NRL confirmed team lists: Every side's lineup for Round 25

Mark Molyneux

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Round 25 of the NRL is done and dusted. 

Here's how every team lined up.

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Wests Tigers 34-26 Manly Sea Eagles

Thursday, August 22 at Leichhardt Oval (7.50pm AEST)

Wests Tigers confirmed team:

1. Heath Mason
2. Solomon Alaimalo
3. Solomona Faataape 
4. Junior Tupou
5. Charlie Staines
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Api Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Alex Seyfarth
12. Samuela Fainu
13. Isaiah Papali'i 

14. Latu Fainu
15. Sione Fainu
16. Fonua Pole
17. Alex Twal 

18. Tim Johannssen

Tigers team news:

Benji Marhsall has made a number of changes despite the Tigers battling their way to victory over the Rabbitohs last week. 

Adam Doueihi and Luke Laulilii drop out of the backline with Junior Tupou and Solomon Alaimalo replacing them. 

Latu Fainu returns from a head knock and replaces Tallyn de Silva on the pine, where he is joined by Fonua Pole who has appeared to overcome a knee issue he sustained last week. 

Manly confirmed team:

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Josh Aloiai 
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
15. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Nathan Brown
18. Corey Waddell

19. Tof Sipley

Sea Eagles team news: 

Tom Trbojevic was hampered with a pectoral issue last week but managed to see out the game and isn't believed to be in doubt for this one in a major boost for Anthony Seibold's side. 

Tommy Talau and Gordon Chan Kum Tong also picked up niggles in Round 24 with Talau dropping out. 

Tolutau Koula has been promoted off the bench to replace him in the backline. 

Karl Lawton dropped out of the starting side late on last week and has once again been cut from the side despite initially being named. Ben Trbojevic is promoted off the bench, while Corey Waddell has been added to the pine. 

New Zealand Warriors 18-34 Canterbury Bulldogs

Friday, August 23 at Go Media Stadium (6.00pm)

New Zealand confirmed team:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Luke Metcalf
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Marata Niukore
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Dylan Walker

14. Freddy Lussick
15. Tom Ale
16. Jazz Tevaga
17. Demitric Sifakula

18. Chanel Harris-Tavita
22. Edward Kosi

Warriors team news:

Wayde Egan missed last week due to an elbow injury but has been named to return with his inclusion pushing Freddy Lussick to the bench and Chanel Harris-Tavita out of the side. 

Canterbury confirmed team:

1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
10. Sam Hughes
9. Reed Mahoney
23. Max King
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Kurt Mann

14. Bailey Hayward
15. Kurtis Morrin
16. Harry Hayes
17. Jaeman Salmon

20. Lipoi Hopoi
21. Eli Clark

Bulldogs team news: 

Cameron Ciraldo initially named an unchanged side following their win over the Dolphins. 

However, Josh Curran struggled with a shoulder injury in Round 24 and has since dropped out. He has been replaced by the returning Max King.

Brisbane Broncos 30-24 Parramatta Eels

Friday, August 23 at Suncorp Stadium (8.00pm)

Brisbane confirmed team:

1. Tristan Sailor
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Deine Mariner
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Josh Rogers
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
10. Xavier Willison
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Blake Mozer
15. Kobe Hetherington
16. Josiah Karapani
17. Martin Taupau

18. Benjamin Te Kura

Broncos team news:

Reece Walsh joins Ezra Mam and Payne Haas on the sidelines in a nightmare scenario for the Broncos as they still maintain a slim hope of making the finals. 

Tristan Sailor takes over at fullback with Walsh out with a fractured hand. 

Meanwhile, Selwyn Cobbo returns to the fold, pushing Josiah Karapani to the bench. 

Parramatta confirmed team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Blaize Talagi
5. Sean Russell
6. Dylan Brown
7. Daejarn Asi
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Brendan Hands
10. Shaun Lane
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Joey Lussick
15. Makahesi Makatoa
17. Dan Keir
18. Jake Tago

19. Matt Doorey

Eels team news:

Jake Tago loses his spot on the wing after Maika Sivo made a successful return from injury off the bench last week. 

Wiremu Greig will spend some time on the sidelines for a high shot, so Shaun Lane switches to prop and Kelma Tuilagi is promoted to the starting side. 

