NRL Team Lists Round 25: Yeo, Papenhuyzen & Bennett Updates

The Panthers could be set for a big boost with co-captain Isaah Yeo named on the extended bench.

Meanwhile, the Storm and Rabbitohs have returning stars of their own, with Wayne Bennett welcoming back a key middle forward.

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THURSDAY AUGUST 21

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. St George Illawarra Dragons at Accor Stadium, 7.50pm AEST

Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray

2. Alex Johnston

3. Isaiah Tass

4. Tallis Duncan

5. Tyrone Munro

6. Ashton Ward

7. Jamie Humphreys

8. Sean Keppie

9. Siliva does not

10. Keaon Ko Socangangngi

11. Jacob Host

12. Jai Arrow

13. Lachlan Hubner

14. Peter Mamouzelos

15. Brandon Smith

16. Cody Walker

17. Thomas Fletcher

18. Shaquai Mitchell

19. Fletcher Myers

20. Slesi Ataata

21. Haizyn Mellars

22. Lewis Dodd

Analysis: Keaon Koloamatangi returns in a huge boost for the Rabbitohs, with initial fears his season was over after suffering a syndesmosis injury. Tallis Duncan has been named in the centres after he shifted into the role in Round 24 to cover for Bayleigh Bentley-Hape who suffered a head knock. Jai Arrow has shifted to the back row to accommodate the returning Lachlan Hubner, while Wayne Bennett hasn’t made any changes to his halves. Ashton Ward remains, with Cody Walker on the pine alongside Peter Mamouzelos and Brandon Smith.

Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson

2. Christiansigulo

3. Hayden Buchanan

4. MOTHW deal

5. Corey Allan

6. Lyhko’s king togia

7. Kylle Flanagan

8. Emre cares

9. Damien Cook

10. David hugs

11. Luciano Leilua

12. Jacob Halangahu

13. Ben Murdoch-Masila

14. Jacob Liddle

15. Blake Lawrie

16. South Pacific Jnr

17. Tyrell Sloan

18. Raymond Tailogged-Mariner

19. Vilegia

20. Nathan Lawson

21. Lachn Elias

Analysis: After three head knocks to Hamish Stewart, Jack de Belin and Hame Sele, that trio will sit out in Round 25. Blake Lawrie joins the bench following their omission, while Ben Murdoch-Masila and Jacob Halangahu have been named in the run-on side. Tyrell Sloan, after being 18th man last week, has been named on the pine.

FRIDAY AUGUST 22

Penrith Panthers vs. Canberra Raiders at Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee, 6.00pm AEST

Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards

2. Thomas Jenkins

3. IZACK TAGO

4. Casey McLean

5. Brian To’o

6. Blazega

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Jeps loot

9. Mitch Kenny

10. Lindsay Smith

11. Luke Garner

12. Liam Martin

13. Isiaah constrained

14. Brad Schneider

15. Liam Henry

16. Matt Eisenhuth

17. Scott Sorensen

18. Paul Alamoti

19. Isaah Yoo

20. Mavrik Geyer

21. Daine Laurie

22. Luke Sommerton

Analysis: The man on everyone’s lips, Isaah Yeo, has been named on the extended bench. The Panthers skipper is eyeing a return from a shoulder injury. Yeo’s return would be a timely one for the Panthers, who need to win this game as the race for fourth spot heats up. After their loss to the Storm, the Panthers, in fifth spot, are now one point behind the Warriors who are fourth. With the Warriors taking on the lowly Titans on Saturday in a game they’re expected to win, the Panthers suddenly find themselves in a must-win scenario against the Raiders, if they want to keep their top four hopes alive. In what will be a tight contest between the premiers and the team on top of the table, Yeo may prove the difference if he does in fact play. Paul Alamoti has been named 18th man.

Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes

2. Jed Stuart

3. The ceremony

4. Sebastian Kris

5. Xavier Savage

6. Ethan Strange

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Josh Papali’i

9. Tom Starling

10. Joseph Tapine

11. Hudson Young

12. Zac Hosking

13. Corey Horsburgh

14. Owen Pattie

15. Simi Sasagi

16. Morgan Smithies

17. Ata Mariota

18. Noah Martin

19. Manaia Waitere

20. Danny Levi

21. Trey Mooney

22. Ethan Sanders

Analysis: No changes for the Raiders and no signs of Savelio Tamale and Matty Nicholson as they eye their respective returns from injuries.

