The Harold Matthews and SG Ball Sharks host the Roosters in the final round of the Junior Representative regular season on Saturday, with the Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale teams away against Illawarra.
Having thumped the Warriors in Pukekohe last week, the Harold Matthews side (fifth place) have all but locked up a playoffs position.
Only the most unlikely of hypothetical scenarios – in which the Sharks lose heavily, the seventh-placed Warriors win by enough to overturn what is currently a huge 80-point gap in differential and Manly (sixth) jump Cronulla on the ladder – would result in the Brad Kelly-coached side being bumped out of the top six.
Meanwhile, the eighth-placed SG Ball squad aren't without hope of qualifying for the finals but require other results to fall their way. First and foremost, the under-19 men's Sharks must defeat the table-topping Roosters.
If the fifth-placed Eels and sixth-placed Steelers then lose to the Magpies (seventh) and the Bears (15th) respectively, the Sharks would leap into the playoffs.
In the event the Steelers lose to the Bears and the Magpies go down to the Eels, Cronulla (provided they win) will also progress to the following week.
Accounting for Steelers and Magpies victories, the Sharks must win and finish with a better differential than the latter team as they'd be level on 11 points.
In the women's ranks, the Lisa Fiaola team will look to finish on a high note against second-placed Illawarra after a season of significant development.
A finals berth is already booked for the Tarsha Gale Sharks, but after losing to fifth-placed Newcastle last week they'll hope to knock off the ladder-leading Steelers and go into the post-season full of confidence and momentum.
See the team lists below.
Round 9 - Saturday, March 30
Lisa Fiaola Cup (u17 women) - Collegians Sporting Complex
Match: Steelers v Sharks
Round 9 -
home Team
Steelers
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Steelers is number 13 Michala HardyFullback for Sharks is number 1 Charlotte Teplicanec
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Winger for Steelers is number 5 Halle MuikWinger for Sharks is number 2 Jaeva Bentley
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Centre for Steelers is number 2 Maddalyn BullockCentre for Sharks is number 3 Chloe Shephard
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Centre for Steelers is number 4 Holly CzornobejCentre for Sharks is number 4 Kahlea Fisher
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Winger for Steelers is number 18 Bella LordWinger for Sharks is number 5 Milla Caine
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Five-Eighth for Steelers is number 6 Skye SpencerFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Summer Anderson
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Halfback for Steelers is number 7 Ella GreatzHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Emily Teplicanec
Forwards
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Prop for Steelers is number 10 Tahanni KaufusiProp for Sharks is number 8 Genevieve Mafi
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Hooker for Steelers is number 9 Tori ShiptonHooker for Sharks is number 9 Keely Latta
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Prop for Steelers is number 12 Jayda LalicProp for Sharks is number 10 Felila Fakalelu
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2nd Row for Steelers is number 15 Sibeal McNamara2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Arielanna Lole
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2nd Row for Steelers is number 25 Armani Tanioria2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Brooklyn Allan Kingi
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Lock for Steelers is number 11 Tahlia O'BrienLock for Sharks is number 13 Shante Taumata
Interchange
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Interchange for Steelers is number 1 Bridget ShearerInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Molly Weppler
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Interchange for Steelers is number 8 Kayliah AlveyInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Charlee HEDLEY
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Interchange for Steelers is number 14 Eliza TaylorInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Maia Stowers
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Interchange for Steelers is number 19 April GrayInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Charlotte Hall
Reserves
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Replacement for Steelers is number 20 Kate HowleReplacement for Sharks is number 18 Tameika Dorahy
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Tarsha Gale Cup (u19 women) - Collegians Sporting Complex
Match: Steelers v Sharks
Round 9 -
home Team
Steelers
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Steelers is number 1 Herewaka PohatuFullback for Sharks is number 1 Tia-Jordyn Vasilovski
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Winger for Steelers is number 2 Sienna LeslieWinger for Sharks is number 2 Arianna Ruwoldt
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Centre for Steelers is number 3 Indie BostockCentre for Sharks is number 3 Joy Levy
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Centre for Steelers is number 4 Darcy EadeCentre for Sharks is number 4 Koolee Harbour
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Winger for Steelers is number 5 Maria PasekaWinger for Sharks is number 5 Raphaela Stojoski
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Five-Eighth for Steelers is number 6 Evie McGrathFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Marnie Isemonger
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Halfback for Steelers is number 7 Kasey RehHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Olivia Herman
Forwards
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Prop for Steelers is number 8 Hope MillardProp for Sharks is number 8 Faith Vili
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Hooker for Steelers is number 9 Chelsea SavillHooker for Sharks is number 9 Liliana Reardon
