NRL Team Lists Round 17: Cleary Returns, Moses Milestone, Dolphins Reload, Hughes Out
NRL Round 17 is packed with critical team changes and player milestones. Key players Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, and Brian To'o return for the Panthers, while the Dolphins regain Isaiya Katoa and several rested Maroons for a Finals push. Mitchell Moses marks his 250th NRL appearance for the Eels. Melbourne Storm faces a setback with Jahrome Hughes injured. Across the league, returns from Origin duty and key comebacks set up a blockbuster weekend of rugby league action. Don't miss team news and pivotal battles as clubs vie for ladder positions.
- Cleary, Yeo, and To'o boost Panthers; Katoa & Maroons return for Dolphins
- Mitchell Moses plays his 250th NRL game for Eels
- Storm lose Hughes to injury; key Origin stars return league-wide
NRL Team Lists Round 17: Cleary Returns, Dolphins Reload, Moses Brings Up 250
Last updated: Tuesday June 23, 2026- NRL Team Lists Round 17: Cleary Returns, Dolphins Reload, Moses Brings Up 250
- Eels vs Rabbitohs
- Titans vs Bulldogs
- Broncos vs Roosters
- Dolphins vs Warriors
- Cowboys vs Panthers
- Sea Eagles vs Storm
- Raiders vs Dragons
- Knights vs Wests Tigers
Eels vs Rabbitohs
Thursday 7:50pm at CommBank Stadium
Eels
Mitchell Moses returns from Origin duty for his 250th NRL appearance, pushing Ronald Volkman back to five-eighth and Joash Papalii onto the bench. Parramatta otherwise remain largely unchanged after last week's victory.
Rabbitohs
Captain Cameron Murray returns after missing Round 16 through Origin commitments. Lachlan Hubner shifts to the bench, while highly-rated outside back Dayne Jennings is a chance to make his NRL debut after representing NSW Under 19s.
| Eels | POS | Rabbitohs |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Iongi | 1 | Jye Gray |
| Brian Kelly | 2 | Alex Johnston |
| Jordan Samrani | 3 | Latrell Siegwalt |
| Sean Russell | 4 | Tallis Duncan |
| Josh Addo-Carr | 5 | Edward Kosi |
| Ronald Volkman | 6 | Cody Walker |
| Mitchell Moses | 7 | Ashton Ward |
| Luca Moretti | 8 | Tevita Tatola |
| Tallyn Da Silva | 9 | Brandon Smith |
| Jack Williams | 10 | Keaon Koloamatangi |
| Kelma Tuilagi | 11 | David Fifita |
| Kitione Kautoga | 12 | Euan Aitken |
| Jack De Belin | 13 | Cameron Murray |
| Dylan Walker | 14 | Lachlan Hubner |
| Sam Tuivaiti | 15 | Jamie Humphreys |
| Teancum Brown | 16 | Liam Le Blanc |
| Harrison Edwards | 17 | John Radel |
| Joash Papalii | 18 | Jayden Sullivan |
| Charlie Guymer | 19 | Dayne Jennings |
Titans vs Bulldogs
Friday 6:00pm at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui returns after being rested last week, while Chris Randall is back from concussion. Jaylan De Groot replaces the injured Jensen Taumoepeau, whose ankle injury has ended his season.
Bulldogs
Stephen Crichton remains at five-eighth after last week's successful switch, with Matt Burton staying in the centres. Josh Curran starts in place of the injured Sitili Tupouniua, while Jacob Preston has been named in the extended squad.
| Titans | POS | Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Keano Kini | 1 | Connor Tracey |
| Jaylan De Groot | 2 | Jacob Kiraz |
| Jojo Fifita | 3 | Matt Burton |
| AJ Brimson | 4 | Enari Tuala |
| Phillip Sami | 5 | Jethro Rinakama |
| Jayden Campbell | 6 | Stephen Crichton |
| Zane Harrison | 7 | Lachlan Galvin |
| Moeaki Fotuaika | 8 | Max King |
| Oliver Pascoe | 9 | Bailey Hayward |
| Tino Fa'asuamaleaui | 10 | Leo Thompson |
| Arama Hau | 11 | Josh Curran |
| Beau Fermor | 12 | Jaeman Salmon |
| Chris Randall | 13 | Harry Hayes |
| Kurtis Morrin | 14 | Kurt Mann |
| Josh Patston | 15 | Lipoi Hopoi |
| Klese Haas | 16 | Jack Underhill |
| Jett Liu | 17 | Alekolasimi Jones |
| Sam Verrills | 18 | Bronson Xerri |
| Lachlan Ilias | 19 | Sean O'Sullivan |
Broncos vs Roosters
Friday 8:00pm at Suncorp Stadium
Broncos
Brisbane regain Reece Walsh, Kotoni Staggs and Payne Haas from Origin duties, but Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam are both unavailable through injury. Ben Hunt takes over in the No.7 jersey while Blake Mozer joins the bench.
