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The Wests Tigers are expected to line up 1 – 17 for tonight’s clash with Penrith while Penrith have the fullback spot vacant after Michael Jennings was dropped to NSW Cup (see previous blog post), David Simmons will shift to fullback with Shane Elford onto the wing while seems to be some school of thought that Luke Lewis could yet play tonight.

In tonight’s other game, North Queensland halfback Johnathan Thurston has been deemed a near certainty to take his pace in the Cowboys side to face Brisbane. Hooker Aaron Payne is out with a fractured eye socket with James Segeyaro to replace him and Cory Paterson onto the bench.

Turning to Saturday’s matches and the Warriors should run out as named while Newcastle have ruled out Matt Hilder because of a foot injury. Peter Mata’utia has been added to the bench and is more likely to play with Keith Lulia dropping off the bench.

A corked leg has Gold Coast Titans second rower Anthony Laffranchi in some doubt to face Melbourne. The Titans will finalise their side today. Greg Bird is the 18th man however he needs to pass a fitness test.

Melbourne say the only player from their side in doubt is Jesse Bromwich due to an elbow injury.

Both Parramatta and Manly are expected to be as named with Eels winger Jordan Atkins recovering from a neck injury. The only player in any real doubt is Manly’s Tony Williams who has a hamstring injury

Canberra’s Reece Robinson will undergo a fitness test on a knee injury but Raiders say he should be okay to play. Alan Tongue has a shoulder injury but should play.

South Sydney should be as named.

St George Illawarra have ruled Mark Gasnier out due to a hip flexor injury while Jamie Soward is in doubt with a back injury and is no certainty to play.

Meanwhile Sydney Roosters have stood down Todd Carney and Nate Myles for disciplinary reasons. Braith Anasta is tipped to go to five eighth. Quite likely that Tom Symonds could come into that Roosters side.

Paul Gallen is in slight doubt for Cronulla’s clash with Canterbury. Shane Flanagan will decide who to drop off his bench with Josh Cordoba likely to play, it will come down to Albert Kelly or Colin Best. Bulldogs to be as per program.

Tim Moltzen, Beau Ryan, Blake Ayshford, Mitch Brown, Matt Utai, Benji Marshall, Robert Lui, Bryce Gibbs, Robbie Farah (c), Keith Galloway, Liam  Fulton, Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington. Interchange: Wade McKinnon, Todd Payten, Matt Groat, Aaron  Woods

Kevin Locke, Bill Tupou, Joel Moon, Shaun Berrigan, Manu Vatuvei, James Maloney, Shaun Johnson, Russell Packer, Aaron Heremaia, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Simon Mannering (c), Micheal Luck. Interchange (from): Pita Godinet, Sam Rapira, Ben Matulino, Ukuma Ta’Ai, Lewis Brown

Kurt Gidley (c), James McManus, Junior Sa’u, Adam MacDougall, Akuila Uate, Ryan Stig, Jarrod Mullen, Evarn Tuimavave, Isaac De Gois, Antonio Kaufusi, Chris Houston, Neville Costigan, Joel Edwards. Interchange: Matt Hilder, Richie Fa’aoso, Cameron Ciraldo, Zane Tetevano

Brett Stewart, Michael Robertson, Jamie Lyon (c), Steve Matai, Will Hopoate, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, George Rose, Matt Ballin, Brent Kite, Anthony Watmough, Joe Galuvao, Glenn Stewart. Interchange (from): Darcy Lussick, Jamie Buhrer, Shane Rodney, Tony Williams, Tim Robinson

Anthony Minichiello, Sam Perrett, Joseph ‘BJ’ Leilua, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Phil Graham, Todd Carney, Mitchell Pearce, Jason  Ryles, Jake Friend, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Braith  Anasta (c), Aidan Guerra, Nate Myles. Interchange: Anthony Mitchell, Mose Masoe, Brad Takairangi, Lama Tasi

Nathan Gardner, Isaac  Gordon, Ben Pomeroy, Ricky Leutele, Nathan  Stapleton, Wade Graham, Chad Townsend, Kade Snowden, John Morris, Luke  Douglas, Jeremy  Smith, Jayson  Bukuya, Paul Gallen. Interchange (from): Anthony Tupou, Sam Tagataese, Albert Kelly, Colin Best, Josh Cordoba

No changes are expected for the clash between St George Illawarra and Wests Tigers with at least a 30,000 strong crowd expected at the Sydney Football Stadium however there could still be some positional changes before kick off.

