MONDAY'S EXPERT: 2025 NRL Round 17
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MONDAY'S EXPERT: 2025 NRL Round 17
A full wrap of the weekend's action - MONDAY'S EXPERT recaps all the teamsheets, details, scores and scorers from Round 17 of the NRL, with heaps more info like the current ladder, stats leaders, match review, POTY standings, scorigami watch, crowd figures and fixtures for next week.
All listed times are AEST (NSW/QLD/VIC/ACT).
RELATED: See the full list of 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Draw and Results.
Game of the Season contender as Panthers hang on... just!
26 Jun 2025 9:36PM | AJ Lucantonio
Penrith Panthers 8 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Parramatta / Burramattagal
Date: Thu, 26th June. Kickoff: 7:50 PM. Halftime: Canterbury 6-2. Penalties: Penrith 7-4. Referee: Grant Atkins. Crowd: 16,738.
Penrith: Edwards, Jenkins, Tago, Mclean, To'o; Talagi, Cleary (C); Leota, Kenny, Smith, Garner, Martin, Yeo. Int: Papali'i, Henry, Patea.
Canterbury: Tracey, Kiraz, Xerri, Crichton (C), Montoya; Burton, Sexton; King, Mahoney, Suluka-Fifita, Kikau, Preston, Hayward. Int: Mann, Hayes, Curran, Galvin.
PENRITH PANTHERS (8)
Tries: Nathan Cleary
Conversions: Dylan Edwards (1/1)
Penalty Goals: Dylan Edwards (1/2)
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (6)
Tries: Jacob Preston
Conversions: Stephen Crichton (1/1)
Manly maul timid Tigers
27 Jun 2025 8:07PM | Tim Costello
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 28 Wests Tigers 10
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Brookvale / Cammeraygal
Date: Fri, 27th June. Kickoff: 6:00 PM. Halftime: Manly 6-0. Penalties: Manly 7-5. Referee: Gerard Sutton. Crowd: 17,055.
Manly: Hopoate, Saab, Koula, Trbojevic, Garrick; Brooks, Cherry-Evans (C); Lodge, Tevaga, Taukeiaho, Waddell, Trbojevic, Trbojevic. Int: Simpkin, Bullemor, Brown, Sipley.
Wests Tigers: Mason, Turuva, Doueihi, To'a, Skelton; Koroisau, Fainu; May, Da Silva, Pole, Fainu, Bird, Twal. Int: Seyfarth, Fainu, Sukkar, Laulilii.
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (28)
Tries: Jason Saab, Reuben Garrick, Tolutau Koula, Corey Waddell, Ben Trbojevic
Conversions: Reuben Garrick (4/5)
WESTS TIGERS (10)
Tries: Alex Seyfarth, Tallyn Da Silva
Conversions: Adam Doueihi (1/2)
Ponga down as Raiders muscle up to escape with victory
27 Jun 2025 9:47PM | Andrew Ferguson and AJ Lucantonio
Newcastle Knights 18 Canberra Raiders 22
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal
Date: Fri, 27th June. Kickoff: 8:00 PM. Halftime: Canberra 16-0. Penalties: 2-all. Referee: Peter Gough. Crowd: 17,527.
Newcastle: Ponga (C), Young, Gagai, Best, Schiller; Hastings, Cogger; Saifiti, Brailey, Frizell, Lucas, Pearce-Paul, Crossland. Int: Jones, Cant, McEwen, Croker.
Canberra: Weekes, Stuart, Timoko, Kris, Savage; Strange, Fogarty; Papalii, Starling, Tapine (C), Sasagi, Hosking, Horsburgh. Int: Pattie, Martin, Smithies, Mariota.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (18)
Tries: James Schiller (2), Jermaine McEwen
Conversions: Kalyn Ponga (1/1), Dane Gagai (2/2)
CANBERRA RAIDERS (22)
Tries: Simi Sasagi, Kaeo Weekes, Ethan Strange, Jed Stuart
Conversions: Jamal Fogarty (3/4)
Broncos go three in a row with win over Warriors
28 Jun 2025 5:09PM | Robert Crosby
Brisbane Broncos 26 Warriors 12
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal
Date: Sat, 28th June. Kickoff: 3:00 PM. Halftime: Brisbane 18-0. Penalties: Brisbane 8-5. Referee: Adam Gee. Crowd: 43,424.
