Broncos star Reece Walsh is on track to line up in Saturday’s showdown with the Roosters as a host of big names push to return to the field this weekend.
Brisbane teammate Pat Carrigan is back on deck from a suspension, while Dolphins centre Jack Bostock is set to make his return from an ACL tear in Friday’s clash with Melbourne.
Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange has been ruled out of the game against the Titans with an ankle injury.
See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 9 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.
NRL Late Mail Round 9
Bulldogs v Cowboys, Friday 6.00pm at Accor Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1
Connor Tracey
Fullback for Cowboys is number 1
Scott
Drinkwater
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2
Jonathan Sua
Winger for Cowboys is number 2
Braidon
Burns
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3
Bronson Xerri
Centre for Cowboys is number 3
Jaxon
Purdue
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4
Stephen Crichton
Centre for Cowboys is number 4
Tom
Chester
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5
Enari Tuala
Winger for Cowboys is number 5
Zac
Laybutt
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6
Matt Burton
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6
Jake
Clifford
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7
Lachlan Galvin
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7
Tom
Dearden
Forwards
Prop for Bulldogs is number 8
Samuel Hughes
Prop for Cowboys is number 8
Coen
Hess
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9
Bailey Hayward
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9
Reed
Mahoney
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10
Leo Thompson
Prop for Cowboys is number 10
Jason
Taumalolo
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11
Sitili Tupouniua
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11
Heilum
Luki
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12
Jacob Preston
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12
Jeremiah
Nanai
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13
Jaeman Salmon
Lock for Cowboys is number 13
Reuben
Cotter
Interchange
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14
Kurt Mann
Interchange for Cowboys is number 14
Soni
Luke
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15
Josh Curran
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15
Sam
McIntyre
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16
Lipoi Hopoi
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16
Thomas
Mikaele
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17
Jake Turpin
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17
Griffin
Neame
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19
Marcelo Montoya
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18
Matthew
Lodge
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20
Alekolasimi Jones
Interchange for Cowboys is number 19
Mason
Barber
Reserves
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21
Sean O’Sullivan
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20
Kai
O’Donnell
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22
Logan Spinks
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21
Kaiden
Lahrs
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23
Jethro Rinakama
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22
Robert
Derby
Bulldogs Ins
Alekolasimi
Jones
Enari
Tuala
Lipoi
Hopoi
Logan
Spinks
Sean
O’Sullivan
Ins
Cowboys Ins
Kai
O’Donnell
Kaiden
Lahrs
Mason
Barber
Robert
Derby
Bulldogs Outs
Harry
Hayes
Viliame
Kikau
Outs
Cowboys Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
4/29/2026 11:50:32 PM
Bulldogs: Enari Tuala is on track to make his return from a hamstring injury and will line up on the wing, with Marcelo Montoya dropping back to the six-man bench. The loss of Viliame Kikau will see Sitili Tupouniua take on a new role, the Tongan international to start in the back row, while Josh Curran comes on to the bench. Lipoi Hopoi is set for his first NRL action since Round 5 after Harry Hayes was suspended.
Cowboys: Teenager Mason Barber is in the mix for an NRL debut after being named on the six-man bench, while Zac Laybutt is back in the starting side with Murray Taulagi ruled out due to a concussion. Jeremiah Nanai has been named to start with Thomas Mikaele on the bench but they may swap on game day as they did last week.
