Roosters teams continue in action this weekend in preliminary finals of the junior representative competitions.
Sydney Roosters S.G. Ball Cup Team (Preliminary Finals):
The Sydney Roosters, who finished 3rd on the competition ladder at the conclusion of the regular season, with seven wins and one loss, play minor premiers, South Sydney, at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday. The match kicks off at 3.30 pm.
Coach Boyd Cordner has named his team for the Preliminary Final, as the Roosters attempt to defend their 2025 title in next week’s Grand Final, if they can defeat the Rabbitohs.
From the team that beat the Storm so convincingly in the qualifying final, there are no confirmed changes for the preliminary final, although the Club is unable to confirm its halfback at this stage. Carter Mareko has been the halfback in all matches this season.
The full team list can be found here:
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Rex BassingthwaighteFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Lachlan Walters
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 EJ Mahu-DelamereWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Dwayne Lyons
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Bastion ArmstrongCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Dayne Jennings
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Lui LeeCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Dean Tauaa
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joshua FesolaiWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Joshua Ballard
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Brok ElliottFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Taj Alvarez
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Isaac Fotu-Moala
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Charleston Te RoreProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Phillip Lavakeiaho
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Liam BellHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Cody Hill
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Itula SeveProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Maddax Fui
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Darcy Smith2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 William Leha
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 James Finegan2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Taj Aufai-Farani
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Eddy CaylessLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Caleb Cresswell
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Caleb FesolaiInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Bailey Grey
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Cooper GibbsInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Benjamin Kaberry
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Agapetos Lote-FeloInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Simon Sisifa
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Interchange for Roosters is number 22 Zaylen EkepatiInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Lochlin Moses
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Nathan LopamauaReplacement for Rabbitohs is number 19 James Davies
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Mohammed Ajouz
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Thomas McKenna
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 George Kite
Roosters Ins
Rabbitohs Ins
- George Kite
- James Davies
- Thomas McKenna
Roosters Outs
- Carter Mareko
Rabbitohs Ins
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Central Coast S.G. Ball Cup Team:
The Central Coast Roosters season is over. The team, coached by Adam McEwan, finished in 17th place on the competition table, with one win and seven losses.
Sydney Roosters Harold Matthews Cup Team (Preliminary Finals):
The Sydney Roosters, who finished 6th on the competition ladder at the conclusion of the regular season, with five wins and three losses, play 4th placed Illawarra, at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday. The match kicks off at 1.30 pm.
The Roosters beat Illawarra 22-12 in Wollongong earlier this season. The Roosters have never qualified for a grand final in this grade.
Coach Paul Momirovski has named his team for the Preliminary Final. He has, for the third straight week of the finals, been able to name a full-strength team, with no changes from the team that has won those two sudden death finals matches.
The full team list can be found here:
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Steelers is number 1 Oliver BurtonFullback for Roosters is number 1 Harper Boothroyd
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Winger for Steelers is number 2 Kruz EfaraimoWinger for Roosters is number 2 Levi Scarlett
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Centre for Steelers is number 3 Destin TausalaCentre for Roosters is number 3 Manamoui Toia
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Centre for Steelers is number 4 Hunter BerghuisCentre for Roosters is number 4 Andy Toia
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Winger for Steelers is number 5 Preston SagerWinger for Roosters is number 5 Amaziah Pritchard
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Five-Eighth for Steelers is number 6 Asher ChapmanFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Samuel Large
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Halfback for Steelers is number 7 Tyler LewisHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Charlie Webb
Forwards
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Prop for Steelers is number 8 Hunter FangupoProp for Roosters is number 8 Seu Fidow
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Hooker for Steelers is number 9 Ryland CoelhoHooker for Roosters is number 9 Caleb Zahra
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Prop for Steelers is number 10 Sam DuffyProp for Roosters is number 10 Mannix Busch
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2nd Row for Steelers is number 11 Jake Swan2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Cooper Tesoriero
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2nd Row for Steelers is number 12 Denan Barter2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Tai Skipps
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Lock for Steelers is number 13 Fletcher CouchmanLock for Roosters is number 13 Marquis Sando
Interchange
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Interchange for Steelers is number 14 Kahuitara Te Ra ChaseInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Zachary Cavanna
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Interchange for Steelers is number 15 Darcy FarquharInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Cordell Kirk
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Interchange for Steelers is number 16 Blair ChurchillInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Alessandro Maestrale
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Interchange for Steelers is number 17 Naite GibbsInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Isaiah Tonga
Reserves
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Replacement for Steelers is number 18 Jed YoungReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Fletcher Hick
Steelers Ins
- Darcy Farquhar
Roosters Ins
Steelers Outs
- Cale Parr
Roosters Ins
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Central Coast Roosters Harold Matthews Cup Team:
The Central Coast Roosters season is over. The team, coached by Ryan Southam, finished in 17th place on the competition table, with one win and seven losses.
Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy Tarsha Gale Cup Team (Preliminary Finals):
Minor Premiers the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy, who finished the regular season with seven wins and one loss, play 2nd placed Parramatta at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday. The match kicks off at 11.30 pm.
The teams clashed back in Round 8 when the Eels beat the Roosters 30-6, after the Eels also won last year’s Grand Final against the Roosters 28-16.
Coach Keeley Davis has named her team for the Preliminary Final.
Fullback and captain Mia Vaotuua and right centre Logan Fletcher will swap roles for Sunday, with Fletcher named at fullback and Vaotuua in the centres, whilst Olivia Staley moves from the bench to replace Kiri-Kowhai Ned on the left wing.
