The official team lists for the opening round of the Telstra Premiership Finals Series.
Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs, Friday 7.40pm at AAMI Park
Match: Storm v Rabbitohs
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Billy SlaterFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Suliasi VunivaluWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Campbell Graham
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Cheyse BlairCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Greg Inglis
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Curtis ScottCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dane Gagai
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Robert Jennings
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Storm is number 19 Brodie CroftHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Thomas Burgess
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Cameron SmithHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Tim GlasbyProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 George Burgess
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 John Sutton
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Joe Stimson2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Angus Crichton
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Dale FinucaneLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Sam Burgess
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon SmithInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Hymel Hunt
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Christian WelchInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Cameron Murray
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Kenneath BromwichInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Jason Clark
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Interchange for Storm is number 20 Sam KasianoInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Dean Britt
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Storm: Brodie Croft has been elevated from the reserves to the starting halfback position, with Jahrome Hughes dropping out. Sam Kasiano has been promoted to the bench. Fullback Billy Slater (personal leave), winger Suliasi Vunivalu (hamstring) and five-eighth Cameron Munster (knee) return. Ryan Hoffman was omitted an hour before kick-off. Sandor Earl dropped off the reserves on Thursday.
Rabbitohs: The Rabbitohs will line up 1-17 and are unchanged from last week's big win over Wests Tigers. Braidon Burns and Tevita Tatola were cut an hour before kick-off, while Tyrell Fuimaone and Matt McIlwrick dropped off the reserves list 24 hours before kick off.
Penrith Panthers v New Zealand Warriors, Saturday 5.30pm at ANZ Stadium
Match: Panthers v Warriors
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakFullback for Warriors is number 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Josh MansourWinger for Warriors is number 2 David Fusitu'a
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Waqa BlakeCentre for Warriors is number 3 Peta Hiku
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Tyrone PeacheyCentre for Warriors is number 4 Solomone Kata
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Christian CrichtonWinger for Warriors is number 5 Ken Maumalo
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 James MaloneyFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Blake Green
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan ClearyHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Trent MerrinProp for Warriors is number 8 James Gavet
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Sione KatoaHooker for Warriors is number 9 Issac Luke
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 Reagan Campbell-GillardProp for Warriors is number 10 Agnatius Paasi
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Adam Blair
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Isaah Yeo2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Tohu Harris
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 James Fisher-HarrisLock for Warriors is number 13 Simon Mannering
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Tyrone MayInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Moses LeotaInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Isaiah Papali'i
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Corey Harawira-NaeraInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Bunty Afoa
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 James TamouInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Gerard Beale
Match Officials
- Referee: Matt Cecchin
- Referee: Henry Perenara
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Panthers: The Panthers will run out as named on Tuesday. Corey Harawira-Naera (concussion) returns on the bench in place of Jack Hetherington, who was cut an hour before kick-off with Tyrone Phillips.
Warriors: The Warriors are also 1-17, with Blake Green (calf) returning at five-eighth in place of Mason Lino. James Gavet is back at prop, pushing Bunty Afoa to the bench and Leivaha Pulu to the reserves, while Gerard Beale replaces Chris Satae on the bench. Leivaha Pulu and Karl Lawton were the last players omitted an hour prior to kick-off.
Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks, Saturday 7.40pm at Allianz Stadium
Match: Roosters v Sharks
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Sharks is number 1 Valentine Holmes
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sosaia Feki
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell MitchellCentre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Sharks is number 4 Ricky Leutele
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Blake FergusonWinger for Sharks is number 5 Edrick Lee
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper CronkHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesProp for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake FriendHooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua TaukeiahoProp for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Luke Lewis
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Mitchell Aubusson2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
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Lock for Roosters is number 12 Isaac LiuLock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyInterchange for Sharks is number 15 James Segeyaro
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Lindsay CollinsInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Aaron Woods
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Zane TetevanoInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Jayson Bukuya
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Ryan MattersonInterchange for Sharks is number 18 Scott Sorensen
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Roosters: Mitchell Aubusson starts with Victor Radley moving back to the bench. Sean O'Sullivan and Kurt Baptiste were omitted on Friday, while Nat Butcher and Matt Ikuvalu dropped out on game day.
Sharks: Ricky Leutele (knee) returns at left centre, while Kurt Capewell has been dropped to allow Scott Sorensen to move onto the bench. Joseph Paulo and Jesse Ramien dropped off the extended bench an hour before kick-off, while Ava Seumanufagai was cut on Friday.
Brisbane Broncos v St George Illawarra Dragons, Sunday 4pm at Suncorp Stadium
Match: Broncos v Dragons
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius BoydFullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey OatesWinger for Dragons is number 2 Nene Macdonald
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 James RobertsCentre for Dragons is number 3 Zac Lomax
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Jordan KahuCentre for Dragons is number 4 Tim Lafai
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Dragons is number 5 Jordan Pereira
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony MilfordFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Gareth Widdop
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Kodi NikorimaHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Sam ThaidayProp for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCulloughHooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
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Prop for Broncos is number 15 Joe OfahengaueProp for Dragons is number 10 Leeson Ah Mau
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 17 David Fifita2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Josh McGuireLock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 8 Matthew LodgeInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Patrick MagoInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Kurt Mann
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Korbin SimsInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie
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Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Kotoni StaggsInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Video Referee: Luke Patten
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Broncos: In a late change, Joe Ofahengaue will start at prop, with Matt Lodge dropping back to the bench. David Fifita will start in the second row after Alex Glenn (calf) was ruled out on Saturday. Andrew McCullough (concussion) returns at hooker, allowing Josh McGuire to revert to lock. Sam Tagataese and Gehamat Shibasaki were omitted an hour before kick-off.
Dragons: The Dragons will start the match 1-17, with Jason Nightingale and Hame Sele dropped from the squad an hour before the game time. Captain Gareth Widdop (elbow) returns at five-eighth, bumping Kurt Mann to the bench and Jai Field out of the squad, in the only listed change from last week. Lock Jack De Belin has been named despite sporting a moonboot on an injured ankle or foot on Tuesday.
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