Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 2 of the 2026 Witzer Pre-Season Challenge.
Pre-Season Challenge Team Lists: Round 2
Dolphins v Titans, Thursday 8.00pm (AEDT) at Kayo Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Dolphins is number 1
Jake Averillo
Fullback for Titans is number 1
Jaylan
De Groot
Winger for Dolphins is number 2
Jamayne Isaako
Winger for Titans is number 2
Sialetili
Faeamani
Centre for Dolphins is number 3
Selwyn Cobbo
Centre for Titans is number 3
Sunny
Kama
Centre for Dolphins is number 4
Brian Pouniu
Centre for Titans is number 4
Max
Feagai
Winger for Dolphins is number 5
Tevita Naufahu
Winger for Titans is number 5
Jensen
Taumoepeau
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6
Bradley Schneider
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6
Lachlan
Ilias
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7
Isaiya Katoa
Halfback for Titans is number 7
Zane
Harrison
Forwards
Prop for Dolphins is number 8
Francis Molo
Prop for Titans is number 8
Moeaki
Fotuaika
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9
John Fineanganofo
Hooker for Titans is number 9
Luke
Sommerton
Prop for Dolphins is number 10
Tom Gilbert
Prop for Titans is number 10
Klese
Haas
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11
Connelly Lemuelu
2nd Row for Titans is number 11
Arama
Hau
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12
Oryn Keeley
2nd Row for Titans is number 12
Adam
Christensen
Lock for Dolphins is number 13
Morgan Knowles
Lock for Titans is number 13
Cooper
Bai
Interchange
Interchange for Dolphins is number 14
Felise Kaufusi
Interchange for Titans is number 14
Sam
Verrills
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15
Thomas Flegler
Interchange for Titans is number 15
Kurtis
Morrin
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16
Matthew Milson
Interchange for Titans is number 16
Jett
Liu
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17
Toby Batten
Interchange for Titans is number 17
Tukimihia
Simpkins
Reserves
Reserve for Dolphins is number 18
Noah Fien
Reserve for Titans is number 18
Kyle
Pickering
Reserve for Dolphins is number 19
Elijah Rasmussen
Reserve for Titans is number 19
Max
Bradbury
Reserve for Dolphins is number 20
Lauloto Salei
Reserve for Titans is number 20
Bodhi
Sharpley
Reserve for Dolphins is number 21
Sebastian Su’a
Reserve for Titans is number 21
Tony
Francis
Reserve for Dolphins is number 22
Lewis Symonds
Reserve for Titans is number 22
Dean
Ieremia
Reserve for Dolphins is number 23
Callum Bowles
Reserve for Titans is number 23
Phoenix
Steinwede
Reserve for Dolphins is number 24
Sangstar Figota
Reserve for Titans is number 24
Brenton
Baira
Reserve for Dolphins is number 25
Elijah McKay
Reserve for Titans is number 25
Jhett
Sydir
Reserve for Dolphins is number 26
Tyreece Tait
Reserve for Titans is number 26
Allan
Fitzgibbon
Reserve for Dolphins is number 27
Zac Garton
Reserve for Dolphins is number 28
Jac Finigan
Match Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
2/10/2026 5:24:35 AM
Dolphins: Englishman Morgan Knowles (lock) and former Bronco Selwyn Cobbo (centre) make their club debuts while Thomas Flegler has been named on the bench for his long-awaited return after a horror run with injury and Tom Gilbert also returns after a shoulder injury. Classy No.7 Isaiya Katoa is joined in the halves by former Panther Brad Schneider while the bench features Nathan Fien’s son Noah and powerhouse young forwards Elijah Rasmussen and Zac Garton.
Titans: The Josh Hannay era begins at the Titans with Moeaki Fotuaika named to captain a side that includes recruits Luke Sommerton and Lachlan Ilias in the spine along with young gun halfback Zane Harrison and rising fullback Jaylan De Groot, who played 17 NRL games in 2025. Centre Max Feagai and interchange forward Kurt Morrin also make their club debut while train and triallist Dean Ieremia gets a chance to shine after joining from the Storm. Young prop Jett Liu has joined the club on a development contract from the Dragons and is one to watch along with fellow big man Max Bradbury.
