2025 NRL: Week 1 Finals Team Lists

Here are the full squads for Week 1 Finals of the 2025 NRL season, announced at 4pm Tuesday.
Check out our Week 1 Finals Predictions (live Wednesday 12pm).

🏉 Melbourne Storm vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Friday, September 12 – 7:50 (AEST) – AAMI Park
📺 Broadcast: Nine / Fox League / Kayo
Referee: Adam Gee | Bunker: Ashley Klein

Storm
1. Nick Meaney, 2. William Warbrick, 3. Grant Anderson, 4. Joe Chan, 5. Xavier Coates, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Tyran Wishart, 8. Stefano Utoikamanu, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Josh King, 11. Ativalu Lisati, 12. Eliesa Katoa, 13. Trent Loiero, 14. Jonah Pezet, 15. Alec MacDonald, 16. Tui Kamikamica, 17. Bronson Garlick, 18. Kane Bradley, 19. Marion Seve, 20. Jack Howarth, 21. Sualauvi Faalogo, 22. Lazarus Vaalepu
Early Mail: A double blow for the Storm last week with Jahrome Hughes set to miss the whole finals series with an arm fracture and Ryan Papenhuyzen ruled out through HIA.

Bulldogs
1. Connor Tracey, 2. Jethro Rinakama, 3. Enari Tuala, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Blake Wilson, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Lachlan Galvin, 8. Max King, 9. Bailey Hayward, 10. Samuel Hughes, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Jacob Preston, 13. Jaeman Salmon, 14. Kurt Mann, 15. Sitili Tupouniua, 16. Josh Curran, 17. Reed Mahoney, 19. Jake Turpin, 20. Kurtis Morrin, 21. Toby Sexton, 22. Harry Hayes, 23. Jacob Kiraz
Early Mail: Bulldogs have their own problems with Marcelo Montoya (ankle) and Bronson Xerri (HIA) to miss the trip to Melbourne.

• Head to Head (Since 2013): Storm 12 wins, Bulldogs 7 wins
• At AAMI Park (Since 2013): Storm 6 wins, Bulldogs 4 wins
• Last 5 NRL Matches:
  • Storm: W, W, W, L, L
  • Bulldogs: W, L, L, W, L

🏉New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers

Saturday, September 13 – 4:05pm (AEST) – Mount Smart Stadium
📺 Broadcast: Nine / Fox League / Kayo
Referee: Grant Atkins | Bunker: Liam Kennedy

Warriors
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Adam Pompey, 4. Kurt Capewell, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Jackson Ford, 11. Leka Halasima, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Erin Clark, 14. Te Maire Martin, 15. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, 16. Demitric Vaimauga, 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith, 18. Taine Tuaupiki, 20. Samuel Healey, 21. Kalani Going, 22. Bunty Afoa, 23. Edward Kosi
Early Mail: Wayde Egan will return from the mandatory HIA break, while Rocco Berry and Eddie Ieremia-Toeava are set to miss the game through shoulder problems.

Panthers
1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Paul Alamoti, 3. Izack Tago, 4. Casey McLean, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Blaize Talagi, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Moses Leota, 9. Luke Sommerton, 10. Lindsay Smith, 11. Scott Sorensen, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo, 14. Brad Schneider, 15. Liam Henry, 16. Isaiah Papali’i, 17. Luke Garner, 18. Thomas Jenkins, 19. Matt Eisenhuth, 20. Daine Laurie, 21. Mavrik Geyer, 22. Trent Toelau
Early Mail: Early mail suggests the Panthers will field close to their best seventeen with Brian To’o and Liam Martin set to play after being rested last week.