The North Queensland Cowboys and Canterbury play in tonight’s other game with the Cowboys holding fitness concerns over Kalifa Fai Fai Loa who injured his hamstring in the win over Penrith last week, Will Tupou is on standby for him while Scott Bolton will travel to Sydney as cover for Matt Scott who has a back injury.

Penrith say Luke Lewis is likely to play despite suffering concussion in the loss to North Queensland, the Panthers should be as per program with either Masada Iosefa or Nafe Seluini dropping off the bench. Melbourne could welcome back four players who were forced to withdraw from the game against Parramatta due to injury, Gareth Widdop, Sika Manu, Rory Kostjasyn and Matt Duffie all rated some chance of playing.

Brisbane should be as named while Warriors 18th man Lewis Brown is still a chance of playing.

Cronulla have place Tyson Frizell on standby for Paul Gallen should he fail to come through training due to a calf injury although there is some talk according to Peter Sterling on the NRL website that Gallen may play even if he isn’t 100% fit. Gold Coast should be unchanged.

Newcastle have cleared Evarn Tuimavave to take his spot in the Knights side to face Canberra while Knights coach Rick Stone admitted this morning that Richie Fa’aoso was still in doubt. Off the field, Hunter Sports Group is expected to make an announcement at 4pm this afternoon, speculation is mounting that they will announce the take over of the Newcastle Knights has been completed.

Canberra say both Josh Dugan and Jarrod Croker are likely to play despite not training this week, the Raiders say they are close to re signing Blake Ferguson to a new 3 year deal.

Manly have injury concerns over Tony Williams, if he does play expect Vic Mauro and Darcy Lussick to drop off the bench. Sydney Roosters should as per the program.

As should South Sydney when they take on the unlucky Parramatta in Monday night footy. Parramatta are keeping an eye on Jordan Atkins but he is expected to play.

FRIDAY

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v North Queensland Cowboys

ANZ Stadium, 7:35pm

Canterbury Bulldogs

After two weeks in NSW Cup Josh Morris returns to the NRL in the centres replacing Tim Lafai

Ben Barba, Steve Turner, Josh Morris, Jamal Idris, Jonathan 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:

No changes for North Queensland however Kalifa Fai Fai Loa faces a fitness test on a hamstring injury

Matthew Bowen, Ashley Graham, Brent Tate, Willie Tonga, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Ray Thompson, Ben Jones, Matthew Scott (c), Aaron Payne, Ashton Sims, Gavin Cooper, Tariq Sims, Dallas Johnson. Interchange: James Segeyaro, Glenn Hall, Cory Paterson, James Tamou
Wests Tigers v St George Illawarra Dragons 

Sydney Football Stadium, 7:35pm

Wests Tigers

The Wests Tigers have named a near full strength side with Wade McKinnon named on a five man bench.

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

St George Illawarra Dragons:

Only change for the Dragons is Dean Young returns from a knee injury on the bench

Darius Boyd, Brett Morris, Mark  Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Jason Nightingale, Jamie Soward, Ben Hornby (c), Dan Hunt, Nathan Fien, Michael Weyman, Beau Scott, Ben Creagh, Matt Prior, Interchange (from): Jon Green, Trent Merrin, Adam Cuthbertson, Dean Young, Kyle Stanley, Mitch Rein

SATURDAY

Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers

AAMI Park, 5:30pm

Melbourne Storm:

Craig Bellamy names an unchanged side with Matt Duffie, Rory Kostjasyn, Sika Manu and Gareth Widdop ruled out until round 23

Billy Slater, Justin O’Neill, Dane Nielsen, Beau Champion, Sisa Waqa, Maurice Blair, Cooper Cronk, Jesse Bromwich, Cameron Smith (c), Bryan Norrie, Adam Blair, Kevin Proctor, Ryan Hinchcliffe. Interchange: Robbie Rochow, Atelea Vea, Adam Woolnough, Jaiman Lowe

Penrith Panthers:

Penrith have named Luke Lewis in the side to face the Storm, they’ve added Nafe Seluini and Masada Iosefa to their bench.

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 (from): Nafe Seluini, Nathan Smith, Matthew Bell, Sam McKendry, Masada Iosefa
Cronulla Sharks v Gold Coast Titans 

Toyota Stadium, 7:30pm

Cronulla Sharks:

Big news in the Cronulla camp with Paul Gallen set to return from injury but the rest of the side cops an overhaul with Isaac Gordon replacing Nathan Gardner at fullback, Gardner goes back to an extended bench, Ricky Leutele goes to centre. Kade Snowden and Paul Aiton also named on the bench.

