NRL TEAMS and FINALS EQUATIONS - 2023 Round 27

It's the last full-size Teamlist Tuesday of the year - get all the NRL teamlists and officials here from 4pm Tuesday, with updated squads and late mail across the round. We'll also keep you updated with the outcome of finals series composition as the round progresses!

Here's the times to note:

• Tuesday afternoon: match official appointments
• Tuesday 4pm: squad lists released for all clubs
• 24 hours from kickoff: squad update (squads reduced to 19 players)
• One hour from kickoff: final lineups (17 players plus one reserve)

All times are listed in AEST (NSW/QLD/VIC/ACT). Variations on kickoffs in other time zones are shown where appropriate.

All matches are broadcast on Fox League and Kayo Sports. Thursday 7:50pm, Friday 8:00pm, Saturday 7:35pm and Sunday 4:05pm matches are also broadcast on Nine Network & 9Now.

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Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm
Thu August 31 2023, 7:50pm at Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal

1. Tristan Sailor 2. Corey Oates 3. Jesse Arthars 4. Delouise Hoeter 5. Jordan Pereira 6. Joshua Rogers 7. Jock Madden 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Tyson Smoothy 10. Corey Jensen 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Keenan Palasia 14. Blake Mozer 15. Cory Paix 16. Xavier Willison 17. Martin Taupau 18. Benjamin Te Kura

Squad named:

Out: Reece Walsh (fullback), Kotoni Staggs (centre), Herbie Farnworth (centre), Selwyn Cobbo (wing), Ezra Mam (five-eighth), Billy Walters (hooker), Payne Haas (front row), Kurt Capewell (second row), Kobe Hetherington (bench)
In: Tristan Sailor (fullback), Jesse Arthars (centre), Delouise Hoeter (centre), Jordan Pereira (wing), Josh Rogers (five-eighth), Blake Mozer (bench), Cory Paix (bench), Xavier Willison (bench), Martin Taupau (bench)
Changes: Tyson Smoothy (bench to hooker), Brendan Piakura (bench to second row), Corey Jensen (bench to front row)

Squad update: 20. Kurt Capewell, 21. Kobe Hetherington and 22. Selwyn Cobbo. Te Kura and Leota remain in the squad.

Late mail: 1-17. Te Kura is 18th player, 19. Israel Leota cut.

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 18. Grant Anderson 3. Justin Olam 4. Young Tonumaipea 5. Reimis Smith 6. Jayden Nikorima 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Tariq Sims 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Tepai Moeroa 11. Chris Lewis 17. Jack Howarth 13. Josh King 14. Sualauvi Faalogo 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Aaron Pene 19. Joe Chan 21. Cole Geyer

Squad named: 

Out: Nick Meaney (fullback), Marion Seve (centre), Xavier Coates (wing), Cameron Munster (five-eighth), Jahrome Hughes (halfback), Tui Kamikamica (front row), Christian Welch (front row), Trent Loiero (second row), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (lock), Harry Grant (bench), Tom Eisenhuth (bench)
In: Justin Olam (centre), Reimis Smith (wing), Jayden Nikorima (five-eighth), Tyran Wishart (halfback), Tariq Sims (front row), Chris Lewis (second row), Josh King (lock), Sualauvi Faalogo (bench), Alec MacDonald (bench), Aaron Pene (bench), Jack Howarth (bench)
Changes: Tepai Moeroa (bench to front row), Ryan Papenhuyzen (bench to fullback)

Squad update: 2. Will Warbrick, 12. Eli Katoa and 20. Keagan Russell-Smith omitted. Warbrick and Katoa join the rest squad. Anderson comes on the wing while Joe Chan makes his NRL debut. Geyer and Powell remain in the squad.

Late mail: Chan goes back to the bench with Howarth to start back row. Geyer is 18th player, 22. Tristan Powell drops out.

