NRL Team Lists Round 3

Ben Harris

NRL Team Lists, NRL Tips

20 March 2025

Official team lists for Round 3 of the 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership.

NRL Team Lists: Round 3

Storm v Panthers, Thursday 8.00pm (AEDT) at AAMI Park

Round 3 – Thursday 20th March

Storm

8:00 PM

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
2 Grant Anderson
3 Jack Howarth
4 Nick Meaney
5 Xavier Coates
6 Cameron Munster
7 Jahrome Hughes

Thomas Jenkins 22
Casey McLean 2
Izack Tago 3
Paul Alamoti 4
Brian To’o 5
Jack Cole 6
Nathan Cleary 7

Forwards

8 Stefano Utoikamanu
9 Harry Grant
10 Josh King
11 Shawn Blore
12 Eliesa Katoa
13 Trent Loiero

Moses Leota 8
Mitch Kenny 9
Lindsay Smith 10
Scott Sorensen 11
Liam Martin 12
Isaah Yeo 13

Interchange

14 Tyran Wishart
15 Alec MacDonald
16 Tui Kamikamica
22 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Brad Schneider 14
Isaiah Papali’i 15
Liam Henry 16
Luke Garner 17

Ins

Bronson Garlick
Kane Bradley
Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Blaize Talagi
Isaiah Papali’i
Thomas Jenkins

Outs

Lazarus Vaalepu
Will Warbrick

Daine Laurie
Dylan Edwards

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Storm

Big boost: Nelson Asofa-Solomona returns from suspension, named among the reserves after missing the last five matches, including the 2023 grand final.
Coach Craig Bellamy has made just one change from his Round 1 line-up, with Kiwi winger Will Warbrick (concussion) replaced by Grant Anderson.

Panthers

Injury update: Dylan Edwards (groin injury) is out, with Daine Laurie stepping into the No.1 jersey.
Brad Schneider joins the interchange bench for the first time this season.
Star forward Isaiah Papali’i returns from a hip injury, named on the bench after missing Round 2.
Matt Eisenhuth shifts back to the reserves, with Blaize Talagi named as the new 18th man.

Warriors v Roosters, Friday 6.00pm (AEDT) at Go Media Stadium

Round 3 – Friday 21st March

1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2 Taine Tuaupiki
3 Ali Leiataua
4 Adam Pompey
5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
7 Luke Metcalf

James Tedesco 1
Daniel Tupou 2
Mark Nawaqanitawase 3
Robert Toia 4
Dominic Young 5
Sandon Smith 6
Chad Townsend 7

8 James Fisher-Harris
9 Wayde Egan
10 Mitchell Barnett
11 Kurt Capewell
12 Marata Niukore
13 Erin Clark

Spencer Leniu 8
Connor Watson 9
Naufahu Whyte 10
Angus Crichton 11
Siua Wong 12
Victor Radley 13

14 Dylan Walker
15 Jackson Ford
16 Demitric Vaimauga
17 Leka Halasima

Zach Dockar-Clay 14
Salesi Foketi 15
Blake Steep 16
Lindsay Collins 17

Bunty Afoa
Freddy Lussick
Jacob Laban
Rocco Berry
Te Maire Martin

Billy Smith
Lindsay Collins
Spencer Leniu
Victor Radley

Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

No outs listed for Roosters

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Warriors

No changes: Coach Andrew Webster sticks with the same winning 17 from last week’s victory over Manly.
Experienced duo Rocco Berry and Bunty Afoa are named in the extended squad as reserves.
Jacob Laban retains his role as 18th man.

Roosters

Triple boost: Lindsay Collins (illness), Spencer Leniu (suspension), and Victor Radley (concussion protocols) all return to strengthen the Roosters pack.
Makahesi Makatoa and Taylor Losalu shift back to the reserves, while Hugo Savala remains 18th man.
Young forward Salesi Foketi will miss two matches due to suspension after an unsuccessful judiciary challenge on a Careless High Tackle charge. A replacement bench player is yet to be named.

