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Balmain Tigers – Harold Matthews Cup: Round 1

The Balmain Tigers will kick off their 2026 UNE Harold Matthews Cup campaign against the Central Coast Roosters at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, 7 February. 

Head Coach, Andrew Kazzi has selected and 18-player squad to make the trip north to the Central Coast – naming Levi Ellis as captain. 

For further match details, please click here.

To view the Balmain Tigers draw for the 2026 UNE Harold Matthews Cup, please click here

Balmain Tigers Team List: Round 1 
1. Thomas Aroyan 
2. Saia Enasio 
3. Maleko Mateni 
4. Kody Baxter 
5. Sione Maea 
6. Mateo Reupena-Dunn 
7. Marcus Cesaro 
8. Noah Vaotangi 
9. Levi Ellis (c) 
10. Sioeli Iongi 
11. Apakuki Ma'afu 
12. Sebastian Chidiac 
13. Darby Fotheringham

Interchange: 
14. Hinodeshima Teaupa 
15. Sosaia Unga 
16. Oscar Amatuani 
17. Michael Helou

Reserves: 
18. Max Colpan 

Acknowledgement of Country

Wests Tigers 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.

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