BREAKING: Ricky swings the axe as middle star dropped after moment of madness
NRL coach Ricky Stuart has dropped a key player following a disciplinary issue ahead of the Round 24 clash between the Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters. The article provides updated team lists and injury news for both clubs as they prepare for the upcoming match.
Why it matters
Provides essential roster updates for sports fans and bettors following the NRL premiership race.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Ricky axes star enforcer after ugly brainfade; Roosters’ minor premiership boost 'A truly GREAT captain performance!' | 00:58 Tom Sargeant and Ethan Lee Chalk from Fox Sports August 11th, 2026 5:15 pm Ricky Stuart has swung the axe, dropping a middle forward after a moment of madness in Round 23.
Meanwhile, a host of stars have returned for their respective clubs.
Read below for the NRL’s Team Lists for Round 24!
Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters, 7.50pm @ CommBank Stadium
Panthers team: 1. Jaxen Edgar 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Izack Tago 5. Brian To’o 6. Jack Cogger 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Liam Henry 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Liam Martin 13. Lindsay Smith 14. Billy Scott 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Luron Patea 17. Billy Phillips 18. Jack Cole 19. Blaize Talagi 20. Dylan Edwards 21. Jesse McLean 22. Kalani Leuluai-going
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