Dolphins v Storm, Friday 8.00pm at Suncorp Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Dolphins is number 1
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Fullback for Storm is number 1
Sualauvi
Faalogo
Winger for Dolphins is number 2
Jamayne Isaako
Winger for Storm is number 2
Will
Warbrick
Centre for Dolphins is number 3
Trai Fuller
Centre for Storm is number 3
Jack
Howarth
Centre for Dolphins is number 4
Herbie Farnworth
Centre for Storm is number 4
Nick
Meaney
Winger for Dolphins is number 5
Selwyn Cobbo
Winger for Storm is number 5
Hugo
Peel
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6
Bradley Schneider
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6
Cameron
Munster
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7
Isaiya Katoa
Halfback for Storm is number 7
Tyran
Wishart
Forwards
Prop for Dolphins is number 8
Tom Gilbert
Prop for Storm is number 8
Stefano
Utoikamanu
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9
Max Plath
Hooker for Storm is number 9
Harry
Grant
Prop for Dolphins is number 10
Francis Molo
Prop for Storm is number 10
Josh
King
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11
Connelly Lemuelu
2nd Row for Storm is number 11
Shawn
Blore
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
2nd Row for Storm is number 12
Ativalu
Lisati
Lock for Dolphins is number 13
Morgan Knowles
Lock for Storm is number 13
Alec
MacDonald
Interchange
Interchange for Dolphins is number 14
Ray Stone
Interchange for Storm is number 14
Trent
Toelau
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15
Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Storm is number 15
Joe
Chan
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16
Felise Kaufusi
Interchange for Storm is number 16
Davvy
Moale
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17
Oryn Keeley
Interchange for Storm is number 17
Trent
Loiero
Interchange for Dolphins is number 18
Lewis Symonds
Interchange for Storm is number 18
Cooper
Clarke
Interchange for Dolphins is number 19
Tevita Naufahu
Interchange for Storm is number 19
Manaia
Waitere
Reserves
Reserve for Dolphins is number 20
John Fineanganofo
Reserve for Storm is number 20
Josiah
Pahulu
Reserve for Dolphins is number 21
Kurt Donoghoe
Reserve for Storm is number 21
Moses
Leo
Reserve for Dolphins is number 22
Jack Bostock
Reserve for Storm is number 22
Jack
Hetherington
Dolphins Ins
Bradley
Schneider
Jack
Bostock
Kurt
Donoghoe
Morgan
Knowles
Oryn
Keeley
Ins
Storm Ins
Ativalu
Lisati
Jack
Hetherington
Moses
Leo
Trent
Toelau
Dolphins Outs
Brian
Pouniu
Jake
Averillo
Outs
Storm Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
4/30/2026 1:50:32 AM
Dolphins: Jack Bostock is set to complete his comeback from an ACL injury after making a successful return via Queensland Cup last week. Bostock was initially named in the reserves but will come into the centres in place of Trai Fuller. Kurt Donoghoe is also on track to return from a hamstring injury and is set to come on to the six-man bench. Englishman Morgan Knowles is due to return from a calf injury and has been named to start at lock. No such luck for Jake Averillo, who succumbs to a hand injury and was initially replaced by Fuller before Bostock was cleared for take off.
Storm: Perth-bound playmaker Tyran Wishart is set to step into the No.7 jersey after Jahrome Hughes was ruled out with a concussion. Craig Bellamy has shaken up his pack, with Shawn Blore, Alec MacDonald and Ativalu Lisati to start in the back row and Joe Chan, Cooper Clarke and Trent Loiero shifting to the bench. Victorian junior Hugo Peel will make his NRL debut on the wing while Trent Toelau is in the mix for a Storm debut and remains on the six-man interchange.
Titans v Raiders, Saturday 3.00pm at Cbus Super Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Titans is number 1
Keano Kini
Fullback for Raiders is number 1
Kaeo
Weekes
Winger for Titans is number 2
Sialetili Faeamani
Winger for Raiders is number 2
Savelio
Tamale
Centre for Titans is number 3
Jojo Fifita
Centre for Raiders is number 3
Sebastian
Kris
Centre for Titans is number 4
AJ Brimson
Centre for Raiders is number 4
Matthew
Timoko
Winger for Titans is number 5
Phillip Sami
Winger for Raiders is number 5
Jed
Stuart
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6
Lachlan Ilias
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6
Ethan
Strange
Halfback for Titans is number 7
Jayden Campbell
Halfback for Raiders is number 7
Ethan
Sanders
Forwards
Prop for Titans is number 8
Kurtis Morrin
Prop for Raiders is number 8
Corey
Horsburgh
Hooker for Titans is number 9
Sam Verrills
Hooker for Raiders is number 9
Tom
Starling
Prop for Titans is number 10
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
Prop for Raiders is number 10
Joseph
Tapine
2nd Row for Titans is number 11
Arama Hau
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11
Ata
Mariota
2nd Row for Titans is number 12
Beau Fermor
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12
Simi
Sasagi
Lock for Titans is number 13
Chris Randall
Lock for Raiders is number 13
Jayden
Brailey
Interchange
Interchange for Titans is number 14
Oliver Pascoe
Interchange for Raiders is number 14
Chevy
Stewart
Interchange for Titans is number 15
Cooper Bai
Interchange for Raiders is number 15
Daine
Laurie
Interchange for Titans is number 16
Moeaki Fotuaika
Interchange for Raiders is number 16
Morgan
Smithies
Interchange for Titans is number 17
Klese Haas
Interchange for Raiders is number 17
Joe
Roddy
Interchange for Titans is number 18
Jaylan De Groot
Interchange for Raiders is number 18
Owen
Pattie
Interchange for Titans is number 19
Josh Patston
Interchange for Raiders is number 19
Jordan
Uta
Reserves
Reserve for Titans is number 20
Zane Harrison
Reserve for Raiders is number 20
Ethan
Alaia
Reserve for Titans is number 21
Adam Christensen
Reserve for Raiders is number 21
Jake
Clydsdale
Reserve for Titans is number 22
Bodhi Sharpley
Reserve for Raiders is number 22
Sione
Finau
Titans Ins
AJ
Brimson
Bodhi
Sharpley
Chris
Randall
Ins
Raiders Ins
Ethan
Alaia
Jake
Clydsdale
Jordan
Uta
Simi
Sasagi
Sione
Finau
Titans Outs
Outs
Raiders Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
4/30/2026 6:50:32 AM
Titans: Chris Randall is on track to return from a calf injury and will line up at lock if cleared to play. Randall’s comeback will see Cooper Bai shift to the interchange. AJ Brimson is also back on deck after missing Round 7 for the birth of his child and slots straight back into the centres.