Roosters
Hugo Savala returns from concussion, resulting in Billy Smith moving to the wing and Tommy Talau shifting to the extended bench. The Roosters otherwise remain settled as they continue their push towards the top four.
| Broncos | POS | Roosters |
|---|---|---|
| Reece Walsh | 1 | James Tedesco |
| Josiah Karapani | 2 | Billy Smith |
| Kotoni Staggs | 3 | Hugo Savala |
| Grant Anderson | 4 | Robert Toia |
| Jesse Arthars | 5 | Mark Nawaqanitawase |
| Thomas Duffy | 6 | Daly Cherry-Evans |
| Ben Hunt | 7 | Sam Walker |
| Preston Riki | 8 | Naufahu Whyte |
| Cory Paix | 9 | Reece Robson |
| Payne Haas | 10 | Lindsay Collins |
| Brendan Piakura | 11 | Nat Butcher |
| Jordan Riki | 12 | Siua Wong |
| Xavier Willison | 13 | Victor Radley |
| Blake Mozer | 14 | Connor Watson |
| Ben Talty | 15 | Spencer Leniu |
| Aublix Tawha | 16 | Egan Butcher |
| Jack Gosiewski | 17 | Salesi Foketi |
| Hayze Perham | 18 | Rex Bassingthwaighte |
| Josh Rogers | 19 | Tommy Talau |
Dolphins vs Warriors
Saturday 3:00pm at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins
The Dolphins receive a huge boost with Isaiya Katoa returning from a knee injury. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo, Max Plath and Thomas Flegler also return after a freshen-up. Tom Gilbert misses through a throat injury.
Warriors
Kurt Capewell and Sam Healey both return, while Jackson Ford's pectoral injury forces a forward reshuffle. Tanner Stowers-Smith starts at prop and Marata Niukore shifts back to the bench.
| Dolphins | POS | Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | 1 | Taine Tuaupiki |
| Jamayne Isaako | 2 | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak |
| Jack Bostock | 3 | Ali Leiataua |
| Herbie Farnworth | 4 | Adam Pompey |
| Selwyn Cobbo | 5 | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad |
| Kodi Nikorima | 6 | Chanel Harris-Tavita |
| Isaiya Katoa | 7 | Te Maire Martin |
| Thomas Flegler | 8 | Tanner Stowers-Smith |
| Jeremy Marshall-King | 9 | Wayde Egan |
| Francis Molo | 10 | Mitchell Barnett |
| Connelly Lemuelu | 11 | Jacob Laban |
| Kulikefu Finefeuiaki | 12 | Kurt Capewell |
| Morgan Knowles | 13 | Erin Clark |
| Max Plath | 14 | Sam Healey |
| Kurt Donoghoe | 15 | Eddie Ieremia-Toeava |
| Ray Stone | 16 | Demitric Vaimauga |
| Felise Kaufusi | 17 | Marata Niukore |
| Bradley Schneider | 18 | Kayliss Fatialofa |
| Oryn Keeley | 19 | Luke Metcalf |
Cowboys vs Panthers
Saturday 5:30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys
Jason Taumalolo will celebrate his 300th NRL game after being named to start alongside Thomas Mikaele. Liam Sutton joins the extended bench after impressing in recent appearances.
Panthers
Nathan Cleary, Isiah Yeo and Brian To'o all return after being rested last week. The Panthers regain much of their premiership-winning core as they look to maintain their position near the top of the ladder.
| Cowboys | POS | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Drinkwater | 1 | Dylan Edwards |
| Braidon Burns | 2 | Thomas Jenkins |
| Zac Laybutt | 3 | Paul Alamoti |
| Tom Chester | 4 | Izack Tago |
| Murray Taulagi | 5 | Brian To'o |
| Jaxon Purdue | 6 | Blaize Talagi |
| Jake Clifford | 7 | Nathan Cleary |
| Thomas Mikaele | 8 | Moses Leota |
| Reed Mahoney | 9 | Freddy Lussick |
| Jason Taumalolo | 10 | Lindsay Smith |
| Heilum Luki | 11 | Isaiah Papali'i |
| Jeremiah Nanai | 12 | Liam Martin |
| Reuben Cotter | 13 | Isiah Yeo |
| Soni Luke | 14 | Jack Cogger |
| Griffin Neame | 15 | Scott Sorensen |
| Matthew Lodge | 16 | Liam Henry |
| Coen Hess | 17 | Luke Garner |
| Liam Sutton | 18 | Billy Phillips |
| Sam McIntyre | 19 | Billy Scott |
Sea Eagles vs Storm
Saturday 7:35pm at 4 Pines Park
Sea Eagles
Reuben Garrick remains in concussion protocols, opening the door for Josh Feledy to start in the centres. Brandon Wakeham and Kobe Hetherington are also unavailable, forcing changes to the spine and middle rotation.
