Round 16 Teams

Team Lists in Brief:

Sydney Roosters: Anthony Minichiello, Amos Roberts, Ryan Cross, Iosia Soliola, Joel Monaghan, Craig Wing, Brett Finch, Jason Cayless, Stuart Webb, Adrian Morley, Chris Flannery, Craig Fitzgibbon, Luke Ricketson (c). Interchange: Michael Crocker, Mickey Paea, Richard Fa'aoso, Anthony Tupou, Adam Schubert, Michael Lett (two to be omitted).


Parramatta Eels: Wade McKinnon, Matt Petersen, Ben Smith, Timana Tahu, Eric Grothe, John Morris, Tim Smith, Nathan Cayless (c), Mark Riddell, Paul Stringer, Nathan Hindmarsh, Glenn Morrison, Chad Robinson. Interchange: PJ Marsh, Dean Widders, Michael Vella, Adam Peek, Luke Burt, Aaron Cannings (two to be omitted).


Canberra Raiders: Clinton Schifcofske, Jermaine Ale, David Howell, Craig Frawley, Michael Robertson, Matt Gafa, Lincoln Withers, Josh Miller, Simon Woolford (c), Troy Thompson, Kris Kahler, Ian Hindmarsh, Jason Croker. Interchange: Alan Tongue, Andrew Lomu, Jason Williams, Ben Cross.

North Queensland Cowboys: Matt Bowen, Brenton Bowen, Ty Williams, Paul Bowman, Matt Sing, Justin Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Paul Rauhihi, Aaron Payne, Shane Tronc, Steve Southern, Luke O'Donnell, Travis Norton (c). Interchange: Rod Jensen, David Faiumu, Jaiman Lowe, Mitchell Sargent.


Penrith Panthers: Rhys Wesser, Brett Howland, Danny Galea, Paul Franze, Luke Rooney, Preston Campbell, Craig Gower (c), Joel Clinton, Luke Priddis, Ben Ross, Shane Rodney, Frank Pritchard, Trent Waterhouse. Interchange: Garret Crossman, Frank Puletua, Ben Rogers, Luke Swain, David McLean (one to be omitted).


Newcastle Knights: Milton Thaiday, Trent Salkeld, Brad Tighe, George Carmont, Anthony Quinn, Jarrod Mullen, Andrew Johns (c), Craig Smith, Luke Quigley, Steve Simpson, Reegan Tanner, Clint Newton, Todd Lowrie. Interchange: Adam Woolnough, Brendan Worth, Daniel Tolar, Riley Brown.


Melbourne Storm: Billy Slater, Matt Geyer, Steve Bell, Matt King, Jake Webster, Cooper Cronk, Matt Orford, Robbie Kearns (c), Cameron Smith, Ian Donnelly, Glen Turner, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson. Interchange: Dennis Scott, David Kidwell, Jamie Feeney, Brett White, Tevita Metuisela, Antonio Kaufusi (two to be omitted).


South Sydney Rabbitohs: Todd Polglase, Brad Watts, Shannon Hegarty, Adam MacDougall, Luke MacDougall, John Sutton, Joe Williams, Peter Cusack, Trent Young, Scott Logan, David Fa'alogo, Luke Stuart, Ashley Harrison (c). Interchange: Mark Minichiello, Scott Geddes, Shane Rigon, Manase Manuokafoa.

New Zealand Warriors: Brent Webb, Francis Meli, Clinton Toopi, Jerome Ropati, Manu Vatuvei, Nathan Fien, Stacey Jones (c), Ruben Wiki, Lance Hohaia, Iafeta Paleaaesina, Awen Guttenbeil, Wairangi Koopu, Sione Faumuina. Interchange: Richard Villasanti, Karl Temata, Monty Betham, Simon Mannering.

Brisbane Broncos: Karmichael Hunt, Brent Tate, Justin Hodges, Shaun Berrigan, Leon Bott, Darren Lockyer (c), Brett Seymour, Shane Webcke, Barry Berrigan, Petero Civoniceva, David Stagg, Brad Thorn, Darren Smith. Interchange: Corey Parker, Casey McGuire, Dane Carlaw, Sam Thaiday, Darren Mapp, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (two to be omitted).

St.George-Illawarra Dragons: Clint Greenshields, Colin Best, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Wes Naiqama, Michael Ennis, Ben Hornby (c), Luke Bailey, Dean Young, Jason Ryles, Ben Creagh, Lance Thompson, Albert Torrens. Interchange: Justin Poore, Willie Manu, Corey Payne, Aaron Gorrell, Michael Henderson, Ashton Sims (two to be omitted).

