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March 19, 2026 8:00 pm @ GIO Stadium
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Raiders – 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Noah Martin 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Zac Hosking 16. Ata Mariota 17. Morgan Smithies 18. Daine Laurie 22. Jed Stuart
Bulldogs – 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Enari Tuala 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 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. Harry Hayes 17. Josh Curran 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Jake Turpin
What We Like
In 13 of his last 23 matches, Bulldogs back-rower Jacob Preston has been able to cross the line for a try and will be eager to add to his record in a potential future ‘State of Origin’ duel against Hudson Young
Final Thought
While the Raiders host the match in the nation’s capital this week, the Bulldogs are extremely fresh coming off a two-week bye and will look to put a week of news headlines behind them on the field.
March 20, 2026 6:00 pm @ Allianz Stadium
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Roosters – 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Fetalaiga Pauga 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Egan Butcher 14. Connor Watson 15. Blake Steep 16. Nat Butcher 17. Salesi Foketi 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Benaiah Ioelu
Panthers – 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Billy Phillips 16. Scott Sorensen 17. Luke Garner 18. Izack Tago 19. Kalani Going
What We Like
The Panthers have won their opening two matches of their season and are on another level compared to their opposition. It’s hard to see them losing this week against the Roosters.
Final Thought
Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary has an amazing record against the Roosters and scored a try on five occasions when taking on the Tricolours throughout his career.
March 20, 2026 8:00 pm @ AAMI Park
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Storm – 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Moses Leo 5. Nick Meaney 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Joe Chan 12. Ativalu Lisati 13. Tui Kamikamica 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Trent Loiero 16. Davvy Moale 17. Cooper Clarke 18. Alec MacDonald 19. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
Broncos – 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Grant Anderson 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Xavier Willison 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Ben Hunt 15. Ben Talty 16. Aublix Tawha 17. Gehamat Shibasaki 18. Brendan Piakura 19. Jaiyden Hunt
What We Like
Riding a six-match tryscoring sheet, Storm winger Will Warbrick has scored 39 tries in 58 NRL career matches and will have no trouble lining up against Josiah Karapani this weekend.
Final Thought
The Brisbane Broncos may be the defending premiers but they sit 0-2 after losing the first couple of matches of 2026. Yet to win this season, it’s hard to seeing them pull off a shock upset against the Storm.
March 21, 2026 3:00 pm @ McDonald Jones Stadium
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Knights – 1. Fletcher Hunt 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Tyson Frizell 14. Thomas Cant 15. Mathew Croker 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Francis Manuleleua 18. Tyson Gamble 19. Harrison Graham
Warriors – 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Luke Hanson 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Demitric Vaimauga 16. Tanner Stowers-Smith 17. Marata Niukore 18. Morgan Gannon 20. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
What We Like
No matter the result, the Knights and Warriors don’t shy away from the scoreboard and have been able to notch up points with ease. This was evident in their matches last week against the Sea Eagles and Raiders.
Final Thought
Newcastle recruit Trey Mooney has been outstanding since arriving at the club and has found himself in a great position to cross the line in the middle of the field with his dominant attacking ability and runs.
March 21, 2026 5:30 pm @ Ocean Protect Stadium
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Sharks – 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Thomas Hazelton 11. Briton Nikora 12. Billy Burns 13. Jesse Colquhoun 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Chris Veaila
Dolphins – 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Tom Gilbert 9. Max Plath 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Brad Schneider 15. Oryn Keeley 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Ray Stone 18. Trai Fuller 19. Sebastian Su’a
What We Like
An elite tryscoring machine on the wing, Sione Katoa has scored 85 tries in 130 matches for the Sharks and has managed to cross the line in his previous two games against the Dolphins.
Final Thought
The Sharks may have been abysmal in their performance against Penrith last week, but at Shark Park (their home venue), they rarely take a wrong step.
March 21, 2026 7:35 pm @ Polytec Stadium
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Rabbitohs – 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Euan Aitken 16. Sean Keppie 17. Jayden Sullivan 18. Lachlan Hubner 19. Moala Graham-Taufa
Tigers – 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Jeral Skelton 4. Heamasi Makasini 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Alex Twal 14. Jock Madden 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Tristan Hope 19. Patrick Herbert
What We Like
He may have broken the NRL’s all-time tryscoring record last week, but don’t be surprised to see Alex Johnston keep piling on the tries this weekend.
Final Thought
The Wests Tigers showed everyone last week that they shouldn’t be counted out and that this season they are in for a big year. Don’t be shocked if Benji Marshall’s men make it consecutive victories.
March 22, 2026 4:05 pm @ CommBank Stadium
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Eels – 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Jordan Samrani 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack Williams 14. Dylan Walker 15. Sam Tuivaiti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Tallyn Da Silva 18. Jack de Belin 19. Joash Papali’i
Dragons – 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Setu Tu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Daniel Atkinson 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Josh Kerr 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Ryan Couchman 18. Hame Sele 19. Mathew Feagai
What We Like
Leaving for the Perth Bears at the end of the season, Eels outside back Sean Russell showcased that he wants to end his tenure with the club in stellar form.
Final Thought
Defeating the defending premiers, Brisbane Broncos last week, it’s hard to imagine the Eels losing to the Dragons. Jason Ryles has taken the side to another level, plus they will be boosted by the addition of Origin forward J’maine Hopgood.
March 22, 2026 6:15 pm @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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Cowboys – 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Sam McIntyre 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Soni Luke 15. Kai O’Donnell 16. Griffin Neame 17. Harrison Edwards 18. Zac Laybutt 19. Liam Sutton
Titans – 1. Keano Kini 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Jojo Fifita 4. Max Feagai 5. Phillip Sami 6. AJ Brimson 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Tukimihia Simpkins 16. Klese Haas 17. Cooper Bai 18. Oliver Pascoe 19. Jayden Campbell
What We Like
North Queensland Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi always manages to play his best matches against the rival Queensland outfit. He has scored in his previous three matches against the Titans.
Final Thought
While both teams have started the year with consecutive losses, no matter what the end result, one can expect a lot of points on the board as neither sides are completely known for their defence.