2023 Jersey Flegg Cup squad tracker

We’re a month away from the start of the new Jersey Flegg Cup season, with all 12 teams gearing up for a big season ahead. The Victoria Thunderbolts have rebranded as the Melbourne Storm, with the Storm name featuring in the competition for the first time ever in 2023.

A reminder that these aren’t official / final squads unless noted.

Canberra Raiders

Jalen Afamasaga, Josh Billing, Jack Bishop, Trent Borthwick, Deakin Bright, Arthur Brown, Regan Carr, Jordan Chapman, Jayden Clarkson, Jake Clydsdale, Tyler Conroy, Taine Couper, Prinston Esera, Max Fairleigh, Jayden Ford, Owen Hromow, Peyton Jenkins, Livai Kaloutolu, Eneseli Kamuta, Tane Kiriona, Josh Latham, Loghan Lewis, Taulauniuotagaloa Mariota, Jack McDougall, Blake Metcalfe, Shaun Packer, Owen Pattie, Jack Piccirilli, Jacob Piper, Joshua Pokoney, Mitchell Prest, Hohepa Puru, Kane Rushton, Noah Ryan, Noah Saddler, Jack Sandford, Kalani Skipps, Mitchell Spencer, Ethan Strange, Jone Tabiwalu, Toby Thorburn, Josh Townsend, Kaden Williams. (Coach: Ash Barnes).

Moving Up: Regan Carr, Owen Hromow, Jacob Piper, Kane Rushton (Canberra SG Ball)
Gains: Trent Borthwick (Wests Tigers), Taine Couper (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Peyton Jenkins, Owen Pattie (CQ Capras), Shaun Packer (Wynnum Manly Seagulls), Jack Piccirilli (Illawarra Steelers), Hohepa Puru (Penrith Panthers), Kalani Skipps (Burleigh Bears)
Losses: Thomas Casey (Souths Logan Magpies), Corey Lewis, Sione Moala (Canterbury Bulldogs), Caleb Tohi (Sydney Roosters), Carsil Vaikai (Brisbane Tigers)

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Diego Bravo-Graham, Taye Cochrane, Bayley Cox, Cale Edmed, Latrell Fing, Danny Gabrael, Danny Ghantous, Jonah Glover, Harry Hayes, Lipoi Hopoi, Samuel Inoke, Naytan Iselin-Jansen, Noah Johannssen, Tim Johannssen, Samuel Kanaan, Tonga Latefia, Jarvis Leafa, Corey Lewis, Montel Sione Lisala, Dwayne Ludwick, Damon Marshall, Isaac Matalavea-Booth, Blake Merritt, Sione Moala, Zac Montgomery, Reuben Moyle, Tyrone Nean, Joseph O’Neill, Jordan Roumanous, Tamarere Simons, Cooper Smith, Luke Smith, Epeli Sukanaivalu, Fahmy Toilalo, Poasa Telepe, Jack Todd, William Tuitupou, Jack Underhill, Lachlan Vale. (Coach: Luke Vella).

Moving Up: William Tuitupou (Canterbury SG Ball)
Gains: Taye Cochrane (North Coast Bulldogs), Jonah Glover (Brisbane Tigers), Samuel Inoke (Ipswich Jets), Naytan Iselin-Jansen (Redcliffe Dolphins), Corey Lewis, Sione Moala (Canberra Raiders), Damon Marshall (Townsville Blackhawks), Isaac Matalavea-Booth (Burleigh Bears), James Roumanous (Balmain Tigers), Zac Montgomery (Sydney Roosters), Jack Underhill (Sunshine Coast Falcons)
Losses: Larson Dale-Doyle (CQ Capras), Luke Rouland (Western Clydesdales), Creedence Toia (Burleigh Bears)

Read more: https://www.bulldogs.com.au/news/2022/10/07/2023-jersey-flegg-cup-summer-squad/

