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Your Game Plan Round 12

Sydney Roosters will celebrate Indigenous Round this Saturday when the Tricolours take on Canberra Raiders at Central Coast Stadium!

Roosters Members and fans, whether you will be at the game in Gosford, at easts or watching from afar, here are all the details you need to know to make the most of our annual home game on the Central Coast!

BE THERE TO CELEBRATE INDIGENOUS ROUND WITH A DOUBLE-HEADER

Tickets are now on sale on Ticketek, so make sure you grab yours now to get the best possible seat!

Members had access to a pre-sale window to redeem and purchase tickets. To ensure you get first access to tickets for future home games, become a Member today!

Although capacity is at 100%, everyone must sit in their allocated seats to comply with COVID contact tracing requirements.

Gates open at 4:45pm, ahead of the NSWRL Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership game between Central Coast Roosters and Cronulla Sharks, which starts at 5:00pm. The NRL game will kick off at 7:35pm. The western side ticket office will be open from 1:45pm.

MEMBER ACCESS

Member cards will not work, except for Central Coast Reserved Seat Members who have a dedicated seat at Central Coast Stadium as part of their Membership.

Gold, Silver, Chookpen, Bronze and Central Coast GA Members have been emailed instructions on how to redeem their complimentary ticket(s), and/or purchase discounted tickets via Ticketek. All other Members were emailed a code to purchase discounted tickets.

If you need assistance, don't hesitate to contact our friendly Roosters Membership team as soon as possible.*

*Please note, the Membership team cannot guarantee a response to enquiries made after 4pm on Friday, May 28.

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HOW TO GET TO CENTRAL COAST STADIUM

There are plenty of ways to get to Central Coast Stadium to cheer on the mighty Roosters!

To ensure a smooth journey to and from the game, spectators are urged to plan ahead and consider all transport options.

Public transport will still operate at CovidSafe capacities to maintain social distancing. People using trains or forms of public transport are encouraged to allow for extra travel time - you're better getting in early than late, and you don't want to miss kick-off!

Spectators travelling on public transport are encouraged to wear a mask. 

Visit transportnsw.info to plan your trip from wherever you are.

If you are driving to the game, there are several parking options close to the stadium.

Please note, Dane Drive will close at 3.30pm.

To find real-time traffic conditions, check out livetraffic.com before driving to the game.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
    Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Caleb Aekins
  • Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
    Winger for Raiders is number 2 Bailey Simonsson
  • Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
    Centre for Raiders is number 3 Sebastian Kris
  • Centre for Roosters is number 21 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
    Centre for Raiders is number 4 Curtis Scott
  • Winger for Roosters is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu
    Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
  • Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
    Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
  • Halfback for Roosters is number 6 Lachlan Lam
    Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Sam Williams

Forwards

  • Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
    Prop for Raiders is number 8 Dunamis Lui
  • Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Ben Marschke
    Hooker for Raiders is number 14 Josh Hodgson
  • Prop for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
    Prop for Raiders is number 10 Emre Guler
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Corey Harawira-Naera
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 15 Nat Butcher
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
  • Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac Liu
    Lock for Raiders is number 13 Ryan Sutton

Interchange

  • Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Adam Keighran
    Interchange for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Daniel Suluka-Fifita
    Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Iosia Soliola
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Fletcher Baker
    Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 20 Egan Butcher
    Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ryan James

Reserves

  • Reserve for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
    Reserve for Raiders is number 18 Elijah Anderson

Match Officials

  • Referee: Grant Atkins
  • Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
  • Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
  • Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

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DON'T JUST BE A FAN, BE A TRUE ROOSTER

Membership is the best way to support the Club, with all Membership proceeds going directly to the Club to assist our junior pathways as well as day-to-day operations at the Sydney Roosters.

If you aren't a Member yet, make sure you become a True Rooster by activating your Membership online or by calling our friendly Membership team between 10am-4pm Monday to Friday on 1300 327 871.  

MEMBERS CAPTAIN’S CLUB UPGRADE BROUGHT TO YOU BY CASTORE

The Sydney Roosters proud new apparel partner Castore want to reward Sydney Roosters Members in 2021.

At every Home Game for 2021, Castore will be selecting 4 lucky Members at random and upgrading their seats to the exclusive Sydney Roosters Captains Club, our premium game day dining facility. 