Raiders v Storm, Friday 5.30pm (AEDT) at Seiffert Oval
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Raiders is number 1
Chevy Stewart
Fullback for Storm is number 1
Hugo
Peel
Winger for Raiders is number 2
Michael Asomua
Winger for Storm is number 2
Luke
Cesari
Centre for Raiders is number 3
Mark Tuialii
Centre for Storm is number 3
Marion
Seve
Centre for Raiders is number 4
Savelio Tamale
Centre for Storm is number 4
Moses
Leo
Winger for Raiders is number 5
Jed Stuart
Winger for Storm is number 5
Siulagi
Tuimalatu-Brown
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6
Jalen Afamasaga
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6
Eli
Morris
Halfback for Raiders is number 7
Daine Laurie
Halfback for Storm is number 7
Jordan
Hamlin
Forwards
Prop for Raiders is number 8
Samuel Hyne
Prop for Storm is number 8
Davvy
Moale
Hooker for Raiders is number 9
Owen Pattie
Hooker for Storm is number 9
Gabriel
Satrick
Prop for Raiders is number 10
Vena Patuki-Case
Prop for Storm is number 10
Jack
Hetherington
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11
Matty Nicholson
2nd Row for Storm is number 11
Ativalu
Lisati
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12
Jordan Uta
2nd Row for Storm is number 12
Cooper
Clarke
Lock for Raiders is number 13
Joe Roddy
Lock for Storm is number 13
Trent
Loiero
Interchange
Interchange for Raiders is number 14
Malachi Smith
Interchange for Storm is number 14
Amare
Milford
Interchange for Raiders is number 15
Sebastian Kris
Interchange for Storm is number 15
Zayvian
Langkilde-Fale
Interchange for Raiders is number 16
Sione Finau
Interchange for Storm is number 16
Lazarus
Vaalepu
Interchange for Raiders is number 17
Jayze Tuigamala
Interchange for Storm is number 17
Angus
Hinchey
Reserves
Reserve for Raiders is number 18
Ethan Alaia
Reserve for Storm is number 18
Preston
Conn
Reserve for Raiders is number 19
Kain Anderson
Reserve for Storm is number 19
Liam
Williams
Reserve for Raiders is number 20
Shaun Packer
Reserve for Storm is number 20
Jesse
Rafferty
Reserve for Raiders is number 21
Myles Martin
Reserve for Storm is number 21
Mitchell
Jennings
Reserve for Raiders is number 22
Jake Clydsdale
Reserve for Storm is number 22
Amaziah
Murgha
Reserve for Raiders is number 23
Roman Tuaimau
Reserve for Storm is number 23
Waka
Hammond
Reserve for Raiders is number 24
Saxon Innes
Reserve for Storm is number 24
Alan
Holten
Reserve for Raiders is number 25
Braydan Darmody
Reserve for Storm is number 25
Talas
Abell
Reserve for Raiders is number 26
Campbell Munn
Reserve for Storm is number 26
Joey
Tramontana
Match Officials
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
2/10/2026 5:28:15 AM
Raiders: The 2025 minor premiers launch their season at the club’s spiritual home at Seiffert Oval with former Panther Daine Laurie at halfback, powerhouse Savelio Tamale in the centres, Jed Stuart on the wing and Owen Pattie and Matty Nicholson starting in the pack. Seb Kris has recovered from a calf injury and has been named on the bench alongside promising young centre Kain Anderson, while another rising star Joe Roddy will start at lock after breaking into the NRL side in Round 27 last year.