Wests Tigers: Brett Hodgson, Daniel Fitzhenry, Shane Elford, Paul Whatuira, Pat Richards, Benji Marshall, Scott Prince (c), Bryce Gibbs, Robbie Farah, John Skandalis, Anthony Laffranchi, Chris Heighington, Ben Galea. Interchange: Dean Collis, Liam Fulton, Matt Jobson, Todd Payten.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Brett Stewart, Scott Donald, Terry Hill, Ashley Alberts, Chris Hicks, Michael Witt, Michael Monaghan (c), Mark Bryant, Chad Randall, Brent Kite, Steve Menzies, Anthony Watmough, Ben Kennedy. Interchange: Kane Cleal, Shane Dunley, Phil Moorwood, Sam Harris, Glenn Stewart. (one to be omitted).

Bulldogs: Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Jamaal Lolesi, Cameron Phelps, Matt Utai, Corey Hughes, Brent Sherwin, Mark O'Meley, Adam Brideson, Roy Asotasi, Tony Grimaldi, Andrew Ryan (c), Braith Anasta. Interchange: Chris Armit, Nate Myles, Charlie Tonga, Dallas McIlwain.

Friday June 24, 2005
Sydney Roosters vs Parramatta Eels at Aussie Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

Sydney Roosters
Anthony Minichiello, Amos Roberts, Ryan Cross, Iosia Soliola, Joel Monaghan, Craig Wing, Brett Finch, Jason Cayless, Stuart Webb, Adrian Morley, Chris Flannery, Craig Fitzgibbon, Luke Ricketson (c). Interchange: Michael Crocker, Mickey Paea, Richard Fa'aoso, Anthony Tupou, Adam Schubert, Michael Lett (two to be omitted).


Parramatta Eels
Wade McKinnon, Matt Petersen, Ben Smith, Timana Tahu, Eric Grothe, John Morris, Tim Smith, Nathan Cayless (c), Mark Riddell, Paul Stringer, Nathan Hindmarsh, Glenn Morrison, Chad Robinson. Interchange: PJ Marsh, Dean Widders, Michael Vella, Adam Peek, Luke Burt, Aaron Cannings (two to be omitted).


Date: Fri June 24 2005, 7:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Fri June 24 2005, 9:30AM GMT]
Referee: Paul Simpkins
TV Details: Delayed Channel 9, 4:00pm
Points Start: Eels +1.5

Saturday June 25, 2005
Canberra Raiders vs North Queensland Cowboys at Canberra Stadium, Bruce, Canberra (ACT)

Canberra Raiders
Clinton Schifcofske, Jermaine Ale, David Howell, Craig Frawley, Michael Robertson, Matt Gafa, Lincoln Withers, Josh Miller, Simon Woolford (c), Troy Thompson, Kris Kahler, Ian Hindmarsh, Jason Croker. Interchange: Alan Tongue, Andrew Lomu, Jason Williams, Ben Cross.

North Queensland Cowboys
Matt Bowen, Brenton Bowen, Ty Williams, Paul Bowman, Matt Sing, Justin Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Paul Rauhihi, Aaron Payne, Shane Tronc, Steve Southern, Luke O'Donnell, Travis Norton (c). Interchange: Rod Jensen, David Faiumu, Jaiman Lowe, Mitchell Sargent.


Date: Sat June 25 2005, 5:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sat June 25 2005, 7:30AM GMT]
Referee: Steven Clark
TV Details: Live Fox Sports 1, 5:30pm
Points Start: Raiders +5.5

Saturday June 25, 2005
Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights at Penrith Stadium, Mulgoa Road, Penrith, Sydney (NSW)

Penrith Panthers
Rhys Wesser, Brett Howland, Danny Galea, Paul Franze, Luke Rooney, Preston Campbell, Craig Gower (c), Joel Clinton, Luke Priddis, Ben Ross, Shane Rodney, Frank Pritchard, Trent Waterhouse. Interchange: Garret Crossman, Frank Puletua, Ben Rogers, Luke Swain, David McLean (one to be omitted).


Newcastle Knights
Milton Thaiday, Trent Salkeld, Brad Tighe, George Carmont, Anthony Quinn, Jarrod Mullen, Andrew Johns (c), Craig Smith, Luke Quigley, Steve Simpson, Reegan Tanner, Clint Newton, Todd Lowrie. Interchange: Adam Woolnough, Brendan Worth, Daniel Tolar, Riley Brown.


