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Cronulla captain Paul Gallen has been ruled out of tonight’s clash with Brisbane due to a calf injury, it was thought he was some chance of playing after he travelled to Brisbane with the side but this morning the Sharks have been forced to rule him out, according to the Daily Telegraph, Tyson Frizell will play lock with Taulima Tautai back to the bench. Brisbane should be as per program
In tonight’s other game, the Wests Tigers have been forced to rule Wade McKinnon out due to a rib injury meaning Matt Groat will play with an 18th man yet to be decided on. Manly are as per program.
Tom Symonds will replace the suspended Frank Paul Nuuausala for the Roosters but the full starting side is yet to be decided.
Canterbury say both Jamal Idris and Steve Turner will playing denying speculation that both had been ruled out.
Both North Queensland is expected to be as per program.
Penrith lock Luke Lewis will undergo a final fitness test but from all reports will play against North Queensland
In what could be a major boost for the Canberra Raiders, David Shillington could be set to return from an a pectoral injury. New Zealand Warriors are expected to be as per program
Newcastle have Kurt Gidley, Ryan Stig and Jarrod Mullen in doubt for the clash with the Gold Coast. Mullen is the most doubtful after he aggravated a pec muscle injury. Gidley (hamstring) and Stig (groin) are both likely to play.
Gold Coast should be as per program despite Scott Prince suffering from a virus during the week
St George Illawarra should also be 1 – 17 despite Jamie Soward suffering from the flu and missing training. The Dragons boosted by the return 0f halfback Ben Hornby.
South Sydney should be as named.
Parramatta and Melbourne should also be as per named for their MNF clash.
FRIDAY
Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks
Suncorp Stadium, 7.35pm
Brisbane Broncos:
Only one change for the Brisbane side with David Hala called into the side for the injured Mitchell Dodds
Josh Hoffman, Gerard Beale, Jack Reed, Justin Hodges, Jharal Yow Yeh, Darren Lockyer (c), Peter Wallace, Ben Hannant, Andrew McCullough, Scott Anderson, Alex Glenn, Sam Thaiday, Corey Parker. Interchange: Matt Gillett, Ben Hunt, David Hala, Josh McGuire
Cronulla Sharks:
Paul Gallen’s calf injury has seen Shane Flanagan re shuffle the forward pack. Kade Snowden and Ben Pomeroy named on the bench for the Sharks
Nathan Gardner, John Williams, Matthew Wright, Colin Best, Nathan Stapleton, Wade Graham, Chad Townsend, Josh Cordoba, John Morris (c), Luke Douglas, Taulima Tautai, Anthony Tupou, Jeremy Smith (c). Interchange (from): Kade Snowden, Sam Tagataese, Stuart Flanagan, Ben Pomeroy, Johnny Mannah
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers
Bluetongue Stadium, 7.35pm
Manly Sea Eagles:
Manly have been boosted by the returns of both winger Michael Robertson and Anthony Watmough for the clash with the Wests Tigers. George Rose goes back to the bench with Shane Rodney. Darcy Lussick and Tim Robinson named on extended bench
Brett Stewart, Michael Robertson, Jamie Lyon (c), Steve Matai, Will Hopoate, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Jason King (c), Matt Ballin, Brent Kite, Anthony Watmough, Joe Galuvao, Glenn Stewart. Interchange (from): Vic Mauro, Jamie Buhrer, Shane Rodney, George Rose, Tim Robinson, Darcy Lussick
Wests Tigers:
Tim Moltzen, Beau Ryan, Blake Ayshford, Chris Lawrence, Matt Utai, Benji Marshall, Robert Lui, Bryce Gibbs, Robbie Farah (c), Keith Galloway, Liam Fulton, Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington. Interchange (from): Wade McKinnon, Todd Payten, Mitch Brown, Aaron Woods, Matt Groat
Wests Tigers have suffered a blow with Lote Tuqiri out of action until round 24 with a torn quad. Beau Ryan comes onto the wing. Wade McKinnon sees a retrn to the NRL on the bench along with Todd Payten, Mitch Brown, Aaron Woods and Matt Groat.
SATURDAY
Sydney Roosters v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Sydney Football Stadium, 5.30pm
Sydney Roosters:
Pending a judiciary hearing for Frank Paul Nuuausala, the Roosters could go into the weekend unchanged.
Anthony Minichiello, Sam Perrett, Kane Linnett, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Joseph ‘BJ’ Leilua, Todd Carney, Mitchell Pearce, Jason Ryles, Jake Friend, Nate Myles, Braith Anasta (c), Aidan Guerra, Frank Paul Nuuausala. Interchange (from): Anthony Mitchell, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Brad Takairangi, Tinirau Arona, Tom Symonds
Canterbury Bulldogs:
Canterbury lose David Stagg and Martin Taupau to injury with Chris Armit and Corey Payne returning on the bench
Ben Barba, Steve Turner, Timoteo Lafai, Jamal Idris, Jonathon Wright, Ben Roberts, Trent Hodkinson, Aiden Tolman, Joel Romelo, Sam Kasiano, Frank Pritchard, Andrew Ryan (c), Dene Halatau. Interchange: Greg Eastwood, Chris Armit, Corey Payne, Josh Reynolds
North Queensland Cowboys v Penrith Panthers
Dairy Farmers Stadium, 7.30pm
North Queensland Cowboys
Leeson Ah Mau has been added to the Cowboys side as the 18th man
Matt Bowen, Ashley Graham, Brent Tate, Willie Tonga, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Ray Thompson, Ben Jones, Matt Scott (c), Aaron Payne, Ashton Sims, Gavin Cooper, Tariq Sims, Dallas Johnson. Interchange (from): James Segeyaro, Glenn Hall, Cory Paterson, James Tamou, Leeson Ah Mau
Penrith Panthers:
Plenty of changes for Penrith because of injury with David Simmons moving to fullback to replace Lachlan Coote who is out for 2 weeks with an ankle injury. Ryan Walker comes onto the wing with Harry Siejka replacing Travis Burns at five eighth. Burns will miss four weeks due to a hand injury, he is set to have surgery on his hand this week.
