Round 23 Teams and Fixtures

Friday, 12th August 2005

Parramatta v Canterbury at Parramatta Stadium, 7.30pm

EELS: Joel Reddy, Luke Burt, 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, Adam Peek, Aaron Cannings, Fui Fui Moi Moi (one to be omitted).

BULLDOGS: Jamaal Lolesi, Cameron Phelps, Dallas McIlwain, Reni Maitua, Matt Utai, Braith Anasta, Corey Hughes, Mark O'Meley, Adam Brideson, Roy Asotasi, Willie Mason, Andrew Ryan (c), Tony Grimaldi. Interchange: Daniel Irvine, Chris Armit, Nate Myles, Ben Czislowski.

Referee: Paul Simpkins.

Saturday, 13th August 2005

Melbourne V New Zealand at Olympic Park, 5.30pm

STORM: Billy Slater, Matt Geyer, Steve Bell, Matt King, Jake Webster, Scott Hill, Matt Orford, Robbie Kearns (c), Cameron Smith, Ian Donnelly, David Kidwell, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson. Interchange: Dennis Scott, Jamie Feeney, Antonio Kaufusi, Brett White, Peter Robinson, Alex Chan (two to be omitted).

WARRIORS: Brent Webb, Francis Meli, Sione Faumuina, Simon Mannering, Todd Byrne, Nathan Fien, Stacey Jones, Ruben Wiki, Monty Betham, Steve Price (c), Awen Guttenbeil, Wairangi Koopu, Louis Anderson. Interchange: Richard Villasanti, Karl Temata, Clinton Toopi, Manu Vatuvei, Iafeta Paleaaesina (one to be omitted).

Referee: Russell Smith.

Sydney v Cronulla at Aussie Stadium, 7.30pm

ROOSTERS: Anthony Minichiello, Amos Roberts, Ryan Cross, Iosia Soliola, Joel Monaghan, Chris Flannery, Brett Finch, David Shillington, Craig Wing, Adrian Morley, Anthony Tupou, Craig Fitzgibbon, Luke Ricketson (c). Interchange: Michael Crocker, Richard Fa'aoso, Lopini Paea, Adam Schubert, Heath L'Estrange (one to be omitted).

SHARKS: David Peachey, David Simmons, Nigel Vagana, Beau Scott, Luke Covell, Adam Dykes, Brett Kimmorley (c), Jason Stevens, Matt Hilder, Danny Nutley, Reece Williams, Cameron Ciraldo, Paul Gallen. Interchange: Hutch Maiava, Keith Galloway, Phil Leuluai, Kevin Kingston.

Referee: Shayne Hayne.

Canberra v South Sydney at Canberra Stadium, 7.30pm

RAIDERS: Clinton Schifcofske, David Howell, Phil Graham, Adam Mogg, Matt Gafa, Todd Carney, Lincoln Withers, Josh Miller, Alan Tongue, Troy Thompson, Kris Kahler, Ian Hindmarsh, Jason Croker (c). Interchange: Ben Cross, Marshall Chalk, Alan Rothery, Jason Williams.

RABBITOHS: Todd Polglase, Adam MacDougall, Luke MacDougall, Yileen Gordon, Shannon Hegarty, John Sutton, Ben Walker, Peter Cusack, Shane Walker, Scott Geddes, Bryan Fletcher, Luke Stuart, Ashley Harrison (c). Interchange: Mark Minichiello, David Fa?alogo, Beau Champion, Scott Logan.

Referee: Jason Robinson.

Sunday, 14th August 2005

Wests v North Queensland at Campbelltown Stadium, 2.30pm

TIGERS: Brett Hodgson, Daniel Fitzhenry, Dene Halatau, Paul Whatuira, Pat Richards, Benji Marshall, Scott Prince (c), Todd Payten, Robbie Farah, John Skandalis, Anthony Laffranchi, Mark O'Neill, Ben Galea. Interchange: Dean Collis, Liam Fulton, Chris Heighington, Bronson Harrison.

COWBOYS: Matt Bowen, Ty Williams, Josh Hannay, Paul Bowman, Matt Sing, Johnathan Thurston, Brett Firman, Paul Rauhihi, Aaron Payne, Carl Webb, Steve Southern, Luke O'Donnell, Travis Norton (c). Interchange: Rod Jensen, David Faiumu, Mitchell Sargent, Shane Tronc.

Referee: Steve Clarke.

Brisbane v St George Illawarra at Suncorp Stadium, 3pm

BRONCOS: Karmichael Hunt, Brent Tate, Justin Hodges, Shaun Berrigan, Leon Bott, Darren Lockyer (c), Brett Seymour, Shane Webcke, Casey McGuire, Petero Civoniceva, David Stagg, Brad Thorn, Tonie Carroll. Interchange: Corey Parker, Darren Smith, Dane Carlaw, Neville Costigan, Sam Thaiday, Berrick Barnes (two to be omitted).

DRAGONS: Clint Greenshields, Colin Best, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Wes Naiqama, Trent Barrett (c), Ben Hornby, Luke Bailey, Dean Young, Jason Ryles, Ben Creagh, Lance Thompson, Shaun Timmins. Interchange: Ashton Sims, Justin Poore, Corey Payne, Michael Ennis, Bryan Norrie (one to be omitted).

Referee: Tim Mander.

Newcastle v Manly at EnergyAustralia Stadium, 3pm

KNIGHTS: Milton Thaiday, Trent Salkeld, Matthew Gidley, George Carmont, Anthony Quinn, Brad Tighe, Andrew Johns (c), Craig Smith, Danny Buderus, Josh Perry, Steve Simpson, Clint Newton, Reegan Tanner. Interchange: Adam Woolnough, Todd Lowrie, Daniel Tolar, Dustin Cooper, Riley Brown (one to be omitted).

SEA EAGLES: Brett Stewart, Paul Stephenson, Terry Hill, Ashley Alberts, Chris Hicks, Luke Williamson, Michael Monaghan (c), Jason King, Chad Randall, Brent Kite, Steve Menzies, Anthony Watmough, Ben Kennedy. Interchange: Shane Dunley, Nathan Tutt, Kylie Leuluai, Sam Harris, Mark Bryant (one to be omitted).

Referee: Tony Archer.

The Penrith Panthers have the bye in round 23.