Raiders: Five-eighth Ethan Strange has been ruled out of the game against the Titans with an ankle issue. In better news, Simi Sasagi is on track to return from a hamstring injury in a major boost for the injury-hit Raiders. Sasagi replaces Zac Hosking, who suffered a concussion, while Noah Martin has also been ruled out as he awaits surgery on both ankles. Ata Mariora will start in his place, with Chevy Stuart coming on to the interchange.
Eels v Warriors, Saturday 5.30pm at CommBank Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Eels is number 1
Joash Papalii
Fullback for Warriors is number 1
Taine
Tuaupiki
Winger for Eels is number 2
Brian Kelly
Winger for Warriors is number 2
Dallin
Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Eels is number 3
Will Penisini
Centre for Warriors is number 3
Roger
Tuivasa-Sheck
Centre for Eels is number 4
Sean Russell
Centre for Warriors is number 4
Adam
Pompey
Winger for Eels is number 5
Josh Addo-Carr
Winger for Warriors is number 5
Alofiana
Khan-Pereira
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6
Ronald Volkman
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6
Chanel
Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Eels is number 7
Mitchell Moses
Halfback for Warriors is number 7
Tanah
Boyd
Forwards
Prop for Eels is number 8
Luca Moretti
Prop for Warriors is number 8
James
Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Eels is number 9
Ryley Smith
Hooker for Warriors is number 9
Wayde
Egan
Prop for Eels is number 10
Junior Paulo
Prop for Warriors is number 10
Jackson
Ford
2nd Row for Eels is number 11
Charlie Guymer
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11
Leka
Halasima
2nd Row for Eels is number 12
Jack Williams
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12
Kurt
Capewell
Lock for Eels is number 13
Jack De Belin
Lock for Warriors is number 13
Erin
Clark
Interchange
Interchange for Eels is number 14
Tallyn Da Silva
Interchange for Warriors is number 14
Sam
Healey
Interchange for Eels is number 15
Saxon Pryke
Interchange for Warriors is number 15
Tanner
Stowers-Smith
Interchange for Eels is number 16
Toni Mataele
Interchange for Warriors is number 16
Demitric
Vaimauga
Interchange for Eels is number 17
Dylan Walker
Interchange for Warriors is number 17
Jacob
Laban
Interchange for Eels is number 18
Kelma Tuilagi
Interchange for Warriors is number 18
Eddie
Ieremia-Toeava
Interchange for Eels is number 19
Lorenzo Talataina
Interchange for Warriors is number 20
Luke
Metcalf
Reserves
Reserve for Eels is number 20
Jordan Samrani
Reserve for Warriors is number 21
Kayliss
Fatialofa
Reserve for Eels is number 21
Teancum Brown
Reserve for Warriors is number 22
Te Maire
Martin
Reserve for Eels is number 22
Araz Nanva
Reserve for Warriors is number 23
Makaia
Tafua
Eels Ins
Araz
Nanva
Jordan
Samrani
Teancum
Brown
Ins
Warriors Ins
Adam
Pompey
Kayliss
Fatialofa
Luke
Metcalf
Makaia
Tafua
Tanner
Stowers-Smith
Te Maire
Martin
Eels Outs
Outs
Warriors Ins
Ali
Leiataua
Luke
Hanson
Mitchell
Barnett
Match Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
4/28/2026 11:30:52 PM
Eels: Dylan Walker has been named on the six-man bench as he pushes to overcome an arm injury suffered in last week’s loss to Manly. It’s a similar story for Jordan Samrani, who is listed in the reserves in his bid to comeback from a knee injury suffered in Round 3.