Referees: Ashley Klein;Sideline Officials: Chris Sutton, Phil Henderson;Video Referees: Grant Atkins;

FINALS FOCUS: Brisbane can secure the minor premiership with a win, but could slip to 2nd if they lose this match - pending the outcome of Penrith's match on Saturday. Melbourne will finish 3rd if they win and the Warriors lose, but will finish 4th if the Warriors win or they lose themselves.

RESULT, FINALS OUTCOME: Melbourne def Brisbane 32-22. The result means nothing is decided as yet. Brisbane remain 1st for now, and Melbourne rise to 3rd. Melbourne's finishing position will be decided by Saturday afternoon's Dolphins-Warriors contest; while their opponent in Finals Week 1 (and consequently Brisbane's finishing position) will be decided by Penrith v North Queensland later that evening.

SATURDAY: The Warriors losing and Penrith winning mean the Panthers jumped Brisbane to claim 1st place. As such, the Broncos and Storm will face off in the 2nd v 3rd qualifying final in Week 1 of the finals.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers
Fri September 1 2023, 6:00pm at 4 Pines Park, Brookvale / Cammeraygal

1. Tolutau Koula 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Morgan Harper 5. Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 6. Jakob Arthur 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Toafofoa Sipley 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Sean Keppie 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Dean Matterson 16. Aaron Woods 17. Ethan Bullemor 18. Kelma Tuilagi

Squad named: 

Out: Kelma Tuilagi (bench)
In: Dean Matterson (bench)

Squad update: 20. Ben Condon, 21. Samuela Fainu and 22. Christian Tuipulotu cut. Tuilagi and Schuster remain.

Late mail: 1-17. Tuilagi is 18th player with 19. Josh Schuster omitted.

1. Jahream Bula 14. Asu Kepaoa 3. Triston Reilly 4. Josh Feledy 5. Junior Tupou 6. Daine Laurie 7. Apisai Koroisau 8. Alex Twal 9. Jake Simpkin 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Shawn Blore 13. Justin Matamua 15. Kit Laulilii 16. Fonua Pole 16. Alex Seyfarth 18. Tallyn Da Silva 18. Aitasi James

Squad named: 

Out: Will Smith (halfback), Stefano Utoikamanu (front row), John Bateman (second row), Aitasi James (bench)
In: Josh Feledy (centre), Alex Twal (front row), Jake Simpkin (hooker), Kit Laulilii (bench)
Changes: Asu Kepaoa (centre to bench), Apisai Koroisau (hooker to halfback), Fonua Pole (lock to bench), Justin Matamua (bench to lock), Shawn Blore (bench to second row)

Squad update: 19. Brandon Wakeham, 20. Will Smith and 22. Tommy Talau cut, Da Silva and James remain.

Late mail: Kepaoa starts wing with 2. David Nofoaluma out. Da Silva joins the bench with James the 18th player.

Referees: Belinda Sharpe;Sideline Officials: Matt Noyen, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski;Video Referees: Chris Butler;

FINALS FOCUS: These clubs are focused on Mad Monday.

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters
Fri September 1 2023, 8:00pm at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park / Wanngal

1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Shaquai Mitchell 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Michael Chee Kam 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jai Arrow 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Hame Sele 17. Davvy Moale 18. Taane Milne

Squad named: 

Out: Latrell Mitchell (fullback), Taane Milne (wing), Jacob Host (second row), Siliva Havili (bench)
In: Blake Taaffe (fullback), Izaac Thompson (wing), Michael Chee-Kam (second row), Davvy Moale (bench)
Changes: Jai Arrow (front row to bench), Tevita Tatola (bench to front row)

Squad update: 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Peter Mamouzelos and 21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita cut. Milne and Hawkins remain.

Late mail: 1-17, Milne is 18th player and 22. Dean Hawkins misses out.

1. James Tedesco 21. Fetalaiga Pauga 3. Billy Smith 18. Corey Allan 5. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 12. Nat Butcher 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Siua Wong 15. Egan Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Fletcher Baker 14. Sandon Smith 16. Terrell May 17. Angus Crichton 20. Drew Hutchison

Squad named: 

Out: Corey Allan (centre), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (front row)
In: James Tedesco (fullback), Angus Crichton (bench)
Changes: Joseph Manu (fullback to centre), Fletcher Baker (bench to front row)

Squad update: 2. Daniel Tupou and 4. Joseph Manu are out. Pauga comes in on the wing with Allan back in at centre. 22. Dylan Napa is omitted while Hutchison and Whyte remain.

