans is number 18 Beau Fermor

Reserves

Reserve for Broncos is number 19 John Asiata

Reserve for Titans is number 14 Erin Clark

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:55 PM

Broncos: Anthony Milford and Tyson Gamble replace Tom Dearden and Brodie Croft in the halves while Jesse Arthars returns from illness in place of David Mead in the centres.

Tesi Niu dropped off the extended bench on game day, with John Asiata the 18th man. Mead and Croft were the two players left out 24 hours before kick-off.

The Broncos have failed to score a point in their past four second halves.

Titans: Anthony Don returns from a hip injury on the wing, while new recruit Herman Ese'ese finally looks set to make his club debut after a seven-game wait via the bench.

Beau Fermor replaces Erin Clark on the bench, with Clark the 18th man and Tanah Boyd dropping off the reserves list on game day.

Jai Whitbread and Darius Farmer were left out on the eve of the match.

The Titans have won five of their past seven games against the Broncos.

Panthers v Sea Eagles, Saturday 3pm at Carrington Park, Bathurst

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 1 May

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 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Matt Burton

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 Nathan Cleary

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 Taniela Paseka
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 15 Josh Aloiai
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Josh Schuster
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Kurt Capewell

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone May

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Cade Cust
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Liam Martin

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves

Reserve for Panthers is number 19 Mitch Kenny

Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Tevita Funa

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:55 PM

Panthers: Api Koroisau is a certain starter with Mitch Kenny reverting back to the reserves and likely to play NSW Cup on Saturday. Stephen Crichton resumes his latest role on the right edge with Dylan Edwards getting through last week's game at fullback unscathed.

Scott Sorensen dropped out of the reserves an hour before kick-off, while Mitch Kenny is the 18th man. Brent Naden and Robert Jennings were omitted from the 21-man squad 24 hours from kick-off.

The Panthers have won 10 of their past 12 games against the Sea Eagles.

Sea Eagles: Josh Aloiai and Sean Keppie once again moved into the starting team before kick-off, with Martin Taupau and Haumolo Olakauatu to come off the bench.

Zac Saddler dropped out of the reserves on game day, with Tevita Funa the 18th man.

Christian Tuipulotu and Ben Trbojevic were the players to drop off the extended bench on Friday.

The Sea Eagles have won 76 percent of all games with Tom Trbojevic in their line-up since 2019.

Bulldogs v Eels, Saturday 5.30pm at Stadium Australia

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 1 May

Full Time

Bulldogs

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Cotric

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Will Hopoate

Centre for Eels is number 3 Tom Opacic
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Corey Allan

Centre for Eels is number 4 Marata Niukore
Winger for Bulldogs is number 21 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jake Averillo

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Dylan Napa

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Sione Katoa

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Luke Thompson

Prop for Eels is number 14 Oregon Kaufusi
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Adam Elliott

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Chris Smith

2nd Row for Eels is number 15 Ryan Matterson
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Corey Waddell

Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bradley Deitz

Interchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni

Interchange for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ava Seumanufagai

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Haze Dunster
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Bryce Cartwright

Reserves

Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Brandon Wakeham

Reserve for Eels is number 20 Wiremu Greig

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Henry Perenara

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:55 PM

Bulldogs: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak came into the starting side on Friday having been cleared for selection after a leg infection hospitalised him last week.

Watene-Zelezniak's return on the wing sees Tuipulotu Katoa drop out of the side and the other player omitted on Friday was Ofahiki Ogden.

Joe Stimson dropped out off the extended bench an hour before kick-off, with Brandon Wakeham the 18th man.

The Bulldogs are aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time since August 2019.

Eels: The returning Ryan Matterson and Oregon Kaufusi are into the starting side with Shaun Lane and Junior Paulo shifting to the bench. Wiremu Greig the 18th man.

Haze Dunster is set to play a utility role for Brad Arthur this week with Will Smith sidelined due to a broken thumb.

Joey Lussick and Jordan Rankin were the two players cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Eels have won eight of their past 10 games against the Bulldogs.