Isaac  Gordon, Matthew Wright, Ben Pomeroy, Ricky Leutele, Nathan  Stapleton, Wade Graham, Chad Townsend, Josh Cordoba, John Morris, Luke  Douglas, Jeremy  Smith, Taulima Tautai, Paul Gallen (c). Interchange (from): Kade Snowden, Sam Tagataese, Paul Aiton, Anthony Tupou, Johnny Mannah, Nathan Gardner, Tyson Frizell

Gold Coast Titans:

The Titans have been forced to rule out Greg Bird through injury, his place in the side has been taken by Luke O’Dwyer who will play lock. Dom Peyroux moves to the centres with Steve Michaels returning on the wing. Bodene Thompson and Dragons bound Will Matthews join Brenton Lawrence and Preston Campbell on the bench

Jordan Rankin, Steve Michaels, William Zillman, Dominique Peyroux, David Mead, Beau Henry, Scott Prince, Luke Bailey, Matt Srama, Matt White, Anthony Laffranchi, Mark Minichiello, Luke O’Dwyer, Interchange: Brenton Lawrence, Will Matthews, Bodene Thompson, Preston Campbell
Brisbane Broncos v New Zealand Warriors

Suncorp Stadium, 7:30pm

Brisbane Broncos:

Brisbane have been strengthened by Ben Te’o’s return from an arm injury on the bench, he replaces David Hala.

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, Ben Te’o, Josh McGuire

New Zealand Warriors:

Ivan Cleary has added Lewis Brown to bench of  the side that beat Canberra on Sunday in the only change to the side. Centre Joel Moon is expected to sign at least a two year deal with ESL side Salford soon

Kevin Locke, Bill Tupou, Joel Moon, Shaun Berrigan, Manu Vatuvei, James Maloney, Shaun Johnson, Russell Packer, Aaron Heremaia, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Simon Mannering (C), Micheal Luck. Interchange (from): Pita Godinet, Sam Rapira, Ben Matulino, Elijah Taylor, Lewis Brown

SUNDAY

Newcastle Knights v Canberra Raiders

Ausgrid Stadium, 2:00pm

Newcastle Knights:

Riche Fa’aoso returns from a hamstring injury on the bench. Adam MacDougall remains the Knights starting side while Zane Tetevano, who has been named on the bench, has re signed for another two years.

Kurt Gidley (c), James McManus, Junior Sa’u, Adam MacDougall, Akuila Uate, Ryan Stig, Jarrod Mullen, Evarn Tuimavave, Isaac De Gois, Antonio Kaufusi, Chris Houston, Neville Costigan, Joel Edwards. Interchange (from): Matt Hilder, Richie Fa’aoso, Cameron Ciraldo, Zane Tetevano, Keith Lulia

Canberra Raiders:

One change for Canberra with David Shillington named to start and Dane Tilse back to the bench. The Raiders today announced the re signing of hooker Glenn Buttriss

Josh Dugan, Blake Ferguson, Jarrod Croker, Joel Thompson, Daniel Vidot, Josh McCrone, Sam Williams, Brett White, Alan Tongue (c), David Shillington, Josh Papalii , Bronson Harrison , Shaun Fensom. Interchange (from): Glen Buttriss, Josh Miller, Danny Galea, Dane Tilse, Joe Picker, Sam Mataora
Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters

Brookvale Oval, 3:00pm

Manly Sea Eagles:

Michael Oldfield replaces Michael Robertson who is out due to concussion. Tony Williams comes back from injury on the bench. Sports News First are reporting today that the Sea Eagles have begun negotiations to keep George Rose beyond this year.

Brett Stewart, Michael Oldfield, 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): Tony Williams, Jamie Buhrer, Shane Rodney, George Rose, Vic Mauro, Darcy Lussick

Sydney Roosters:

Roosters name an unchanged side.

Anthony Minichiello, Sam Perrett, Joseph ‘BJ’ Leilua, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Phil Graham, Todd Carney, Mitchell Pearce, Jason  Ryles, Jake Friend, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Braith  Anasta (c), Aidan Guerra, Nate Myles. Interchange: Anthony Mitchell, Mose Masoe, Brad Takairangi, Lama Tasi

MONDAY

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Parramatta Eels

ANZ Stadium, 7:00pm

South Sydney Rabbitohs:

Dave Taylor returns from suspension for the Rabbitohs

Rhys Wesser, Nathan Merritt, Dylan Farrell, Greg Inglis, Chris McQueen, John Sutton, Chris Sandow, Ben Ross, Issac Luke, Shannan McPherson, Eddy Pettybourne, David Taylor, Michael Crocker (c). Interchange (from): Luke Burgess, Dave Tyrrell, Jason Clark, Nathan Peats, Shaune Corrigan

Parramatta Eels:

Casey McGuire moves to half back with Manase Manukafoa named on an extended bench. Jeff Robson’s season is over after he suffered a depressed fracture to his cheekbone after a collision with Sisa Waqa in loss to Melbourne last night.