Late mail: Egan Butcher starts up front with Baker benched. Hutchison is 18th player and 19. Naufahu Whyte drops out.

Referees: Adam Gee;Sideline Officials: David Munro, Drew Oultram;Video Referees: Ashley Klein;

FINALS FOCUS: Souths lock in a top-eight finish with a win (7th if Cronulla win, 8th if Canberra win), but will miss the eight if they lose. The Roosters must also win, but are also relying on the Cowboys to lose otherwise they will still miss out.

RESULT: FINALS OUTCOME: Roosters win 26-12. They move into 7th for now and will play finals unless both the Cowboys and Raiders win their upcoming games. It's season over for now 9th-placed South Sydney - who could slip as low as 10th if the Cowboys win.

SATURDAY: The Cowboys' loss to Penrith means the Roosters are locked in to finals. They await the Sharks-Raiders result to see their final position and Week 1 opponent.

If Cronulla win, the Roosters finish 7th and play Cronulla at Pointsbet. If Canberra win, the Roosters finish 8th and play Newcastle at McDonald Jones.

Dolphins v Warriors
Sat September 2 2023, 3:00pm at Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Tesi Niu 18. Valynce Te Whare 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Sean O'Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harrison Graham 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Isaiya Katoa 16. Max Plath 17. Herman Ese'ese 19. Mason Teague

Squad named: 

Out: Josh Kerr (bench), JJ Collins (bench)
In: Jesse Bromwich (front row), Max Plath (bench)
Changes: Jarrod Wallace (front row to bench)

Squad update: 4. Euan Aitken is out with Te Whare in at centre. 20. Brayden McGrady and 22. Kurt Donoghoe drop out with Teague and Fuller remaining as reserves.

Late mail: Teague is 18th player with 21. Trai Fuller missing out.

1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Edward Kosi 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Ronald Volkman 8. Bunty Afoa 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Josh Curran 12. Marata Niukore 13. Dylan Walker 16. Bayley Sironen 17. Tom Ale 18. Kalani Going 23. Paul Roache 20. Jacob Laban

Squad named: 

Out: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (fullback), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (wing), Luke Metcalf (five-eighth), Shaun Johnson (halfback), Addin Fonua-Blake (front row), Wayde Egan (hooker), Tohu Harris (lock)
In: Taine Tuaupiki (fullback), Edward Kosi (wing), Te Maire Martin (five-eighth), Ronald Volkman (halfback), Mitchell Barnett (front row), Brayden Wiliame (bench), Tom Ale (bench)
Changes: Dylan Walker (bench to lock), Freddy Lussick (bench to hooker)

Squad update: 15. Jackson Ford is out, Wiliame drops to reserves. Going and Roache join the bench. 21. Ben Farr and 22. Zyon Maiu'u drop out with Laban and Wiliame the remaining reserves.

Late mail: Laban is 18th player with 14. Brayden Wiliame missing out.

Referees: Gerard Sutton;Sideline Officials: Nick Morel, Michael Wise;Video Referees: Adam Gee;

FINALS FOCUS: The Dolphins are already planning their first post-season, while the Warriors need to win to lock in 3rd place. Should they lose, they will finish fourth after Melbourne defeated Brisbane on Thursday.

SATURDAY: The Dolphins' upset win means the Warriors finish fourth. Penrith's victory later on Saturday has the Warriors headed to the foot of the mountains in Week 1.

