Team List | Round 3 v Panthers

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Tue 17 Mar 2026, 04:00 PM

The Sydney Roosters have named their squad for a huge Friday night showdown against the Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium, with hooker Reece Robson set to make his long-awaited club debut in front of the Tricolours faithful.

Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00pm, with the Roosters eager to make a statement at home in what shapes as one of the most anticipated match-ups of the round.

All eyes will be on Robson as he pulls on the Roosters jersey for the first time. The dynamic No.9 brings toughness, leadership and relentless energy through the middle.

After an impressive pre-season, Robson’s debut marks an exciting new chapter for both the player and the Club.

Returning to Allianz Stadium under lights always delivers a special atmosphere, and this clash promises plenty of intensity as two premiership contenders go head-to-head. Get your tickets here

The Roosters will be looking to feed off the energy of the home crowd and turn Allianz into a fortress, with the Tricolours keen to start fast and control the tempo against one of the competition’s benchmark teams.

Friday night’s match will also see the Club proudly celebrate Multicultural Round, recognising the diverse cultures that shape the Roosters community and the wider game.

Fans will be treated to a vibrant halftime performance from the Matavai Performance Group, showcasing powerful cultural storytelling through music, dance and tradition. The performance will add colour and meaning to an already electric match day experience.

With a debut, a blockbuster opponent and a celebration of culture all on the program, Friday night is shaping as a must-attend occasion at Allianz Stadium.

Roosters Members and supporters are encouraged to get behind the team, wear the Tricolours with pride and help create a finals-like atmosphere as the side looks to secure an important home victory.

The team list is as follows:

Round 3 - Round 3 - Friday 20 Mar

7:00 am

Roosters

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Thomas Jenkins
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Fetalaiga Pauga

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Paul Alamoti
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Blaize Talagi
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Egan Butcher

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Freddy Lussick
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Blake Steep

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Billy Phillips
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Scott Sorensen
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Salesi Foketi

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Cody Ramsey

Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Izack Tago
Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Benaiah Ioelu

Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Kalani Going

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Toby Rodwell

Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Tom Ale
Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Tom Rodwell

Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Jack Cole
Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Taylor Losalu

Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Jesse McLean