Luke Burt, Etu Uaisele, Justin Horo, Ben Smith, Jordan Atkins, Jarryd Hayne, Casey McGuire, Tim Mannah, Matt Keating, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh (C), Taniela Lasalo, Reni Maitua. Interchange: Shane Shackleton, Mitchell Allgood, Pat O’Hanlon, Manase Manuokafoa

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

Luke  Capewell, Steve Michaels, Clinton Toopi, Bodene Thompson, David Mead, William Zillman, Scott Prince (c), Luke Bailey (c), Matt Srama, Anthony Laffranchi, Greg Bird, Mark Minichiello, Ashley Harrison. Interchange (from): Matt White, Michael Henderson, Luke O’Dwyer, Preston Campbell, Brenton Lawrence

Ben Barba, Steve Turner, Josh Morris, Jamal Idris, Jonathon Wright, Kris Keating, Trent Hodkinson, Aiden Tolman, Dene Halatau, Sam Kasiano, Frank Pritchard, Andrew Ryan (c), David Stagg. Interchange: Greg Eastwood, Martin Taupau, Gary Warburton, Ben  Roberts

Phil Graham, Sam Perrett, Kane Linnett, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Joseph ‘BJ’ Leilua, Todd Carney, Mitchell Pearce, Jason  Ryles, Jake Friend, Nate Myles, Braith  Anasta, Tom Symonds, Frank Paul Nuuausala. Interchange: Anthony Mitchell, Tinirau Arona, Brad Takairangi, Aidan Guerra

Tim Moltzen, Beau Ryan, Blake Ayshford, Chris Lawrence, Mitch Brown, Benji Marshall, Robert Lui, Bryce Gibbs, Robbie Farah, Keith Galloway, Liam  Fulton, Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington, Interchange: Sean Meaney, Todd Payten, Aaron Woods, Andrew Fifita

 Lachlan Coote, David Simmons, Michael Jennings, Brad Tighe, Adrian Purtell, Travis Burns, Luke Walsh, Sam McKendry, Kevin Kingston, Petero Civoniceva (c), Trent Waterhouse, Nigel Plum, Luke Lewis. Interchange (from): Nafe Seluini, Dayne Weston, Nathan Smith, Tim Grant, Matthew Bell

Jarryd Hayne, Luke Burt, Ryan Morgan, Ben Smith, Jordan Atkins, Casey McGuire, Jeff Robson, Tim Mannah, Matt Keating, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh (C), Taniela Lasalo, Justin Horo. Interchange: Shane Shackleton, Mitchell Allgood, Manase Manuokafoa, Reni Maitua

Josh Dugan, Blake Ferguson, Jarrod Croker, Joel Thompson, Daniel Vidot, Josh McCrone, Sam Williams, Brett White, Alan Tongue (c), Dane Tilse, Danny Galea, Bronson Harrison , Josh Papalii , Shaun Fensom. Interchange (from): Glen Buttriss, Joe Picker, Sam Mataora, Trevor Thurling, Josh Miller

Billy Slater, Matt Duffie, Dane Nielsen, Maurice Blair, Sisa Waqa, 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

Wes Naiqama, James McManus, Junior Sa’u, Keith Lulia, Akuila Uate, Ryan Stig, Jarrod Mullen (c), Richie Fa’aoso, Isaac De Gois, Evarn Tuimavave, Chris Houston, Neville Costigan, Joel Edwards. Interchange: Matt Hilder, Antonio Kaufusi, Cameron Ciraldo, Dan Tolar, Mark Taufua, Steve Southern, Adam MacDougall.