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Prop for Steelers is number 10 Ella KosterProp for Sharks is number 10 Tamika Smith
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2nd Row for Steelers is number 11 Charlotte Basham2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Jaydika Tafua
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2nd Row for Steelers is number 12 Makayla McFayden2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Manilita Takapautolo
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Lock for Steelers is number 13 Sienna YeoLock for Sharks is number 13 Stephanie Faulkner
Interchange
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Interchange for Steelers is number 14 Bianca JonesInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Kelsey Wilson
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Interchange for Steelers is number 15 Rhian YeoInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Sage Gray
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Interchange for Steelers is number 16 Brielle LuccittiInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Ariana Harden
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Interchange for Steelers is number 17 Bronte WilsonInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Alena Pale Eli
Reserves
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Replacement for Steelers is number 20 Teagan SmedeReplacement for Sharks is number 18 Tegan JENKINS
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Harold Matthews Cup (u17 men) - PointsBet Stadium
Match: Sharks v Roosters
Round 9 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Oliver LesterFullback for Roosters is number 1 Rex Bassingthwaighte
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Jyarah DELANEYWinger for Roosters is number 2 Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Isaac DawsonCentre for Roosters is number 3 Lui Lee
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Elijah CooperCentre for Roosters is number 4 William Pappas
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Jaylan HerronWinger for Roosters is number 5 EJ Mahu-Delamere
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Callum GranthamFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jeziah Papa
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Jack SchumacherHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Lachlan Metcalfe
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Hemi Blackburn-KingiProp for Roosters is number 8 Phillip Lavakeiaho
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jack EnnisHooker for Roosters is number 9 Jackson Yeates
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Natane HaungaProp for Roosters is number 13 James Finegan
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Kaden Garner2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Brooklyn Heath
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Blake Watman2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Thomas McKenna
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Thomas DellowLock for Roosters is number 14 Kayden Drollett
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Spencer SwannInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Eddy Cayless
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Thomas StepicInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Charlie Elaro
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Cruz ParkinInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Nate DEVEREUX
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Vakapuna MataeleInterchange for Roosters is number 19 Ravai Tulevu
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 22 Jamie CurranReplacement for Roosters is number 20 Jaziah SWANN
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SG Ball Cup (u19 men) - PointsBet Stadium
Match: Sharks v Roosters
Round 9 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Adrian SandyFullback for Roosters is number 1 Michael Nassar
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Pharrell GrayWinger for Roosters is number 2 Baxter Warner
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Nikora WilliamsCentre for Roosters is number 4 Enzo Griffier
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Centre for Sharks is number 19 Will StewartCentre for Roosters is number 18 Kade Maguire
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Richard WhaleboneWinger for Roosters is number 5 Tyreece Tait
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Bryce SaitFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jake Elliott
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Riley PollardHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Toby Rodwell
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Lachlan AraulloProp for Roosters is number 8 Peter Benjamin Uini
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 William SaundersHooker for Roosters is number 9 Zac Gillett
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Jai DaviesProp for Roosters is number 10 Julius Mitchell
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Max McCarthy2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Ethan Roberts
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 20 Cairo Rangihuna-Ruri2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Zach Fittler
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Alex ChallenorLock for Roosters is number 13 Blake Steep
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Ashton SimmondsInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Jaxson Allen
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 William CharlesInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Zack Visconti
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Manako PiutauInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Josiah Fesolai
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Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Harry SamuelInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Reece Foley
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 3 Kurt MontgomeryReplacement for Roosters is number 20 Jackson De Lisle
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