The 2019 Harvey Norman All-Stars is back with a bang with a new generation of Indigenous and Maori players selected to kick-off the 2019 rugby league season.
Latrell Mitchell, Kaylyn Ponga, Josh Addo-Carr, Brandon Smith, David Fifita and Esan Marsters are just some of new players chosen by Indigenous All-Stars coach Laurie Daley and New Zealand Maori coach Stacey Jones ahead of the game on Friday 15 February at AAMI Park, Melbourne.
Kangaroo’s winger Dane Gagai has been named on the wing for the Maori after electing to represent his mother’s heritage. He had previously represented the Indigenous All-Stars between 2015-17.
The Gold Coast Titans have the highest representation of players featuring in the match: Tyrone Peachey, Nathan Peats, Tyrone Roberts, Leilani Latu (Indigenous) and Kevin Proctor (Maori). Ryan James also was selected, however Daley will now require a replacement after the front-rower was ruled-out through injury late yesterday.
Proctor and Penrith’s James Tamou are the only players to have played for the Maori’s against an Indigenous representative side previously. They participated in a curtain-raiser to the opening match of the 2008 World Cup, which helped inspire the All-Stars concept.
Australian Indigenous All-Stars
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Ben Barba |
North Queensland Cowboys |
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Blake Ferguson |
Parramatta Eels |
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Latrell Mitchell |
Sydney Roosters |
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James Roberts |
Brisbane Broncos |
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Josh Addo-Carr |
Melbourne Storm |
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Cody Walker |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
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Tyrone Roberts |
Gold Coast Titans |
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Andrew Fifita |
Cronulla Sharks |
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Nathan Peats |
Gold Coast Titans |
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Ryan James* |
Gold Coast Titans |
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David Fifita |
Brisbane Broncos |
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Adam Elliott |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
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Tyrone Peachey |
Gold Coast Titans |
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Will Chambers |
Melbourne Storm |
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Leilani Latu |
Gold Coast Titans |
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Chris Smith |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
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Alex Johnston |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
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Jesse Ramien |
Newcastle Knights |
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Tyrell Fuimaono |
Penrith Panthers |
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Kotoni Staggs |
Brisbane Broncos |
*Injured. Replacement TBA.
New Zealand Maori Kiwis
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Peta Hiku |
New Zealand Warriors |
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Dane Gagai |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
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Esan Marsters |
Wests Tigers |
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Dean Whare |
Penrith Panthers |
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Jordan Kahu |
Brisbane Broncos |
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Kalyn Ponga |
Newcastle Knights |
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Jahrome Hughes |
Melbourne Storm |
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Jesse Bromwich |
Melbourne Storm |
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Brandon Smith |
Melbourne Storm |
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Jordan McLean |
North Queensland Cowboys |
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Kevin Proctor |
Gold Coast Titans |
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Tohu Harris |
New Zealand Warriors |
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Adam Blair |
New Zealand Warriors |
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Danny Levi |
Newcastle Knights |
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Brad Takairangi |
Parramatta Eels |
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James Fisher-Harris |
Penrith Panthers |
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James Tamou |
Penrith Panthers |
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Gerard Beale |
New Zealand Warriors |
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Corey Harawira-Naera |
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
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Joseph Tapine |
Canberra Raiders |
To purchase tickets, head to www.nrl.com/tickets
For flights, accommodation and tickets to visit Melbourne and attend the All-Stars matches, head to www.nrl.com/travel
The NRL remains committed to understanding, respecting and engaging with First Nations communities in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific and abroad.
The NRL Harvey Norman All-Stars is supported by the Victorian Government, through its tourism and major events agency, Visit Victoria.