Makahesi Makatoa is a new face on the bench, while Ryan Matterson remains out due to a rib issue. 

Canberra Raiders 22-18 Penrith Panthers

Saturday, August 24 at GIO Stadium (3.00pm)

Canberra confirmed team:

1. Jordan Rapana
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Kaeo Weekes
7. Jamal Fogarty
22. Corey Horsburgh
14. Danny Levi
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Morgan Smithies

8. Josh Papali’i 
9. Tom Starling  
16. Ata Mariota
17. Simi Sasagi

21. Jed Stuart

Raiders team news:

Ricky Stuart went nuclear on his side after last week's loss and has responded with a number of changes in his backline. 

Jordan Rapana is back on deck after missing Round 24 due to concussion, with the veteran taking over at fullback and Kaeo Weekes moving to five-eighth. 

Seb Kris moves in one postion to the centres, with Albert Hopoate named on the wing. 

Ethan Strange and Adam Cook drop out with the former out due to a calf injury and the latter moving to 18th man. 

Josh Papalii moved to the bench for Ata Mariota in a late switch last week and remains there, whilst Corey Horsburgh is a late return to the side.

Penrith confirmed team:

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Daine Laurie
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To'o
6. Brad Schneider
7. Jarome Luai
8. Moses Leota
9. Luke Sommerton
10. James Fisher-Harris
20. Luke Garner 
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo

11. Mavrik Geyer
14. Trent Toelau
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Liam Henry

22. Sunia Turuva

Panthers team news: 

A major blow for the Panthers with Nathan Cleary set for yet another stint on the sidelines after picking up a shoulder injury. 

Jarome Luai takes over at halfback with Brad Schneider named to partner him in the halves. 

Mitch Kenny has been banned for one game, with Luke Sommerton replacing the hooker.  

Lindsay Smith started in the backrow last week but drops back to the pine with the return of Liam Martin from suspension, while Luke Garner returns from injury, getting the nod over Liam Henry for the other place on an edge; Matt Eisenhuth drops out of the 17.

Melbourne Storm 48-6 Dolphins

Saturday, August 24 at AAMI Park (5.30pm)

Melbourne confirmed team:

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Will Warbrick
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
14.Sualauvi Faalogo
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero

5. Tyran Wishart 
16. Tui Kamikamica
17. Alec MacDonald
22. Christian Welch

19. Kane Bradley

Storm team news:

Just the one initial change from Craig Bellamy after last week's win over the Panthers with Grant Anderson ruled out due to concussion.

However, in a late change, the returning Christian Welch has been added to the bench in the place of Lazarus Vaalepu. 

And Sua Fa'alogo has been promoted to the starting side on the wing with Tyran Wishart dropping to the bench. 

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Max Plath
16. Ray Stone
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Kenny Bromwich

14. Oryn Keeley
15. Mark Nicholls
17. Sean O'Sullivan
22. Josh Kerr

18. Mason Teague

Dolphins team news:

Wayne Bennett has made just the one change with Mark Nicholls returning from a head knock to replace Lachlan Hubner on the pine. 

Tevita Pangai Junior moved to the bench in a late switch last week with Ray Stone taking his place in the starting side.

However, the prop has since dropped out of the side due to a hamstring issue with Stone replacing him again while Josh Kerr has been added to the bench. 

Jeremy Marshall-King was initially scheduled to return from a foot injury this week but remains out. 

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-36 Newcastle Knights

Saturday, August 24 at Accor Stadium (7.35pm)

South Sydney confirmed team:

1. Jye Gray
5. Jacob Gagai
2. Fletcher Myers
3. Taane Milne
22. Tyrone Munro
6. Jack Wighton
7. Dean Hawkins
8. Davvy Moale
9. Damien Cook
10. Sean Keppie
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Tallis Duncan
13. Cameron Murray

14. Peter Mamouzelos
15. Jacob Host
16. Thomas Burgess
17. Shaq Mitchell

21. Izaac Thompson

Rabbitohs team news:

Another major blow for the injury-plagued Bunnies with Cody Walker to miss this week after copping a heavy head knock during last week's loss to the Tigers. Dean Hawkins will take over at halfback. 