Brisbane: Walsh, Karapani, Staggs, Shibasaki, Arthars; Mam, Reynolds (C); Jensen, Paix, Haas, Piakura, Riki, Carrigan. Int: Walters, Hetherington, Willison, Gosiewski.
Warriors: Nicoll-Klokstad, Kosi, Pompey, Berry, Tuivasa-Sheck; Harris-Tavita, Metcalf; Fisher-Harris (C), Egan, Niukore, Capewell, Laban, Clark. Int: Martin, Ford, Vaimauga, Halasima.
BRISBANE BRONCOS (26)
Tries: Kotoni Staggs, Josiah Karapani, Gehamat Shibasaki (2)
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (3/4)
Penalty Goals: Adam Reynolds (2/2)
WARRIORS (12)
Tries: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Leka Halasima
Conversions: Luke Metcalf (1/1), Adam Pompey (1/1)
Dragons put injury issues aside holding off Parra fightback
28 Jun 2025 7:44PM | Josh Robertson
St George Illawarra Dragons 34 Parramatta Eels 20
Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong / Dharawal
Date: Sat, 28th June. Kickoff: 5:30 PM. Halftime: St Geo Illa 26-4. Penalties: Parramatta 7-6. Referee: Liam Kennedy. Crowd: 18,191.
St Geo Illa: Gutherson (C), Allan, Suli, Holmes, Lawson; King-Togia, Flanagan; Guler, Cook, Klemmer, Leilua, Su'A, De Belin. Int: Couchman, Liddle, Stewart, Fifita.
Parramatta: Iongi, Lomax, Samrani, Russell, Addo-Carr; Brown, Hawkins; Williams, Lussick, Paulo (C), Tuilagi, Kautoga, Hopgood. Int: Walker, Doorey, Papalii.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (34)
Tries: Nathan Lawson (2), Valentine Holmes (2), Corey Allan, Kyle Flanagan
Conversions: Valentine Holmes (3/5), Kyle Flanagan (1/1)
Penalty Goals: Kyle Flanagan (1/1)
PARRAMATTA EELS (20)
Tries: Josh Addo-Carr, Zac Lomax, Dean Hawkins, Kelma Tuilagi
Conversions: Zac Lomax (2/4)
Katoa Hammers Bunnies
28 Jun 2025 9:49PM | Andrew Ferguson
Dolphins 50 South Sydney Rabbitohs 28
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal
Date: Sat, 28th June. Kickoff: 7:50 PM. Halftime: Dolphins 30-6. Penalties: South Sydney 6-5. Referee: Todd Smith. Crowd: 22,041.
Dolphins: Tabuai-Fidow, Isaako, Averillo, Farnworth, Feagai; Nikorima, Katoa (C); Molo, Marshall-King, Tawha, Finefeuiaki, Keeley, Donoghoe. Int: Nicholls, Lemuelu, Stone, Kerr.
South Sydney: Mitchell, Johnston, Wighton, Graham, Munro; Walker (C), Humphreys; Keppie, Havili, Koloamatangi, Aitken, Duncan, Arrow. Int: Mamouzelos, Hubner, Moale, Tatola.