Warriors: Halfback Luke Metcalf is on the interchange as he looks to return from a hamstring injury. Chanel Harris-Tavita will likely drop out if Andrew Webster opts to promote Metcalf to the starting side. Te Maire Martin is also pushing to return from a leg injury and remains in the extended squad. Tanner Stowers-Smith is set for a timely return from a hamstring injury and will replace Mitch Barnett (concussion).
Roosters v Broncos, Saturday 7.35pm at Allianz Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Roosters is number 1
James Tedesco
Fullback for Broncos is number 1
Reece
Walsh
Winger for Roosters is number 2
Daniel Tupou
Winger for Broncos is number 2
Josiah
Karapani
Centre for Roosters is number 3
Hugo Savala
Centre for Broncos is number 3
Kotoni
Staggs
Centre for Roosters is number 4
Robert Toia
Centre for Broncos is number 4
Gehamat
Shibasaki
Winger for Roosters is number 5
Mark Nawaqanitawase
Winger for Broncos is number 5
Deine
Mariner
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6
Daly Cherry-Evans
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6
Ezra
Mam
Halfback for Roosters is number 7
Sam Walker
Halfback for Broncos is number 7
Adam
Reynolds
Forwards
Prop for Roosters is number 8
Naufahu Whyte
Prop for Broncos is number 8
Ben
Talty
Hooker for Roosters is number 9
Reece Robson
Hooker for Broncos is number 9
Cory
Paix
Prop for Roosters is number 10
Lindsay Collins
Prop for Broncos is number 10
Jack
Gosiewski
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11
Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11
Xavier
Willison
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12
Siua Wong
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12
Jordan
Riki
Lock for Roosters is number 13
Victor Radley
Lock for Broncos is number 13
Patrick
Carrigan
Interchange
Interchange for Roosters is number 14
Connor Watson
Interchange for Broncos is number 14
Josh
Rogers
Interchange for Roosters is number 15
Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Broncos is number 15
Jaiyden
Hunt
Interchange for Roosters is number 16
Nat Butcher
Interchange for Broncos is number 16
Va’a
Semu
Interchange for Roosters is number 17
Salesi Foketi
Interchange for Broncos is number 17
Aublix
Tawha
Interchange for Roosters is number 18
Cody Ramsey
Interchange for Broncos is number 18
Jesse
Arthars
Interchange for Roosters is number 19
Tommy Talau
Interchange for Broncos is number 19
Hayze
Perham
Reserves
Reserve for Roosters is number 20
Benaiah Ioelu
Reserve for Broncos is number 20
Luke
Gale
Reserve for Roosters is number 21
Egan Butcher
Reserve for Broncos is number 21
Thomas
Duffy
Reserve for Roosters is number 22
Blake Steep
Reserve for Broncos is number 22
Antonio
Verhoeven
Roosters Ins
Benaiah
Ioelu
Blake
Steep
Egan
Butcher
Ins
Broncos Ins
Aublix
Tawha
Jesse
Arthars
Luke
Gale
Patrick
Carrigan
Reece
Walsh
Roosters Outs
Outs
Broncos Ins
Brendan
Piakura
Preston
Riki
Match Officials
Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
4/30/2026 4:52:23 AM
Roosters: Stability for the Roosters who are chasing five wins in a row. Trent Robinson has named the same 19 that handily defeated the Dragons last week and is not expected to make any late changes.
Broncos: Star fullback Reece Walsh is set to wear a custom headgear as he looks to make his return from a facial fracture. Jesse Arthars is also in the mix to comeback from a calf injury and remains on the six-man bench, along with the returning Aublix Tawha (facial fracture). Pat Carrigan is straight back into the starting side in his return from suspension, Xavier Willison shifting to edge forward in place of the injured Brendan Piakura (knee).
