NRL 2023, Round 7 official team lists, injuries, updates, ins and outs

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Timestamp: Tue 11 Apr 2023, 03:59 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 7 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

NRL Team Lists: Round 7

Dolphins v Rabbitohs, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Thursday 13 Apr

Full Time

Dolphins

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko Lee

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Robert Jennings

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 18 Taane Milne
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

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

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 17 Hame Sele
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 10 Herman Ese'ese

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 8 Jai Arrow
Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 JJ Collins

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jed Cartwright
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy Moale

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Poasa Faamausili

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 19 Blake Taaffe

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Dolphins: Skipper Jesse Bromwich returns up front after missing last week's win over the Cowboys due to illness. Jarrod Wallace is out after suffering a Category 1 concussion, with JJ Collins coming onto the bench. The other changes include Robert Jennings back on the wing for Edrick Lee and Ray Stone to start alongside Bromwich in the middle, with Herman Ese'ese to the interchange.

Rabbitohs: Winger Alex Johnston has been named to make a return after missing the Good Friday clash with a concussion. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson (ankle) has also been named but will be monitored early in the week with Taane Milne listed as 18th man and on standby. The other big inclusion is Jai Arrow, who returns from a hamstring injury and replaces Tevita Tatola (knee) in the starting side.

Sharks v Roosters, Friday 6pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Friday 14 Apr

Full Time

Sharks

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 8 Royce Hunt

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Wade Graham

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Matthew Lodge

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Braydon Trindall

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Corey Allan

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Sharks: Wade Graham (suspension) and Oregon Kaufusi (concussion) are the big inclusions with Toby Rudolf (foot) and Dale Finucane (suspension) sidelined following the bye. Both will come off the bench with Royce Hunt and Cameron McInnes promoted to the starting side. Braydon Trindall drops out of the 17 to the reserves with Thomas Hazelton in line to play his first game of the season.

Roosters: James Tedesco returns to fullback after missing a week due to concussion. That pushes Joey Manu back to the centres, Drew Hutchison to the bench and Jake Turpin out of the 17. Returning prop Matt Lodge has been included on the interchange after Fletcher Baker (concussion) was ruled out on Tuesday.

Sea Eagles v Storm, Friday 8pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 7 - Round 7 - Friday 14 Apr

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Cameron Munster
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cooper Johns

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Jonah Pezet
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake Trbojevic

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh Aloiai

Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Kaeo Weekes

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Aaron Woods

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tariq Sims

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 19 Samuela Fainu

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Grant Anderson

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Sea Eagles: A few changes for Anthony Seibold's side. Reuben Garrick is out after failing a head injury assessment last week with Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega set to play the third game of his NRL career on the wing. Karl Lawton (shoulder) has also been ruled out with former Australian prop Aaron Woods called onto the bench for his first appearance in Manly colours. Toafofoa Sipley joins Woods on the interchange with Sean Keppie listed as 18th man. Cooper Johns will start at five-eighth with Josh Schuster (quad) included in the reserves. Kaeo Weekes returns to the interchange while Tom Trbojevic (back spasms) is right to go.

Storm: Nick Meaney suffered delayed concussion symptoms following Thursday night's win over the Roosters and is out with Cameron Munster switching to fullback and Jonah Pezet partnering Jahrome Hughes in the halves. Sualauvi Faalogo is the new man in the extended squad. Nelson Asofa-Solomona is edging closer to a return by Round 8 at the earliest after resuming training alongside Ryan Papehuyzen (knee) last week.

Warriors v Cowboys, Saturday 3pm at Mt Smart Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 15 Apr

Full Time

Warriors

Cowboys

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Edward Kosi

Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey

Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
Centre for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
Winger for Warriors is number 18 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Dylan Walker

Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Cowboys is number 11 Coen Hess
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Freddy Lussick

Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga

Prop for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
2nd Row for Warriors is number 15 Josh Curran

2nd Row for Cowboys is number 18 Jack Gosiewski
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Cowboys is number 8 Mitchell Dunn
Interchange for Warriors is number 12 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Cowboys is number 10 Reuben Cotter
Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Taine Tuaupiki

Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tom Chester
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale

Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 21 Demitric Sifakula

Replacement for Cowboys is number 17 Riley Price

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Warriors: Te Maire Martin (leg) and Wayde Egan (head knock) are out in big blows for the side's spine with Dylan Walker and Freddy Lussick promoted to the starting line-up. Martin has been ruled out for up to two months. Skipper Tohu Harris has been named to make a return from a knee injury after two false starts. Edward Kosi and Marcelo Montoya have retained their wing spots for the time being despite veteran winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak returning from a calf injury in style with a four-try haul in NSW Cup.