Storm: Melbourne’s main men will be held back for another week but recruits Davvy Moale and Jack Hetherington will make their first appearance in Storm colours while Trent Loiero, Lazarus Vaalepu and Ativalu Lisati also step out. Marion Seve and Moses Leo are part of a backline that includes former touch footy star Hugo Peel at fullback and teenagers Jordan Hamlin and Eli Morris in the halves. Peel and Morris were part of the Storm’s 2025 Jersey Flegg premiership winning team along with Preston Conn, Amaziah Murgah, Mitchell Jennings, Liam Williams, Gabriel Satrick, Angus Hinchey, Zayvian Langkidle-Fale and Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown who all get a chance to impress this weekend.
Cowboys v Panthers, Friday 8.00pm (AEDT) at BB Print Stadium, Mackay
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Cowboys is number 1
Scott Drinkwater
Fullback for Panthers is number 1
Jaxen
Edgar
Winger for Cowboys is number 2
Braidon Burns
Winger for Panthers is number 2
Jesse
McLean
Centre for Cowboys is number 3
Jaxon Purdue
Centre for Panthers is number 3
Patrick
Moimoi
Centre for Cowboys is number 4
Zac Laybutt
Centre for Panthers is number 4
Sione
Fonua
Winger for Cowboys is number 5
Murray Taulagi
Winger for Panthers is number 5
Nick
Murphy
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6
Jake Clifford
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6
Keahn
Skipps
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7
Tom Dearden
Halfback for Panthers is number 7
Kurt
Falls
Forwards
Prop for Cowboys is number 8
Coen Hess
Prop for Panthers is number 8
Delahia
Wigmore
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9
Reed Mahoney
Hooker for Panthers is number 9
Billy
Scott
Prop for Cowboys is number 10
Jason Taumalolo
Prop for Panthers is number 10
Toby
Crosby
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11
Heilum Luki
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11
Zakauri
Clarke
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12
Sam McIntyre
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12
Kalani
Going
Lock for Cowboys is number 13
Reuben Cotter
Lock for Panthers is number 13
Billy
Phillips
Interchange
Interchange for Cowboys is number 14
Soni Luke
Interchange for Panthers is number 14
Jenson
Tuaoi
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15
Thomas Mikaele
Interchange for Panthers is number 15
Jakeb
Vailalo
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16
Matthew Lodge
Interchange for Panthers is number 16
Vea
Tapa’atoutai
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17
John Bateman
Interchange for Panthers is number 17
Harry
Armstrong
Reserves
Reserve for Cowboys is number 18
Liam Sutton
Reserve for Panthers is number 18
Tuaomaliemavaitoelau
Patea
Reserve for Cowboys is number 19
Mason Barber
Reserve for Panthers is number 19
Isaiah
Scanlan
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20
Kai O’Donnell
Reserve for Panthers is number 20
Hokafonu
Lemoto
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21
Harrison Edwards
Reserve for Panthers is number 21
Jirah
Liddiard
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22
Jaxson Paulo
Reserve for Panthers is number 22
Braye
Porter
Reserve for Cowboys is number 23
Robert Derby
Reserve for Panthers is number 23
Haami
Loza
Reserve for Cowboys is number 24
Ethan King
Reserve for Panthers is number 24
Josh
Ruxton
Reserve for Panthers is number 25
Cameron
Kanaan
Reserve for Panthers is number 26
Samuel
Curtain
Reserve for Panthers is number 27
Tyson
Sangalang
Cowboys Ins
Braidon
Burns
Coen
Hess
Ethan
King
Jason
Taumalolo
John
Bateman
Matthew
Lodge
Murray
Taulagi
Reed
Mahoney
Reuben
Cotter
Scott
Drinkwater
Soni
Luke
Tom
Dearden
Ins
Panthers Ins
Cowboys Outs
Aitasi
James
Creedence
Toia
Isaiah
Latu
Joseph
Doyle
Kaiden
Lahrs
Maddox
Goodwin
Mason
Kira
Matthew
Watts
Mitchell
Prest
Ronald
Philitoga
Tyler
Moriarty
Wiremu
Greig
Xavier
Kerrisk
Zac
Herdegen
Outs
Panthers Ins
Match Officials
Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
2/10/2026 5:36:28 AM
Cowboys: Two weeks out from the historic Vegas opener against the Knights, Todd Payten is giving superstars Scott Drinkwater, Tom Dearden, Jason Taumalolo and Reuben Cotter a chance to blow out the cobwebs while star recruit Reed Mahoney and gun winger Murray Taulagi are also on show. Star back-rower Heilum Luki looks to get more miles in the legs after returning last week from an ACL injury while hooker Soni Luke and prop Matt Lodge have their first run in Cowboys colours.
