The nightmare that is late-season restings has begun and a couple of highly owned players are among the stars who'll be sitting out Round 26.
Payne Haas and Nicho Hynes meanwhile are in the frame to return to the field this week and while they aren't players to consider moving for, if they play it'll likely have negative flow-on effects for other players in their teams.
NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 26
Cowboys v Storm, Thursday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys: Back-rower Jeremiah Nanai (EDG, $559k) returns from injury, along with veteran forward Jason Taumalolo. If you think Jake Clifford can get somewhere near his effort in Round 24, in which he scored 84 points in 80 minutes, then he's a serious POD who is currently owned by 0.2 percent of teams. Both Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater are in good form with L3 averages of 57.7 and 56.7 respectively.
Storm: With the minor premiership already wrapped up, Craig Bellamy has opted to rest a bunch of frontline stars this week and there's a good chance the rest get sat down next week too. Both of their most popular Fantasy players, Harry Grant (27.79) percent ownership and Jahrome Hughes (18.56 percent ownership) are out, along with popular EDG Eli Katoa. It's good news for those who still own Tyran Wishart though, with the $522k HLF/WFB named to start at hooker.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle FeldtWinger for Storm is number 2 Dean Ieremia
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine HolmesCentre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami VaileaCentre for Storm is number 4 Young Tonumaipea
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Storm is number 5 Sualauvi Faalogo
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom DeardenFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake CliffordHalfback for Storm is number 7 Grant Anderson
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLeanProp for Storm is number 8 Lazarus Vaalepu
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Storm is number 9 Tyran Wishart
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason TaumaloloProp for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Kane Bradley
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Joe Chan
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben CotterLock for Storm is number 13 Alec MacDonald
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyreInterchange for Storm is number 14 Keagan Russell-Smith
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Harrison EdwardsInterchange for Storm is number 15 Tepai Moeroa
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kulikefu FinefeuiakiInterchange for Storm is number 16 Ativalu Lisati
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin NeameInterchange for Storm is number 17 Tristan Powell
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Jaxon PurdueReplacement for Storm is number 18 Coby Williamson
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Chad TownsendReserve for Storm is number 19 Ammaron Gudgeon
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Tom ChesterReserve for Storm is number 20 Josh King
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Marly BitunganeReserve for Storm is number 21 Trent Loiero
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Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Braidon BurnsReserve for Storm is number 22 Nick Meaney
Cowboys Ins
- Braidon Burns
- Chad Townsend
- Jason Taumalolo
- Jeremiah Nanai
- Marly Bitungane
Storm Ins
- Ammaron Gudgeon
- Ativalu Lisati
- Coby Williamson
- Dean Ieremia
- Grant Anderson
- Joe Chan
- Keagan Russell-Smith
- Lazarus Vaalepu
- Marion Seve
- Tepai Moeroa
- Tristan Powell
- Young Tonumaipea
Cowboys Outs
- Thomas Mikaele
Storm Ins
- Eliesa Katoa
- Harry Grant
- Jack Howarth
- Jahrome Hughes
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona
- Shawn Blore
- Tui Kamikamica
- Will Warbrick
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
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Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Friday at Accor Stadium
Bulldogs: Stephen Crichton will serve only one match through suspension, but if you're playing in a head-to-head finals match this week then he may be a sell anyway, unless you can still find a way to field two CTRs. Matt Burton is killing it for owners right now and he's a really nice point of difference who is sitting in under eight percent of teams still. HOK Reed Mahoney's scoring picked up slightly last week to see him hit 40, but you're feeling very nervous right now if you're relying on him.