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Oscar Amosa, Salesi Ataata, Cain Barnes, Max Bradbury, Toby Boothroyd, Ethan Cocco, Thomas Crossle, Lachlan Crouch, Kristian Dixon, Joshua Finau, Jayden Foye, Cody Fuz, Jed Hardy, Jake Hay, Sam Healey, Luke Hennessy, Harrison Henson, Kai Hillen, Blake Hosking, Chaz Jarvis, Ben Lavender, Noah Lester, John-Thomas Manuofetoa, Henry O’Kane, Paaua Papuni-Abbott, Flynn Pickering, Toataua Porima, Niwhai Puru, Kai Raper, Max Riolo, Lei Schaaf, Semisi Sikei, Sam Stonestreet, Manaia Waitere, Te Wehi Waitere, Richard Whalebone, Kobie Wilson, Tully Wilton. (Coach: Andrew Dallalana).

Moving Up: Kristian Dixon, Jake Hay, Chaz Jarvis, Ben Lavender, John-Thomas Manuofetoa, Max Riolo, Te Wehi Waitere, Richard Whalebone, Kobie Wilson (Cronulla SG Ball)
Gains: Max Bradbury (Newcastle Knights), Henry O’Kane (Wests Tigers), Niwhai Puru (Penrith Panthers), Paaua Papuni-Abbott (Akarana Falcons), Lei Schaaf (Western Suburbs Magpies)
Losses: Jackson Lenzo (Melbourne Storm), Douglas Levi (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Jack Martin (Wynnum Manly Seagulls), Ryan Rivett (Newcastle Knights), Jordan Samrani (Canterbury Bulldogs)

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Nathaniel Bakon, Tylor Bunting, Jonathan Chan, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Connor Cromarty, Latu Fainu, Kobe Fulton, Ryan James, Tom Jarrett, Kyle King, Ashton Kolinisau, Kylan Mafoa, James Malauulu, Fletcher Myers, Caleb Navale, Daniel O’Donnell, Byron Parnell, Tainui Quiroz-Mapusua, Joshua Russell, Cruz Smith, Teapo Stoltman, Charlie Thompson, Luke Tucker, Unaloto Uasi, James Uesele, Harradyn Wilson, Tutonu Junior Wright, Dion Yazdani. (Coach: Adam McEwen).

Moving Up: Kobe Fulton, Ryan James, James Malauulu, Daniel O’Donnell (Manly SG Ball)
Gains: Connor Cromarty (Newcastle Knights), Kylan Mafoa (Canberra Raiders), Byron Parnell (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Joshua Russell (Victoria Thunderbolts), Cruz Smith (Townsville Blackhawks), Teapo Stoltman (Souths Logan Magpies), Una Uasi (Balmain Tigers), Harradyn Wilson (Souths Logan Magpies), Tutonu Junior Wright (Parramatta Eels), Dion Yazdani (St George Dragons)
Losses: Sanele Aukusitino (Warriors), Ned Hicks (Parramatta Eels), Hunta Saunders (Newcastle Knights)

Melbourne Storm

Kobi Alesi, Tahj Amone, Aiden Connell, Sheldon Diaz, Jibril Elrich, Sualauvi Faalogo, Deveraux Feo, Ammaron Gudgeon, Matthew Hill, Angus Hinchey, Francois Ierome, Mitchell Jennings, Josiah Keni, Pita Kolomalu, Zayvian Langkilde-Fale, Jackson Lenzo, Noah Lewis, Poasi Manu, Zain Mitchell-Dowding, Jerry Musu, Noah Natapu, Sione Nau, Jared Nauma, Josiah-Ekkehard Neli, K-Ci Newton-Whare, Ali Okusitino, Deontae Perese, Tevita Petelo, Suliasi Prescott, Kade Roberts, Keagan Russell-Smith, Anisi Salani, Gabriel Satrick, Devonte Sau, Karauria Stokes-Mahara, Che Te Rangi, Emmanuel Tuariki, Jarome Ua, Tyrese Weatherby, Jayden Weir, Coby Williamson, Jordan Wilson. (Coach: TBA)