Knights v Rabbitohs, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Knights is number 1
Kalyn Ponga
Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1
Matthew
Dufty
Winger for Knights is number 2
Dominic Young
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2
Alex
Johnston
Centre for Knights is number 3
Dane Gagai
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3
Latrell
Mitchell
Centre for Knights is number 4
Bradman Best
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4
Jack
Wighton
Winger for Knights is number 5
Greg Marzhew
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5
Campbell
Graham
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6
Fletcher Sharpe
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6
Cody
Walker
Halfback for Knights is number 7
Dylan Brown
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7
Jamie
Humphreys
Forwards
Prop for Knights is number 8
Jacob Saifiti
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8
Tevita
Tatola
Hooker for Knights is number 9
Phoenix Crossland
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9
Bronson
Garlick
Prop for Knights is number 10
Trey Mooney
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10
Sean
Keppie
2nd Row for Knights is number 11
Dylan Lucas
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11
Keaon
Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Knights is number 12
Jermaine McEwen
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12
Tallis
Duncan
Lock for Knights is number 13
Mat Croker
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13
Cameron
Murray
Interchange
Interchange for Knights is number 14
Sandon Smith
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14
Peter
Mamouzelos
Interchange for Knights is number 15
Tyson Frizell
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15
Lachlan
Hubner
Interchange for Knights is number 16
Pasami Saulo
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16
Euan
Aitken
Interchange for Knights is number 17
Fletcher Hunt
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17
Liam
Le Blanc
Interchange for Knights is number 18
Harrison Graham
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18
Jayden
Sullivan
Interchange for Knights is number 19
Francis Manuleleua
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19
Moala
Graham-Taufa
Reserves
Reserve for Knights is number 20
Cody Hopwood
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20
Adam
Elliott
Reserve for Knights is number 21
Kyle McCarthy
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21
Latrell
Siegwalt
Reserve for Knights is number 22
James Schiller
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22
Brandon
Smith
Knights Ins
Bradman
Best
Dylan
Lucas
Greg
Marzhew
Kalyn
Ponga
Tyson
Frizell
Ins
Rabbitohs Ins
Adam
Elliott
Latrell
Siegwalt
Liam
Le Blanc
Moala
Graham-Taufa
Knights Outs
Asu
Kepaoa
Elijah
Salesa-Leaumoana
Outs
Rabbitohs Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
4/28/2026 6:50:32 AM
Knights: Kalyn Ponga (hamstring) and Bradman Best (groin) are on track to return for the Knights as they look to snap a three-match losing streak. Ponga will line up at fullback, with Best at centre. Fletcher Sharpe moves to five-eighth as a result, with Fletcher Hunt and Sandon Smith both shifting to the interchange. Greg Marzhew is also looking to return from a concussion and is set to take his place on the wing.
Rabbitohs: Brandon Smith remains a chance of lining up on Sunday afternoon despite suffering a calf injury last weekend and is currently in the reserves. It’s a similar story for halfback Jamie Humphreys, who left the field last week with a rib complaint but has been named in the No.7 jumper and is on track to take his place in the side. Adam Elliott is also part of the extended squad as he looks to return from a long-term calf injury.
Sharks v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.05pm at Ocean Protect Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Sharks is number 1
William Kennedy
Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1
Sunia
Turuva
Winger for Sharks is number 2
Mawene Hiroti
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2
Jeral
Skelton
Centre for Sharks is number 3
Siosifa Talakai
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3
Taylan
May
Centre for Sharks is number 4
KL Iro
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4
Starford
To’a
Winger for Sharks is number 5
Samuel Stonestreet
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5
Luke
Laulilii
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6
Braydon Trindall
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6
Jarome
Luai
Halfback for Sharks is number 7
Nicholas Hynes
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7
Adam
Doueihi
Forwards
Prop for Sharks is number 8
Addin Fonua-Blake
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8
Terrell
May
Hooker for Sharks is number 9
Blayke Brailey
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9
Tristan
Hope
Prop for Sharks is number 10
Toby Rudolf
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10
Fonua
Pole
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11
Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11
Samuela
Fainu
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12
Teig Wilton
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12
Tony
Sukkar
Lock for Sharks is number 13
Cameron McInnes
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13
Alex
Twal
Interchange
Interchange for Sharks is number 14
Jesse Colquhoun
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14
Jock
Madden
Interchange for Sharks is number 15
Billy Burns
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15
Sione
Fainu
Interchange for Sharks is number 16
Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16
Royce
Hunt
Interchange for Sharks is number 17
Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17
Alex
Seyfarth
Interchange for Sharks is number 18
Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18
Latu
Fainu
Interchange for Sharks is number 19
Braden Uele
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19
Faaletino
Tavana
Reserves
Reserve for Sharks is number 20
Riley Jones
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20
Patrick
Herbert
Reserve for Sharks is number 21
Niwhai Puru
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21
Bunty
Afoa
Reserve for Sharks is number 22
Chris Vea’ila
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22
Charlie
Murray
Sharks Ins
Braden
Uele
Chris
Vea’ila
Niwhai
Puru
Ins
Wests Tigers Ins
Bunty
Afoa
Charlie
Murray
Faaletino
Tavana
Jeral
Skelton
Latu
Fainu
Tony
Sukkar
Sharks Outs
Outs
Wests Tigers Ins
Apisai
Koroisau
Jahream
Bula
Kai
Pearce-Paul
Match Officials
Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
4/28/2026 7:30:51 AM
Sharks: Cam McInnes is set to play a greater role on Sunday after making a successful return from an ACL injury last weekend. The co-captain will start at lock, with Jesse Colquhoun moving to the interchange. Billy Burns also shifts to the bench as Briton Nikora returns to the starting side. The Sharks have won their last five games against the Tigers at Ocean Protect Stadium.