David Simmons, Ryan Walker, Michael Jennings, Brad Tighe, Adrian Purtell, Harry Seijka, Luke Walsh, Tim Grant, Kevin Kingston, Petero Civoniceva (c), Trent Waterhouse, Nigel Plum, Luke Lewis. Interchange: Sam McKendry, Dayne Weston, Nathan Smith, Matthew Bell
SUNDAY
New Zealand Warriors v Canberra Raiders
Mt Smart Stadium, 2.00pm (local)
New Zealand Warriors:
Ivan Cleary has named an unchanged side.
Kevin Locke, Bill Tupou, Joel Moon, Shaun Berrigan, Manu Vatuvei, James Maloney, Shaun Johnson, Russell Packer, Aaaron Heremaia, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Simon Mannering (c), Michael Luck. Interchange: Pita Godinet, Sam Rapira, Ben Matulino, Elijah Taylor
Canberra Raiders:
Joe Picker has been named on an extended bench for the Raiders. Trevor Thurling has been ruled out for the season due to an achilles injury picked up in the Raiders remarkable win over St George Illawarra.
Josh Dugan, Blake Ferguson, Jarrod Croker, Joel Thompson, Daniel Vidot, Josh McCrone, Sam Williams, Brett White, Alan Tongue (c), Dane Tilse, Josh Papalii , Bronson Harrison , Shaun Fensom. Interchange (from): Glen Buttriss, Josh Miller, Danny Galea, Sam Mataora, Joe Picker
Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans
Ausgrid Stadium, 2.00pm
Newcastle Knights:
Evarn Tuimavave comes into the Knights side for the injured Richie Fa’aoso while Zane Tetevano retains his spot in the side. Jarrod Mullen is in some doubt due to a minor pec tear
Kurt Gidley (c), James McManus, Junior Sa’u, Keith Lulia, Akuila Uate, Ryan Stig, Jarrod Mullen, Evarn Tuimavave, Isaac De Gois, Antonio Kaufusi, Chris Houston, Neville Costigan, Joel Edwards. Interchange (from): Matt Hilder, Mark Taufua, Cameron Ciraldo, Zane Tetevano, Marvin Karawana
Gold Coast Titans:
Luke Capewell signing with the Brisbane side has seen John Cartwright send him back to Queensland Cup, Jordan Rankin will play fullback while Dominique Peyroux will come into the side replacing Steve Michaels
Jordan Rankin, Dominique Peyroux, William Zillman, Clinton Toopi, David Mead, Beau Henry, Scott Prince (c), Luke Bailey (c), Matt Srama, Anthony Laffranchi, Bodene Thompson, Mark Minichiello, Greg Bird. Interchange: Matt White, Brenton Lawrence, Luke O’Dwyer, Preston Campbell
St George Illawarra Dragons v South Sydney Rabbitohs
WIN Stadium, 3.00pm
St George Illawarra Dragons
Ben Hornby returns at halfback pushing Nathan Fien to hooker and Kyle Stanley to the bench.
Darius Boyd, Brett Morris, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper (c), Jason Nightingale, Jamie Soward, Ben Hornby (c), Dan Hunt, Nathan Fien, Michael Weyman, Beau Scott, Ben Creagh, Matt Prior. Interchange (from): Adam Cuthbertson, Jon Green, Trent Merrin, Mitch Rein, Kyle Stanley
South Sydney Rabbitohs:
Michael Crocker returns for South Sydney in an otherwise unchanged side
Rhys Wesser, Nathan Merritt, Dylan Farrell, Greg Inglis, Chris McQueen , John Sutton, Chris Sandow, Ben Ross, Issac Luke, Shannan McPherson, Jason Clark, Eddy Pettybourne, Michael Crocker (c). Interchange (from): Luke Burgess, David Tyrrell, Ben Lowe, Nathan Peats, Shaun Corrigan
MONDAY
MONDAY
Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm
Parramatta Stadium, 7.00pm
Parramatta Eels:
Justin Horo comes into the centres with Reni Maitua moving to lock. Shane Shackleton returns on the bench. On the injury front, Ryan Morgan will miss 1 – 3 weeks with a hamstring strain.
Luke Burt, Etu Uaisele, Justin Horo, Ben Smith, Jordan Atkins, Jarryd Hayne, Jeff Robson, Tim Mannah, Matt Keating, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh (C), Taniela Lasalo, Reni Maitua. Interchange: Casey McGuire, Shane Shackleton, Mitchell Allgood, Pat O’Hanlon
Melbourne Storm:
Matt Duffie returns from injury for the Storm
Billy Slater, Matt Duffie, Dane Nielsen, Maurice Blair, Justin O’Neill, Gareth Widdop, Cooper Cronk, Jesse Bromwich, Cameron Smith (c), Bryan Norrie, Adam Blair, Sika Manu, Kevin Proctor. Interchange: Rory Kostjasyn, Ryan Hinchcliffe, Adam Woolnough, Jaiman Lowe
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