Penrith Panthers v North Queensland Cowboys
Sat September 2 2023, 5:30pm at BlueBet Stadium, Penrith / Dharug

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 19. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jack Cogger 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. James Fisher-Harris 21. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 3. Tyrone Peachey 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Zac Hosking 18. Jaeman Salmon

Squad named:

Out: Jesse McLean (fullback), Thomas Jenkins (wing), Jarome Luai (five-eighth), Luke Garner (bench)
In: Dylan Edwards (fullback), Sunia Turuva (wing), Luke Sommerton (hooker), Scott Sorensen (second row)
Changes: Jack Cogger (hooker to five-eighth), Zac Hosking (second row to bench)

Squad update: Sorenson and Luke are OUT. Tago returns at centre with Peachey dropping to the bench. Hosking starts in the second-row and Garner joins the bench. Salmon and Eisenhuth remain in the squad.

Late mail: Garner starts back row with Hosking back to the bench - Salmon is 18th player and 22. Matt Eisenhuth drops out.

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 15. Coen Hess 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Heilum Luki 13. Reuben Cotter 10. Jason Taumalolo 14. Jake Granville 16. Griffin Neame 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Squad named:

Unchanged

Squad update: No changes. Taunoa-Brown and Derby remain in the 19-man squad.

Late mail: Taumalolo drops to the bench with Hess starting. JTB is 18th player, 19. Robert Derby is the omitted reserve.

Referees: Todd Smith;Sideline Officials: Peter Gough, Jon Stone;Video Referees: Chris Butler;

FINALS FOCUS: Penrith can clinch the minor premiership with a win. They finish 2nd if they lose. The Cowboys are 10th after the Roosters' win on Friday - they simply need to win to confirm a finals berth. If they do win, whether they finish 7th or 8th will depend on the Sharks-Raiders result.

SATURDAY: Penrith's win confirms the minor premiership and they will host the fourth-placed Warriors in week one at Bluebet. North Queensland miss out on finals footy.

St George Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights
Sat September 2 2023, 7:35pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Carlton / Bidjigal

1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Connor Muhleisen 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Billy Burns 12. Dan Russell 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Michael Molo 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Ryan Couchman 18. Toby Couchman

Squad named: 

Out: Sione Finau (wing), Zane Musgrove (bench)
In: Mathew Feagai (wing), Jack De Belin (lock)
Changes: Michael Molo (lock to bench)

Squad update: Couchman and Cobb remain in the squad.

Late mail: 1-17. Toby Couchman is 18th player, 20. Alexander Lobb misses out.

1. Lachlan Miller 2. Dominic Young 3. Enari Tuala 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Adam Clune 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Fa'amanu Brown 16. Jack Hetherington 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Brodie Jones 13. Adam Elliott 14. Riley Jones 15. Daniel Saifiti 17. Mathew Croker 19. Oryn Keeley 24. Dane Aukafolau

Squad named: 

Out: Kalyn Ponga (fullback), Dane Gagai (centre), Phoenix Crossland (hooker), Tyson Frizell (second row)
In: Lachlan Miller (fullback), Enari Tuala (centre), Brodie Jones (second row), Riley Jones (bench)
Changes: Fa'amanu Brown (bench to hooker)

Squad update: Leo Thompson is OUT. Jack Hetherington will start with Oryn Keeley joining the bench. Armstrong and Aukofolau remain on the extended bench.

Late mail: Aukafolau 18th player, 22. David Armstrong omitted.

Referees: Ben Cummins;Sideline Officials: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Daniel Schwass;Video Referees: Matt Noyen;

FINALS FOCUS: The season has long been over for the Dragons, but Newcastle can tie up fifth spot with a win. A loss will see them slide to sixth behind the winner of Raiders-Sharks, although they would retain 5th place with a loss should the Sharks and Raiders finish drawn.

SATURDAY: Newcastle's 32-12 win see them confirm fifth place and a home final against 8th place, which will be either Canberra (Cronulla win) or the Roosters (Canberra win) depending on Sunday's result.

