NRL Trials Week 2

[Big Pete]

Penrith Panthers vs. Parramatta Eels
Bega Recreation Ground, Saturday 29 February 2020
Kick Off 3:00pm

PENRITH PANTHERS

1. Caleb Aekins 2. Josh Mansour 3. Dean Whare 4. Brent Naden 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Zane Tetevano 17. Billy Burns 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo

Interchange: 14. Matt Burton 15. Jack Hetherington 16. Moses Leota

18. Tyrone May 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak 21. Stephen Crichton 22. Brendan Hands 23. Patrick Hollis

PARRAMATTA EELS

1. Clint Gutherson 2. Blake Ferguson 3. Michael Jennings 4. Jaeman Salmon 5. Maika Sivo 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitch Moses 8. Junior Paulo 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. Nathan Brown

Interchange: 14. Marata Niukore 15. Peni Terepo 16. Kane Evans 17. Ray Stone

18. Will Smith 19. George Jennings 20. Haze Dunster 21. Jai Field 22. Ethan Parry 23. David Gower 24. Oregon Kaufusi 25. Stefano Utoikamanu 26. Daniel Alvaro 27. Sione Fonua

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs. Canberra Raiders
Port Macquarie Regional Stadium, Saturday 29 February 2020
Kick Off 3:30pm

CANTEBURY BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS

4. Will Hopoate 2. Jayden Okunbor 3. Reimis Smith 21. Morgan Harper 23. Jake Averillo 6. Lachlan Lewis 14. Jack Cogger 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Sione Katoa 10. Dylan Napa 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Hawira-Naera 13. Adam Elliott

Interchange: 7. Brandon Wakeham 15. Ofahiki Ogden 16. Dean Britt 17. Isaiah Tass

19. Renouf To'omaga 20. Joe Stimson 22. Kerrod Holland 24. Tuipolotu Katoa 25. Aaron Schoupp

CANBERRA RAIDERS

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Jarrod Croker 14. Curtis Scott 5. Nick Cotric 6. Jack Wighton 7. George Williams 8. Josh Papalii 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Sia Soliola 11. Corey Horsburgh 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Joe Tapine

Interchange: 4. Michael Oldfield 15. Emre Guler 16. Dunamis Lui 162. Kai O'Donnell

17. Ryan Sutton 18. Sam Williams 19. Matt Frawley 20. Matt Timoko 21. Siliva Havili 22. Daine Spencer 182. Semi Valemei 212. Harley Smith-Shields

Melbourne Storm vs. North Queensland Cowboys
Casey Fields, Saturday 29 February 2020
Kick Off 5:30pm

MELBOURNE STORM

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Justin Olam 4. Marion Seve 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Tui Kamikamica 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane 14. Harry Grant 15. Tino Faasuamaleaui 16. Max King 17. Albert Vete 18. Tom Eisenhuth 19. Darryn Schonig 20. Nicholas Hynes 21. Brenko Lee 22. Ryley Jacks 23. Cooper Johns 24. Chris Lewis

NORTH QLD COWBOYS

1. Valentine Holmes 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Esan Marsters 4. Tom Opacic 5. Justin O'Neill 6. Jake Clifford 7. Michael Morgan 8. John Asiata 9. Jake Granville 10. Jordan McLean 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Coen Hess 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Reece Robson 15. Shane Wright 16. Francis Molo 17. Corey Jensen 18. Mitchell Dunn 20. Connelly Lemuelu

Sydney Roosters vs. Newcastle Knights
Central Coast Stadium, Saturday 29 February 2020
Kick Off 6:00pm

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

1. Asu Kepaoa 2. McKenzie Baker 3. Christian Tuipulotu 4. James Tuitahi 5. Matt Ikuvalu 6. Lachlan Lam 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Daniel Sulka-fifita 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Poasa Faamausili 11. Egan Butcher 12. Thomas Freebairn 13. Max Bailey 14. Luca Moretti 15. Lupe Tivalu 16. Elih Jackson 17. Ben Thomas

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Edrick Lee 3. Enari Tuala 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Kurt Mann 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Mitchell Barnett 14. Connor Watson 15. Herman Ese'ese 16. Jacob Saifiti 17. Tim Glasby 18. Tex Hoy 19. Pasami Saulo 20. Mason Lino 21. Starford Toa

