NRL clubs vary in squad usage throughout the regular season
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 6:11 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

NRL clubs utilized vastly different roster depths during the 27-round campaign. The Wests Tigers relied on 35 players, the highest total in the competition, following a recurring sequence of injury setbacks between their early-season match against the Sharks and round 15. Conversely, the Penrith Panthers maintained the most stable lineup by using only 25 players across the year. The Melbourne Storm also experienced a high rate of roster turnover with 34 players used, yet managed to have four individuals participate in every game. The Sydney Roosters featured 33 different players, but finished the season without a single individual playing in all 24 matches. These figures highlight the significant impact of durability and injury management on club continuity throughout the league.
- •Wests Tigers used 35 players, the most of any NRL club this season.
- •Penrith Panthers utilized the fewest players with 25 total participants.
- •Melbourne Storm and North Queensland Cowboys each had four players participate in every game.
- •Sydney Roosters used 33 players but had no one feature in every match.
- 6:11 AMZero Tackle NRL — How many players each team used this season
"Player usage numbers from this NRL season paint a stark picture of the brutal grind.
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