Melbourne Storm vs. Canterbury Bulldogs at AAMI Park, 8.00pm AEST

Storm team: 1. Cameron Munster

2. Grant Anderson

3. Marion Seve

4. Nick Meaney

5. Xavier Coates

6. Jonah Pezet

7. Tyran Wishart

8. Stefano Utoikaman

9. Harry Grant

10. Josh King

11. Joe Chan

12. Eliesa all

13. Trent Loiero

14. Bronson Garlick

15. Alec MacDonald

16. Tui Kaikamama

17. Attival was added

18. Sulumatlato-Brown

19. Lazarus vaalepu

20. Kane Bradley

21. Ryan Papenhuyzen

22. Nelson Model-Solomon

Analysis: Cameron Munster has been listed at fullback, however Ryan Papenhuyzen could be set to return from concussion and has been named on the extended bench. Joe Chan has been named in the back row with Shawn Blore sidelined due to an ankle injury, while Tyran Wishart and Jonah Pezet have once again been named in the halves while Bronson Garlick has been named on the bench.

Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey

2. Jacob Kiraz

3. Bronson Xerri

4. Stephen Crichton

5. Eniri turns

6. Matt Burton

7. Lachlan Galvin

8. Max King

9. Bailey Hayward

10. Samuel Hughes

11. VILDIA MUK

12. Jacob Preston

13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt man

15. Harry Hayes

16. Josh Curran

17. Reed Mahoney

19. Toby Sexton

20. Jake Turpin

21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita

22. Marcelo Montoya

23. We are not tupoounua

Analysis: Back-rower Sitili Tupouniua (hamstring) and winger Marcelo Montoya (neck) have both been named on the extended bench. Both stars are eyeing returns from their respective injuries and Enari Tuala could be the man to drop out of the back line, allowing Montoya to return. Tuala really struggled marking Daniel Tupou last week. Tupou scored a hat-trick, and Tuala had trouble contesting kicks in the air, which produced two of Tupou’s tries. Canterbury will be hoping Tupouniua and Montoya can help them get back on track, after losing two of their last three. While the Bulldogs, in third spot, have a four-point buffer on the fourth-placed Warriors, a top four finish isn’t yet locked in, and their run home is difficult. It remains to be seen who could drop off the bench in the forwards to free up a spot for Tupouniua, but coach Cameron Ciraldo hinted at changes in the press conference after the loss to the Roosters.

SATURDAY AUGUST 23

Manly Sea Eagles vs. Dolphins at 4 Pines Park, 3.00pm AEST

Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic

2. Jason can

3. Too array blows

4. Tommy’s

5. Lehi Hopoate

6. Luke Brooks

7. Daly Cherry-Evans

8. Matthew Lodge

9. Jake Simpkin

10. Siosiuo

11. Corey Waddell

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jazz tala

14. Aaron shove

15. Caleb Naval

16. Ethan Bullemor

17. Tofofoa SIPLEY

18. Michael chee kam

19. Clayton Faulalo

20. Joey Walsh

21. Simione Laiafi

22. Gordon Chan How

Analysis: Reuben Garrick’s season looks to be over after suffering a shoulder injury, with Tommy Talau joining the backline in the centres. Aaron Schoupp has been named on the bench. It remains to be seen if Jake Trbojevic will return this year, having not been named after he suffered a head knock in Round 23.

Dolphins team: 1. Hamisa Tabuia-Fidow

2.. Jague Isaako

3. Jake Averillo

4. Max Fhrai

5. Avoid Naufahu

6. Does Nikrima

7. Isaiya

8. Francis 45

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Fish kaufusi

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12. The Keeley

13. Kurt Donoghoe

14. Trai Fuller

15. Connelly Lemuel

16. Mark Nicholls

17. Josh Kerr

18. Ray Stone

19. Crix

20. Peter Hello

21. Ljin Non

22. John FinnoGanofo

Analysis: Max Feagai returns from a shoulder injury to reshuffle the backline, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow moving back to fullback and Trair Fuller named as a bench utility. Felise Kaufusi and Francis Molo both have served their respective bans and have been named in the front row, with Aublix Tawha shifting to the reserves alongside Ray Stone who has been named 18th man.