DOLPHINS (50)
Tries: Jeremy Marshall-King, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (4), Kodi Nikorima, Jake Averillo, Kurt Donoghoe
Conversions: Jamayne Isaako (8/8)
Penalty Goals: Jamayne Isaako (1/1)
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (28)
Tries: Jack Wighton (2), Tallis Duncan (2), Davvy Moale
Conversions: Latrell Mitchell (4/5)
Storm smash Sharks in final 15
29 Jun 2025 3:57PM | Andrew Ferguson
Melbourne Storm 30 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne / Wurundjeri
Date: Sun, 29th June. Kickoff: 2:00 PM. Halftime: Melbourne 10-6. Penalties: Cronulla 5-4. Referee: Ashley Klein. Crowd: 21,933.
Melbourne: Papenhuyzen, Fa'alogo, Anderson, Meaney, Coates; Munster, Hughes; Asofa-Solomona, Grant (C), King, Blore, Katoa, Loiero. Int: Utoikamanu, Wishart, MacDonald, Kamikamica.
Cronulla: Kennedy, Katoa, Ramien, Talakai, Mulitalo; Trindall, Hynes; Fonua-Blake, Brailey, Kaufusi, Nikora, Wilton, McInnes (C). Int: Colquhoun, Rudolf, Hamlin-Uele, Burns.
MELBOURNE STORM (30)
Tries: Eliesa Katoa, Sualauvi Faalogo, Nick Meaney, Jahrome Hughes, Trent Loiero
Conversions: Ryan Papenhuyzen (3/4), Nick Meaney (1/1)
Penalty Goals: Ryan Papenhuyzen (1/2)
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (6)
Tries: Braydon Trindall
Conversions: Nicho Hynes (1/1)
Cowboys pause form slump with tough win over the Titans
29 Jun 2025 6:03PM | Josh Robertson
Gold Coast Titans 24 North Queensland Cowboys 30
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Robina / Yugambeh
Date: Sun, 29th June. Kickoff: 4:05 PM. Halftime: North Qld 12-6. Penalties: Gold Coast 6-3. Referee: Wyatt Raymond. Crowd: 13,382.
Gold Coast: Brimson, Fifita, Kelly, Sami, Fitzgibbon; Foran, Weaver; Jolliffe, Verrills, Campbell-Gillard, Randall, Fermor, Fa'asuamaleaui (C). Int: Fotuaika, Haas, Fa'asuamaleaui.
North Qld: Drinkwater, Derby, Purdue, Laybutt, Taulagi; Clifford, Dearden (C); Neame, Robson, McIntyre, Cotter, Nanai, Edwards. Int: Mikaele, Hess, Lahrs, O'Donnell.
GOLD COAST TITANS (24)
Tries: Beau Fermor, AJ Brimson, Jojo Fifita, Phillip Sami
Conversions: Tom Weaver (4/4)
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (30)
Tries: Zac Laybutt, Scott Drinkwater (2), Murray Taulagi, Jeremiah Nanai
Conversions: Scott Drinkwater (3/3), Jake Clifford (2/2)
Sydney Roosters had a bye this round.
Round 17 ladder
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | B | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canberra | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 104 | 28 |
| 2 | Canterbury | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 96 | 28 |
| 3 | Melbourne | 14 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 196 | 26 |
| 4 | Warriors | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Brisbane | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 64 | 20 |
| 6 | Sydney | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 20 |
| 7 | Penrith | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
| 8 | Dolphins | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 162 | 18 |
| 9 | Manly | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 40 | 18 |
| 10 | Cronulla | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | -4 | 18 |
| 11 | St Geo Illa | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | -45 | 18 |
| 12 | North Qld | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 2 | -134 | 17 |
| 13 | Newcastle | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 | -67 | 14 |
| 14 | Wests Tigers | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 2 | -84 | 14 |
| 15 | Parramatta | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 2 | -103 | 14 |
| 16 | South Sydney | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 | -111 | 14 |
| 17 | Gold Coast | 15 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | -144 | 12 |
RELATED: Click here to view the current NRL Telstra Premiership ladder.