Charity Shield
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons
Glen Willow Oval, Saturdday 29 February 2020
Kick Off 6:00pm

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Dane Gagai 3. James Roberts 4. Braidon Burns 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Junior Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Jaydn Su'A 12. Cameron Murray 13. Liam Knight 14. Patrick Mago 15. Hame Sele 16. Alex Johnston 17. Keaon Koloamatangi 18. Bryson Goodwin 19. Corey Allan 20. Bayley Sironen 21. Troy Dargan 22. Blake Taaffe 23. Jack Johns 24. Tom Amone

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Euan Aitken, Eddie Blacker, Billy Brittain, Adam Clune, Jackson Ford, Tyson Frizell, Tyrell Fuimaono, Jacob Host, Ben Hunt, Tim Lafai, Blake Lawrie, Zac Lomax, Issac Luke, Trent Merrin, Corey Norman, Jordan Pereira, Mikaele Ravalawa, Jason Saab, Tristan Sailor, Tariq Sims, Paul Vaughan, Brayden Wiliame

Brisbane Broncos vs. Gold Coast Titans
Dolphin Stadium, Saturday 29 February 2020
Kick Off: 7:00pm

BRISBANE BRONCOS

1. Jack Bird 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Darius Boyd 5. Xavier Coates 6. Anthony Milford 7. Brodie Croft 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Jake Turpin 10. Payne Haas 11. David Fifita 12. Tevita Pangai 13. Patty Carrigan

Interchange: 14. Jamayne Isaako 15. Herbie Farnworth 16. Jesse Arthars 17. Tesi Niu 18. Richard Kennar 19. Tom Dearden 20. Tyson Gamble 21. Jordan Riki 22. Andrew McCullough 23. Joe Ofahengaue 24. Rhys Kennedy 25. Jamil Hopoate 26. Ethan Bullemor

GOLD COAST TITANS

1. Phillip Sami 2. Anthony Don 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Brian Kelly 5. Jonus Pearson 6. Tyrone Roberts 7. Ash Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Mitch Rein 10. Sam Lisone 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Jai Arrow

Interchange: 14. Jai Whitbread 15. Tyrone Peachey 16. Nathan Peats 17. Tanah Boyd 18. Dale Copley 19. Sam Stone 20. Jaimin Jolliffe 21. Erin Clark 22. Greg Lelesiuao

Warriors vs. Wests Tigers
Rotorua International Stadium, Sunday 1 March 2020
Kick Off: 11:00am

NZ WARRIORS

1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Patrick Herbert 3. Hayze Perham 4. David Fusitua 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Blake Green 8. Leeson Ah Mau 9. Wayde Egan 10. Agnatius Paasi 11. Adam Blair 12. Tohu Harris 13. Isaiah Papalii
Interchange: 14. Chanel Harris-Tavita 15. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 16. Adam Tuimavave-Gerrard 17. Karl Lawton 18. Paul Turner 20. Taane Milne 21. Josh Curran 24. Peta Hiku 25. Lachlan Burr 26. Eliesa Katoa 27. Edward Kosi 28. Leivaha Pulu

WESTS TIGERS

1. Corey Thompson 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Joseph Leilua 4. Moses Mbye 5. Robert Jennings 6. Benji Marshall 7. Luke Brooks 8. Thomas Mikaele 9. Billy Walters 10. Alex Twal 11. Luke Garner 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Josh Aloiai 14. Michael Chee Kam 15. Josh Reynolds 16. Adam Doueihi 17. Oliver Clark 18. Chris Lawrence 19. Alex Seyfarth 20. Chris Mcqueen 21. Zane Musgrove 22. Tommy Talau 23. Elijah Taylor

Cronulla Sharks vs. Manly Sea Eagles
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sunday 1 March 2020
Kick Off: 5:00pm

CRONULLA SHARKS

1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Josh Morris 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Shaun Johnson 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Aaron Woods 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Jack Williams 14. Connor Tracey 15. Braden Hamlin-Uele 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Scott Sorensen 18. Billy Magoulias 19. Siosifa Talakai 20. Royce Hunt 21. Jackson Ferris

MANLY SEA EAGLES

1 Luke Metcalf 2 Jorge Taufua 3 Brad Parker 4 Moses Suli 5 Tevita Funa 6 Lachlan Croker 7 Cade Cust 8 Toafofoa Sipley 9 Danny Levi 10 Martin Taupau 11 Joel Thompson 12 Curtis Sironen 13 Sean Keppie