Sea Eagles: Ben Trbojevic is named to start in the second row after scoring a modest 22 in 59 minutes, while his brother Tom will be a big trade target ahead of Round 26 thanks to a last-up 91, which topped the round last week. An almost complete lack of attacking stats saw Daly Cherry-Evans fall to a season-low 27, but his form guide before that suggests he can bounce back to elite scores.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor TraceyFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jeral SkeltonWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tommy Talau
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jacob KirazCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel HughesProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Nathan Brown
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman SalmonLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey HaywardInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Tolutau Koula
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Kurtis MorrinInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry HayesInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh CurranInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Matthew Lodge
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Eli ClarkReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Toafofoa Sipley
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Jack UnderhillReserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Karl Lawton
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Drew HutchisonReserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Jamie Humphreys
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Blake TaaffeReserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Clayton Faulalo
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Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Lipoi HopoiReserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Bulldogs Ins
- Blake Taaffe
- Drew Hutchison
- Jack Underhill
- Jeral Skelton
- Josh Curran
- Lipoi Hopoi
Sea Eagles Ins
- Clayton Faulalo
- Jamie Humphreys
- Karl Lawton
- Matthew Lodge
- Tommy Talau
Bulldogs Outs
- Kurt Mann
- Stephen Crichton
Sea Eagles Ins
- Corey Waddell
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
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Panthers v Rabbitohs, Friday at BlueBet Stadium
Panthers: Isaah Yeo is projected to score only 61 points this week, but he should be the frontrunner among captaincy choices after compiling back-to-back 80s. Rookie CTR Casey McLean, who had been a popular pick up in recent weeks to sit in just under 10 percent of all teams, has been dropped in favour of Paul Alamoti. Sunia Turuva also returns for Daine Laurie. Cheapie Mavrik Geyer is on the bench and shouldn't be in your scoring 17 if at all possible.
Rabbitohs: Their top Fantasy player, Cameron Murray, has been named pending the outcome of Tuesday night's Judiciary hearing. If he ends up being suspended then Keaon Koloamatangi is likely to be the big winner, with a move back to lock, where his best scoring has been done this year, appearing likely. Outside of Murray's 71, no Bunnies player managed to go over 45 last week.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Tyrone Munro
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack TagoCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Paul AlamotiCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Fletcher Myers
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Brad SchneiderFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jarome LuaiHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Cody Walker
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy Moale
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Luke Garner2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah YeoLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent ToelauInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay SmithInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob Host
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam HenryInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
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Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Mavrik GeyerInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Siliva Havili
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Matthew EisenhuthReplacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dean Hawkins
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Reserve for Panthers is number 19 Daine LaurieReserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Liam Le Blanc
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Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Casey McLeanReserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Brock Gray
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Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Luron PateaReserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson
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Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Luke SommertonReserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Richard Kennar
Panthers Ins
- Luron Patea
- Matthew Eisenhuth
- Mitch Kenny
- Paul Alamoti
Rabbitohs Ins
- Brock Gray
- Cody Walker
- Liam Le Blanc
- Richard Kennar
- Siliva Havili
Panthers Outs
Rabbitohs Ins
- Shaquai Mitchell
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
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Eels v Dragons, Saturday at CommBank Stadium
Eels: Brendan Hands continued to toy with our emotions by scoring 45 in Round 25, after managing a measly six the week earlier despite playing 49 minutes. Speaking of bouncing back from embarrassing scores, Blaize Talagi restored some faith with a 33 after scoring two the week before. Joe Ofahengaue got through a season-high 67 minutes last week and had 70 points to show for it, thanks in part to a try. While he probably won't reach those heights again, if he maintains similar minutes then he's a possible cash down option if you're moving off someone like Jahrome Hughes or Harry Grant this week.
Dragons: It was a round to forget for the Red V in Fantasy, with not a single player reaching 50 points. The player that got closest to it, Jacob Liddle with a 49, continues to be a very good HOK for those who picked him up when he was cheap. Zac Lomax owners will be hoping for a big game from the CTR/WFB against the club he'll play for in 2025.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Dragons is number 2 Zac Lomax
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Dragons is number 3 Mathew Feagai
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Blaize TalagiCentre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean RussellWinger for Dragons is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jack Bird
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Daejarn AsiHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-GillardProp for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan HandsHooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Shaun LaneProp for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Joe OfahengaueLock for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Joey LussickInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Toby Couchman
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Makahesi MakatoaInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Ryan Couchman
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Luca MorettiInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Blake Lawrie
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dan KeirInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake TagoReplacement for Dragons is number 18 Lyhkan King-Togia
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Reserve for Eels is number 19 Matt DooreyReserve for Dragons is number 19 Mikaele Ravalawa
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Reserve for Eels is number 20 Ethan SandersReserve for Dragons is number 20 Michael Molo
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Reserve for Eels is number 21 Morgan HarperReserve for Dragons is number 21 Connor Muhleisen
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Ofahiki OgdenReserve for Dragons is number 22 Mosese Suli
Eels Ins
- Ethan Sanders
- Luca Moretti
- Morgan Harper
- Ofahiki Ogden
Dragons Ins
- Connor Muhleisen
- Mikaele Ravalawa
- Mosese Suli
- Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Eels Outs
Dragons Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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Dolphins v Broncos, Saturday at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins: Neither Kodi Nikorima or Jesse Bromwich, who are missing due to concussion, are Fantasy relevant, and given they could both return next week their replacements for Round 26 aren't either. Herbie Farnworth continues to perform and has a L3 average of 64.7. Max Plath (HLF/MID, $749k) is named to start at hooker but could end up moving if Jeremy Marshall-King, who is included in the reserves, comes back. Either way Plath is likely to play a prominent role and score well.