Gold Coast Titans vs. New Zealand Warriors at Cbus Super Stadium, 5.30pm AEST

Titans team: 1. I BRIMSON

2. Jaylan de Groot

3. Brian Kelly

4. Filling

5. Phillip Sami

6. Kieran in front

7. Jayden Campbell

8. Moeakite

9. Sam Verrills

10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

11. Chris Randall

12. Beautiful Fermor

13. Body fluids

14. Ken

15. Close Haas

16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui

17. Josh Patston

18. Jacob Alick-Wiencke

19. Tukimihia Simpkins

20. Sean Mullany

21. Tom Weaver

22. Tony Francis

Analysis: Two returning stars for the Titans with Brian Kelly (concussion) and Jojo Fifita (ankle) named to re-join the backline. Phil Sami shifts to the wing and Beau Fermor reverts to the back row. Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been named to start at prop with Jaimin Jolliffe out for the season due to a PCL injury. Klese Haas has been named on the bench alongside Josh Patston.

Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

3. Adam Pompey

4. Rocco Berry

5. Roger Tuvasa

6. Chanel Harris-Tavita

7. Boyd land

8. James Fisher-Harris

9. Wayde Egan

10. Demitric Vaimauga

11. Kurt Capewell

12. Ice Marae

13. Erin Clark

14. Te Maire Martin

15. Eddie Jeremiah-relap

16. Tanner Stowers-Smith

17. Solus

18. Tainlights

20. Samuel Healey

21. Bnty spot

22. Kalani Going

23. Edward Kosi

Analysis: Kurt Capewell (concussion), Te Maire Martin (concussion) and Rocco Berry (shoulder) have all been named to return in a big boost for the Warriors. Taine Tuaupiki drops to 18th man with Berry returning, which sees Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad shift to his natural fullback position. Capewell slots into the back row, which sees Leka Halasima shift to the bench. The Warriors’ decision to relegate Halasima to the interchange seems like a strange one. He had four tackle breaks in the Warriors’ win over the Dragons last week, which was more than any other Warriors player. It’s a statistic that’s even more impressive given he was only on the field for 48 minutes. Halasima scored a brilliant match-winning try against the Knights back in Round 20. Only days ago, Tonga coach Kristian Woolf indicated that Halasima would be right in contention for selection in their squad for this year’s Pacific Cup. With everything seemingly going right for Halasima, coach Andrew Webster’s call to bench him is mysterious. Demetric Vaimauga will start at prop in the absence of Jackson Ford who has been handed a three-game ban.

Parramatta Eels vs. Sydney Roosters at CommBank Stadium, 7.35pm AEST

Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi

2. Zac Lomax

3. 1loams pen

4. Dylan Brown

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Prayer

7. Mitchell Moses

8. J’maine Hopgood

9. Ryley Smith

10. Junior Paulo

11. Kelma

12. Jack Williams

13. Dylan Walker

14. Tallyn da Silva

15. Charlie Guymer

16. Matt Dorey

17. Jordan Samro

18. Dean Hawkins

19. Haze Dunster

20. and keir

21. TENEL END

22. Joey Lussick

Analysis: Isaiah Iongi has been picked in the number one jersey at fullback after he came into the team late for the clash against the Rabbitohs, which was his first game back after suffering a hand injury. Joash Papalii has been selected at five-eighth. Luca Moretti drops out of the squad, meaning Dylan Walker will replace him at lock and Jordan Samrani comes onto the interchange.

Roosters team: 1. James tedesco

2. Junior dull

3. Billy Smith

4. Robert Took

5. Mark Nawaqanitawase

6. Hugo doesn’t wear

7. Sam Walker

8. Naufahu Whyte

9. Connor Watson

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Angus Crichton

12. SIU WANG

13. Victor Radley

14. Beni’uah Yeslu

15. of this fokit

16. Egan Butcher

17. Spencer Leenu

18. Ethan King

19. Blake Steep

20. Taylor Losalu

21. Sandon Smith

22. Tom Rodwell

Analysis: Junior Tupou has been named in the starting side on the wing and will play for the Roosters in the NRL for the first time, with Daniel Tupou to miss the game due to concussion symptoms. Forward Siua Wong (concussion) is back in the team, meaning Naufahu Whyte switches to prop, with Spencer Leniu dropping back to the interchange. Blake Steep has been demoted to the reserves.