Gold Coast Titans v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Sun September 3 2023, 2:00pm at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina / Yugambeh

14. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 1. AJ Brimson 4. Aaron Schoupp 6. Kieran Foran 7. Thomas Weaver 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 15. Kruise Leeming 16. Joe Stimson 11. David Fifita 12. Klese Haas 16. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 16. Jaimin Jolliffe 17. Jacob Alick 18. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui 19. Jo Vuna 20. Josiah Pahulu

Squad named: 

Out: Isaac Liu (front row)
In: Moeaki Fotuaika (front row)

Squad update: 5. Jojo Fifita and 9. Chris Randall are out, with Kini (wing) and Leeming (hooker) replacing them. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui and Jo Vuna join the bench, 22. Ken Maumalo is omitted and Pahulu & Francis are retained as reserve.

Late mail: Kini goes to fullback with Brimson shifting to centre and Schoupp wing. Stimson starts prop with Jolliffe benched. Pahulu is 18th player with 20. Tony Francis the player to miss out.

1. Hayze Perham 2. Blake Wilson 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Luke Thompson 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Liam Knight 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Corey Waddell 22. Ryan Sutton 13. Max King 14. Kyle Flanagan 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Jayden Okunbor 19. Jeral Skelton

Squad named: 

Out: Harrison Edwards (lock), Tevita Pangai Junior (bench)
In: Samuel Hughes (bench), Kurtis Morrin (bench)
Changes: Jake Averillo (fullback to centre), Hayze Perham (centre to fullback), Max King (bench to lock)

Squad update: 20. Bailey Biondi-Odo, 21. Jayden Tanner and 23. Raymond Faitala-Mariner drop out of Canterbury's final squad of the year. Skelton and Sutton remain in reserve.

Late mail: 15. Sam Hughes drops out, with King benched and Ryan Sutton coming in at lock. Skelton is 18th player.

Referees: Kasey Badger;Sideline Officials: Liam Kennedy, Tyson Brough;Video Referees: Gerard Sutton;

FINALS FOCUS: Nothing to see here, this is as deep into September either club will go.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Canberra Raiders
Sun September 3 2023, 4:05pm at PointsBet Stadium, Woolooware / Dharawal

1. Connor Tracey 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jack Williams 15. Royce Hunt 16. Thomas Hazelton 20. Oregon Kaufusi 18. Kayal Iro

Squad named: Tue 4pm

Out: Jesse Colquhoun (bench)
In: Nicho Hynes (halfback)
Changes: Matt Moylan (five-eighth to bench), Braydon Trindall (halfback to five-eighth)

Squad update: 17. Matt Moylan is out, Kaufusi replacing him on the bench. 19. Mawene Hiroti and 21. Jesse Colquhoun are omitted with Iro and Atkinson remaining.

Late mail: Sun 3:05pm

1. Jordan Rapana 2. Sebastian Kris 3. Jack Wighton 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Nick Cotric 6. Matt Frawley 7. Jamal Fogarty 15. Ata Mariota 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 17. Hohepa Puru 8. Emre Guler 14. Tom Starling 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Trey Mooney 19. Albert Hopoate

Squad named: 

Out: Josh Papalii (bench)
In: Hohepa Puru (bench)
Changes: Jack Wighton (fullback to centre), Jordan Rapana (wing to fullback), Sebastian Kris (centre to wing)

Squad update: 13. Corey Horsburgh was suspended on Tuesday night for four games. Saulo replaces him at lock while 21. Danny Levi and 22. James Schiller drop off reserves. Hopoate and Mooney remain.

Late mail: Sun 3:05pm

Referees: Grant Atkins;Sideline Officials: David Munro, Wyatt Raymond;Video Referees: Ashley Klein;

FINALS FOCUS: This match will determine the outcome of the bottom four. Cronulla are safer than Canberra based on differential, but both clubs will know what a win and loss means for them come kickoff on Sunday afternoon. The winner will finish 5th or 6th and host a home final while the loser will either finish 7th, 8th, or in Canberra's case - miss the top eight altogether.

SATURDAY: Both sides will play finals, but their match on Sunday afternoon will determine finishing positions. Cronulla winning will see the Sharks host the Roosters in Week 1, with Canberra away to Newcastle. If Canberra win this game, The two teams will meet again in Week 1 but at GIO Stadium.