Moving Up: Josiah Keni, Suliasi Prescott, Emmanuel Tuariki (Victoria SG Ball)
Gains: Jibril Elrich, Tevita Petelo (Western Suburbs Magpies), Matthew Hill, Coby Williamson (CQ Capras), Angus Hinchey (Norths Devils), Jackson Lenzo (Cronulla Sharks), K-Ci Newton-Whare, Karauria Stokes-Mahara (Burleigh Bears), Keagan Russell-Smith (Penrith Panthers)
Losses: Bowan Foreshew (Sydney Roosters), Braith Lawrence-Foye (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jack Natapu (Brisbane Tigers), Joshua Russell (Manly Sea Eagles)

Read more: https://www.nrlvic.com/post/2023-victoria-thunderbolts-u-21-s-jersey-flegg-train-on-squad

Newcastle Knights

Jahoiyakim Afoa, Kodi Crowther, Jack Cullen, Toby Denyer, Lachlan Fitzhenry, Freeman Forsythe, Reegan Glover, Brock Greacen, Braydon Guyan, Eddie Hampson, Mitch Henderson, Logan Jones, Takarei Kuru, Blake Martin, Noah Nailagoliva, Travis Petersen, Declan Pettet, Luke Pietzner, Harry Reid, Quincy Ross, Hunta Saunders, Jackson Shade, Aiden Sheppard, Sebastian Su’A, Liam Sutton, Lachlan Williams, Rhys Williams, Tyreece Woods. (Coach: Tony Gleeson).

Moving Up: Takarei Kuru (Newcastle SG Ball)
Gains: Jahoiyakim Afoa (Northern Pride), Jack Cullen (Tweed Seagulls), Freeman Forsythe (Parramatta Eels), Braydon Guyan (Brisbane Tigers), Eddie Hampson, Tyreece Woods (Townsville Blackhawks), Hunta Saunders (Manly Sea Eagles), Sebastian Su’A (Akarana Falcons)
Losses: Max Bradbury (Cronulla Sharks), Kurt Donoghoe (Dolphins), James Johnson (Norths Devils), Jaron Purcell (Tweed Seagulls)

Read more: https://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2023/01/31/pathways-squad-lists-announced-for-2023-seasons/

Parramatta Eels

Jontay-Junior Betham-Misa, Jock Brazel, Jacob Davis, Lene Feterika, Charlie Guymer, Ned Hicks, Riley Lack, William Latu, Nicholas Lenaz, Lachlan Mears-Crabbe, Arthur Miller-Stephen, Larry Muagututia, Beau Newlands, Brock Parker, Cody Parry, Mac Puafisi, Noah Reed, Ethan Sanders, Lebron Tuala, Max Tupou, Te Hurinui Twidle, Turoa Williams, Nikau Wrathall. (Coach: Craig Brennan).

Gains: Lene Feterika (Victoria Thunderbolts), Ned Hicks (Manly Sea Eagles), William Latu (Townsville Blackhawks), Lachlan Mears-Crabbe (North Sydney Bears), Lebron Tuala (Norths Devils), Te Hurinui Twidle (Souths Logan Magpies)
Losses: Josh Chappell (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Moala Graham-Taufa (Warriors), David Hollis (Newcastle Knights), Peter Taateo (Penrith Panthers)

Penrith Panthers

Yehya Ayache, Joshua Belfanti, Hudson Brown, Wilson De Courcey, Moustafa Dirani, Taani Fangupo, Lleyton Finau, Judah Galuvao, Jack Garrod, Luke Hanson, Fletcher Haycock, Angelis Hotere-Papalii, Ethan Hutchings, Liam Ison, Kyson Kingi, Samuel Lane, David Langi, Cody Lawson, Zac Lipowicz, Sunita Lotoaniu, Kristian-Li Mai, Frances Manuleleua, Blake Moore, Bayden Moran, Bailey Nouredine, Luron Patea, Billy Phillips, Luke Philp, Peteru Pritchard, Adam Runchel, John Sagaga, Billy Scott, Timothy Sielaff-Burns, Peter Taateo, Tyreece Tonga, Ilai Tuia, Jarome Ua, Jakeb Vailalo, Riley Wake, Aston Warwick, David West, Del Wigmore, Addison Williams. (Coach: Jono Rolfe).