RLP stats leaders
TOP TRYSCORERS
| Rank | Player | Team | P | T |
| 1 | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | Dolphins | 14 | 15 |
| 2 | Ryan Papenhuyzen | Melbourne | 14 | 12 |
| = | Gehamat Shibasaki | Brisbane | 15 | 12 |
| 4 | Alex Johnston | South Sydney | 8 | 11 |
| = | Mark Nawaqanitawase | Sydney | 12 | 11 |
| = | Fletcher Sharpe | Newcastle | 14 | 11 |
| = | Jesse Arthars | Brisbane | 15 | 11 |
| 8 | KL Iro | Cronulla | 9 | 10 |
| = | Xavier Coates | Melbourne | 12 | 10 |
| = | Murray Taulagi | North Qld | 13 | 10 |
| = | Grant Anderson | Melbourne | 13 | 10 |
| = | Hudson Young | Canberra | 14 | 10 |
| = | Toluta'u Koula | Manly | 14 | 10 |
| = | Sunia Turuva | Wests Tigers | 15 | 10 |
| = | Herbie Farnworth | Dolphins | 16 | 10 |
| 16 | Tyrell Sloan | St Geo Illa | 11 | 9 |
| = | Starford To'a | Wests Tigers | 12 | 9 |
| = | Xavier Savage | Canberra | 15 | 9 |
| = | Phillip Sami | Gold Coast | 15 | 9 |
TOP GOALKICKERS
| Rank | Player | Team | P | G/A | % |
| 1 | Jamayne Isaako | Dolphins | 16 | 79 / 90 | 88% |
| 2 | Ryan Papenhuyzen | Melbourne | 14 | 58 / 69 | 84% |
| 3 | Adam Reynolds | Brisbane | 15 | 56 / 69 | 81% |
| = | Jamal Fogarty | Canberra | 15 | 56 / 71 | 79% |
| 5 | Reuben Garrick | Manly | 15 | 55 / 71 | 77% |
| 6 | Nicho Hynes | Cronulla | 16 | 49 / 65 | 75% |
| 7 | Sandon Smith | Sydney | 14 | 46 / 55 | 84% |
| 8 | Valentine Holmes | St Geo Illa | 13 | 42 / 57 | 74% |
| = | Luke Metcalf | Warriors | 15 | 42 / 63 | 67% |
| 10 | Nathan Cleary | Penrith | 12 | 40 / 44 | 91% |
| 11 | Scott Drinkwater | North Qld | 15 | 39 / 55 | 71% |
| 12 | Stephen Crichton | Canterbury | 12 | 37 / 44 | 84% |
| 13 | Adam Doueihi | Wests Tigers | 14 | 35 / 49 | 71% |
| 14 | Jayden Campbell | Gold Coast | 11 | 33 / 41 | 80% |
| 15 | Latrell Mitchell | South Sydney | 10 | 28 / 36 | 78% |
| 16 | Zac Lomax | Parramatta | 10 | 26 / 33 | 79% |
| 17 | Kalyn Ponga | Newcastle | 13 | 19 / 25 | 76% |
| 18 | Dane Gagai | Newcastle | 16 | 15 / 18 | 83% |
| = | Sean Russell | Parramatta | 14 | 15 / 21 | 71% |
TOP POINTSCORERS
| Rank | Player | Team | P | T | G | FG | Pts |
| 1 | Jamayne Isaako | Dolphins | 16 | 8 | 79 | - | 190 |
| 2 | Ryan Papenhuyzen | Melbourne | 14 | 12 | 58 | 1 | 165 |
| 3 | Reuben Garrick | Manly | 15 | 9 | 55 | - | 146 |
| 4 | Adam Reynolds | Brisbane | 15 | 3 | 56 | 0/1 | 126 |
| 5 | Jamal Fogarty | Canberra | 15 | 2 | 56 | - | 120 |
| 6 | Luke Metcalf | Warriors | 15 | 8 | 42 | 1 | 117 |
| 7 | Sandon Smith | Sydney | 14 | 5 | 46 | - | 112 |
| 8 | Valentine Holmes | St Geo Illa | 13 | 6 | 42 | - | 108 |
| 9 | Nicho Hynes | Cronulla | 16 | 2 | 49 | - | 106 |
| 10 | Scott Drinkwater | North Qld | 15 | 6 | 39 | - | 102 |
| 11 | Nathan Cleary | Penrith | 12 | 2 | 40 | - | 88 |
| 12 | Jayden Campbell | Gold Coast | 11 | 4 | 33 | - | 82 |
| = | Stephen Crichton | Canterbury | 12 | 2 | 37 | - | 82 |
| 14 | Adam Doueihi | Wests Tigers | 14 | 2 | 35 | - | 78 |
| 15 | Latrell Mitchell | South Sydney | 10 | 2 | 28 | 0/1 | 66 |
| 16 | Zac Lomax | Parramatta | 10 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 65 |
