NRL confirmed team lists: Every side's lineup for Round 27

Mark Molyneux

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The last round of the regular season is done and dusted.

Here's how every team lined up.

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Brisbane Broncos 12-50 Melbourne Storm

Thursday, September 5 at Suncorp Stadium (7.50pm AEST)

Brisbane confirmed team:

1. Tristan Sailor
2. Corey Oates
3. Selwyn Cobbo
4. Deine Mariner
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Josh Rogers
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
10. Fletcher Baker
11. Jaiyden Hunt
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Blake Mozer
15. Kobe Hetherington
16. Ben Te Kura
17. Martin Taupau

18. Josiah Karapani

Broncos team news:

With Brisbane's finals chances over, Payne Haas has been put on ice.

Reece Walsh will also not feature, despite initially being included in the extended squad.

Kotoni Staggs suffered a quad injury during last week's loss to the Dolphins and has been replaced in the centres by the returning Deine Mariner

Josiah Karapani also drops out of the backline with veteran Corey Oates handed a start, in what could be his last game for the club. 

Fletcher Baker will start up front in Haas' absence, while Kobe Hetherington will return from a head knock to replace the suspended Xavier Willison

Brendan Piakura sustained a foot injury in Round 26 and won't play, with Jaiyden Hunt drafted in as his replacement in the backrow. 

Melbourne confirmed team:

1. Sualauvi Faalogo 
2. Will Warbrick
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
22. Xavier Coates
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

14. Tyran Wishart
16. Tui Kamikamica
17. Alec MacDonald
20. Lazarus Vaalepu

5. Grant Anderson

Storm team news: 

Craig Bellamy will welcome back a host of stars after they were rested last week during their loss to the Cowboys. 

Although, it's not all good news with Ryan Papenhuyzen suffering yet another injury during the game. 

Sua Fa'alogo has been handed the No.1 jersey in his absence. 

Dean Ieremia, Marion Seve and Young Tonumaipea all drop out of the backline. 

Xavier Coates is a late addition after the star winger was included in the extended squad, pushing Grant Anderson to 18th man.

Jahrome Hughes is back at halfback to partner Cameron Munster and skipper Harry Grant also returns.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Josh King return to the front row with Tui Kamikamica and Lazarus Vaalepu named on the bench after the latter came in to replace the injured Christian Welch. 

Shawn Blore, Eli Katoa and Trent Loiero have all been named with Joe Chan and Kane Bradley dropping out and Alec MacDonald going to the bench. 

Keagan Russell-Smith, Tepai Moeroa, Ativalu Lisati and Tristan Powell drop out of the 17.

Wests Tigers 26-60 Parramatta Eels

Friday, September 6 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium (6.00pm)

Wests Tigers confirmed team:

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

15. Sione Fainu
16. Fonua Pole
17. Alex Twal 
22. Tony Sukkar

19. Alex Lobb

Tigers team news:

Junior Tupou moves from the centre to wing with Josh Feledy taking over in the No.4 jersey, while Solomon Alaimalo drops out. 

Aidan Sezer suffered a shoulder injury in the club's most recent match but was initially named to start at halfback. However, he has since dropped out with Latu Fainu to start in his place. 

Tony Sukkar has been added to the pine and will make his NRL debut. 

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
16. Luca Moretti
17. Ofahiki Ogden

18. Jake Tago

Eels team news: 

Trent Barrett hasn't made too many changes to the side after the Eels knocked off the Dragons last week. 

Jake Tago was a late addition to the backline in Round 26 with Sean Russell dropping out, but the latter has been reinstated this week. 

Kelma Tuilagi also dropped out of the side late and was replaced by Ofahiki Ogden, but the backrower's inclusion sees Shaun Lane return to prop and Ogden go the pine. 

Dan Keir suffered a concussion against the Dragons and has been ruled out for this one.  

South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-36 Sydney Roosters

Friday, September 6 at Accor Stadium (8.00pm)

South Sydney confirmed team:

1. Jye Gray
2. Tyrone Munro
3. Taane Milne
4. Richard Kennar
5. Jacob Gagai
6. Cody Walker
7. Dean Hawkins
10. Thomas Burgess
9. Damien Cook
13. Davvy Moale
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jacob Host
8. Tallis Duncan

14. Peter Mamouzelos
15. Liam Le Blanc
16. Sean Keppie
17. Siliva Havili

22. Dion Teaupa

Rabbitohs team news:

Richie Kennar has been recalled into the side and takes over from Fletcher Myers, who drops to the reserves. 

Jack Wighton was taken off after struggling with a calf issue last week and has been ruled out. Dean Hawkins takes his place in the halves, with Cody Walker reverting to five-eighth. 