Richie Kennar cleared his name at the Judiciary for a high shot last week but has since been replaced by the returning Tyrone Munro

Newcastle confirmed team:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Fletcher Sharpe
3. Dane Gagai
4. Dylan Lucas
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Jack Cogger
7. Phoenix Crossland
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Adam Elliott

14. Will Pryce
15. Mat Croker
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Brodie Jones

19. Sebastian Su'a

Knights team news: 

Dylan Lucas was a late out after succumbing to a hamstring niggle for the second straight week but is set to return to replace debutant Kyle McCarthy in the centres. 

Tyson Gamble picked up a hand injury during last week's loss to the Sharks and will be replaced in the halves by Jack Cogger

Will Pryce earns a recall via the bench as he will act as the utility option for the side. 

Gold Coast Titans 22-48 Sydney Roosters

Sunday, August 25 at Cbus Super Stadium (2.00pm)

Gold Coast confirmed team:

1. Keano Kini
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
14. AJ Brimson
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Jayden Campbell
7. Kieran Foran
8. Mo Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Jaimin Jolliffe 
11. David Fifita
12. Beau Fermor
13. Chris Randall

15. Isaac Liu
16. Erin Clark
17. Klese Haas
19. Keenan Palasia

18. Tanah Boyd
20. Joe Stimson

Titans team news:

AJ Brimson has been promoted off the bench and will start in the centres with Phillip Sami dropping out. 

Mo Fotuaika will return from suspension to take his spot in the pack and pushes Erin Clark to the bench. 

Klese Haas drops to the pine, with Beau Fermor cleared to play after missing the past two matches with a bruised kidney.

Keenan Palasia initially dropped out of the side but has since been restored on the bench in jersey No.19. 

Sydney confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph Suaalii
4. Joey Manu
5. Dom Young
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
21. Zach Dockar-Clay
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Victor Radley
16. Sitili Tupouniua

13. Nat Butcher
14. Sandon Smith
15. Spencer Leniu
17. Terrell May

18. Michael Jennings

Roosters team news: 

Dom Young will need to be closely monitored this week after sitting out the final minutes of his side's win over the Eels with a hamstring issue. 

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has served his suspension and will return to the side, with his inclusion pushing Spencer Leniu back to the bench. 

Connor Watson was ruled out last week after copping a head knock and will miss Round 25. The returning Nat Butcher takes over at lock, while Sandon Smith earned the utility role on the pine. 

However, he has since been promoted to the starting side with Brandon Smith ruled out, while Zach Dockar-Clay has been added to the 17. 

St George Illawarra Dragons 10-38 Cronulla Sharks

Sunday, August 25 at WIN Stadium (4.05pm)

St George Illawarra confirmed team:

1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Zac Lomax
3. Mathew Feagai
4. Max Feagai
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Jack Bird
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Jack de Belin
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Tom Eisenhuth

14. Toby Couchman
15. Ryan Couchman
16. Blake Lawrie
20. Michael Molo

18. Lyhkan King-Togia
19. Mikaele Ravalawa

Dragons team news:

Shane Flanagan has made just one change after their impressive win in Round 24 with Raymond Faitala-Mariner named on the bench to bump Lyhkan King-Togia to 18th man. 

However, in a late change the veteran has dropped out of the side with Michael Molo replacing him on the pine. 

Cronulla confirmed team:

1. Will Kennedy
2. Siamuel Stonestreet
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Kayal Iro
18. Mawene Hiroti
6. Daniel Atkinson
7. Braydon Trindall
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes

14. Jack Williams
15. Royce Hunt
16. Braden Hamlin-Uele
17. Thomas Hazelton

19. Billy Burns
21. Chris Vea'ila

Sharks team news: 

A big blow for the Sharks with Ronaldo Mulitalo ruled out of the clash due to a knee issue. The winger will be replaced by Mawene Hiroti

Kayal Iro dropped out late due to illness but regains his spot in the centres with Sifa Talakai out of the side altogether with a calf injury. 

Samuel Stonestreet will start on the wing with Sione Katoa out of the team due to concussion protocols. 

Braydon Trindall will return from a hamstring injury to take over from Blayke Brailey at halfback, who reverts to dummy-half.

Teig Wilton also returns to the fold after missing the past few games and will start in the backrow, while Cam McInnes will go back to lock and Jack Williams to the bench. 

Jayden BerrellBilly Burns and Tuku Hau Tapuha drop out of the 17, while Tom Hazleton has been named to return from illness via the bench. 

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