Broncos v Cowboys, Friday 8.00pm (AEDT) at Suncorp Stadium

Round 3 – Friday 21st March

1 Reece Walsh
2 Selwyn Cobbo
3 Deine Mariner
4 Gehamat Shibasaki
5 Jesse Arthars
6 Ben Hunt
7 Adam Reynolds

Scott Drinkwater 1
Robert Derby 2
Jaxon Purdue 3
Viliami Vailea 4
Murray Taulagi 5
Tom Dearden 6
Jake Clifford 7

8 Patrick Carrigan
9 Cory Paix
10 Payne Haas
11 Jack Gosiewski
12 Jordan Riki
13 Kobe Hetherington

Jordan McLean 8
Reece Robson 9
Jason Taumalolo 10
John Bateman 11
Kai O’Donnell 12
Reuben Cotter 13

14 Billy Walters
15 Corey Jensen
16 Xavier Willison
17 Brendan Piakura

Sam McIntyre 14
Jeremiah Nanai 15
Griffin Neame 16
Coen Hess 17

Jaiyden Hunt
Jock Madden
Kotoni Staggs
Martin Taupau

Jake Clifford
Jason Taumalolo
Jeremiah Nanai
Robert Derby
Thomas Mikaele

No outs listed for Broncos

Braidon Burns

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Broncos

Injury watch: Star centre Kotoni Staggs edges closer to a return from his quad injury, named among the reserves after missing the opening two rounds.
Gehamat Shibasaki is likely to drop out if Staggs proves his fitness.
Coach Michael Maguire keeps faith, naming the same 17 that faced the Raiders last week.

Cowboys

Huge return: Cowboys receive a massive boost as Jason Taumalolo makes his comeback at prop following recovery from a Lisfranc injury.
Maroons star Jeremiah Nanai returns to the back row after spending last week in Queensland Cup.
Experienced half Jake Clifford is named at No.7 for his first NRL appearance of 2026 after pre-season hernia surgery, pushing youngster Thomas Duffy to the reserves.
Braidon Burns (hamstring) is sidelined, opening the door for Robert Derby’s first NRL game since mid-2023 on the wing.
Sam McIntyre shifts to the interchange bench after starting last week, with Karl Lawton and Harrison Edwards dropping out of the squad.

Sharks v Rabbitohs, Saturday 3.00pm (AEDT) at Sharks Stadium

Round 3 – Saturday 22nd March

1 William Kennedy
2 Samuel Stonestreet
3 Jesse Ramien
4 Kayal Iro
5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
6 Braydon Trindall
7 Nicholas Hynes

Jye Gray 1
Isaiah Tass 2
Jack Wighton 3
Campbell Graham 4
Fletcher Myers 5
Cody Walker 6
Jamie Humphreys 7

8 Addin Fonua-Blake
9 Blayke Brailey
10 Oregon Kaufusi
11 Briton Nikora
12 Teig Wilton
13 Cameron McInnes

Sean Keppie 8
Peter Mamouzelos 9
Davvy Moale 10
Keaon Koloamatangi 11
Jai Arrow 12
Tallis Duncan 13

14 Daniel Atkinson
15 Siosifa Talakai
16 Braden Hamlin-Uele
17 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Jayden Sullivan 14
Siliva Havili 15
Liam Le Blanc 16
Tevita Tatola 17

Hohepa Puru
Jayden Berrell
Mawene Hiroti
Niwhai Puru

Jack Wighton
Jacob Host
Lewis Dodd
Mikaele Ravalawa
Salesi Ataata
Thomas Fletcher

No outs listed for Sharks

Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
Lachlan Hubner

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Sharks

No changes: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon maintains the same reliable 17 that secured victory in Townsville last round.
Prop Tuku Hau Tapuha retains his bench spot, with fellow front-rower Tom Hazelton still sidelined due to ongoing back soreness.
Brothers Hohepa and Niwhai Puru, along with Mawene Hiroti, feature in the extended squad, while Billy Burns remains as 18th man.