Storm
Melbourne have lost Jahrome Hughes to a hamstring injury, with Tyran Wishart stepping into the No.7 jersey. Harry Grant returns to the starting side after coming off the bench last week.
| Sea Eagles | POS | Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Trbojevic | 1 | Sualauvi Faalogo |
| Jason Saab | 2 | Will Warbrick |
| Tolutau Koula | 3 | Jack Howarth |
| Josh Feledy | 4 | Joe Chan |
| Lehi Hopoate | 5 | Moses Leo |
| Luke Brooks | 6 | Cameron Munster |
| Jamal Fogarty | 7 | Tyran Wishart |
| Taniela Paseka | 8 | Stefano Utoikamanu |
| Jake Simpkin | 9 | Harry Grant |
| Ethan Bullemor | 10 | Josh King |
| Haumole Olakau'atu | 11 | Cooper Clarke |
| Ben Trbojevic | 12 | Ativalu Lisati |
| Jake Trbojevic | 13 | Trent Loiero |
| Joey Walsh | 14 | Trent Toelau |
| Nathan Brown | 15 | Jack Hetherington |
| Simione Laiafi | 16 | Josiah Pahulu |
| Aaron Schoupp | 17 | Alec MacDonald |
| Blake Wilson | 18 | Shawn Blore |
| Jackson Shereb | 19 | Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown |
Raiders vs Dragons
Sunday 2:00pm at GIO Stadium
Raiders
Simi Sasagi returns after five games out with a shoulder injury in a welcome boost for Canberra. His return pushes Sebastian Kris to the bench, while Chevy Stewart and Jake Clydsdale join the extended interchange. Josh Papalii remains sidelined with a calf complaint.
Dragons
Dean Young has kept faith with the same starting 13 that took the field last week. Moses Suli remains unavailable with a hip injury, while Jacob Halangahu and Nick Tsougranis are the new faces on the extended bench.
| Raiders | POS | Dragons |
|---|---|---|
| Kaeo Weekes | 1 | Clinton Gutherson |
| Savelio Tamale | 2 | Setu Tu |
| Simi Sasagi | 3 | Mathew Feagai |
| Matthew Timoko | 4 | Valentine Holmes |
| Xavier Savage | 5 | Tyrell Sloan |
| Ethan Strange | 6 | Daniel Atkinson |
| Ethan Sanders | 7 | Kyle Flanagan |
| Corey Horsburgh | 8 | Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga |
| Owen Pattie | 9 | Damien Cook |
| Joseph Tapine | 10 | Toby Couchman |
| Hudson Young | 11 | Dylan Egan |
| Zac Hosking | 12 | Hamish Stewart |
| Jayden Brailey | 13 | Ryan Couchman |
| Tom Starling | 14 | Jacob Liddle |
| Ata Mariota | 15 | Emre Guler |
| Morgan Smithies | 16 | Josh Kerr |
| Sebastian Kris | 17 | Luciano Leilua |
| Chevy Stewart | 18 | Jacob Halangahu |
| Jake Clydsdale | 19 | Nick Tsougranis |
Knights vs Wests Tigers
Sunday 4:05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
Knights
Newcastle receive a major boost with Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Lucas both returning after being rested last week, while Jermaine McEwen is back following a club-imposed suspension. Fletcher Sharpe shifts back to five-eighth and NSW Cup front-rower Lachlan Crouch is a chance to make his NRL debut from the bench.
Wests Tigers
Adam Doueihi returns from the shoulder injury suffered in Round 9 and immediately slots back into the No.7 jersey. Alex Twal is also back after overcoming a knee issue, while Patrick Herbert's shoulder injury sees Starford To'a move into the centres and Jeral Skelton earn a recall on the wing.
| Knights | POS | Wests Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyn Ponga | 1 | Jahream Bula |
| Dominic Young | 2 | Sunia Turuva |
| Dane Gagai | 3 | Taylan May |
| Bradman Best | 4 | Starford To'a |
| Greg Marzhew | 5 | Jeral Skelton |
| Fletcher Sharpe | 6 | Jarome Luai |
| Dylan Brown | 7 | Adam Doueihi |
| Jacob Saifiti | 8 | Terrell May |
| Phoenix Crossland | 9 | Apisai Koroisau |
| Trey Mooney | 10 | Fonua Pole |
| Dylan Lucas | 11 | Tony Sukkar |
| Jermaine McEwen | 12 | Sione Fainu |
| Mat Croker | 13 | Alex Twal |
| Sandon Smith | 14 | Josese Lanyon |
| Tyson Frizell | 15 | Bunty Afoa |
| Cody Hopwood | 16 | Alex Seyfarth |
| Thomas Cant | 17 | Latu Fainu |
| Lachlan Crouch | 18 | Heamasi Makasini |
| Fletcher Hunt | 19 | Mavrik Geyer |
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