| 17 | Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow | Dolphins | 14 | 15 | - | - | 60 |
| 18 | Paul Alamoti | Penrith | 12 | 7 | 11 | - | 50 |
| 19 | Gehamat Shibasaki | Brisbane | 15 | 12 | - | - | 48 |
Match review
To Saturday's games, five players had been charged in Round 17 with two - Eels' back rower Kelma Tuilagi and Tigers' utility Heath Mason - facing time on the sidelines.
| Kelma TUILAGI | PAR | 3 - 4 matches |
| Heath MASON | WST | 1 - 2 matches |
| Viliame KIKAU Phoenix CROSSLAND | CBY NEW | $1,800 - $2,500 |
| Jack WILLIAMS | PAR | $1,000 - $1,500 |
Click here to find out the details on each and every charge.
LeagueUnlimited Player of the Year standings
Our writers issue points every game for who they judge as the best player on the field. Includes points accumulated during State of Origin series.
20 points - Isaiya Katoa (Dolphins)
19 points - Luke Metcalf (Warriors)
16 points - James Tedesco (Roosters)
15 points - Payne Haas (Broncos/Blues)
14 points - Nathan Cleary (Panthers), Tom Dearden (Cowboys/Maroons)
12 points - Clinton Gutherson (Dragons), Terrell May (Wests Tigers), Zac Lomax (Eels/Blues)
11 points - Adam Reynolds (Broncos), Lachlan Galvin (Wests Tigers), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Dolphins)
10 points - Scott Drinkwater (Cowboys), Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Titans), Haumole Olakau'atu (Sea Eagles), Braydon Trindall (Sharks), Kalyn Ponga (Knights)
9 points - Cameron Munster (Storm), Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm), Hudson Young (Raiders), Jye Gray (Rabbitohs)
8 points - Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs), Keaon Koloamatangi (Rabbitohs), Erin Clark (Warriors), Jacob Preston (Bulldogs), Kaeo Weekes (Raiders), Max King (Bulldogs), Corey Horsburgh (Raiders), Viliame Kikau (Bulldogs)
7 points - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors), Jahrome Hughes (Storm), Beau Fermor (Titans), Eliesa Katoa (Storm), Jayden Campbell (Titans), Patrick Carrigan (Broncos), Bradman Best (Knights), Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles), Connor Tracey (Bulldogs)
6 points - Matt Burton (Bulldogs), Ben Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Addin Fonua-Blake (Sharks), Isaiah Iongi (Eels), Sandon Smith (Roosters), William Kennedy (Sharks), Savelio Tamale (Raiders), Stephen Crichton (Bulldogs)
5 points - Gehamat Shibasaki (Broncos), Dean Hawkins (Eels), Thomas Jenkins (Panthers), Sualauvi Faalogo (Storm), Jack Williams (Eels), Nicho Hynes (Sharks), Mitchell Moses (Eels), Xavier Willison (Broncos), Joseph Tapine (Raiders), Blayke Brailey (Sharks), Josh Papali'i (Raiders), Billy Smith (Roosters), Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins), Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Xavier Savage (Raiders), Fletcher Sharpe (Knights), Isaah Yeo (Panthers/Blues)
4 points - Kurt Donoghoe (Dolphins), Moses Leota (Panthers), Jahream Bula (Wests Tigers), Sitili Tupouniua (Bulldogs), Dylan Edwards (Panthers), Connor Watson (Roosters), Wayde Egan (Warriors), Xavier Coates (Storm), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks), Dylan Lucas (Knights), Jamal Fogarty (Raiders), Apisai Koroisau (Wests Tigers), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Sea Eagles), Lehi Hopoate (Sea Eagles), Harry Grant (Storm)
