The Sea Eagles have been given a massive boost ahead of their clash with Melbourne, with star halfback Daly Cherry-Evans fit to play despite being in doubt with a calf injury.
Tom Symonds comes on to the interchange bench to replace James Hasson in jumper No.18.
Sea Eagles team list Round Nine
1. Brett Stewart (C)- proudly sponsored by Mega Fortris
2. Jorge Taufua - proudly sponsored by Acenet Solutions
3. Peta Hiku - proudly sponsored by CLA Lighting
4. Steve Matai - proudly sponsored by CAP Transport
5. David Williams - proudly sponsored by Innovative Print Solutions
6. Jack Littlejohn - proudly sponsored by ACG Building
7. Daly Cherry-Evans - proudly sponsored by Braza Churrascarla
8. Josh Starling - proudly sponsored by Shine and Sparkle Cleaning
9. Matt Ballin - proudly sponsored by Proton Cars Australia
10. Brenton Lawrence - proudly sponsored by Fluid Building Services
11. Anthony Watmough - proudly sponsored by Brookvale Tyreright
12. Justin Horo - proudly sponsored by Scotty's Bakehouse
13. Jamie Buhrer - proudly sponsored by Urban Building
Interchange
18. Tom Symonds - proudly sponsored by Foleys Nursery
15. Dunamis Lui - proudly sponsored by Hit Cafe
16. Jesse Sene-Lefao- proudly sponsored by Beachwheels Automotive
17. Jason King - proudly sponsored by Thompson Health Care