Interchange: 14 Brendan Elliot 15 Abbas Miski 16 Josh Schuster 17 Haumole Olakau'atu 18 Zac Saddler 19 Zach Dockar-Clay 20 Dane Aukafolau 21 Keith Titmuss 22 Alec Tuitavake 23 Edwin Ipape 24 Sam Manuleleau 25 Reed Izzard 29 Alfred Smalley

 

[Big Pete]

Likely teams

PENRITH PANTHERS

1. Caleb Aekins 2. Josh Mansour 3. Dean Whare 4. Brent Naden 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Moses Leota 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Isaah Yeo 13. James Fisher-Harris

Interchange: 14. Tyrone May 15. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak 16. Jed Cartwright 17. Kurt Capewell 18. Stephen Crichton 19. Matt Burton 20. Brendan Hands 21. Jack Hetherington 22. Mitch Kenny 23. Zane Tetevano 24. Billy Burns 25. Liam Martin 26. Pat Hollis

PARRAMATTA EELS

1. Clint Gutherson 2. Blake Ferguson 3. Michael Jennings 4. Ethan Parry 5. Maika Sivo 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitch Moses 8. Junior Paulo 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. Nathan Brown

Interchange: 14. Jai Field 15. Haze Dunster 16. George Jennings 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Will Smith 19. Marata Niukore 20. Stefano Utoikamanu 21. Kane Evans 22. Ray Stone 23. Daniel Alvaro 24. David Gower 25. Oregon Kaufusi 26. Peni Terepo

Don't read too much into the bench formations, I gave myself away with the Eels second string halves but essentially I've got the backs filling the early numbers and the forwards taking up the later numbers in no real order.

Not surprisingly, Aekins has won his shoot-out with Daine Laurie for the vacant fullback position. I would just about lock the halves and backline in, it's just a question of Crichton and if he can push to keep his spot in the team.

I'm not 100% sold on that forward formation. It could easily be 10. Fisher-Harris 12. Capewell 13. Yeo, I was just trying my best to put a second string team together. With 14. Kenny 15. Leota 16. Tetevano filling the bench I'd say there's only one more spot up for grabs. I'd imagine Martin would have the inside running but Hetherington and Burns could give him a run for his money.

The biggest surprise selection is St Mary's Prop Patrick Hollis beating out two NRL contracted players for a bench spot. Hollis came through the Panthers system six years ago but in recent times has been playing for the NSW Cup feeder side St. Mary's. Penrith still have three spots open in their development squad, so both he and Brendan Hands may have put themselves in the frame for an unlikely NRL birth.

As for Parramatta, that's close to their full strength line-up with Waqa Blake set to return against Canterbury in Round 1. RCG may rotate with one of the other props but he'll be in the 17 and there will be a tussel for the other spots on the bench.

CANTEBURY BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS

1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2. Reimis Smith 3. Will Hopoate 4. Kerrod Holland 5. Jayden Okunbor 6. Lachlan Lewis 7. Jack Cogger 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Sione Katoa 10. Dylan Napa 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Hawira-Naera 13. Adam Elliott

Interchange: 14. Brandon Wakeham 15. Christian Crichton 16. Isaiah Tass 17. Jake Averillo 18. Morgan Harper 19. Dean Britt 20. Joe Stimson 21. Ofahiki Ogden 22. Renouf To'omaga

CANBERRA RAIDERS

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Curtis Scott 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Jack Wighton 7. George Williams 8. Josh Papalii 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Sia Soliola 11. Elliott Whitehead 12. Hudson Young 13. Joe Tapine

Interchange: 14. Daine Spencer 15. Michael Oldfield, 16. Harley Smith-Shields 17. Matt Timoko 18. Semi Valemei 19. Matt Frawley 20. Sam Williams 21. Emre Guler 22. Siliva Havili 23. Corey Horsburgh 24. Dunamis Lui 25. Kai O'Donnell 26. Ryan Sutton

In the first time in a long time, I'm excited to see how the Bulldogs will line-up. I've named an experienced line-up in Holland at 4 and Okunbor at 5 but those positions are certainly up for grabs at this stage. You can just about lock the rest of that 13 down and with Marshall-King set to return that leaves five spots up for grabs. I'd be prepared to say the bench will comprise of 14. Katoa 15. Britt 16. Stimson with 17. coming down to who plays better between Ogden and To'omaga.