3 points - Mitchell Barnett (Warriors), Alex Johnston (Rabbitohs), Reuben Garrick (Sea Eagles), Ethan Strange (Raiders), Jacob Saifiti (Knights), Kodi Nikorima (Dolphins), Hugo Savala (Roosters), Dylan Brown (Eels), Jarome Luai (Wests Tigers), Sione Katoa (Sharks), Zac Hosking (Raiders), Victor Radley (Roosters), Damien Cook (Dragons), Grant Anderson (Storm), Owen Pattie (Raiders), Kai Pearce-Paul (Knights), Demitric Vaimauga (Warriors), Kotoni Staggs (Broncos), Blaize Talagi (Panthers), Billy Burns (Sharks), Harry Hayes (Bulldogs), Adam Doueihi (Wests Tigers), Dylan Egan (Dragons), Briton Nikora (Sharks), Luke Brooks (Sea Eagles), Shawn Blore (Storm), Jaxon Purdue (Cowboys), Daniel Saifiti (Dolphins), Peter Mamouzelos (Rabbitohs), Toby Sexton (Bulldogs), Tyrell Sloan (Dragons), Jacob Kiraz (Bulldogs), Jake Clifford (Cowboys)
2 points - Ezra Mam (Broncos), Chris Randall (Titans), Josh Curran (Bulldogs), Selwyn Cobbo (Broncos), Jesse Ramien (Sharks), Keano Kini (Titans), Joash Papali'i (Eels), Corey Waddell (Sea Eagles), Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins), Simi Sasagi (Raiders), David Klemmer (Dragons), Ali Leiataua (Warriors), Cory Paix (Broncos), Paul Alamoti (Panthers), Jackson Ford (Warriors), Isaiah Papali'i (Panthers), Blake Steep (Roosters), Jacob Liddle (Dragons), Jake Averillo (Dolphins), Mark Nawaqanitawase (Roosters), Naufahu Whyte (Roosters), Jamie Humphreys (Rabbitohs), Bronson Xerri (Bulldogs), Jake Simpkin (Sea Eagles), Jack Wighton (Rabbitohs), Moses Suli (Dragons), Robert Derby (Cowboys), Starford To'a (Wests Tigers), Reece Walsh (Broncos), Scott Sorensen (Panthers), Phillip Sami (Titans), Jaxson Paulo (Cowboys), Kyle Flanagan (Dragons), Luron Patea (Panthers), Chanel Harris-Tavita (Warriors), Toby Couchman (Dragons), Brian To'o (Panthers/Blues)
1 point - John Bateman (Cowboys), Sebastian Kris (Raiders), Jaimin Jolliffe (Titans), Jeremy Marshall-King (Dolphins), Reece Robson (Cowboys), Jayden Brailey (Knights), Brendan Piakura (Broncos), Jack Bostock (Dolphins), Sam Verrills (Titans), Tallis Duncan (Rabbitohs), Kieran Foran (Titans), Tyson Gamble (Knights), Samuel Stonestreet (Sharks), Campbell Graham (Rabbitohs), Francis Molo (Dolphins), David Fifita (Titans), Jack Howarth (Storm), Tom Gilbert (Dolphins), Josh Kerr (Dolphins), James Fisher-Harris (Warriors), Adam Elliott (Knights), Thomas Cant (Knights), Tolutau Koula (Sea Eagles), Clayton Faulalo (Sea Eagles), Casey McLean (Panthers), Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys), Fletcher Hunt (Knights), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors), Ryley Smith (Eels), Matt Nicholson (Raiders), Jeral Skelton (Wests Tigers), Stefano Utoikamanu (Storm), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Storm), Kurt Capewell (Warriors/Maroons)
Crowd Watch
Each week we'll also do our best to keep you across the crowd figures which are often the most talked-about parts of the game.