Brett Stewart, Michael Robertson, Jamie Lyon (c), Steve Matai, David Williams, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Jason King (c), Matt Ballin, Brent Kite, Anthony Watmough, Joe Galuvao, Glenn Stewart. Interchange (from): Vic Mauro, Jamie Buhrer, George Rose, Tim Robinson, Darcy Lussick

Darius Boyd, Brett Morris, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Jason Nightingale, Jamie Soward, Nathan Fien, Dan Hunt, Dean Young (c), Michael Weyman, Beau Scott, Ben Creagh, Matt Prior. Interchange: Jon Green, Mitch Rein, Adam Cuthbertson, Trent Merrin

Nathan Gardner, Matthew Wright, Ben Pomeroy, Colin  Best, Nathan Stapleton, Wade Graham, Chad Townsend, Josh Cordoba, John Morris, Luke  Douglas, Jeremy  Smith, Jayson  Bukuya, Paul Gallen. Interchange (from): Anthony Tupou, Sam Tagataese, Stuart Flanagan, Taulima Tautai, Johnny Mannah

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OUT

IN DOUBT

FRIDAY

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos

NIB Stadium (Perth) , 7.00pm

South Sydney Rabbitohs:

Rhys Wesser, Nathan Merritt, Dylan Farrell, Greg Inglis, James Roberts, John Sutton, Chris Sandow, Ben Ross, Isaac Luke, Shannan McPherson, Chris McQueen, David Taylor, Michael Crocker. Interchange: Eddy Pettybourne, David Tyrrell, Jason Clark, Nathan Peats.

Brisbane Broncos:

Josh Hoffman, Gerard Beale, Jack Reed, Justin Hodges, Jharal Yow Yeh, Dale Copley, Darren Lockyer (c), Peter Wallace, Ben Hannant, Kurt Baptiste, Scott Anderson, Alex Glenn, Sam Thaiday, Corey Parker. Interchange: Corey Norman, Matt Gillett, Dunamis Lui, David Hala.

Wests Tigers v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Campbelltown Sports Stadium, 7.35pm

Wests Tigers:

Wade McKinnon, Beau Ryan, Blake Ayshford, Tim Simona, Mitch Brown, Jacob Miller, Robert Lui, Bryce Gibbs, Robbie Farah (c), Keith Galloway, Simon Dwyer, Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington. Interchange (from): Tim Moltzen, Liam Fulton, Aaron Woods, Andrew Fifita, Ben Murdoch-Masila.

Canterbury Bulldogs:

Ben Barba, Steve Turner, Josh Morris, Jamal Idris, Jonathan Wright, Kris Keating, Trent Hodkinson, Aiden Tolman, Michael Ennis, Michael Hodgson, Frank Pritchard, Andrew Ryan (c), David Stagg. Interchange: Sam Kasiano, Greg Eastwood, Corey Payne, Dene Halatau.

SATURDAY

Gold Coast Titans v Cronulla Sharks

Skilled Park, 5.30pm

Gold Coast Titans:

William Zillman, Steve Michaels, Clinton Toopi, Joseph Tomane, David Mead, Preston Campbell, Scott Prince (c), Luke Bailey, Matt Srama, Anthony Laffranchi, Greg Bird, Mark Minichiello, Ashley Harrison.  Interchange (from):  Matt White, Michael Henderson, Bodene Thompson, Ben Ridge, Brenton Lawrence, Luke O’Dwyer.

Cronulla Sharks:

Nathan Gardner, Matthew Wright, Ben Pomeroy, Colin Best, Nathan Stapleton, Wade Graham, Chad Townsend, Kade Snowden, John Morris, Luke Douglas, Jeremy Smith, Jayson Bukuya, Paul Gallen (c). Interchange: Anthony Tupou, Sam Tagataese, Stuart Flanagan, Taulima Tautai

Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels

Canberra Stadium, 7.30pm

Canberra Raiders:

Nathan Massey, James Stuart, Jarrod Croker, Blake Ferguson, Reece Robinson, Josh McCrone, Sam Williams, Brett White, Alan Tongue (c), David Shillington, Joe Picker, Josh Papalii, Shaun Fensom. Interchange (from): Glen Buttriss, Bronson Harrison, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Dane Tilse, Trevor Thurling, Josh Miller.

Parramatta Eels:

Jarryd Hayne, Luke Burt, Ryan Morgan, Jacob Loko, Jordan Atkins, Casey McGuire, Jeff Robson, Tim Mannah, Matt Keating, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh (c), Taniela Lasalo, Ben Smith. Interchange: Shane Shackleton, Mitchell Allgood, Carl Webb, Justin Horo.