For their sake, I hope they promote some different players and don't rush Meaney, Montoya, Sue etc. back into the team.

Of all the teams, Canberra are the team I'm most interested in watching. They had a fantastic season last year but there's already some telltale signs that they'll struggle to back up and they can't afford to slip like they did in 2017. We know that Hudson Young won't be there and Curtis Scott remains in severe doubt for that opener. If Scott is out, I'd imagine Oldfield would be the safe option and it's just a matter of what the rookies are capable of. Both Smith-Shields and Valemei are in the NRL squad now, so if they can star they might push Cotric to the centres and come in.

With Bateman set to miss the opening six-eight weeks of the competition, and Young out for six, I'd imagine Canberra will go 12. Tapine 13. Sutton. They may even start that way with the trial, get the dress rehearsel in before they give Young a run.

Spencer and Timoko may have won themselves a development deal and either O'Donnell or Frawley may have received a spot in their NRL squad, the Raiders still have to announce one more signing before Round 1.

With the injuries, I expect the bench to be comprised of Horsburgh, Guler, Lui and Havilli. If Ricky is feeling adventurous he may replace Havilli with an outside back just to give himself options.

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

1. Zac Lomax 2. Jordan Pereira 3. Euan Aitken 4. Tim Lafai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Corey Norman 7. Ben Hunt 8. Trent Merrin 9. Issac Luke 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Tariq Sims 13. Blake Lawrie

Interchange: 14. Adam Clune 15. Jason Saab 16. Tristan Sailor 17. Brayden Wiliame 18. Eddie Blacker 19. Billy Brittain 20. Jackson Ford 21. Tyrell Fuimaono 22. Jacob Host

I'm curious to see what McGregor does with that backline. The Dragons have really struggled for points in recent seasons which suggests they'll need some fresh blood. They've opted to give Zac Lomax a shot at fullback to see what he's capable of with more space. It's far from locked in and if Zac goes out and stinks up the joint against the Rabbitohs it could be over before it begins.

For now, I would say that Aitken and Lafai are safe unless Wiliame can really push his case. The 28 year old had a horrible run of luck in the NRL where it took him four seasons to finally experience a win in the top grade and he could never really nail down a spot. He had a better go of it in the ESL, but he was hardly a try-scoring weapon.

The other options they have are Saab and Sailor who are both wingers at this stage of their development. Of the two, I believe Saab could make a strong case for the wing and would be an easy target for a cross-field kick.

I'd say the biggest surprise is Adam Clune. Adam is no stranger to the Red V, he's been a part of the club for close to a decade at this point but after failing to earn an NRL contract on his first go around, has only just come into frame after a strong season in the NSW Cup. I view him and Sailor as the depth option in the halves if anything was to happen to Norman or Hunt with Jayden Sullivan serving as the long term development player. Unfortunately Jayden sprained his ankle so he won't get an opportunity to test himself against men and will likely make his way through Flegg and then the NSW Cup.

The other outsider is Billy Brittain who is bit of the opposite of Clune. Brittain has actually been apart of three other NRL systems before taking this opportunity at St George. Brittain is playing for his future and if he can impress he may find himself as the Dragons #9, a thought that must have seemed foolish just a couple of years ago. Since he's a former Bronco, I hope he nails the audition.

The Dragons should welcome back James Graham for Round 1 against the Tigers which will likely see Merrin demoted to the bench. Depending on how well Brittain goes, that will leave three bench spots between Blacker, Ford, Fuimaono and Host. Unless Kerr and Korbin can get themselves right by Round 1, another Queensland forward will receive their opportunity and from most reports, Blacker is somebody you want in your rotation.

Well this turned into a novel, we'll see how it all shakes out. I'll make sure to update the OP with the official line-ups and will follow all the action.

 

[Alec]

Eels have a stronger side than last year, they could cause some trouble, possibly even top 4.

 

[mitch222]

Will Smith been to the Darius Boyd academy for tackling in the off season

 

[Big Pete]

Some interesting player numbers for Canberra.

 

[Wolfie]

Dont think we have much to fear from the Cows. They dont look like they have ever played together before.

