Round 8 Teams

Team Lists in Brief:

Brisbane Broncos: Karmichael Hunt, Scott Minto, Justin Hodges, Shaun Berrigan, Leon Bott, Darren Lockyer (c), Brett Seymour, Shane Webcke, Barry Berrigan, Petero Civoniceva, David Stagg, Brad Thorn, Tonie Carroll. Subs: Corey Parker, Casey McGuire, Neville Costigan, Darren Mapp, Darren Smith (one to be omitted).

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Brett Stewart, Scott Donald, Steve Matai, Paul Stephenson, Chris Hicks, Michael Witt, Michael Monaghan (c), Brent Kite, Luke Williamson, Daniel Heckenberg, Steve Menzies, Anthony Watmough, Ben Kennedy. Subs: Shayne Dunley, Jason King, Sam Harris, Kylie Leuluai, Chad Randall, Terry Hill (two to be omitted).

Melbourne Storm: Billy Slater, Matt Geyer, Steve Bell, Matt King, Jake Webster, Scott Hill, Matt Orford, Robbie Kearns (c), Cameron Smith, Alex Chan, David Kidwell, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson.
Interchange: Dennis Scott, Glen Turner, Peter Robinson, Brett White, Jamie Feeney, Cooper Cronk (two to be omitted).

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: David Peachey, David Simmons, Nigel Vagana, Paul Mellor, Luke Covell, Adam Dykes, Brett Kimmorley (c), Jason Stevens, Matt Hilder, Danny Nutley, Reece Williams, Phil Bailey, Paul Gallen.
Interchange: Hutch Maiava, Phil Leuluai, Michael Sullivan, Greg Bird.

North Queensland Cowboys: Matt Bowen, Brenton Bowen, Josh Hannay, Paul Bowman, David Myles, Justin Smith, Jonathan Thurston, Paul Rauhihi (c), Aaron Payne, Shane Tronc, Steve Southern, Carl Webb, Luke O'Donnell.
Interchange: Rod Jensen, David Faiumu, Micheal Luck, Jaiman Lowe.

Sydney Roosters: Anthony Minichiello, Chris Walker, Ryan Cross, Chris Flannery, Joel Monaghan, Amos Roberts, Brett Finch, Jason Cayless, Stuart Webb, Adrian Morley, Michael Crocker, Craig Fitzgibbon, Luke Ricketson (c).
Interchange: Craig Wing, Richard Fa'aoso, Ben Hannant, Anthony Tupou.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs: Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Jamaal Lolesi, Willie Tonga, Matt Utai, Braith Anasta, Brent Sherwin, Nate Myles, Corey Hughes, Roy Asotasi, Reni maitua, Andrew Ryan (c), Tony Grimaldi.
Interchange: Ben Harris, Chris Armit, Charlie Tonga, Brad Morrin.

Parramatta Eels: Wade McKinnon, Luke Burt, Daniel Wagon, 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, Adam Peek, Michael Vella, Matt Petersen (one to be omitted).

New Zealand Warriors: Jerome Ropati, Francis Meli, Todd Byrne, Clinton Toopi, Manu Vatuvei, Nathan Fein, Stacey Jones, Ruben Wiki, Louis Anderson, Steve Price (c), Awen Guttenbeil, Karl Temata, Wairangi Koopu.
Interchange: Epalahame Lauaki, Iafeta Paleaaesina, Richard Villasanti, Lance Hohaia.

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

Newcastle Knights: Mark Hughes, Brad Tighe, Matthew Gidley, George Carmont, Trent Salkeld, Kurt Gidley, Steve Witt, Craig Smith, Danny Buderus (c), Adam Woolnough, Steve Simpson, Reegan Tanner, Kirk Reynoldson.
Interchange: Matthew Kennedy, Daniel Tolar, Luke Quigley, Blake Mueller.

Canberra Raiders: Marshall Chalk, Matt Gafa, Phil Graham, Adam Mogg, David Howell, Terry Campese, Lincoln Withers, Ben Cross, Alan Tongue, Troy Thompson, Matt Adamson, Kris Kahler, Jason Croker (c).
Interchange: Todd Carney, Josh Miller, Ian Hindmarsh, Tyran Smith.