Cowboys: Kangaroos back-rower Jeremiah Nanai is back from suspension in a timely return following news on Tuesday that Griffin Neame is out for up to two months due to a throat injury. Murray Taulagi also makes an early return on the wing for Brendan Elliot, who is listed among the reserves.

Knights v Panthers, Saturday 5.30pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 15 Apr

Full Time

Knights

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew Eisenhuth
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Panthers is number 20 Liam Martin
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann

Interchange for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Johns

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 19 Dylan Lucas

Replacement for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Knights: With Jayden Brailey's season now over following an ACL injury suffered in Round 6, Phoenix Crossland moves from the halves to start at hooker, with Tyson Gamble returning from a head knock to take over the No.6 jersey. Mat Croker looks set to shake off the leg injury which plagued him last week and has been named to start at lock.

Panthers: An unchanged line-up from that which beat the Sea Eagles last week, although that could change with representative forward Liam Martin included in the reserves after overcoming a calf injury. Off-season recruit Luke Garner is also back from a ribs complaint and is included in the wider squad.

Titans v Broncos, Saturday 7.35pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 15 Apr

Full Time

Titans

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise Leeming

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Keenan Palasia
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Joe Vuna

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 19 Jojo Fifita

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jordan Pereira

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Titans: Last week’s match-winner Toby Sexton fractured his wrist in the win over the Dragons and has been left out of the 22-man squad with Kieran Foran back from a calf injury. After being signed by the club at the end of last month, former Wests Tigers prop Thomas Mikaele is set to make his club debut off the bench alongside fellow mid-season Super League recruit Kruise Leeming, who came on to play 29 minutes in last week’s win over the Dragons.

Broncos: Thomas Flegler is out after failing a HIA last week, which means Corey Jensen starts in the front row and Kobe Hetherington joins the bench for his first NRL game of the year, after missing the start of the year due to a ruptured biceps. There are no other changes from coach Kevin Walters, following his side's first loss of the season last week.

Raiders v Dragons, Sunday 2pm at GIO Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Sunday 16 Apr

Full Time

Raiders

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tautau Moga
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Zane Musgrove
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford

Hooker for Dragons is number 14 Moses Mbye
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Dragons is number 13 Jack Bird
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Dragons is number 15 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera

Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Michael Molo

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Harley Smith-Shields

Replacement for Dragons is number 21 Jaiyden Hunt

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Raiders: A couple of big ins for Ricky Stuart following last week’s victory over the Broncos, with Jack Wighton returning from suspension and Joseph Tapine back on deck after missing Round 6 for the birth of his first child. Nick Cotric makes a timely return from a hamstring injury to take the place of veteran wing Jordan Rapana, who is out after suffering a nasty facial injury in Round 6. Club great Jarrod Croker has kept his spot in the centres after playing his first NRL game in almost a year last week. Peter Hola and Brad Schneider are the players to drop out of the 17.

Dragons: Zane Musgrove comes in at prop in a straight swap for Francis Molo, who has pleaded guilty to a Careless High Tackle Charge and will miss three games through suspension. After being the replacement player last week, veteran Tautau Moga gets a start on the wing in place of Mikaele Ravalawa, who is set to miss three weeks with a hamstring injury. The rest of the squad is unchanged, with impressive rookie Toby Couchman retaining his spot in the 17.

Eels v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm at CommBank Stadium

Round 7 - Round 7 - Sunday 16 Apr

Full Time

Eels

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean Russell

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti
Winger for Eels is number 5 Haze Dunster

Winger for Bulldogs is number 15 Jayden Okunbor
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
Hooker for Eels is number 15 Brendan Hands

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
2nd Row for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 16 Corey Waddell
Lock for Eels is number 14 J'maine Hopgood

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Josh Reynolds
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu Greig

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ryan Sutton
Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Jackson Topine
Interchange for Eels is number 19 Matt Doorey

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Andrew Davey

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake Arthur

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Declan Casey

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:07 PM

Eels: Co-captain Junior Paulo returns from suspension to bolster the Parramatta pack, with Wiremu Greig reverting to the bench and Jack Murchie dropping out of the 17. There are no other changes for Brad Arthur following his side earning their second win of the year on Easter Monday against the Wests Tigers.

Bulldogs: The Bulldogs suffered a blow on Wednesday when Viliame Kikau suffered a pectoral injury at training. He is expected to require surgery and could face 8-10 weeks on the sideline. Kikau had been named to return from his 11-day concussion stand down so a reshuffle will be needed. Tevita Pangai Jnr has been named to start at prop in his first game of the year after missing the opening six weeks with a calf issue. Raymond Faitala-Mariner also returns from a head knock and will start at lock. With Josh Addo-Carr (ankle) set to miss the next eight weeks, Braidon Burns gets first shot at the vacant wing spot and will play his first NRL game of the year.