 

[Unbreakable]

I've come to the conclusion that it really matters who we pick at Hooker for Origin this year, Harry Grant is going to be the 9 the for next decade once he finally gets the starting gig at Melbourne.

 

[BroncsFan]

Dont think we have much to fear from the Cows. They dont look like they have ever played together before.

Well that's because they're getting penalised... like most teams against storm. That won't be the case against us

 

[Allo]

I've come to the conclusion that it really matters who we pick at Hooker for Origin this year, Harry Grant is going to be the 9 the for next decade once he finally gets the starting gig at Melbourne.

So in 2030 when Cam finally retires?

 

[GCBRONCO]

I thought he announced his retirement was at least going to be 2031? 2030 sounds a little early to me.

 

[ningnangnong]

Knock-on from Blake Lawrie first hit-up of the Charity Shield haha. Way to start your year right!

 

[ningnangnong]

Campbell Graham in off the scrum.

Piece of piss for the Bunnies.

 

[Battler]

I may have to mute this. Brandy is on his knees for LM already.

 

[Brett]

Lol @ Darius defence there.

 

[Big Pete]

Week 2 Results

Penrith Panthers 22 (Cleary, To'o, Mansour, Hands tries; Cleary 2/3, Cartwright 1/1 goals) drew Parramatta Eels 22 (Moses 2, Stone, Fonua tries; Moses 2/2, Field 1/2 goals)

Panthers: Aekins, Mansour, Whare, Naden, To'o, Luai, Cleary, Tamou, Koroisau, Tetevano, Burns, Martin, Yeo. Interchange: Burton, Hetherington, Leota, May, Cartwright, Watene-Zelezniak, Crichton, Hands, Hollis

Eels: Gutherson, Ferguson, M. Jennings, Salmon, Sivo, D. Brown, Moses, Paulo, Mahoney, Campbell-Gillard, Lane, Matterson, N. Brown. Interchange: Niukore, Terepo, Evans, Stone, Smith, G. Jennings, Dunster, Field, Parry, Kaufusi, Utoikamanu, Alvaro, Fonua.

Canberra Raiders 12 (Wighton, S. Williams tries; Croker, S. Williams goals) def. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10 (Averillo, Napa tries; Averillo 1/2 goals)

Bulldogs: Hopoate, Okunbor, R. Smith, Harper, Averillo, Lewis, Cogger, Tolman, Katoa, Napa, Jackson, Hawira-Naera, Adam Elliott Interchange: Wakeham, Ogden, Britt, Tass, To'omaga, Stimson, Holland, Katoa, Schoupp

Raiders: Nicoll-Klokstad, Simonsson, Croker, Scott, Cotric, Wighton, G. Williams, Papalii, Hodgson, Soliola, Horsburgh, Whitehead, Tapine Interchange: Oldfield, Guler, Lui, O'Donnell, Sutton, S. Williams, Frawley, Timoko, Havili, Spencer, Valemei, Smith-Shields

Melbourne Storm 22 (Olam, Vunivalu, Grant, Finucane, Hughes tries; Papenhuyzen 1/3, C. Smith 0/2 goals) def. North Queensland Cowboys 14 (O'Neil, Feldt, Holmes tries ; Holmes 1/3 goals)

Storm: Papenhuyzen, Vunivalu, Olam, Seve, Addo-Carr, Munster, Hughes, J. Bromwich, C. Smith, Kamikamica, Kaufusi, K. Bromwich, Finucane Interchange: Grant, Faasuamaleaui, King, Vete, Eisenhuth, Schonig, Hynes, Lee, Jacks, Johns, Lewis

Cowboys: Holmes, Feldt, Marsters, Opacic, O'Neill, Clifford, Morgan, Asiata, Granville, McLean, Cooper, Hess, Taumalolo Interchange: Robson, Wright, Molo, Jensen, Dunn, Lemuelu

Newcastle Knights 58 (Barnett 2, Brailey, Ponga, Shibasaki, Hunt, Fitzgibbon, Watson, Sasagi, Hoy tries; Ponga 3/3, Lino 6/7 goals) def. Sydney Roosters 0

Sydney: Kepaoa, M. Baker, Tuipulotu, Tuitahi, Ikuvalu, Lam, Hutchison, Sulka-Fifita, Lussick, Faamausili, E. Butcher, Freebairn, Bailey Interchange: Moretti, Tivalu, Jackson, Thomas