Broncos: Payne Haas has been included in the wider reserves as he works his way back from a foot injury. He's not a player you should be moving for at this point of the season, but his possible participation this week is worth watching if you own Patrick Carrigan, given he scores better without Haas in the team. Tristan Sailor (WFB, $323k) will go again at fullback after scoring 55 last week, while Selwyn Cobbo keeps his spot too.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Broncos is number 1 Tristan Sailor
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn Cobbo
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake AverilloCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack BostockWinger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Sean O'SullivanFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Josh Rogers
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Kenneath BromwichProp for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max PlathHooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Mark NichollsProp for Broncos is number 10 Xavier Willison
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Ray StoneLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Mason TeagueInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Oryn KeeleyInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Benjamin Te Kura
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Tesi NiuInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Josiah Karapani
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt DonoghoeInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Lachlan HubnerReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Jaiyden Hunt
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Tevita Pangai JuniorReserve for Broncos is number 19 Fletcher Baker
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Trai FullerReserve for Broncos is number 20 Corey Oates
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Anthony MilfordReserve for Broncos is number 21 Cory Paix
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Jeremy Marshall-KingReserve for Broncos is number 22 Payne Haas
Dolphins Ins
- Anthony Milford
- Jeremy Marshall-King
- Kurt Donoghoe
- Lachlan Hubner
- Tesi Niu
- Tevita Pangai Junior
- Trai Fuller
Broncos Ins
- Corey Oates
- Cory Paix
- Fletcher Baker
- Jaiyden Hunt
- Payne Haas
Dolphins Outs
- Jesse Bromwich
- Josh Kerr
- Kodi Nikorima
Broncos Ins
- Kobe Hetherington
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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Sharks v Warriors, Saturday at PointsBet Stadium
Sharks: Nicho Hynes is in the frame to return after being named in the wider reserves. Similar to Payne Haas, he isn't someone you should be looking to trade in, but his possible return will have an impact on others like Braydon Trindall and Daniel Atkinson. Highly-owned CTR Kayal Iro returned from a week out with illness to register 67, putting him just behind teammate Briton Nikora who had 69. Cameron McInnes had huge minutes shaved off last week due to a couple of positional shuffles and he could be an immediate sell after managing only 33 points.
Warriors: It's the last game the Warriors will play this season, so coaches who own any of their top-level players need to preserve trades to get rid of those red dots after Round 26. In the meantime Addin Fonua-Blake is a decent shout as a captaincy choice this week and he could be in for a big performance against the club he'll join in 2025. Taine Tuaupiki gets a run at fullback with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad moving to the centres to replace the injured Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William KennedyFullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione KatoaWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Siosifa TalakaiCentre for Warriors is number 3 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal IroCentre for Warriors is number 4 Ali Leiataua
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel StonestreetWinger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Daniel AtkinsonFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon TrindallHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby RudolfProp for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke BraileyHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon KaufusiProp for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnesLock for Warriors is number 13 Dylan Walker
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack WilliamsInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce HuntInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Braden Hamlin-UeleInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas HazeltonInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Demitric Sifakula
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Chris Vea'ilaReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Tuku Hau TapuhaReserve for Warriors is number 20 Leka Halasima
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Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Jayden BerrellReserve for Warriors is number 21 Edward Kosi
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Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Billy BurnsReserve for Warriors is number 22 Paul Roache
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Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Nicholas HynesReserve for Warriors is number 23 Jacob Laban
Sharks Ins
- Billy Burns
- Jayden Berrell
- Nicholas Hynes
- Sione Katoa
- Siosifa Talakai
- Tuku Hau Tapuha
Warriors Ins
- Ali Leiataua
- Edward Kosi
- Jacob Laban
- Leka Halasima
- Paul Roache
- Taine Tuaupiki
Sharks Outs
- Jesse Ramien
- Mawene Hiroti
Warriors Ins
- Adam Pompey
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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Knights v Titans, Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium
Knights: Kalyn Ponga popped again in Round 25 and had 72 points to show for it, which didn't even include a try. He's an extremely high risk WFB this year, but he's also a player than can very easily reach 60s or 70s on his day. Jack Cogger scored two tries in his starting role last up and while he's not likely to reach 68 again for the next two weeks, at $415k there's value in him as a cash down if you think he can get somewhere close to it. The return of Bradman Best from injury means Dylan Lucas moves back to the forwards (replacing Kai Pearce-Paul) where he should score well.