Rabbitohs

Key return: Jack Wighton is back from suspension and slots into the centres, shifting Fletcher Myers to the wing.
Bayleigh Bentley-Hape, who debuted last round, drops out of the side, while new recruit Mikaele Ravalawa is listed as 18th man.
Tallis Duncan has overcome injury concerns to start at lock, replacing Lachlan Hubner, who is suspended for two matches (crusher tackle).
Liam Le Blanc earns a call-up to the interchange bench.

Dolphins v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm (AEDT) at Kayo Stadium

Round 3 – Saturday 22nd March

Wests Tigers

1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2 Jamayne Isaako
3 Jake Averillo
4 Herbie Farnworth
5 Junior Tupou
6 Kodi Nikorima
7 Isaiya Katoa

Jahream Bula 1
Sunia Turuva 2
Adam Doueihi 3
Starford To’a 4
Jeral Skelton 5
Lachlan Galvin 6
Jarome Luai 7

8 Daniel Saifiti
9 Jeremy Marshall-King
10 Felise Kaufusi
11 Oryn Keeley
12 Max Plath
13 Tom Gilbert

Terrell May 8
Apisai Koroisau 9
Fonua Pole 10
Samuela Fainu 11
Alex Seyfarth 12
Alex Twal 13

14 Kurt Donoghoe
15 Josh Kerr
16 Mark Nicholls
17 Ray Stone

Tallyn Da Silva 14
Royce Hunt 15
Jack Bird 16
Sione Fainu 17

Jack Bostock
Kenneath Bromwich
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Max Feagai

Heath Mason
Latu Fainu
Solomona Faataape
Tony Sukkar

No outs listed for Dolphins

No outs listed for Wests Tigers

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Dolphins

No changes yet: Coach Kristian Woolf sticks with the same 17 that narrowly lost to the Knights last round.
Jack Bostock (knee) and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (concussion protocol) are listed among reserves and remain a strong chance to come into the side.
Veteran forward Kenny Bromwich is also named on the reserves list, while Sean O’Sullivan holds the 18th man spot.

Wests Tigers

Injury watch: Star fullback Jahream Bula has been named despite concerns over a foot injury picked up against the Eels.
Heath Mason is named in the extended squad as cover and will step in if Bula doesn’t recover in time.
The Tigers otherwise remain unchanged, backing the same squad that secured victory over Parramatta.

Titans v Knights, Saturday 7.35pm (AEDT) at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 3 – Saturday 22nd March

1 Keano Kini
2 Tony Francis
3 Brian Kelly
4 Phillip Sami
5 Jojo Fifita
6 AJ Brimson
7 Jayden Campbell

Kalyn Ponga 1
James Schiller 2
Dane Gagai 3
Bradman Best 4
Greg Marzhew 5
Fletcher Sharpe 6
Jack Cogger 7

8 Moeaki Fotuaika
9 Sam Verrills
10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11 Klese Haas
12 Beau Fermor
13 Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

Jacob Saifiti 8
Phoenix Crossland 9
Brodie Jones 10
Dylan Lucas 11
Tyson Frizell 12
Adam Elliott 13

14 Chris Randall
15 David Fifita
16 Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
17 Brock Gray

Jayden Brailey 14
Jack Hetherington 15
Thomas Cant 16
Mat Croker 17

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Titans

Wing change: Speedster Alofiana Khan-Pereira is out with a hamstring injury, replaced by Tony Francis who plays his third NRL match.
Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui joins the interchange bench, taking the place of Jaimin Jolliffe (calf injury).

Knights

Injury and suspension impacts: Prop Leo Thompson (knee injury) and back-rower Kai Pearce-Paul (suspended) are both unavailable.
Brodie Jones moves into the starting front-row, while Adam Elliott shifts into the lock position.
Thomas Cant has been named on the interchange bench.