Newcastle: Ponga, Lee, Tuala, Shibasaki, Hunt, Mann, Pearce, Klemmer, Brailey, D. Saifiti, Fitzgibbon, Guerra, Barnett Interchange: Watson, Ese'ese, J. Saifiti, Glasby, Hoy, Saulo, Lino, Toa, Roberts-Davis, Randall, Jones, Sasagi

South Sydney Rabbitohs 26 (Graham, Mago, Sironen, Koloamatangi, Johnston tries; Reynolds 0/1, Taaffe 3/4 goals) def. St George Illawarra Dragons 12 (Vaughan, Fuimaono tries; Lomax 2/2 goals)

Rabbitohs: Mitchell, Gagai, Roberts, Burns, Graham, Walker, Reynolds, Tatola, D. Cook, Burgess, Su'A, Murray, Knight Interchange: Mago, Sele, Johnston, Koloamatangi, Goodwin, Allan, Sironen, Dargan, Taaffe, Johns, Amone

Dragons: Z. Lomax, Pereira, Aitken, Lafai, Ravalawa, Norman, Hunt, Lawrie, Luke, Vaughan, Frizell, T. Sims, Host. Interchange: Merrin, Ford, Fuimaono, Brittain, Williame, Clune, Sailor, Blacker, Saab, Gale.

Gold Coast Titans 28 (Proctor, Don, Rein, Arrow, Copley tries; Taylor 4/5 goals) def. Brisbane Broncos 22 (Coates, Turpin, Flegler, Farnworth tries; Staggs 2/3, Isaako 1/1 goals)

Broncos: Bird, Oates, Staggs, Boyd, Coates, Milford, Croft, Flegler, Turpin, Haas, Fifita, Pangai, Carrigan Interchange: Isaako, Farnworth, Arthars, Niu, Kennar, Dearden, Gamble, Riki , McCullough, Ofahengaue, Kennedy, Hopoate, Bullemor

Gold Coast: Sami, Don, Watkins, Kelly, Pearson, Roberts, Taylor, Wallace, Rein, Lisone, Proctor, Cartwright, Arrow Interchange: Whitbread, Peachey, Peats, Boyd, Copley, Stone, Jolliffe, Clark, Lelesiuao

Wests Tigers 20 (Nofoaluma 2, Reynolds, Brooks tries; Marshall 1/2, Doueihi 1/2 goals) def. Warriors 6 (Maumalo try; Nikorima 1/1 goals)

Warriors: Tuivasa-Sheck, Herbert, Hiku, Fusitua, Maumalo, Nikorima, Green, Ah Mau, Egan, Paasi, Curran, Harris, Papalii Interchange: Perham, Blair, Harris-Tavita, Taunoa-Brown, Tuimavave-Gerrard, Lawton, Turner, Milne, Burr, Katoa, Kosi, Pulu, Vuniyawawa

Tigers: Thompson, Nofoaluma, J. Leilua, Mbye, Jennings, Marshall, Brooks, Mikaele, Walters, Twal, Garner, L. Leilua, Aloiai. Interchange: Chee Kam, Reynolds, Doueihi, Clark, Lawrence, Seyfarth, McQueen, Musgrove, Talau, Taylor

Cronulla Sharks 28 (Tracey 2, Morris, Rudolf, Pele tries; Townsend 2/3, Hiroti 2/2 goals) def. Manly Sea Eagles 16 (Levi, Miski, Olakau'atu tries; Funa 2/3 goals)

Sharks: Kennedy, Katoa, Morris, Ramien, Ferris, Tracey, Townsend, Fifita, Brailey, Woods, Nikora, Graham, Williams Interchange: Trindall, Hamlin-Uele, Rudolf, Sorensen, Tevaga, Magoulias, Talakai, Hunt, Taumoepeau, Hiroti, Pele, Wilton

Sea Eagles: Metcalf, Elliot, Parker, Suli, Funa, Croker, Cust, Sipley, Levi, Taupau, Thompson, Sironen, Keppie Interchange: Miski, Schuster, Olakau'atu, Saddler, Dockar-Clay, Aukafolau, Titmuss, Tuitavake, Ipape, Manuleleau, Izzard, Phythian, Smalley