SUNDAY

New Zealand Warriors v Melbourne Storm

Mt Smart Stadium, 2.00pm

New Zealand Warriors:

Lance Hohaia, Bill Tupou, Lewis Brown, Shaun Berrigan, Manu Vatuvei, James Maloney, Brett Seymour, Russell Packer, Aaron Heremaia, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Simon Mannering, Elijah Taylor. Interchange (from): Shaun Johnson, Jeremy Latimore, Sione Lousi, Alehana Mara, Ben Matulino, Steve Rapira.

Melbourne Storm:

Billy Slater, Matt Duffie, Dane Nielsen, Maurice Blair, Sisa Waqa, Gareth Widdop, Cooper Cronk, Jesse Bromwich, Cameron Smith, Bryan Norrie, Adam Blair, Kevin Proctor, Todd Lowrie.  Interchange (from):  Ryan Hinchcliffe, Sika Manu, Adam Woolnough, Jaiman Lowe, Rory Kostjasyn, Justin O’Neill.

Penrith Panthers v North Queensland Cowboys

Centrebet Stadium, 2.00pm

Penrith Panthers:

Lachlan Coote, David Simmons, Junior Vai Vai, Brad Tighe, Adrian Purtell, Travis Burns, Luke Walsh, Sam McKendry, Kevin Kingston, Petero Civoniceva, Trent Waterhouse, Nathan Smith, Luke Lewis. Interchange (from): Nade Seluini, Tim Grant, Matthew Bell, Dayne Weston, Sarafu Fatiaki.

North Queensland Cowboys:

Matthew Bowen, Ashley Graham, Ben Jones, Gavin Cooper, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Ray Thompson, (c) Johnathan Thurston, (c) Matthew Scott, Aaron Payne, James Tamou, Tariq Sims, Will Tupou, Glenn Hall, Dallas Johnson.  Interchange:  James Segeyaro, Joel Riethmuller, Ashton Sims, Leeson Ah Mau.

Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters

Ausgrid Stadium, 3.00pm

Newcastle Knights:

Wes Naiqama, James McManus, Peter Mata’utia, Junior Sa’u, Keith Lulia, Akuila Uate, Ryan Stig, Kurt Gidley (c), Richie Fa’aoso, Matt Hilder, Evarn Tuimavave, Chris Houston, Neville Costigan, Joel Edwards. Interchange (from): Isaac De Gois, Antonio Kaufusi, Cameron Ciraldo, Dan Tolar, Tyrone Roberts, Steve Southern.

Sydney Roosters:

Anthony Minichiello, Sam Perrett, Shaun Kenny Dowall, Kane Linnet, Justin Carney, Joseph ‘BJ’ Leilua,  Todd Carney, Mitchell Pearce, Jason Ryles, Jake Friend, Nate Myles, Braith Anasta (c), Boyd Cordner, Frank Paul Nuuausala. Interchange: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Mose Masoe, Aidan Guerra, Tom Symonds.

MONDAY

St George Illawarra Dragons v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

WIN Stadium, 7.00pm

St George Illawarra Dragons:

Darius Boyd, Brett Morris, Mark Gasnier, Kyle Stanley, Jason Nightingale, Jamie Soward, Ben Hornby (c), Dan Hunt, Dean Young, Michael Weyman, Trent Merrin, Ben Creagh, Matt Prior. Interchange (from): Jon Green, Nathan Fien, Adam Cuthbertson, Michael Greenfield, Jack Bosden, Alex McKinnon.

Manly Sea Eagles:

Brett Stewart, Michael Robertson, Jamie Lyon (c), Steve Matai, David Williams, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Jason King (c), Matt Ballin, George Rose, Anthony Watmough, Joe Galuvao, Glenn Stewart. Interchange (from): Vic Mauro, Jamie Buhrer, Tim Robinson, Darcy Lussick, Daniel Harrison.

Brett Stewart, David Williams, Jamie Lyon (c), Steve Matai, Michael Oldfield, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Jason King (c), Matt Ballin, George Rose, Tony Williams, Joe Galuvao, Glenn Stewart.  Interchange (from): Vic Mauro, Jamie Buhrer, Tim Robinson, Darcy Lussick, Daniel Harrison.

Matthew Bowen, Ashley Graham, Antonio Winterstein, Gavin Cooper, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Ray Thompson, Michael Morgan, Ashton Sims, Aaron Payne, James Tamou, Tariq Sims, Glenn Hall, Dallas Johnson. Interchange: James Segeyaro, Ben Jones, Scott Bolton, Leeson Ah Mau.

Nathan Massey, James Stuart, Jarrod Croker, Blake Ferguson, Reece Robinson, Josh McCrone, Sam Williams, Dane Tilse, Alan Tongue (c), Brett White, Joe Picker, Bronson Harrison, Shaun Fensom. Interchange (from):  Glen Buttriss, Josh Miller, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Josh Papalii.