The Bunnies will bid farewell to Damien Cook and Thomas Burgess, who will make their last appearances for the club with the Englishman promoted into the starting side. 

Tallis Duncan starts at lock and will wear the No.8 jersey in honour of the newly crowned Immortal Ron Coote. 

Sydney confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Fetalaiga Pauga
3. Joseph Suaalii
4. Joey Manu
20. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Luke Keary
7. Sandon Smith
8. Spencer Leniu
9. Connor Watson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Naufahu Whyte

14. Zach Dockar-Clay
15. Siua Wong
16. De La Salle Va'a
17. Terrell May

18. Michael Jennings

Roosters team news: 

The Chooks endured a nightmare afternoon last week against the Raiders with Sam Walker, Brandon Smith and Victor Radley all suffering serious injuries. 

To now add to this, Daniel Tupou is also missing while Nat Butcher has been ruled out due to concussion protocols. 

In a rare bit of good news, Joseph Suaalii returns from a neck issue to play in the centres ahead of Michael Jennings with Fetalaiga Pauga named on the wing. 

Mark Nawaqanitawase is will make his NRL debut after impressing in reserve grade. 

Sandon Smith slots into the halves, while Connor Watson takes over duties at hooker, Sitili Tupouniua replaces Radley on an edge and Naufahu Whyte takes over at lock. 

St George Illawarra Dragons 24-26 Canberra Raiders

Saturday, September 7 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (3.00pm)

St George Illawarra confirmed team:

1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Zac Lomax
3. Moses Suli
20. Savelio Tamale
5. Mathew Feagai
6. Lyhkan King-Togia
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Jack de Belin
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Tom Eisenhuth

14. Connor Muhleisen
15. Toby Couchman
16. Blake Lawrie
17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

18. Hamish Stewart

Dragons team news:

Shane Flanagan was enraged after his side threw away control of their finals fate against the Eels and has made a number of changes. 

Max Feagai drops to the reserves with Moses Suli named to return from a knee injury, while Mathew Feagai slides over to the wing to replace Mikaele Ravalawa. 

Jack Bird has also joined the backline with Lyhkan King-Togia promoted off the bench as he will start at five-eighth. 

Jacob Liddle will return to dummy-half after missing last week's loss to attend the birth of his child. Connor Muhleisen drops back to the bench, as a result. 

Blake Lawrie was originally named on the pine last week but then dropped to 18th man. He has been included this week ahead of Ryan Couchman

Savelio Tamale was a late inclusion for Jack Bird in the centres.

Canberra confirmed team:

1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
10. Joseph Tapine
14. Danny Levi
15. Corey Horsburgh
11. Hudson Young
12. Simi Sasagi
13. Morgan Smithies

8. Josh Papali’i 
9. Tom Starling
16. Ata Mariota
17. Trey Mooney

18. James Schiller

Raiders team news: 

Ricky Stuart has made minimal changes after his side knocked off the Panthers and Roosters in consecutive weeks. 

Veterans Jordan Rapana and Elliott Whitehead have played their final games for the Raiders though after the Kiwi suffered a fractured cheekbone last week and the Englishman copped a three-match ban. 

Kaeo Weekes moves from five-eighth to fullback with Ethan Strange returning from injury at five-eighth. 

It's also good news for Jamal Fogarty, with the veteran listed to return from a hamstring injury ahead of Adam Cook

Simi Sasagi has been handed the starting role in the backrow, while Trey Mooney has received a recall onto the pine. 

Canterbury Bulldogs 6-44 North Queensland Cowboys

Saturday, September 7 at Accor Stadium (5.30pm)

Canterbury confirmed team:

1. Connor Tracey
21. Eli Clark
3. Jacob Kiraz 
4. Stephen Crichton
23. Jonathan Sua
6. Drew Hutchison
7. Toby Sexton
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Sam Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Bailey Hayward
15. Kurtis Morrin
16. Harry Hayes
17. Josh Curran
 
19. Blake Taaffe

Bulldogs team news:

Eli Clark and Jonathan Sua will make their NRL debuts after replacing injured duo Josh Addo-Carr and Jeral Skelton

Stephen Crichton is back on deck after serving a one-match suspension. However, Bronson Xerri is now banned, so it's a straight swap with the centres. 

Matt Burton suffered a head knock last week, so will be replaced in the halves by Drew Hutchison in an otherwise settled side. 