Sea Eagles v Raiders, Sunday 6.15pm (AEDT) at 4 Pines Park

Round 3 – Sunday 23rd March

1 Tom Trbojevic
2 Jason Saab
3 Tolutau Koula
4 Reuben Garrick
5 Lehi Hopoate
6 Luke Brooks
7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Kaeo Weekes 1
Savelio Tamale 2
Matthew Timoko 3
Sebastian Kris 4
Xavier Savage 5
Ethan Strange 6
Jamal Fogarty 7

8 Taniela Paseka
9 Jazz Tevaga
10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
11 Haumole Olakau’atu
12 Ben Trbojevic
13 Jake Trbojevic

Josh Papalii 8
Tom Starling 9
Corey Horsburgh 10
Hudson Young 11
Matty Nicholson 12
Morgan Smithies 13

14 Jake Simpkin
15 Corey Waddell
16 Ethan Bullemor
17 Josh Aloiai

Owen Pattie 14
Simi Sasagi 15
Trey Mooney 16
Ata Mariota 17

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Sea Eagles

Star duo named: Tom Trbojevic (hamstring tightness) and Daly Cherry-Evans (back spasm) have both been cleared to play after injury scares last round against the Warriors.
Centre Tolu Koula returns from a corked thigh that sidelined him in Round 2.
Experienced prop Siosiua Taukeiaho (knee) is back in the starting line-up, pushing Josh Aloiai to the bench, while Toafofoa Sipley drops out.
Tommy Talau is named as 18th man.

Raiders

Speed returns: Winger Xavier Savage is back from suspension, replacing Albert Hopoate in the starting side.
Zac Hosking (hand injury) is out, with Morgan Smithies promoted to the starting forward pack.
Trey Mooney comes onto the interchange bench.
English forward Matthew Nicholson retains his starting spot following an impressive two-try debut against the Broncos.

Eels v Bulldogs, Sunday 4.05pm (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium

Round 3 – Sunday 23rd March

1 Isaiah Iongi
2 Sean Russell
3 Will Penisini
4 Zac Lomax
5 Jordan Samrani
6 Dylan Brown
7 Dean Hawkins

Connor Tracey 1
Blake Wilson 2
Bronson Xerri 3
Stephen Crichton 4
Marcelo Montoya 5
Bailey Hayward 6
Toby Sexton 7

8 Joe Ofahengaue
9 Brendan Hands
10 Junior Paulo
11 Shaun Lane
12 Jack Williams
13 J’maine Hopgood

Max King 8
Reed Mahoney 9
Josh Curran 10
Sitili Tupouniua 11
Jacob Preston 12
Jaeman Salmon 13

14 Ryley Smith
15 Matt Doorey
16 Kitione Kautoga
17 Sam Tuivaiti

Kurt Mann 14
Harry Hayes 15
Daniel Suluka-Fifita 16
Kurtis Morrin 17

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Eels

Shake-up in the halves: Ronald Volkman has been dropped after Parramatta’s slow start, with former Rabbitoh Dean Hawkins stepping into the No.7 jersey.
Former Bulldog Josh Addo-Carr returns from suspension and is named among the reserves, while Ryan Matterson is listed as the 18th man.
Bailey Simonsson (ACL) will make his comeback via NSW Cup this weekend, his first game since suffering a season-ending knee injury last year.

Bulldogs

Injury blow: Star duo Matt Burton and Viliame Kikau are both out with knee injuries.
Bailey Hayward takes over at five-eighth, making his first NRL start in the No.6 jersey after 23 games.
Sitili Tupouniua moves into the starting side in the back row.
Kurt Morrin and Daniel Suluka-Fifita join the interchange bench.

Author Ben Harris

Ben's been analysing footy betting markets for over a decade - breaking down team form, player stats, and where the bookies have got it wrong. He leads KRUZEY's weekly AFL and NRL tips and writes our betting app reviews, testing everything from multi-builders to odds competitiveness. A lifelong Essendon supporter (yes, he's used to disappointment), Ben combines statistical analysis with genuine footy obsession. He watches more game tape than is probably healthy. Connect on LinkedIn Email Contact

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