Panthers: The Panthers’ next generation of stars go on show in Mackay with hooker Billy Scott, fullback Jaxen Edgar and prop Toby Crosby well worth keeping an eye on. Former Warrior Kalani Going gets a chance to push his credentials in the back row as does 29-year-old playmaker Kurt Falls, who played three NRL games for the Panthers in 2022 and has racked up 65 NSW Cup games in the ensuing three seasons.Â
Warriors v Sea Eagles, Saturday 1.40pm (AEDT) at McLean Park, Napier
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Warriors is number 1
Geronimo Doyle
Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1
Blake
Metcalfe
Winger for Warriors is number 2
Haizyn Mellars
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2
Blake
Wilson
Centre for Warriors is number 3
Ali Leiataua
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3
Clayton
Faulalo
Centre for Warriors is number 4
Leka Halasima
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4
Josh
Feledy
Winger for Warriors is number 5
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5
Navren
Willett
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6
Luke Hanson
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6
Onitoni
Large
Halfback for Warriors is number 7
Tanah Boyd
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7
Joey
Walsh
Forwards
Prop for Warriors is number 8
Demitric Vaimauga
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8
Simione
Laiafi
Hooker for Warriors is number 9
Wayde Egan
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9
Brandon
Wakeham
Prop for Warriors is number 10
Jackson Ford
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10
Paul
Bryan
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11
Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11
Jackson-Levi
Shereb-Schmidt
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12
Morgan Gannon
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12
Corey
Waddell
Lock for Warriors is number 13
Erin Clark
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13
Caleb
Navale
Interchange
Interchange for Warriors is number 14
Sam Healey
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14
Zaidas
Muagututia
Interchange for Warriors is number 15
Tanner Stowers-Smith
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15
Hugo
Hart
Interchange for Warriors is number 16
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16
Viliami
Fifita
Interchange for Warriors is number 17
Kayliss Fatialofa
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17
Kylan
Mafoa
Reserves
Reserve for Warriors is number 18
Makaia Tafua
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 18
Tyler
Melrose
Reserve for Warriors is number 20
Motu Pasikala
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19
Andes
Johansson
Reserve for Warriors is number 21
Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20
Benjamin
Keene-O’Keefe
Reserve for Warriors is number 22
Jack Thompson
Reserve for Warriors is number 23
Caelys-Paul Putoko
Reserve for Warriors is number 24
Daeon Amituanai
Reserve for Warriors is number 25
Sio Kali
Reserve for Warriors is number 26
Paea Sikuvea
Reserve for Warriors is number 27
Brandon Norris
Reserve for Warriors is number 28
Harrison Inch
Reserve for Warriors is number 29
Harry Tauafiafi-Iutoi
Match Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
2/10/2026 5:24:35 AM
Warriors: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Kurt Capewell, Erin Clark and Ali Leiataua headline a powerful Warriors squad that also includes Tanah Boyd at halfback Demitric Vaimauga at prop and Wayde Egan at hooker. Former Leeds back-rower Morgan Gannon makes his Warriors debut along with ex-Rabbitoh Haizyn Mellars on the wing. Back-rower Paea Sikuvea and centre Caelys Putoko are two youngsters well worth watching as coach Andrew Webster looks to blood a host of rising stars.