Kevin Locke, Krisnan Inu, Lewis Brown, Simon Mannering (C), Manu Vatuvei, James Maloney, Shaun Johnson, Russell Packer, Shaun Berrigan, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Elijah Taylor, Micheal Luck. Interchange (from): Lance Hohaia, Jeremy Latimore, Sione Lousi, Ben Matulino, Steve Rapira.

Wade McKinnon, Lote Tuqiri, Blake Ayshford, Tim Moltzen, Mitch Brown, Benji Marshall, Robert Lui, Bryce Gibbs, (c) Robbie Farah, Keith Galloway, Simon Dwyer, Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington.  Interchange (from): Beau Ryan, Liam Fulton, Aaron Woods, Andrew Fifita, Alan Schirnack.

Justin O’Neill, Sisa Waqa, Beau Champion, Maurice Blair, Anthony Quinn, Gareth Widdop, Rory Kostjasyn, Jesse Bromwich, Ryan Hinchcliffe, Bryan Norrie, Adam Blair (c), Kevin Proctor, Todd Lowrie.  Interchange: Atelea Vea, Sika Manu, Adam Woolnough, Jaiman Lowe.

I’ve been a bit slack with updates this week, so here’s an hour and a bit of my time collating and typing this up for y’all

Eels:

As named – Jarryd Hayne, Luke Burt, Ryan Morgan, Jacob Loko, Jordan Atkins, Casey McGuire, Jeff Robson, Tim Mannah, Matt Keating, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh, Taniela Lasalo, Ben Smith.  Interchange: Shane Shackleton, Mitchell Allgood, Carl Webb, Justin Horo.

Illawarra:

Darius Boyd, Peni Tagive, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper (Injured), Jason Nightingale, Jamie Soward, Ben Hornby (c), Dan Hunt, Dean Young (moves to lock), Michael Weyman, Beau Scott, Ben Creagh, Matt Prior (moves to centre).  Interchange (from): Jon Green, Nathan Fien (starts at hooker), Adam Cuthbertson, Trent Merrin, Jack Bosden, Mitch Rein

Sharks:

Isaac Gordon, Matthew Wright, Ben Pomeroy, Colin Best, Stewart Mills, Wade Graham, Scott Porter, Kade Snowden, John Morris, Taulima Tautai, Jayson Bukuya, Anthony Tupou, Paul Gallen (c).  Interchange (from): Siosaia Vave, Johnny Mannah (Injury), Stuart Flanagan, Broderick Wright, Tyson Frizell. Nathan Gardner possible, Josh Cordoba possible, Luke Douglas possible (!!!)

Broncos:

Josh Hoffman, Dale Copley, Jack Reed, Gerard Beale, Jharal Yow Yeh, Darren Lockyer (c), Peter Wallace, Ben Hannant, Andrew McCullough, Scott Anderson, Alex Glenn, Sam Thaiday, Corey Parker. Interchange: Kurt Baptiste, Dane Carlaw, Mitchell Dodds, David Hala.

Titans:

Preston Campbell, Steve Michaels (confirmed to play), Esi Tonga, Bodene Thompson, David Mead, William Zillman (confirmed to play), Scott Prince (c), Luke Bailey, Matt Srama, Michael Henderson, Greg Bird, Mark Minichiello, Ashley Harrison.  Interchange (from): Matt White, Ryan James, Sam Tagataese, Luke O’Dwyer, Ben Ridge, Clinton Toopi.

Panthers:

Lachlan Coote, David Simmons, Michael Jennings, Brad Tighe, Adrian Purtell, Travis Burns, Luke Walsh, Sam McKendry, Kevin Kingston, Petero Civoniceva, Trent Waterhouse, Nathan Smith, Luke Lewis.  Interchange (from):  Tim Grant, Matthew Bell, Sarafu Fatiaki, Dayne Weston, Masada Iosefa (confirmed to play).

Roosters:

Anthony Minichiello, Rhys Pritchard, Justin Carney, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Joseph ‘BJ’ Leilua, Todd Carney, Mitchell Pearce, Jason Ryles, Jake Friend, Nate Myles, Braith Anasta, Frank Paul Nuuausala, Aidan Guerra.  Interchange (from): Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Tinirau Arona, Mark Riddell (out – virus), Tom Symonds, Boyd Cordner.