Moving Up: Joshua Belfanti, Luke Hanson, Fletcher Haycock, Ethan Hutchings, Bayden Moran, Luron Patea, Peteru Pritchard, Jakeb Vailalo, Riley Wake (Penrith SG Ball), Wilson De Courcey, Judah Galuvao (Penrith Harold Matts)
Gains: Yehya Ayache, Peter Taateo (Parramatta Eels), Hudson Brown (Western Rams), Taani Fangupo (South Island Scorpions), Lleyton Finau (Warriors / Redcliffe Dolphins), Blake Moore, Luke Philp (Wynnum Manly Seagulls), Timothy Sielaff-Burns (Souths Logan Magpies), David West (Newcastle Knights)
Losses: Braith Alexander (Sydney Roosters), William Fakatoumafi (North Sydney Bears), Brad Fearnley, Niwhai Puru (Cronulla Sharks), Isaiya Katoa, Mason Teague (Dolphins), Hohepa Puru (Canberra Raiders), Keagan Russell-Smith (Melbourne Storm), Gordon Whippy (Ipswich Jets)

Read more: https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2022/11/25/2023-jersey-flegg-squad-confirmed/

South Sydney Rabbitohs

William Abou-Arrage, Keahlan Bray, Isaac Chapman, Mitchell Chester, Romano Cook, Emmanuel Di Bartolo, Archie Donnelly, Trent Griffiths, Louis Grossemy, Dranza Hawe-De Thierry, Braydon Jang, Carson Kaho, Aaron Kurnoth, Etuate Laui, Harley Lester, Deijion Leugaimafa, Evan Manning, Drey Mercy, Oscar Mezzomo, Joshua Mocevakaca, Joseph Nohra, Lachoneus Paki, Jaxson Rahme, Mitchell Reeve, William Taliai, Dion Teaupa, Toesami Toevai, Cruise Tweedie, Isaiah Vailalo, Zayn Wilkins, Dylan Williams, Taine Woodford, Keanu Wright-Dunrobin. (Coach: Chris O’Connell)

Train and trial players: Nathaniel Cowan, Samuel Jinks, James Kokkinos, Kobe Lepua, Douglas Levi, Faresa Palu, Terence Patolo, Jude Saldanha.

Moving Up: Archie Donnelly, Braydon Jang, Aaron Kurnoth, Joseph Mocevakaca, Mitchell Reeve, William Taliai, Keanu Wright-Dunrobin (South Sydney SG Ball)
Gains: Nathaniel Cowan, Terence Patolo (St George Dragons), Emmanuel Di Bartolo (Balmain Tigers), Samuel Jinks, Douglas Levi (Cronulla Sharks), Kobe Lepua (North Sydney Bears), Jude Saldanha (Brisbane Tigers)
Losses: Byron Parnell (Manly Sea Eagles)

Read more: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2022/11/29/nrl-and-senior-pathways-squads-and-coaching-structure-taking-shape-for-2023/

St George Illawarra Dragons

Ryan Barbuto, Trey Barlow, Travis Barrett-Hancock, Clive Brett, Max Cheetham, Joshua Coric, Ryan Couchman, Toby Couchman, Dane Courtney, Navajo Doyle, Sione Finau, Ben Johnson, Jordan Karakousis, Braith Lawrence-Foye, Alexander Lobb, Bryce Magnone, Will McDermott, Ryan Hodgson, Ben Moroney, Araz Nanva, Matthew Noakes, Thomas Phillips, Elijah Porter, Declan Purcell, Nicholas Quinn, Cooper Roberts, Mackenzie Roche, Harry Rudd, Riley Pascoe, Ben Rumble, Brock Sepulveda, Maxwell Pritchard, Savelio Tamale, Jackson Shereb, Nicholas Tsougranis, Phoenix Vetenibua-Finnerty, Kynan Ward, Campbell Watchirs, William Webb, Jacob Webster, Jacob Wilson, Riley Wooden, Jacob Young. (Coach: Aaron Hertsch).