Sea Eagles: Manly fans get a glimpse of the future with teenagers Joey Walsh and Onitoni Large combining in the halves and Australian Schoolboys giant Simione Laiafi starting at prop. Former Bulldog Blake Wilson makes his club debut on the wing while ex-Dragon Viliame Fifita gets a chance to stake his claim for an NRL berth. Brandon Wakeham and Corey Waddell have been named to co-captain the side.Â
Wests Tigers v Roosters, Saturday 3.50pm (AEDT) at McDonald Jones Stadium
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Match: Wests Tigers v Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1
Heath Mason
Fullback for Roosters is number 1
Rex
Bassingthwaighte
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2
Luke Laulilii
Winger for Roosters is number 2
Junior
Tupou
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3
Heamasi Makasini
Centre for Roosters is number 3
Fetalaiga
Pauga
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4
Patrick Herbert
Centre for Roosters is number 4
Tommy
Talau
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5
Faaletino Tavana
Winger for Roosters is number 5
Tom
Rodwell
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6
Javon Andrews
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6
Hugo
Savala
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7
Jock Madden
Halfback for Roosters is number 7
Toby
Rodwell
Forwards
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8
Kit Laulilii
Prop for Roosters is number 8
Egan
Butcher
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9
Tristan Hope
Hooker for Roosters is number 9
Benaiah
Ioelu
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10
Sione Fainu
Prop for Roosters is number 10
Taylor
Losalu
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11
Tony Sukkar
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11
Salesi
Foketi
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12
Pheonix Godinet
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12
Nat
Butcher
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13
Charlie Murray
Lock for Roosters is number 13
Siua
Wong
Interchange
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14
Jared Haywood
Interchange for Roosters is number 14
De La Salle
Va’a
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15
Jack Attard
Interchange for Roosters is number 15
Jackson
Stewart
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16
Solomone Saukuru
Interchange for Roosters is number 16
Jaxson
Allen
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17
Christian Taupau-Moors
Interchange for Roosters is number 17
Itula
Seve
Reserves
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 18
Max Taotua
Reserve for Roosters is number 18
Jake
Elliott
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19
Siotame Havea Jr
Reserve for Roosters is number 19
Lachlan
Dooner
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20
Lachlan Broederlow
Reserve for Roosters is number 20
Zac
Sarfati
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21
Luke Jack
Reserve for Roosters is number 21
Reece
Foley
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22
Iverson Matai
Reserve for Roosters is number 22
Lui
Lee
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 23
Logan Deininger
Reserve for Roosters is number 23
Kanaan
Magele
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 24
Mitch Taotua
Reserve for Roosters is number 24
Enzo
Griffier
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 25
Josese Lanyon
Reserve for Roosters is number 25
Aston
Warwick
Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 26
William Craig
Match Officials
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
2/10/2026 5:48:34 AM
Wests Tigers: Benji Marshall’s first squad of 2026 features Maroons Under 19s five-eighth Javon Andrews alongside former Bronco Jock Madden in the halves while Heath Mason and Tristan Hope round out the spine. Teenage powerhouse Haemasi Makasini lines up in the centres and fellow rising star Jared Haywood has been named in the interchange hooker role. Plenty of NRL experience in the shape of Tony Sukkar, Sione Fainu and train and triallist Patrick Herbert, who played 59 games between 2019-22 at the Warriors and Titans.
