supercoach nrl: Round 5 of the NRL lands across the Easter long weekend with Kieran Foran making his first-grade coaching debut and a full slate of matches including Dolphins at Recliffe and Good Friday clashes. The weekend’s fixtures open with the Dolphins and Sea Eagles and build to a Good Friday highlight pairing of Rabbitohs versus Bulldogs while the Panthers take on the Storm. Recent upsets have left tippers nervous, making these team lists and late mail essential reading for followers and fantasy players.
Supercoach Nrl line-ups and late mail
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 2. Jamayne Isaako, 3. Jake Averillo, 4. Herbie Farnworth, 5. Selwyn Cobbo, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Isaiya Katoa, 8. Tom Gilbert, 9. Max Plath, 10. Felise Kaufusi, 11. Connelly Lemuelu, 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, 13. Morgan Knowles. Bench: 14. Brad Schneider, 15. Thomas Flegler, 16. Ray Stone, 17. Francis Molo, 18. Kurt Donoghoe, 19. Trai Fuller. Reserves: 20. Oryn Keeley.
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic, 2. Clayton Faulalo, 3. Tolutau Koula, 4. Reuben Garrick, 5. Lehi Hopoate, 6. Luke Brooks, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Taniela Paseka, 9. Brandon Wakeham, 10. Kobe Hetherington, 11. Haumole Olakau’atu, 12. Ben Trbojevic, 13. Jake Trbojevic. Bench: 14. Jake Simpkin, 15. Corey Waddell, 16. Ethan Bullemor, 17. Simione Laiafi, 18. Paul Bryan, 19. Josh Feledy. Reserves: 20. Joey Walsh.
Officials for the Dolphins v Sea Eagles fixture are listed as Referee: Grant Atkins; Touch judges: Phil Henderson and Tyson Brough; Bunker: Liam Kennedy. PointsBet odds listed for the match place the Dolphins as favourites, with the preview noting the Dolphins return to Recliffe following a heavy loss last week.
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Latrell Mitchell, 4. Jack Wighton, 5. Campbell Graham, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Jamie Humphreys, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Bronson Garlick, 10. Keaon Koloamatangi, 11. David Fifita, 12. Tallis Duncan, 13. Cameron Murray. Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos, 15. Lachlan Hubner, 16. Sean Keppie, 17. Liam Le Blanc, 18. Jayden Sullivan, 19. Moala Graham-Taufa. Reserves: 20. Salesi Ataata, 21. Thomas Fletcher, 22. Latrell Siegwalt.
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey, 2. Jacob Kiraz, 3. Enari Tuala, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Marcelo Montoya, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Lachlan Galvin, 8. Max King, 9. Bailey Hayward, 10. Samuel Hughes, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Jacob Preston, 13. Jaeman Salmon. Bench: 14. Kurt Mann, 15. Sitili Tupouniua, 17. Sean O’Sullivan, 19. Bronson Xerri, 20. Lipoi Hopoi, 22. Logan Spinks. Reserves: 21. Jake Turpin, 23. Jonathan Sua.
Officials listed for the Rabbitohs v Bulldogs game are Referee: Todd Smith; Touch judges: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski and Matt Noyen; Bunker: Wyatt Raymond.
Immediate reactions and key notes
Josh Reynolds believes it’s time for the Dragons to introduce a rising half off the bench, while also abandoning some structure in attack. The preview frames the weekend as a feast of NRL action and warns that recent upsets make tipping precarious.
The coverage highlights Kieran Foran’s elevation to first-grade coaching duties ahead of the round, noting his first-grade coaching debut will come under immediate pressure against a strong Dolphins outfit. The preview also notes the Rabbitohs used last week as preparation for their Good Friday clash, while the Bulldogs were described as having been put on the back foot after a recent forwards-led loss.
Predictions included in the weekend preview suggest the Dolphins will be tested back at Recliffe and that the Rabbitohs, coached by Wayne Bennett, are expected to approach the matchup with structure aimed at exploiting the Bulldogs’ known weaknesses through the middle.
What’s next for tippers and fans
Supercoach nrl managers and punters should use these line-ups and official lists as the baseline for final decisions ahead of kick-offs across the Easter weekend. Expect late changes to be decisive given the tight margins in recent rounds; the weekend’s results will further shape team selections for the weeks ahead.