Wests Tigers: Brett Hodgson, Daniel Fitzhenry, Shane Elford, Paul Whatuira, Pat Richards, Benji Marshall, Scott Prince, Todd Payten, Ben Galea, John Skandalis, Anthony Laffranchi, Mark O'Neill (c), Liam Fulton.
Interchange: Robbie Farah, Dene Halatau, Bronson Harrison, Bryce Gibbs.

St George Illawarra Dragons: Ben Hornby, Colin Best, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Wes Naiqama, Trent Barrett (c), Mathew Head, Luke Bailey, Dean Young, Jason Ryles, Ben Creagh, Lance Thompson, Shaun Timmins.
Interchange: Justin Poore, Willie Manu, Albert Torrens, Michael Ennis.

Friday April 29, 2005
Brisbane Broncos vs Manly Sea Eagles at Suncorp Metway Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane (QLD)

Brisbane Broncos
Karmichael Hunt, Scott Minto, Justin Hodges, Shaun Berrigan, Leon Bott, Darren Lockyer (c), Brett Seymour, Shane Webcke, Barry Berrigan, Petero Civoniceva, David Stagg, Brad Thorn, Tonie Carroll. Subs: Corey Parker, Casey McGuire, Neville Costigan, Darren Mapp, Darren Smith (one to be omitted).

Manly Sea Eagles
Brett Stewart, Scott Donald, Steve Matai, Paul Stephenson, Chris Hicks, Michael Witt, Michael Monaghan (c), Brent Kite, Luke Williamson, Daniel Heckenberg, Steve Menzies, Anthony Watmough, Ben Kennedy. Subs: Shayne Dunley, Jason King, Sam Harris, Kylie Leuluai, Chad Randall, Terry Hill (two to be omitted).

Date: Fri April 29 2005, 7:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Fri April 29 2005, 9:30AM GMT]
Referee: Steven Clark
TV Details: Delayed, Channel 9 8:30pm
Points Start: Sea Eagles +8.5

Saturday April 30, 2005
Melbourne Storm vs Sharks at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

Melbourne Storm
Billy Slater, Matt Geyer, Steve Bell, Matt King, Jake Webster, Scott Hill, Matt Orford, Robbie Kearns (c), Cameron Smith, Alex Chan, David Kidwell, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson.
Interchange: Dennis Scott, Glen Turner, Peter Robinson, Brett White, Jamie Feeney, Cooper Cronk (two to be omitted).

Sharks
David Peachey, David Simmons, Nigel Vagana, Paul Mellor, Luke Covell, Adam Dykes, Brett Kimmorley (c), Jason Stevens, Matt Hilder, Danny Nutley, Reece Williams, Phil Bailey, Paul Gallen.
Interchange: Hutch Maiava, Phil Leuluai, Michael Sullivan, Greg Bird.

Date: Sat April 30 2005, 5:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sat April 30 2005, 7:30AM GMT]
Referee: Sean Hampstead
TV Details: Live, Fox Sports 1 5:30pm
Points Start: Sharks +7.5

Saturday April 30, 2005
North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

North Queensland Cowboys
Matt Bowen, Brenton Bowen, Josh Hannay, Paul Bowman, David Myles, Justin Smith, Jonathan Thurston, Paul Rauhihi (c), Aaron Payne, Shane Tronc, Steve Southern, Carl Webb, Luke O'Donnell.
Interchange: Rod Jensen, David Faiumu, Micheal Luck, Jaiman Lowe.

Sydney Roosters
Anthony Minichiello, Chris Walker, Ryan Cross, Chris Flannery, Joel Monaghan, Amos Roberts, Brett Finch, Jason Cayless, Stuart Webb, Adrian Morley, Michael Crocker, Craig Fitzgibbon, Luke Ricketson (c).
Interchange: Craig Wing, Richard Fa'aoso, Ben Hannant, Anthony Tupou.

