Line Up for Round 5 vs Sharks Announced

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 06:35 PM

UPDATE: Roosters announce 19-man squad

Trent Robinson has reduced his side for Saturday's clash against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Joseph Suaalii drop off from the extended bench with Egan Butcher and Matt Ikuvalu remain as the reserves.

Originally Published: 6th April 2020

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for the Round 5 match against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, as the Tricolours return to the hallowed Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday night.

After their emphatic victory on Easter Sunday, the side will be bolstered by a number of returning personnel in the squad, including Sitili Tupouniua and Daniel Suluka-Fifita.

Sam Walker and Drew Hutchison have been named in the halves once again after a strong performance against the Warriors, while debutant Ben Marschke retains his spot on the bench.

Venue:	Sydney Cricket Ground
Gates Open:	6:35pm
Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks NRL kick-off:	7:35pm

The match will also mark the first milestone of the season for the Red, White and Blue, as Angus Crichton notches up his 100th NRL appearance, with the 2019 Premiership winner having currently played 44 matches for the Club.

Sydney Roosters Members and supporters will be in for a mouth-watering clash, with both sides coming off big victories as a plethora of on-field battles are set to ignite on Saturday night.

Forwards combine and Crichton bursts through

Josh Morris comes up against former teammate Josh Dugan in what will be an intriguing matchup between experienced centres, as Crichton comes up against NSW Origin teammate Wade Graham in a battle of the back row.

Walker and Hutchison take on experienced halves pairing in Chad Townsend and Matt Moylan, as captain James Tedesco welcomes another challenger in the form of Will Kennedy.

So make sure to grab your tickets here, become a True Rooster as we near 17,000 Members and cheer on the Red, White and Blue this Saturday night as we take on the Sharks at our home, the SCG!

The squads to play this Saturday are as follows:

Round 5 - Round 5 - Saturday 10 Apr

Full Time

Roosters

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Mawene Hiroti
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Drew Hutchison

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Isaac Liu

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Freddy Lussick

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Teig Wilton
2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Connor Tracey
Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Ben Marschke

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Aiden Tolman
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Billy Magoulias