Date: Sat June 25 2005, 7:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sat June 25 2005, 9:30AM GMT]
Referee: Russell Smith
TV Details: Live Fox Sports 1, 7:30pm
Points Start: Knights +10.5

Saturday June 25, 2005
Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

Melbourne Storm
Billy Slater, Matt Geyer, Steve Bell, Matt King, Jake Webster, Cooper Cronk, Matt Orford, Robbie Kearns (c), Cameron Smith, Ian Donnelly, Glen Turner, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson. Interchange: Dennis Scott, David Kidwell, Jamie Feeney, Brett White, Tevita Metuisela, Antonio Kaufusi (two to be omitted).


South Sydney Rabbitohs
Todd Polglase, Brad Watts, Shannon Hegarty, Adam MacDougall, Luke MacDougall, John Sutton, Joe Williams, Peter Cusack, Trent Young, Scott Logan, David Fa'alogo, Luke Stuart, Ashley Harrison (c). Interchange: Mark Minichiello, Scott Geddes, Shane Rigon, Manase Manuokafoa.

Date: Sat June 25 2005, 7:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sat June 25 2005, 9:30AM GMT]
Referee: Tony Archer
TV Details: Delayed Fox Sports 1 9:20pm
Points Start: Rabbitohs +15.5

Sunday June 26, 2005
New Zealand Warriors vs Brisbane Broncos at Ericsson Stadium, Penrose, Auckland (NZ)

New Zealand Warriors
Brent Webb, Francis Meli, Clinton Toopi, Jerome Ropati, Manu Vatuvei, Nathan Fien, Stacey Jones (c), Ruben Wiki, Lance Hohaia, Iafeta Paleaaesina, Awen Guttenbeil, Wairangi Koopu, Sione Faumuina. Interchange: Richard Villasanti, Karl Temata, Monty Betham, Simon Mannering.

Brisbane Broncos
Karmichael Hunt, Brent Tate, Justin Hodges, Shaun Berrigan, Leon Bott, Darren Lockyer (c), Brett Seymour, Shane Webcke, Barry Berrigan, Petero Civoniceva, David Stagg, Brad Thorn, Darren Smith. Interchange: Corey Parker, Casey McGuire, Dane Carlaw, Sam Thaiday, Darren Mapp, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (two to be omitted).

Date: Sun June 26 2005, 2:00PM NZST GMT+12 [Sun June 26 2005, 12:00PM AEST GMT+10]
[Sun June 26 2005, 2:00AM GMT]
Referee: Sean Hampstead
TV Details: Live Fox Sports 1 12:00pm
Points Start: Warriors +6.5

Sunday June 26, 2005
St.George-Illawarra Dragons vs Wests Tigers at OKI Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, Sydney (NSW)

St.George-Illawarra Dragons
Clint Greenshields, Colin Best, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Wes Naiqama, Michael Ennis, Ben Hornby (c), Luke Bailey, Dean Young, Jason Ryles, Ben Creagh, Lance Thompson, Albert Torrens. Interchange: Justin Poore, Willie Manu, Corey Payne, Aaron Gorrell, Michael Henderson, Ashton Sims (two to be omitted).

Wests Tigers
Brett Hodgson, Daniel Fitzhenry, Shane Elford, Paul Whatuira, Pat Richards, Benji Marshall, Scott Prince (c), Bryce Gibbs, Robbie Farah, John Skandalis, Anthony Laffranchi, Chris Heighington, Ben Galea. Interchange: Dean Collis, Liam Fulton, Matt Jobson, Todd Payten.

Date: Sun June 26 2005, 2:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sun June 26 2005, 4:30AM GMT]
Referee: Shayne Hayne
TV Details: Live Fox Sports 1, 2:30pm
Points Start: Tigers +10.5

Sunday June 26, 2005
Manly Sea Eagles vs Bulldogs at Brookvale Oval, Brookvale, Sydney (NSW)

Manly Sea Eagles
Brett Stewart, Scott Donald, Terry Hill, Ashley Alberts, Chris Hicks, Michael Witt, Michael Monaghan (c), Mark Bryant, Chad Randall, Brent Kite, Steve Menzies, Anthony Watmough, Ben Kennedy. Interchange: Kane Cleal, Shane Dunley, Phil Moorwood, Sam Harris, Glenn Stewart. (one to be omitted).

Bulldogs
Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Jamaal Lolesi, Cameron Phelps, Matt Utai, Corey Hughes, Brent Sherwin, Mark O'Meley, Adam Brideson, Roy Asotasi, Tony Grimaldi, Andrew Ryan (c), Braith Anasta. Interchange: Chris Armit, Nate Myles, Charlie Tonga, Dallas McIlwain.

Date: Sun June 26 2005, 3:00PM AEST GMT+10 [Sun June 26 2005, 5:00AM GMT]
Referee: Tim Mander
TV Details: Delayed, Channel 9 8:30pm
Points Start: Bulldogs +1.5