• Head to Head (Since 2013): Warriors 5 wins, Panthers 18 wins
• At Mount Smart Stadium (Since 2013): Warriors 3 wins, Panthers 4 wins
• Last 5 NRL Matches:
  • Warriors: L, W, W, L, L
  • Panthers: W, L, L, L, W

🏉 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Sydney Roosters

Saturday, September 13 – 7:50pm (AEST) – Shark Park
📺 Broadcast: Nine / Fox League / Kayo
Referee: Todd Smith | Bunker: Chris Butler

Sharks
1. William Kennedy, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Jesse Ramien, 4. KL Iro, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Braydon Trindall, 7. Nicho Hynes, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Toby Rudolf, 11. Billy Burns, 12. Teig Wilton, 13. Jesse Colquhoun, 14. Oregon Kaufusi, 15. Siosifa Talakai, 16. Thomas Hazelton, 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 18. Daniel Atkinson, 19. Mawene Hiroti, 20. Jayden Berrell, 21. Briton Nikora, 22. Hohepa Puru
Early Mail: The Sharks have received a boost with Nicho Hynes’ charge from Saturday night downgraded.

Roosters
1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Billy Smith, 4. Robert Toia, 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase, 6. Hugo Savala, 7. Sam Walker, 8. Spencer Leniu, 9. Connor Watson, 10. Lindsay Collins, 11. Angus Crichton, 12. Victor Radley, 13. Naufahu Whyte, 14. Benaiah Ioelu, 15. Egan Butcher, 16. Blake Steep, 17. Siua Wong, 18. Ethan King, 19. Salesi Foketi, 20. Sandon Smith, 21. Tom Rodwell, 22. Makahesi Makatoa
Early Mail: The only regular set to miss the sudden death clash is Nat Butcher through injury.

• Head to Head (Since 2013): Sharks 10 wins, Roosters 11 wins
• At Sharks Stadium (Since 2013): Sharks 5 wins, Roosters 6 wins
• Last 5 NRL Matches:
  • Sharks: W, L, W, W, W
  • Roosters: W, W, L, W, W

🏉 Canberra Raiders vs Brisbane Broncos

Sunday, September 14 – 4:05pm (AEST) – GIO Stadium
📺 Broadcast: Nine / Fox League / Kayo
Referee: Ashley Klein | Bunker: Chris Butler

Raiders
1. Kaeo Weekes, 2. Savelio Tamale, 3. Matthew Timoko, 4. Sebastian Kris, 5. Jed Stuart, 6. Ethan Strange, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Josh Papali’i, 9. Tom Starling, 10. Joseph Tapine, 11. Hudson Young, 12. Zac Hosking, 13. Corey Horsburgh, 14. Owen Pattie, 15. Simi Sasagi, 16. Morgan Smithies, 17. Ata Mariota, 18. Matt Nicholson, 19. Danny Levi, 20. Ethan Sanders, 21. Noah Martin, 22. Trey Mooney
Early Mail: A scare for the Raiders after it was reported Josh Papalii injured an ankle at training on Friday last week. The team is expected to be at full-strength otherwise.

Broncos
1. Reece Walsh, 2. Josiah Karapani, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Gehamat Shibasaki, 5. Deine Mariner, 6. Billy Walters, 7. Ben Hunt, 8. Corey Jensen, 9. Cory Paix, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Brendan Piakura, 12. Jordan Riki, 13. Patrick Carrigan, 14. Tyson Smoothy, 15. Kobe Hetherington, 16. Ben Talty, 17. Jaiyden Hunt, 18. Jesse Arthars, 19. Fletcher Baker, 20. Delouise Hoeter, 21. Jack Gosiewski, 22. Jock Madden
Early Mail: Gehamat Shibasaski was stood down for off-field behaviour and may return depending on Michael Maguire’s call whether to play Deine Mariner. Adam Reynolds is unlikely to return this week.

• Head to Head (Since 2013): Raiders 6 wins, Broncos 10 wins
• At GIO Stadium (Since 2013): Raiders 5 wins, Broncos 4 wins
• Last 5 NRL Matches:
  • Raiders: L, W, W, W, L
  • Broncos: L, W, W, W, W

Related Links:

• NRL Finals Week 1 Predictions
• 2025 NRL Injury List
• Week 1 Finals Fixtures and Club-by-Club Finals Stats
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