Roosters: Plenty of star power on show for the Chooks with former Sea Eagle Tommy Talau, gun playmaker Hugo Savala, props Egan Butcher and Taylor Losalu and back-rowers Salesi Foketi and Nat Butcher all named. Teenage sensation Toby Rodwell calls the shots at halfback while 19-year-old Rex Bassingthwaite will strut his stuff at fullback.Â
Knights v Bulldogs, Saturday 6.00pm (AEDT) at McDonald Jones Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Knights is number 1
Fletcher Sharpe
Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1
Connor
Tracey
Winger for Knights is number 2
Dominic Young
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2
Jonathan
Sua
Centre for Knights is number 3
Fletcher Hunt
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3
Bronson
Xerri
Centre for Knights is number 4
Bradman Best
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4
Stephen
Crichton
Winger for Knights is number 5
Greg Marzhew
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5
Enari
Tuala
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6
Dylan Brown
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6
Matt
Burton
Halfback for Knights is number 7
Sandon Smith
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7
Lachlan
Galvin
Forwards
Prop for Knights is number 8
Jacob Saifiti
Prop for Bulldogs is number 8
Max
King
Hooker for Knights is number 9
Phoenix Crossland
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9
Bailey
Hayward
Prop for Knights is number 10
Tyson Frizell
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10
Harry
Hayes
2nd Row for Knights is number 11
Dylan Lucas
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11
Viliame
Kikau
2nd Row for Knights is number 12
Thomas Cant
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12
Jacob
Preston
Lock for Knights is number 13
Mat Croker
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13
Jaeman
Salmon
Interchange
Interchange for Knights is number 14
Tyson Gamble
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14
Kurt
Mann
Interchange for Knights is number 15
Jermaine McEwen
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15
Sitili
Tupouniua
Interchange for Knights is number 16
Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16
Samuel
Hughes
Interchange for Knights is number 17
Pasami Saulo
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17
Josh
Curran
Reserves
Reserve for Knights is number 18
Brodie Jones
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19
Sean
O’Sullivan
Reserve for Knights is number 19
James Schiller
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20
Jake
Turpin
Reserve for Knights is number 20
Wilson De Courcey
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21
Taye
Cochrane
Reserve for Knights is number 21
Kyle McCarthy
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22
Cooper
Toy
Reserve for Knights is number 22
Francis Manuleleua
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23
Raymond
Puru
Reserve for Knights is number 23
Connor Votano
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 24
Jed
Reardon
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 25
Alekolasimi
Jones
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 26
Aaymon
Fitzgibbon
Knights Ins
Bradman
Best
Dominic
Young
Dylan
Lucas
Dylan
Brown
Jermaine
McEwen
Phoenix
Crossland
Ins
Bulldogs Ins
Bailey
Hayward
Bronson
Xerri
Connor
Tracey
Enari
Tuala
Harry
Hayes
Jacob
Preston
Jaeman
Salmon
Jake
Turpin
Josh
Curran
Kurt
Mann
Lachlan
Galvin
Matt
Burton
Max
King
Sean
O’Sullivan
Sitili
Tupouniua
Stephen
Crichton
Viliame
Kikau
Knights Outs
Asu
Kepaoa
Harrison
Graham
Lachlan
Crouch
Logan
Aoake
Matthew
Arthur
Matthew
Hunter
Peter
Hola
Sosaia
Latu
Trey
Mooney
Outs
Bulldogs Ins
Alex
Conti
Bailey
Myers
Bud
Smith
Fletcher
Baker
Gordon
Chan Kum Tong
Hamish
Wilson
Jack
Underhill
Jope
Rauqe
Joseph
Teaupa
Justin
Matamua
Lipoi
Hopoi
Logan
Spinks
Louis
Grossemy
Mikey
Nassar
Sosaia
Alatini
Sosefo
Finau
Zyon
Maiu’u
Match Officials
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
2/10/2026 5:34:21 AM
Knights: With their Las Vegas season opener just a fortnight away the Knights roll out big guns Dylan Brown, Bradman Best, Dom Young, Phoenix Crossland, and Dylan Lucas for their first game of the season. Fletcher Sharpe slides to fullback to allow Brown to team with Sandon Smith in the halves. Jermaine McEwen takes his place on the bench after missing the Dragons game with an ankle injury. Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai remain in cotton wool until Las Vegas.
Bulldogs: Cameron Ciraldo has named a powerhouse side for the final hit-out before Vegas with big guns Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Bronson Xerri, Viliame Kikau and Jacob Preston all on show. Winger Enari Tuala is good to go after suffering a leg injury late last season but Marcelo Montoya (ankle) remains sidelined. Plenty of power in the pack with Max King, Sitili Tupounia, Sam Hughes and Josh Curran all lining up to face the Knights. New recruit Sean O’Sullivan makes his first appearance after coming on board from the Dolphins.