This Saturday, at the Sydney Roosters v Canberra Raiders Indigenous Round clash, 4 lucky Members will each receive a double pass to attend the Captain's Club for the Sydney Roosters Round 16 game against Melbourne Storm at the Sydney Cricket Ground - a game you don't want to miss out on!

To go in the running to win this Member exclusive upgrade, thanks to Castore, simply complete the form here.

DMC KICK FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP

One of our lucky Members will have the chance to kick for their 2022 Membership at half-time of the NRL game, thanks to DMC!

The lucky Member will also be able to kick for a $500 gift card, as well as a range of Roosters merchandise!

Make sure you take your opportunity to walk onto Central Coast Stadium to activate your 2022 Membership by signing up to Kick For Your Membership here!

RECOGNISING DEADLY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY LEADERS 

Ahead of the Indigenous Round, we're running a competition with our partners at the KARI Foundation to recognise Aboriginal Leaders from within the Indigenous community. 

We want fans to nominate someone from within the community and say why they're a Deadly Community leader.

Two community leaders will be picked as winners, and each receive 4 corporate hospitality tickets to the Sydney Roosters Round 12 home game against the Canberra Raiders, and also receive the 2021 Sydney Roosters Indigenous Jersey. 

Nominate a local community leader here.

REPRESENT IN THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE

The 2021 Sydney Roosters jersey and merchandise range will be available to purchase at our merchandise van on the warm-up filed on the western side of Central Coast Stadium, as well as a marquee on the north-east concourse. Members can show their Member card at the outlets to get the Members discount.

Be sure to pre-order the 2021 Indigenous Jersey, and read about artist Jason Ridgeway and his story on how he became the chief designer!

All Members get a 10% discount on merchandise, and you can also purchase our new 2021 range from our proud manufacturing partners Castore here on the Roosters Online Shop!

Before heading to the game, you can also check out the Roosters Shop in Bondi Junction, which is open from 11am to 3pm on Saturdays.

FOLLOW THE TEAM ON OUR SOCIALS

Keep up to date with the team’s preparation for Saturday by checking out all our news and stories on Roosters.com.au, and be sure to follow the Club’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages too!

Follow throughout the day as Roosters Digital provides exclusive game day photos and the latest news, including the final team before kick-off. That's not all, with match reports, highlights and post-match interviews all available immediately after every game.

COVID SAFETY

There are a number of measures that will be in place to ensure all Roosters Members and fans can cheer on the team in a CovidSafe and enjoyable manner.

Spectators are encouraged to practice social distancing and wear a mask when entering, walking around and leaving Central Coast Stadium.

Central Coast Stadium is now a cashless venue, and spectators are encouraged to only to leave your seat to use the bathroom or go to food and beverage outlets.

If you have a seat that is not undercover and it is expected to rain, please bring a poncho or raincoat as you will need to remain in your seat to comply with COVID-19 guidelines.

For more information, please visit the Central Coast Stadium website.

STAYING IN SYDNEY? THEN CHECK OUT ARTIE’S!

For those unable to make it to Central Coast Stadium, the best place to watch the game is at Artie’s Sports Bar at easts!

With live sport and a great range of food and beverage options, Artie’s should be part of your Roosters game day experience – regardless of whether you are heading to the game, or cheering on the team from the bar. 

Artie’s will have 4 Pines Pints for Schooner special all day while showing all 3 NRL games live and loud on the big screens. Emad Younan, who appeared on The Voice in 2016, will provide live music at half-time of the Roosters and Raiders clash and after the game. 

Members, guests and visitors are welcome to visit Artie’s, but everyone is encouraged to become an easts Member to receive Member discounts.

easts Membership is available for $7 for one year, with a 12-month complimentary Membership available for 2021 Roosters Members aged 18 and older.

STAY ENGAGED NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE

For those Members and supporters supporting from afar outside of Sydney, you can follow the Sydney Roosters game day on Roosters.com.au and the Club’s social media channels for all the latest information including the final team list, highlights, and post-game reactions.

You can see our mighty Roosters take on the Raiders on Fox League (channel 502 on Foxtel), or streamed through Kayo.

 

Acknowledgement of Country

Sydney Roosters respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.