Titans: Outside of Alofiana Khan-Pereira (77 points) it wasn't an outstanding week for Titans players in Fantasy, but popular players Keano Kini (51) and Jayden Campbell (47) were still fine. David Fifita's incredible 2024 streak of 50+ games came to an end and his minutes were reduced against the Roosters, but there's no need to panic at all. AJ Brimson's luckless run in 2024 continues and he's gone for the year now, with Phil Sami taking his spot in the centres.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn PongaFullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher SharpeWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane GagaiCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg MarzhewWinger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack CoggerFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix CrosslandHalfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel SaifitiProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden BraileyHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Titans is number 10 Jaimin Jolliffe
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Brodie Jones2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam ElliottLock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Will PryceInterchange for Titans is number 14 Josiah Pahulu
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat CrokerInterchange for Titans is number 15 Isaac Liu
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack HetheringtonInterchange for Titans is number 16 Erin Clark
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Thomas CantInterchange for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Kyle McCarthyReplacement for Titans is number 18 Tanah Boyd
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Reserve for Knights is number 19 Sebastian Su'aReserve for Titans is number 19 Keenan Palasia
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Reserve for Knights is number 20 Jackson HastingsReserve for Titans is number 20 Joe Stimson
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Reserve for Knights is number 21 David ArmstrongReserve for Titans is number 21 Arama Hau
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Reserve for Knights is number 22 Thomas JenkinsReserve for Titans is number 22 Jaylan De Groot
Knights Ins
- Bradman Best
- David Armstrong
- Jackson Hastings
- Kyle McCarthy
- Thomas Jenkins
- Thomas Cant
Titans Ins
- Arama Hau
- Jaylan De Groot
- Joe Stimson
- Josiah Pahulu
- Phillip Sami
Knights Outs
- Kai Pearce-Paul
- Tyson Frizell
Titans Ins
- AJ Brimson
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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Roosters v Raiders, Sunday at Allianz Stadium
Roosters: EDG Angus Crichton put a three-game stretch of <50 scores behind him with a three-try 75-point effort against the Titans last up. James Tedesco has dropped down a tier among WFBs after a 55 last week which puts his L3 average at 51, but he's still a perfectly good player to stick with from here. Nat Butcher keeps a starting role at lock.
Raiders: Tom Starling is named to start after being bumped back to the bench last week, but don't count on him actually running on for kick-off given Danny Levi is still there and they won in Round 25. Either way, you shouldn't still have him in your squad anyway given his huge drop off recently, and if you're stuck with him then try not to have him in your scoring 17. Joseph Tapine lodged his fifth score over 60 for the year against the Panthers, racking up 67 points in 58 minutes on the field.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Michael JenningsCentre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic YoungWinger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Kaeo Weekes
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam WalkerHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer LeniuProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon SmithHooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay CollinsProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nat ButcherLock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor WatsonInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu WhyteInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Corey Horsburgh
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili TupouniuaInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell MayInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Simi Sasagi
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Sandon SmithReplacement for Raiders is number 18 Jed Stuart
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Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Siua WongReserve for Raiders is number 19 Zac Woolford
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Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Robert ToiaReserve for Raiders is number 20 Emre Guler
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Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Zach Dockar-ClayReserve for Raiders is number 21 Adam Cook
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Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Mark NawaqanitawaseReserve for Raiders is number 22 Trey Mooney
Roosters Ins
- Brandon Smith
- Connor Watson
- Mark Nawaqanitawase
- Naufahu Whyte
- Robert Toia
- Siua Wong
Raiders Ins
- Adam Cook
- Emre Guler
- Trey Mooney
- Zac Woolford
Roosters Outs
- Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
- Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
Raiders Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
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