Dragons v Rabbitohs, Saturday 8.10pm (AEDT) WIN Stadium
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Dragons is number 1
Clinton Gutherson
Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1
Matthew
Dufty
Winger for Dragons is number 2
Christian Tuipulotu
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2
Bayleigh
Bentley-Hape
Centre for Dragons is number 3
Moses Suli
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3
Talanoa
Penitani
Centre for Dragons is number 4
Valentine Holmes
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4
Latrell
Siegwalt
Winger for Dragons is number 5
Setu Tu
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5
Jordi
Mazzone
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6
Kyle Flanagan
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6
Ashton
Ward
Halfback for Dragons is number 7
Daniel Atkinson
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7
Jonah
Glover
Forwards
Prop for Dragons is number 8
Emre Guler
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8
Salesi
Ataata
Hooker for Dragons is number 9
Damien Cook
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9
Peter
Mamouzelos
Prop for Dragons is number 10
Toby Couchman
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10
Lachlan
Hubner
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11
Luciano Leilua
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11
Thomas
Fletcher
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12
Jaydn Su’A
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12
Max
McCarthy
Lock for Dragons is number 13
Hame Sele
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13
Bronson
Garlick
Interchange
Interchange for Dragons is number 14
Hamish Stewart
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14
Jamie
Humphreys
Interchange for Dragons is number 15
Blake Lawrie
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15
Tevita
Tatola
Interchange for Dragons is number 16
Ryan Couchman
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16
Sean
Keppie
Interchange for Dragons is number 17
Loko Pasifiki Tonga
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17
Liam
Le Blanc
Reserves
Reserve for Dragons is number 18
Tyrell Sloan
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 18
Matthew
Humphries
Reserve for Dragons is number 19
Mathew Feagai
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19
John
Radel
Reserve for Dragons is number 20
David Fale
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20
Tim
Johannssen
Reserve for Dragons is number 21
Lyhkan King-Togia
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21
Elijah
Keung
Reserve for Dragons is number 22
Kade Reed
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22
Jay
Kirk
Reserve for Dragons is number 23
Jacob Halangahu
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 23
Nazareth
Taua
Reserve for Dragons is number 24
Hayden Buchanan
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 24
William
Afualo
Reserve for Dragons is number 25
Nick Tsougranis
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 25
Oliver
Lawry
Reserve for Dragons is number 26
Haele Finau
Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 26
Tayson
Fakaosi
Dragons Ins
Clinton
Gutherson
Damien
Cook
Daniel
Atkinson
Emre
Guler
Hamish
Stewart
Jaydn
Su’A
Kyle
Flanagan
Luciano
Leilua
Moses
Suli
Valentine
Holmes
Ins
Rabbitohs Ins
Dragons Outs
Charles
Heidke
Cyrus
Stanley-Traill
Dylan
Coutts
Isaiah
Fagalilo
Joseph
O’Neill
Josh
Kerr
Ryan
Hutchinson
Tyler
Peckham-Harris
Outs
Rabbitohs Ins
Match Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
2/10/2026 5:32:25 AM
Dragons: A final tune up before Vegas for the Red V with skipper Clint Gutherson, centres Val Holmes and Moses Suli, halves Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson, hooker Damien Cook and back-rower Jaydn Su’A all on deck after sitting out last week. Former Warrior Setu Tu impressed in his club debut last week and gets another crack on the wing while playmaker Kade Reed slides to the interchange after starring against the Knights. Forward Ryan Couchman looks to build on his impressive return from an ACL injury last week as competition hots up for spots in Shane Flanagan’s Round 1 squad. Prop Josh Kerr is away on All Stars duty while hooker Jacob Liddle is out with a hamstring injury.
Rabbitohs: Former Dragon and Bulldog Matt Dufty returns from four seasons with Warrington and gets a crack at the No.1 jersey as he looks to revive his NRL career at Redfern. Former Dragon Jonah Glover combines with the impressive Ashton Ward in the halves and former Storm utility Bronson Garlick will captain the side from lock. Plenty of experience on show with Tevita Tatola, Sean Keppie, Peter Mamouzelos and Jamie Humphreys lining up. Utility back Latrell Siegwalt and middle forward John Radel play their first game for the Bunnies after coming from the Queensland Cup with big wraps.
