PANTHERS 2025.
1. Dylan Edwards 2. Casey McLean 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papalii 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jack Cole 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner
New Faces and Familiar Strengths in the Panthers’ Backline
Dylan Edwards will be the fullback with Brian To’o joined by Casey McLean on the wing after Sunia Turuva’s departure to the Tigers.
Tago and Alamoti Lock in the Centres
Izack Tago and Paul Alamoti are locked in as centers, providing a strong pairing for the Panthers’ midfield attack.
A New Halves Partner for Cleary
Nathan Cleary is set to have a new halves partner for the first time in a while, with former Eels player Blaize Talagi expected to get the nod.
Front Row Shakeup for the Panthers
Moses Leota will team up with Lindsay Smith in the front row following James Fisher-Harris’s move to the Warriors, while Mitch Kenny slots in at hooker. Former Tigers player Isaiah Papali’i joins Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo in the back row.
Cole as a Utility and a Surprise Option
Jack Cole is expected to edge out Brad Schneider for the utility role and might even be a surprise option as Cleary’s halves partner. Meanwhile, veterans Scott Sorensen and Luke Garner move to the bench, with Liam Henry completing the forward rotation.
STORM 2025
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Will Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Christian Welch 17. Tui Kamikamica
Papenhuyzen Leads Storm’s Backline with Depth on the Bench
Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to start at fullback, with Sualauvi Fa’alogo waiting in the wings unless he secures a bench role or a spot in the centers.
Strength in the Storm’s Wings and Centres
Will Warbrick and Xavier Coates will line up on the wings, while Jack Howarth and Nick Meaney take the initial spots in the centers.
Munster and Hughes: The Dynamic Duo in the Halves
Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes complete an unchanged backline, bringing experience and synergy to Storm’s attack.
Utoikamanu Partners King in the Front Row
Former Tigers star Stefano Utoikamanu will partner with Josh King in the front row, as Nelson Asofa-Solomona serves a suspension, and captain Harry Grant takes his place at hooker.
Solid Back Row and Bench Depth
Shawn Blore, Eliesa Katoa, and Trent Loiero are locked in for the back row.
Tyran Wishart will be the utility, with Alec McDonald, Christan Welch and Tui Kamikamica rounding out the bench.
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