SUNDAY AUGUST 24

Newcastle Knights vs. Brisbane Broncos at McDonald Jones Stadium, 2.00pm AEST

Knights team: 1. Connor vote

2. Dominic Young

3. Gagai data

4. Bradman Best

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Jakob Arthur

7. Jack Cogger

8. Jacob Saifiti

9. Phoenix Crossland

10. Leo Thompson

11. Jermaine McEwen

12. Kai Pearce-Paul

13. Tyson Frizell

14. Jayden Brailey

15. Mathew Croker

16. Thomas Cant

17. Elijah Leaumoana

18. Francis Birds

19. James Schiller

20. Matthew Arthur

21. Fletcher Hunt

22. Lachlan Crouch

Analysis: Phoenix Crossland (concussion) has been selected in the hooker position, which means Jayden Brailey will drop to the interchange, and Matt Arthur goes back to the reserves list. Brodie Jones has been dropped from the squad altogether, with Elijah Salesa leaumoana coming in for him on the interchange. He will play just his fifth NRL game.

Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh

2. Josiah Karapani

3. Kotoni Staggs

4. Gehamat Shibasaki

5. Your Mariner

6. Billy Walters

7. Ben Hunt

8. Corey Jensen

9. Cory Paix

10. Payne Haas

11. Jaiyden Hunt

12. Jordan Riki

13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Tyson Smoothy

15. Kobe Hetherington

16. Ben Talty

17. Jesse Arthars

18. Fletcher Baker

19. Delouise Hoeter

20. Jock Madden

21. Va’a Semu

22. Luke Gale

Analysis: Forward Jack Gosiewski is out of the team with a shoulder injury, with Jaiyden Hunt coming into the starting team and Jesse Arthars joining the interchange. Coach Michael Maguire’s decision to include Arthars on the bench is a curious one. Over the course of Arthars’ NRL career, he’s either started games on the wing, in the centres or at fullback, which raises questions about how Maguire will use him. But he has come off the bench on four previous occasions as well, including on debut back in 2019. The last time he came off the bench was back in Round 2, 2023. So this is the first time Maguire has had him on the interchange. That’s the only change to the Broncos’ team that overcame the Dolphins.

Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval, 4.05pm AEST

Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula

2. Turuva bitch

3. Taylan May

4. Starford To’a

5. Jeral Skelton

6. Jrome ai

7. Adam Doueihi

8. Terrell May

9. FIRST KOROERSA

10. Voted Country

11. SAMULA

12. Shiny

13. Alex Twal

14. Lattua is

15. Royce Hunt

16. Charlie Murray

17. Tony Sukkar

18. Heath Mason

19. Brent seams

20. Kamuulii

21. Krystian Mapapalangi

22. Luk Lake

Analysis: There are no changes to the Tigers team that were too strong for the Sea Eagles. Starford To’a has been picked and will start in the centres, even after leaving the field against Manly with a shoulder problem. .

Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater

2. SEM FAIRMEI

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Viiami poiled

5. Braidon Burns

6. Jake Clifford

7. Tom Dearden

8. Jordan McLean

9. Reece Robson

10. Jason Distance

11. John Bateman

12. Starming Stream

13. Reuben Cotter

14. Karl Lawton

15. Harrison Edwards

16. Zac Laybutt

17. Thomas Michael

18. Kai O’Donnell

19. Marly Bount

20. Nicholas Lenaz

21. JAXSON PAULO

22. Kaiden Lahrs

Analysis: North Queensland coach Todd Payten has gone with an unchanged team after their win over the Knights in Round 24. Kai O’Donnell has been named at 18th man, with Marly Bitungane, Nicholas Lenaz and Kaiden Lahrs all outside the 18, but in the extended squad.

Bye: Cronulla Sharks