In the forwards Tyra Dymock returns from suspension in the front row, with Felila Fakalelu moving back to the bench to replace Olivia Staley.
Finally, centre/edge forward Lahni Moore (collarbone), who has missed both finals games with injury, has been chosen as 18th player, replacing Jada Waerea. Hooker Mahle Cashin (knee) has not been named, having been absent since the Roosters Round 8 clash with Parramatta in late March.
The full team list can be found here:
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Irae SaveaFullback for Indigenous Academy is number 1 Logan Fletcher
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Zyon LigaligaWinger for Indigenous Academy is number 2 Olivia Saley
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Billie Va'aCentre for Indigenous Academy is number 3 Mia Vaotuua
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Jessamine AloaliiCentre for Indigenous Academy is number 4 Liesl Hopoate
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Freedom Crichton RopatiWinger for Indigenous Academy is number 5 Jayda Durham
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Sammy-Lee Gunn-TauaiFive-Eighth for Indigenous Academy is number 6 Talea Tonga
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Aaliyah SoufanHalfback for Indigenous Academy is number 7 Meg McPhail
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Taylah FalanikoProp for Indigenous Academy is number 8 Te Raukura Leafe
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ava JonesHooker for Indigenous Academy is number 9 Scarlet Hagan
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Alana O'LoughlinProp for Indigenous Academy is number 10 Tyra Dymock
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Tia Matthews2nd Row for Indigenous Academy is number 11 Makenna Hammond
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Fontayne Tufuga2nd Row for Indigenous Academy is number 12 Jemma Wooden
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Khyliah GrayLock for Indigenous Academy is number 13 Anastasia Leatupue
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Bailey Ma-ChongInterchange for Indigenous Academy is number 14 Tahnee Potter
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Leonia VeiInterchange for Indigenous Academy is number 15 Laylah Tafili
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Mitszy CairnsInterchange for Indigenous Academy is number 16 Felila Fakalelu
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Interchange for Eels is number 18 Olivia SabaInterchange for Indigenous Academy is number 17 Luca-Bella Ngatuere-Ongley
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 20 Sualo LafogaReplacement for Indigenous Academy is number 18 Lahni Moore
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Catea Duff
Eels Ins
- Catea Duff
- Leonia Vei
Indigenous Academy Ins
- Lahni Moore
- Tyra Dymock
Eels Outs
- Shire Thocolich
Indigenous Academy Ins
- Jada Waerea
- Kiri-Kowhai Ned
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Central Coast Roosters Lisa Fialoa Cup Team (Preliminary Finals):
The Central Coast Roosters, who finished 4th on the competition ladder at the conclusion of the regular season, with six wins and two losses, play 2nd placed Newcastle at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday. The match kicks off at 11.30 pm.
The teams clashed back in Round 4 when the Knights beat the Roosters 36-14. The Knights are undefeated in 2026 whilst the Roosters are attempting to qualify for a second successive Grand Final.
Coach Jayme Fressard has today named her team for the Preliminary Final.
Talia Berryman has been elevated to the starting side, after being named at right centre, meaning Jaggar Curnow reverts back to the bench to replace Berryman.
After missing last week’s semi-final Aaliyah Temete returns in the front row, with Ellshah Paki going back to the bench and Sharleze Bartlett dropping out of the 17. The final change sees Morgan Kernick (concussion) return for the first time since the Roosters Round 9 clash with the Wests Tigers earlier this month. She replaces Isabella Newton on the bench.
Left winger Sienna Kennedy-Wilkie (concussion), who is the equal leading try scorer for the club this season with 11 tries, has not been named.
The full team list can be found here:
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Keira CallaghanFullback for CC Roosters is number 1 Stella Hall
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Arliah MorrisWinger for CC Roosters is number 2 Silia Tuitufu
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Zali PatonCentre for CC Roosters is number 3 Malia Moses-Kinkaid
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Holly WinterCentre for CC Roosters is number 4 Talia Berryman
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Lexi ManningWinger for CC Roosters is number 5 Alissa McNair
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Molly FitzhenryFive-Eighth for CC Roosters is number 6 Layla Tonga
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Sybella PikeHalfback for CC Roosters is number 7 Ngaire Jarmain
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Mia JonesProp for CC Roosters is number 8 Kewa Kahuroa
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Ellazae ElersHooker for CC Roosters is number 9 Ivy Hagan
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Grace LangdonProp for CC Roosters is number 10 Aaliyah Temete
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Sienna Brumby2nd Row for CC Roosters is number 11 London Nowers
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Maddison-Renae Seumanutafa2nd Row for CC Roosters is number 12 Mia-Cheri Lokeni
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Jarrah YoungLock for CC Roosters is number 13 Lara Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Ella Louise TigheInterchange for CC Roosters is number 14 Jaggar Curnow
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Teiyah FomaiInterchange for CC Roosters is number 15 Leilani Mareko
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Cali TaufuaInterchange for CC Roosters is number 17 Ellshah Paki
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Callie Hagan
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Taya Solman
Knights Ins
CC Roosters Ins
- Aaliyah Temete
Knights Outs
CC Roosters Ins
- Isabella Newton
- Jessica Boreham-Cole
- Sharleze Bartlett
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Central Coast Roosters Laurie Daley Cup Team:
The Central Coast Roosters season is over. The team, coached by Damian Hargreaves, finished in 3rd place on the northern conference competition table, with two wins, two losses and a draw.
Central Coast Roosters Andrew Johns Cup Team:
The Central Coast Roosters season is over. The team, coached by Toby Elliott, finished in 3rd place on the northern conference competition table, with two wins and two losses.