Moving Up: Ryan Hodgson, Matthew Noakes, Ben Rumble (Illawarra SG Ball), Ryan Barbuto, Araz Nanva, Nicholas Quinn (St George SG Ball)
Gains: Sione Finau (Brisbane Tigers), Braith Lawrence-Foye (Victoria Thunderbolts), Will McDermott (Riverina Bulls), Riley Pascoe (Western Suburbs Magpies), Maxwell Pritchard (Penrith Panthers)
Losses: Jack Bostock (Dolphins), Leonard Skelton (South Sydney Rabbitohs), John Wesley Vunga (Sydney Roosters)

Sydney Roosters

Christian Abal, Braith Alexander, Taine Boland, Brody Briggs, Xavier Chatfield-Mooka, Darcy Clifton, Tyler Colley, Thomas Deakin, Tayson Fakaosi, Nicholas Fenton, Owen Flaherty, Salesi Foketi, Bowan Foreshew, Isaac Guba, Tavita Henare-Schuster, Alan Holten, Benaiah Ioelu, Emery Jolliffe, Petelo Kepaoa, Ethan King, Drew Lloyd, Kani Manu, Max McCathie, Tyler Moriarty, Meli Nasau, Matua Robinson, Corey Ross, Kenny Saad, Max Sedgman, Jack Smith, Phoenix Steinwede, Byron Strickland, Jordan Swann, Vaiala Tamati, Iobe Taukeisalili, Caleb Tohi, Lafi Tuinauvai, Sione Vaenuku, Watisoni Waqanisaravi, John Wesley Vunga, Joshua Woutersz. (Coach: Dean Feeney).

Going Up: Brody Briggs, Darcy Clifton, Salesi Foketi, Lafi Tuinauvai (Sydney SG Ball)
Gains: Christian Abal, Owen Flaherty, Max Sedgman (North Sydney Bears), Braith Alexander (Penrith Panthers), Bowan Foreshew (Victoria Thunderbolts), Tavita Henare-Schuster (Hurricanes Rugby Union), Matua Robinson (Townsville Blackhawks), Meli Nasau, Iobe Taukeisalili (Kaviti Silktails), Caleb Tohi (Canberra Raiders), John Wesley Vunga (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Losses: Zac Montgomery, Jacob Preston, Jack Stringer (Canterbury Bulldogs)

Wests Tigers

Vaka Aho, Jaycob Anjoul, Tristyn Ball, Jahream Bula, Zane Camroux, Jake Christian, Joseph Delle, Bailey Hodges, Emmanuel Kandidakis, Jay Kirk, Tray Lolesio, Izaak Nasio, Leo Nasio, Manaia Ngataki-Matthews, Finnley Neilsen, Cayne Nicholas, Jackson Owen, Trey Peni, Livai Saukuru, Marcus Tanner, Michael Tannous, Kienan Tempest, Herman Tofaeono, John Tuipolotu, Sione Vaihu. (Coach: Scott Kenna).

Train and trial players: Jack Burgess, Semisi Foliaki, Cody Kelso, Noah Ryan, Lafaele Tauapai, Naati Teaupa, Lachlan Woodger.

Moving up: Vaka Aho, Jake Christian, Semisi Foliaki, Leo Nasio, Manaia Ngataki-Matthews, John Tuipulotu, Lachlan Woodger (Balmain SG Ball), Tristyn Ball, Bailey Hodges, Izaak Nasio, Kienan Tempest, Herman Tofaeono (Western Suburbs SG Ball)
Gains: Emmanuel Kandidakis, Naati Teaupa (South Sydney Rabbitohs), , Marcus Tanner (CQ Capras)
Losses: Trent Borthwick (Canberra Raiders), Henry O’Kane (Cronulla Sharks)