North Queensland confirmed team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Villiami Vailea
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Jake Clifford
10. Jason Taumalolo
9. Reece Robson
14. Sam McIntyre
11. Heilum Luki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter

15. Thomas Mikaele
16. Harrison Edwards
17. Griffin Neame
20. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

18. Jaxon Purdue

Cowboys team news: 

Todd Payten has made just the one change following last week's win over the Storm with Thomas Mikaele added to the bench ahead of Jaxon Purdue

Jordan McLean has dropped out late with Sam McIntyre promoted into the starting side and the returning Kulikefu Finefeuiaki added to the bench. 

Penrith Panthers 18-12 Gold Coast Titans

Saturday, September 7 at Penrith Park (7.35pm)

Penrith confirmed team:

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Brian To'o
6. Brad Schneider
7. Jarome Luai
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Trent Toelau
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Liam Henry
17. Luke Garner

20. Casey McLean

Panthers team news:

Scott Sorensen is set to return from a hamstring injury this week, with his inclusion in the backrow pushing Luke Garner to the bench and Matthew Eisenhuth to 18th man. 

Gold Coast confirmed team:

6. Jayden Campbell
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Beau Fermor
5. Jojo Fifita
19. Tanah Boyd
7. Kieran Foran
8. Mo Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Jaimin Jolliffe 
11. Chris Randall
17. Arama Hau
13. Isaac Liu

12. Klese Haas
14. Jacob Alick-Wiencke
15. Erin Clark
16. Keenan Palasia

21. Tony Francis

Titans team news:

Keano Kini has been ruled out late on after also missing last week. 

He initially replaced Jaylan De Groot but Jayden Campbell will now take over at fullback with Tanah Boyd coming in at five-eighth. 

Beau Fermor remains in the centres with Phillip Sami still sidelined. 

David Fifita will join him in the casualty ward after being sent in for surgery on an ankle. Klese Haas has been promoted into the starting side in his absence. 

There are two new faces on the bench with the recalled Jacob Alick joined by debutant Arama Hau.

Manly Sea Eagles 20-40 Cronulla Sharks

Sunday, September 8 at 4 Pines Park (2.00pm)

Manly confirmed team:

1. Tolutau Koula
2. Clayton Faulalo
3. Tommy Talau
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Matt Lodge
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Karl Lawton
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Ben Trbojevic
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Nathan Brown

18. Toafofoa Sipley
19. Jamie Humphreys

Sea Eagles team news:

Two massive blows for the Sea Eagles with Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab picking up injuries last week. 

Tolutau Koula has been handed the No.1 jersey, while Clayton Faulalo will take a spot on the wing. 

Ben Trbojevic has been added to the pine after being named as 18th man last week. 

Cronulla confirmed team:

1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Kayal Iro
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes

14. Daniel Atkinson
15. Jack Williams
16. Royce Hunt
17. Thomas Hazelton

19. Sifa Talakai
20. Jayden Berrell

Sharks team news: 

Craig Fitzgibbon has made a number of tough decisions with Daniel Atkinson and Samuel Stonestreet  replaced in the backline by the returning duo Ronaldo Mulitalo and Jesse Ramien. 

Stonestreet has moved to the reserves, although Atkinson has been retained in the 17 with a place on the bench. Braden Hamlin-Uele drops off the pine to make way for the utility. 

Sifa Talakai could also be back on deck after missing the past two games due to a calf injury, although he hasn't managed to force his way into the 17 initially.  

Newcastle Knights 14-6 Dolphins

Sunday, September 8 at McDonald Jones Stadium (4.05pm)

Newcastle confirmed team:

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

14. Tyson Gamble
15. Mat Croker
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Brodie Jones

18. Thomas Cant

Knights team news:

Tyson Frizell is set to return from a head knock to take Brodie Jones' spot in the backrow, while Thomas Cant drops to 18th man. 

Tyson Gamble has made a surprise return from injury to take a spot on the bench ahead of Will Pryce

Kai Pearce-Paul will not play as he continues to recover from a leg laceration. 

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Tai Fuller
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Jake Averillo
7. Sean O'Sullivan
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Max Plath
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Kenny Bromwich

14. Jeremy Marshall-King
15. Ray Stone
16. Mark Nicholls
17. Kodi Nikorima

19. Isaiya Katoa

Dolphins team news:

Wayne Bennett made a host of changes last week and they worked with the Dolphins putting the Broncos to the sword. 

Although with Kodi Nikorima and Jesse Bromwich back on deck after missing last week due to concussion protocols, changes have been made. 

Bromwich will partner Tevita Pangai Junior in the front row, while Nikorima's inclusion on the bench has pushed Isaiya Katoa out of the 17. 

Felise Kaufusi has successfully challenged a high shot charge at the judiciary and will play. 

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Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.