Date: Sat April 30 2005, 7:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sat April 30 2005, 9:30AM GMT]
Referee: Tim Mander
TV Details: Live, Fox Sports 1 7:30pm
Points Start: Roosters +2.5

Saturday April 30, 2005
Bulldogs vs Parramatta Eels at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

Bulldogs
Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Jamaal Lolesi, Willie Tonga, Matt Utai, Braith Anasta, Brent Sherwin, Nate Myles, Corey Hughes, Roy Asotasi, Reni maitua, Andrew Ryan (c), Tony Grimaldi.
Interchange: Ben Harris, Chris Armit, Charlie Tonga, Brad Morrin.

Parramatta Eels
Wade McKinnon, Luke Burt, Daniel Wagon, 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, Adam Peek, Michael Vella, Matt Petersen (one to be omitted).

Date: Sat April 30 2005, 7:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sat April 30 2005, 9:30AM GMT]
Referee: Russell Smith
TV Details: Delayed, Fox Sports 1 9:30pm
Points Start: Eels +4.5

Sunday May 1, 2005
New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers at Ericsson Stadium, Penrose, Auckland (NZ)

New Zealand Warriors
Jerome Ropati, Francis Meli, Todd Byrne, Clinton Toopi, Manu Vatuvei, Nathan Fein, Stacey Jones, Ruben Wiki, Louis Anderson, Steve Price (c), Awen Guttenbeil, Karl Temata, Wairangi Koopu.
Interchange: Epalahame Lauaki, Iafeta Paleaaesina, Richard Villasanti, Lance Hohaia.

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

Date: Sun May 1 2005, 2:00PM NZST GMT+12 [Sun May 1 2005, 12:00PM AEST GMT+10]
[Sun May 1 2005, 2:00AM GMT]
Referee: Paul Simpkins
TV Details: Live, Fox Sports 1 12:00pm
Points Start: Warriors +1.5

Sunday May 1, 2005
Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW)

Newcastle Knights
Mark Hughes, Brad Tighe, Matthew Gidley, George Carmont, Trent Salkeld, Kurt Gidley, Steve Witt, Craig Smith, Danny Buderus (c), Adam Woolnough, Steve Simpson, Reegan Tanner, Kirk Reynoldson.
Interchange: Matthew Kennedy, Daniel Tolar, Luke Quigley, Blake Mueller.

Canberra Raiders
Marshall Chalk, Matt Gafa, Phil Graham, Adam Mogg, David Howell, Terry Campese, Lincoln Withers, Ben Cross, Alan Tongue, Troy Thompson, Matt Adamson, Kris Kahler, Jason Croker (c).
Interchange: Todd Carney, Josh Miller, Ian Hindmarsh, Tyran Smith.

Date: Sun May 1 2005, 2:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sun May 1 2005, 4:30AM GMT]
Referee: Tony Archer
TV Details: Live, Fox Sports 1 2:30pm
Points Start: Raiders +6.5

Sunday May 1, 2005
Wests Tigers vs St.George-Illawarra Dragons at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

Wests Tigers
Brett Hodgson, Daniel Fitzhenry, Shane Elford, Paul Whatuira, Pat Richards, Benji Marshall, Scott Prince, Todd Payten, Ben Galea, John Skandalis, Anthony Laffranchi, Mark O'Neill (c), Liam Fulton.
Interchange: Robbie Farah, Dene Halatau, Bronson Harrison, Bryce Gibbs.

St.George-Illawarra Dragons
Ben Hornby, Colin Best, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Wes Naiqama, Trent Barrett (c), Mathew Head, Luke Bailey, Dean Young, Jason Ryles, Ben Creagh, Lance Thompson, Shaun Timmins.
Interchange: Justin Poore, Willie Manu, Albert Torrens, Michael Ennis.

Date: Sun May 1 2005, 3:00PM AEST GMT+10 [Sun May 1 2005, 5:00AM GMT]
Referee: Jason Robinson
TV Details: Delayed, Channel 9 4:00pm
Points Start: Tigers +7.5