Knights v Roosters, Saturday 7.35pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Saturday 1 May

Full Time

Knights

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Knights is number 2 Starford To'a

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris
Winger for Knights is number 5 Brayden Musgrove

Winger for Roosters is number 19 Matt Ikuvalu
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kurt Mann

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Drew Hutchison
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Blake Green

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Isaac Liu
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Mitchell Barnett

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua
Lock for Knights is number 13 Connor Watson

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Sauaso Sue

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Ben Marschke
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
Interchange for Knights is number 18 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Reserves

Reserve for Knights is number 19 Phoenix Crossland

Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Match Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:55 PM

Knights: A late change on game day with Josh King dropping off the bench and his place being taken by Pasami Saulo. The 18th man is Phoenix Crossland.

Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Tex Hoy dropped off the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off.

Knights forward Sauaso Sue will play his 150th NRL game.

Roosters: James Tedesco has been ruled out after last week's head knock against the Dragons. Joseph Manu moves to fullback with Matt Ikuvalu on the wing.

Egan Butcher was the other player omitted from the squad on Friday night and Fletcher Baker was omitted an hour before kick-off.

Joseph Suaalii is the 18th man.

The Roosters have won 12 of their past 14 games against the Knights.

Warriors v Cowboys, Sunday 2pm at Central Coast Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 2 May

Full Time

Warriors

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Valentine Holmes
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Justin O'Neill
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Rocco Berry

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Connelly Lemuelu
Winger for Warriors is number 23 Edward Kosi

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Reece Walsh

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott Drinkwater
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Kodi Nikorima

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Ben Hampton

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen Hess
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Kane Evans

Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jordan McLean
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Josh Curran

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Ben Murdoch-Masila

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Ben Condon
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Leeson Ah Mau

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Lachlan Burr
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Francis Molo
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Corey Jensen

Reserves

Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Sean O'Sullivan

Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Javid Bowen

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:55 PM

Warriors: David Fusitu'a is out of the side, with Edward Kosi (No.23) to make his NRL debut on the wing. Apart from that the side is 1-17 with Sean O'Sullivan the 18th man.

Josh Curran will take his place in the side after successfully arguing for a downgrade on a careless high tackle at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday. Tohu Harris and Adam Pompey return from injury.

Jack Murchie, Tom Ale and Taniela Otukolo dropped off the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off.

The Warriors have won three of their past four games against the Cowboys.

Cowboys: North Queensland will start 1-17 with Javid Bowen the 18th man.

Powerhouse forward Jason Taumalolo (hand) came through a contact session on Thursday and will return.

Tom Gilbert and Jake Clifford dropped off the reserves list on Saturday.

The Cowboys are aiming for four consecutive wins for the first time since 2017.

Dragons v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.05pm at WIN Stadium

Round 8 - Round 8 - Sunday 2 May

Full Time

Dragons

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Cody Ramsey

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Jack Bird

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Joseph Leilua
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 5 Tommy Talau
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Max Feagai

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 24 Zac Cini
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James Tamou
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake Simpkin
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Alex Twal
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Josh Kerr

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua
Lock for Dragons is number 15 Josh McGuire

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 13 Tyrell Fuimaono

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Moses Mbye
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Daniel Alvaro

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Stefano Utoikamanu
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Billy Burns

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Kaide Ellis

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Thomas Mikaele

Reserves

Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Talatau Amone

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18 Michael Chee Kam

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:55 PM

Dragons: In a positional switch announced an hour before the match, Josh McGuire will start at lock with Tyrell Fuimaono to come off the bench. Jackson Ford is the 18th man.

Ben Hunt will return from a leg injury. Dragons coach Anthony Griffin has shifted Jack Bird back to the centres after last week's five-eighth experiment.

Max Feagai will play his first game of the season with Jordan Pereira and Mikaele Ravalawa missing through suspension.

Kaide Ellis replaces Adam Clune on the bench. Poasa Faamausili was the other player to drop out of the extended squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Dragons fullback Matt Dufty has scored 13 tries in 14 games at WIN Stadium.

Wests Tigers: Wests Tigers centre James Roberts has been ruled out of Sunday's clash with the Dragons, with Zac Cini to make his debut for the club.

Tommy Talau will start at centre with Cini to line up on the wing. Michael Chee Kam will be the 18th man.

Zane Musgrove and Tom Amone also dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

Wests Tigers have won three of their past four games against the Dragons.