Warriors:

Kevin Locke, Krisnan Inu, Lewis Brown, Simon Mannering, Manu Vatuvei, James Maloney, Brett Seymour (injured), Russell Packer, Aaron Heremaia, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Elijah Taylor, Michael Luck. Interchange: Shaun Berrigan, Jeremy Latimore, Ben Matulino, Steve Rapira, Shaun Johnson (to half).

Dogs:

Ben Barba, Steve Turner, Josh Morris, Jamal Idris, Bryson Goodwin, Kris Keating, Josh Reynolds, Andrew Ryan (c), Michael Ennis, Sam Kasiano, Frank Pritchard, Jake Foster, David Stagg (confirmed to play). Interchange: Greg Eastwood (confirmed to play), Corey Payne, Dene Halatau, Michael Hodgson.

Brett Stewart, David Williams, Jamie Lyon, Steve Matai, Will Hopoate, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Jason King (confirmed to play), Matt Ballin, George Rose (confirmed to play), Anthony Watmough, Joe Galuvao, Glenn Stewart.  Interchange (from): Vic Mauro, Jamie Buhrer, Tim Robinson, Tony Williams, Darcy Lussick.

Raiders:

Josh Dugan, Blake Ferguson, Jarrod Croker, Joel Thompson, Reece Robinson, Josh McCrone, Sam Williams, Dane Tilse, Alan Tongue (c), Brett White, Joe Picker, Bronson Harrison, Shaun Fensom.  Interchange: Glen Buttriss, Josh Miller, Josh Papalii, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Terry Campese (possibility)

Cowboys:

Matthew Bowen, Ashley Graham, Antonio Winterstein, Gavin Cooper, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Ray Thompson, Johnathan Thurston (c), Matthew Scott (c), Aaron Payne, James Tamou, Tariq Sims, Glenn Hall, Dallas Johnson.  Interchange: James Segeyaro, Scott Bolton, Leeson Ah Mau, Ashton Sims.

Rabbits:

Rhys Wesser, Nathan Merritt, Shaune Corrigan, Greg Inglis (confirmed to play), James Roberts, John Sutton, Chris Sandow, Ben Ross, Issac Luke, Shannan McPherson, Chris McQueen, David Taylor, Michael Crocker (c).  Interchange: Eddy Pettybourne, Dave Tyrrell, Jason Clark, Nathan Peats

Storm:

Billy Slater, Sisa Waqa, Dane Nielsen, Maurice Blair, Matt Duffie, Gareth Widdop, Cooper Cronk, Jesse Bromwich, (c) Cameron Smith, Bryan Norrie, Adam Blair, Kevin Proctor, Todd Lowrie.  Interchange: Ryan Hinchcliffe, Sika Manu, Adam Woolnough, Jaiman Lowe, Beau Champion (possibility).

Tigers:

Wade McKinnon (in doubt), Lote Tuqiri, Blake Ayshford, Tim Moltzen (poss. to fullback), Mitch Brown, Benji Marshall, Robert Lui, Aaron Woods, Robbie Farah, Keith Galloway, Simon Dwyer, Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington.  Interchange: Beau Ryan, Liam Fulton, Bryce Gibbs, Andrew Fifita.

Knights:

Wes Naiqama, James McManus, Junior Sa’u, Keith Lulia, Akuila Uate, Beau Henry, Kurt Gidley (c) (to play despite injury), Richie Fa’aoso, Matt Hilder, Evarn Tuimavave, Chris Houston, Neville Costigan, Joel Edwards.  Interchange: Isaac De Gois, Antonio Kaufusi, Cameron Ciraldo, Dan Tolar.

luck all…

Hi Team,

Late Mail R12

Brisbane have 3 of their 5 Origin players back – Yow Yeh, Parker and Hannant IN.

Manly have King IN from Origin as he did sweet fuck all on Wednesday so should be fairly fresh

Harrison and Bird IN DOUBT for Gold Coast after Origin.

Canterbury as per program.

Newcastle have Gidley OUT, Uate, Mullen and Faaoso IN DOUBT and Sau IN

Parramatta as announced

Tonga OUT for Cowies

Roosters as per

Storm’s Origin players IN

Gallen IN, Snowden LIKELY

Young OUT for Illawarra, The rest of the underperforming Origin players LIKELY

Tigers’ Galloway UNKNOWN, Ryan UNLIKELYRabbits Clark UNKNOWN, Talanoa IN DOUBT Roberts ON STANDBY,  Inglis POSSSIBLE

Plum VERY UNLIKELY for Penrith