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24 Hour Update | Round 24

The side to face the Bulldogs at 8.00pm at Allianz Stadium has been trimmed 24 hours ahead of kick-off.

The side remains unchanged. Ethan King and Taylor Losalu are the remaining reserves.

 

Originally published 12/08/2025

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for our Round 24 clash against the Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium in the inaugural Gadhu Gathering.

Gadhu Gathering is a landmark celebration of First Nations culture, rugby league, and community.

Held at Allianz Stadium, this three-day festival unites six Sydney-based NRL clubs in a powerful display of cultural pride and sporting passion.

Get your tickets here!

Find out what's happening in the first Gadhu Gathering in our Game Day Hub-

The Roosters will once again wear the 2025 Indigenous Jersey in honour of player #637 Kevin Stevens, designed by his niece Casey Armfield‑Stevens.

These player issued and signed jerseys will be up for auction following the match, with proceeds going to the Kari Foundation.

Get your bids in here!

Our squad will also be wearing Indigenous decorated boots in the Cultural Choice Association's 'Boots for Brighter Futures' campaign.

The line ups are as follows: 

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
    Fullback for Bulldogs is number 21 Connor Tracey
  • Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
    Winger for Bulldogs is number 1 Jacob Kiraz
  • Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith
    Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
  • Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
    Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
  • Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase
    Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari Tuala
  • Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Hugo Savala
    Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
  • Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
    Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin

Forwards

  • Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
    Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
  • Hooker for Roosters is number 14 Benaiah Ioelu
    Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward
  • Prop for Roosters is number 17 Spencer Leniu
    Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
    2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
    2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
  • Lock for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte
    Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange

  • Interchange for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
    Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kurt Mann
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 12 Egan Butcher
    Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Harry Hayes
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Salesi Foketi
    Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Josh Curran
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep
    Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Reed Mahoney

Reserves

  • Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King
    Replacement for Bulldogs is number 2 Jethro Rinakama

Match Officials

  • Referee: Grant Atkins
  • Touch Judge: Dave Munro
  • Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
  • Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

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Acknowledgement of Country

Sydney Roosters respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.