Sharks v Eels, Sunday 6.00pm (AEDT) at Henson Park
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Team Lists
Backs
Fullback for Sharks is number 1
Liam Ison
Fullback for Eels is number 1
Isaiah
Iongi
Winger for Sharks is number 2
Kristian Dixon
Winger for Eels is number 2
Jake
Tago
Centre for Sharks is number 3
Chris Vea’ila
Centre for Eels is number 3
Villiami
Penisini
Centre for Sharks is number 4
Michael Gabrael
Centre for Eels is number 4
Sean
Russell
Winger for Sharks is number 5
Samuel Stonestreet
Winger for Eels is number 5
Bailey
Simonsson
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6
Riley Pollard
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6
Joash
Papalii
Halfback for Sharks is number 7
Niwhai Puru
Halfback for Eels is number 7
Jonah
Pezet
Forwards
Prop for Sharks is number 8
Braden Uele
Prop for Eels is number 8
J’maine
Hopgood
Hooker for Sharks is number 9
Jayden Berrell
Hooker for Eels is number 9
Ryley
Smith
Prop for Sharks is number 10
Thomas Hazelton
Prop for Eels is number 10
Sam
Tuivaiti
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11
Billy Burns
2nd Row for Eels is number 11
Kelma
Tuilagi
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12
Siosifa Talakai
2nd Row for Eels is number 12
Kitione
Kautoga
Lock for Sharks is number 13
Toby Rudolf
Lock for Eels is number 13
Matt
Doorey
Interchange
Interchange for Sharks is number 14
Riley Jones
Interchange for Eels is number 14
Tallyn
Da Silva
Interchange for Sharks is number 15
Bradley Fearnley
Interchange for Eels is number 15
Charlie
Guymer
Interchange for Sharks is number 16
Felix Faatili
Interchange for Eels is number 16
Jordan
Samrani
Interchange for Sharks is number 17
Harrison Hassett
Interchange for Eels is number 17
Teancum
Brown
Reserves
Reserve for Sharks is number 18
Samuel McCulloch
Reserve for Eels is number 18
Apa
Twidle
Reserve for Sharks is number 19
Jaxon Lavender
Reserve for Eels is number 19
Mohamed
Alameddine
Reserve for Sharks is number 20
Taj Ford
Reserve for Eels is number 20
Richard
Penisini
Reserve for Sharks is number 21
Xavier Cacciotti
Reserve for Eels is number 21
Araz
Nanva
Reserve for Sharks is number 22
Alex Challenor
Reserve for Eels is number 22
Lorenzo
Talataina
Reserve for Sharks is number 23
Nikora Williams
Reserve for Eels is number 23
Ronald
Volkman
Reserve for Sharks is number 24
Jontay-Junior Betham-Misa
Reserve for Eels is number 24
Ryda
Talagi
Reserve for Eels is number 25
Jezaiah
Funa-Iuta
Reserve for Eels is number 26
Will
Latu
Reserve for Eels is number 27
Meni
Luke
Reserve for Eels is number 28
Lincoln
Fletcher
Match Officials
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
2/10/2026 5:52:25 AM
Sharks: With Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall on All Stars duty, Riley Pollard and Niwhai Puru calls the shots in the halves while exciting fullback Liam Ison returns from an ACL injury to show his wares. Classy young centre Michael Gabrael and back-rower Harrison Hassett also have a chance to impress while the vastly experienced Braden Uele, Siosifa Talakai, Tom Hazelton and Toby Rudolf will lead the way up front.Â
Eels: Jonah Pezet steps into the No.7 jersey for his first game in the blue and gold and teams with Joash Papalii in the halves. Coach Jason Ryles has named a strong forward line-up that includes J’maine Hopgood and Sam Tuivaiti at prop, Kelma Tuilagi and Kitione Kautoga in the back row and Matt Doorey at lock. Brothers Will and Richard Penisini both feature as does 18-year-old prop Ryda Talagi, the brother of Panther Blaize Talagi.Â