Wests Tigers: Jarome Luai will take his place at five-eighth after an eventful week that saw him unveiled as the PNG Chiefs inaugural signing. Luai will partner Adam Doueihi in the halves, while Suni Turuva moves to fullback after Jahream Bula suffered a shoulder injury. Bula faces 3-4 weeks on the sidelines. Emerging winger Faaletino Tavana has been listed on the six-man bench as he looks to return from a hamstring injury and could replace Jeral Skelton on the wing if Benji Marshall opts for a late change. Tristan Hope will wear the No.9 jumper after Api Koroisau was suspended, while Tony Sukkar replaces Kai Pearce-Paul (concussion) in the back row.
Panthers v Sea Eagles, Sunday 6.15pm at CommBank Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Panthers is number 1
Dylan Edwards
Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1
Tolutau
Koula
Winger for Panthers is number 2
Thomas Jenkins
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2
Jason
Saab
Centre for Panthers is number 3
Paul Alamoti
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3
Clayton
Faulalo
Centre for Panthers is number 4
Casey McLean
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4
Reuben
Garrick
Winger for Panthers is number 5
Brian To’o
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5
Lehi
Hopoate
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6
Blaize Talagi
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6
Luke
Brooks
Halfback for Panthers is number 7
Nathan Cleary
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7
Jamal
Fogarty
Forwards
Prop for Panthers is number 8
Moses Leota
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8
Taniela
Paseka
Hooker for Panthers is number 9
Freddy Lussick
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9
Brandon
Wakeham
Prop for Panthers is number 10
Lindsay Smith
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10
Kobe
Hetherington
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11
Isaiah Papali’i
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11
Haumole
Olakau’atu
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12
Luke Garner
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12
Ben
Trbojevic
Lock for Panthers is number 13
Isaah Yeo
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13
Jake
Trbojevic
Interchange
Interchange for Panthers is number 14
Jack Cogger
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14
Jake
Simpkin
Interchange for Panthers is number 15
Scott Sorensen
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15
Nathan
Brown
Interchange for Panthers is number 16
Kalani Going
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16
Ethan
Bullemor
Interchange for Panthers is number 17
Billy Phillips
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17
Siosiua
Taukeiaho
Interchange for Panthers is number 18
Izack Tago
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18
Blake
Wilson
Interchange for Panthers is number 19
Jack Cole
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19
Jackson
Shereb
Reserves
Reserve for Panthers is number 20
Luron Patea
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20
Joey
Walsh
Reserve for Panthers is number 21
Billy Scott
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21
Simione
Laiafi
Reserve for Panthers is number 22
Sione Fonua
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22
Zach
Dockar-Clay
Panthers Ins
Billy
Scott
Luron
Patea
Sione
Fonua
Ins
Sea Eagles Ins
Blake
Wilson
Jackson
Shereb
Joey
Walsh
Nathan
Brown
Zach
Dockar-Clay
Panthers Outs
Outs
Sea Eagles Ins
Corey
Waddell
Josh
Feledy
Match Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
4/28/2026 6:52:23 AM
Panthers: Coach Ivan Cleary has the luxury of stability as the competition leaders return home to play the high-flying Sea Eagles. Cleary has named the same 19 that got the job done last week and it’s unlikely he will make any late changes. Utility Jack Cogger will make his 100th NRL appearance.
Sea Eagles: Veteran Nathan Brown is set for a recall after Corey Wadell suffered a pectoral injury that will keep him sidelined for up to 12 weeks. No other changes to a Manly side undefeated under interim coach Kieran Foran. Centre Reuben Garrick has scored eight tries in his last eight games at CommBank
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