Round 17 crowds
| Thu | 19:50 | PEN v CBY | CommBank | 16,738 |
| Fri | 18:00 | MAN v WST | 4 Pines | 17,055 |
| Fri | 20:00 | NEW v CAN | McD. Jones | 17,527 |
| Sat | 15:00 | BRI v WAR | Suncorp | 43,424 |
| Sat | 17:30 | SGI v PAR | WIN | 18,191 |
| Sat | 19:50 | DOL v SOU | Suncorp | 22,041 |
| Sun | 14:00 | MEL v CRO | AAMI | 21,933 |
| Sun | 16:05 | GLD v NQL | Cbus Super | 13382 |
| Rnd 17 | R17 AVG | Season TOT | Season AVG |
| 170,291 | 21,286 | 2,539,925 | 19843 |
Average home crowds
| Team Name | Home Crowd Avg |
| Brisbane | 40,968 |
| Cantebrury | 34,628 |
| Dolphins | 25,021 |
| Warriors | 23,670 |
| Sydney | 22,848 |
| Melbourne | 21,685 |
| Newcastle | 20,308 |
| North Qld | 18,437 |
| Manly | 16,950 |
| Canberra | 16,400 |
| Souths | 16,015 |
| Parramatta | 15,739 |
| Penrith | 15,011 |
| Wests Tigers | 14,896 |
| Gold Coast | 13,910 |
| St Geo Illa | 12,652 |
| Cronulla | 11,979 |
*excludes Vegas, Magic Round and neutral venue games.
Scorigami watch
A 'scorigami' is when a score occurs that has never been recorded in the history of the game before. This section looks at each week's scorelines, how often they've occured and the most recent instance of it.
PEN d CBY 8-6 - no scorigami
43 games, last time 2022 Round 4, GLD d WST
MAN d WST 28-10 - no scorigami
52 games, last time 2024 Round 23, CBY d SGI
CAN d NEW 22-18 - no scorigami
86 games, last time 2025 Round 5, NQL d PEN
BRI d WAR 26-12 - no scorigami
97 games, last time 2025 Round 8, WAR d NEW
SGI d PAR 34-20 - no scorigami
29 games, last time 2021 Round 23, MEL d GLD
DOL d SOU 58-20 - no scorigami - but close!
2 games, last and only prior time 2001 Round 23, SYD d MEL
MEL d CRO 30-6 - no scorigami
48 games, last time 2023 Round 15 - PEN d SYD
NQL d GLD 30-24 - no scorigami
33 games, last time 2025 Round 3 - MEL d PEN
Upcoming fixtures
Times AEST.
NRL Round 18
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos
Fri 4 Jul 8:00PM at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park / Wanngal
Canberra Raiders v St George Illawarra Dragons
Sat 5 Jul 5:30PM at GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce / Ngunnawal
North Queensland Cowboys v Melbourne Storm
Sat 5 Jul 7:35PM at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville / Wulgurukaba
Sydney Roosters v Wests Tigers
Sun 6 Jul 2:00PM at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park / Gadigal
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Sun 6 Jul 4:05PM at 4 Pines Park, Brookvale / Cammeraygal
BYE: Cronulla, Dolphins, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Parramatta, Penrith, Warriors
State of Origin - Game 3
New South Wales v Queensland
Wed 9 Jul 8:05pm at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park / Wanngal