Teams: Huge blow for Dragons as star ruled out

Jayden Campbell will move to five-eighth with Keano Kini coming into the team at fullback.

FRIDAY

Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, 8pm

Tigers:

1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa 18. Brent Naden 19. Aistasi James 20. Daine Laurie 21. Justin Matamua 22. Tallyn Da Silva

Analysis: The Tigers will play their first game since Joe Ofahengaue departed the club for Parramatta. Alex Seyfarth moves on to the bench while Fonua Pole is lock.

Raiders:

1. Sebastian Kris 2. Nick Cotric 3. Albert Hopoate 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Pasami Saulo 11. Hudson Young 12. Corey Horsburgh 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Matt Frawley 17. Ata Mariota 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Danny Levi 20. Harley Smith-Shields 21. Xavier Savage 22. Peter Hola

Referee: Gerard Sutton

Analysis: As Ricky Stuart said post-game, Jarrod Croker is rested so he can play his 300th match at home while Corey Harawira-Naera is out as expected after his on-field seizure. Hudson Young has been named to back up after Origin, Albert Hopoate will move from wing to centre with Nick Cotric replacing him. Matt Frawley comes on to the bench.

SATURDAY

Warriors vs Dolphins at Go Media Stadium, 3pm

Warriors:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Josh Curran 16. Mitchell Barnett 17. Bayley Sironen 18. Tom Ale 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Demitric Sifakula 22. Ronald Volkman 23. Ali Leiataua

Analysis: A number of changes for the Warriors with Wayde Egan, Dylan Walker and Mitch Barnett all returning to the side, replacing Freddy Lussick, Demitric Sifakula and Tom Ale.

Dolphins:

1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Tesi Niu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Herman Ese’ese 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Mason Teague 17. Valynce Te Whare 18. Harrison Graham 19. Max Plath 20. Poasa Faamausili 21. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Oliver Gildart

Analysis: Unchanged side with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tom Gilbert not picked to back up from Origin. 

NRL Highlights: Dolphins v Dragons – Round 13

Referee: Grant Atkins

Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Cbus Super Stadium, 5.30pm

Titans:

1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Phillip Sami 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu 14. Sam Verrills 15. Erin Clark 16. Klese Haas 17. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 18. Kruise Leeming 19. Brian Kelly 20. Jaimin Jolliffe 21. Thomas Mikaele 22. Ken Maumalo

Analysis: David Fifita and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui could back up from Origin while Foran will be rested. Sam Verrills will return on the bench from his collarbone injury with new recruit Kruise Leeming dropping out. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui has been recalled on the bench and Alofiana Khan-Pereira is also back in the team on the wing.

Rabbitohs:

1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Richard Kennar 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jai Arrow 15. Michael Chee Kam 16. Shaq Mitchell 17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 18. Taane Milne 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Peter Mamouzelos 21. Tallis Duncan 22. Dean Hawkins

Analysis: Cameron Murray and Jai Arrow are both named despite Origin appearances. Centre Campbell Graham will return from a sternum injury while Taane Milne has been dropped in favour of Richie Kennar.

Referee: Liam Kennedy

Cronulla Sharks vs Brisbane Broncos at PointsBet Stadium, 7.35pm

Sharks:

1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Wade Graham 15. Jack Williams 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Braydon Trindall 19. Connor Tracey 20. Jesse Colquhoun 21. Daniel Atkinson 22. Jayden Berrell

Analysis: Connor Tracey is dropped due to Siosifa Talakai’s return. Nicho Hynes has been named as he prepares to play off the bench on Wednesday.

Broncos:

1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 15. Corey Jensen 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Deine Mariner 19. Brendan Piakura 20. Keenan Palasia 21. Xavier Willison 22. Corey Oates 23. Tristan Sailor 24. Jock Madden

Analysis: Payne Haas, Patrick Carrigan, Reece Walsh, Thomas Flegler and Selwyn Cobbo have all been named and will be monitored based off Origin. The selection of the Maroons and Blues players means Corey Jensen and Kobe Hetherington have moved to the bench with Tristan Sailor, Keenan Palasia and Deine Mariner all out of the 17. Corey Oates could make a return from his knee injury.

NRL Highlights: Warriors v Broncos – Round 13

Referee: Todd Smith

SUNDAY

Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs at Industree Group Stadium, 2pm

Roosters:

1. James Tedesco 2. Corey Allan 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Billy Smith 5. Junior Pauga 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Sitili Tupouniua 14. Drew Hutchison 15. Nathan Brown 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge 18. Daniel Tupou 19. Sandon Smith 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Terrell May 22. Naufahu Whyte

Analysis: Skipper James Tedesco and forward leader Lindsay Collins will be given the chance to back up from Origin while Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Joey Manu are both set to return from injury. Drew Hutchison returns to the bench along with Matt Lodge. Jake Turpin could play 80 minutes after Brandon Smith’s thumb injury.

Bulldogs:

1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Blake Wilson 6. Karl Oloapu 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Ryan Sutton 11. Jayden Okunbor 12. Jacob Preston 13. Corey Waddell 14. Josh Reynolds 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Samuel Hughes 17. Harrison Edwards 19. Khaled Rajab 20. Jackson Topine 21. Josh Addo-Carr 22. Kyle Flanagan 23. Tevita Pangai Junior 24. Jeral Skelton

Analysis: Tevita Pangai Junior and Josh Addo-Carr are both in the reserves after Origin selection. Josh Reynolds has been recalled on the bench.

Referee: Ashley Klein

North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 4.05pm

Cowboys:

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Peta Hiku 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Heilum Luki 13. Jake Granville 14. Jack Gosiewski 15. Jeremiah Nanai 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Griffin Neame 18. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 19. Brendan Elliot 20. Jason Taumalolo 21. Ben Hampton 22. Valentine Holmes 23. Reuben Cotter 24. Murray Taulagi

Analysis: The Cowboys big three of Valentine Holmes, Reuben Cotter and Murray Taulagi are all on the reserves and could back up from Origin. Jason Taumalolo is also among the reserves as he looks to return from the knee injury. Jeremiah Nanai returns from a four-game suspension. Semi Valemei will make his club debut on the wing in place of Robert Derby.

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Storm:

1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Aaron Pene 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Grant Anderson 18. Tyran Wishart 19. Marion Seve 20. Tom Eisenhuth 21. Tariq Sims 22. Kane Bradley

Analysis: Unchanged side with Tui Kamikamica replacing Nelson Asofa-Solomona in the starting team.

Referee: Peter Gough

Penrith Panthers vs St George Illawarra Dragons at BlueBet Stadium, 6.15pm

Panthers:

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Martin 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Jack Cogger 19. Luke Garner 20. Thomas Jenkins 21. Matt Eisenhuth 22. Liam Henry 23. Izack Tago 24. Spencer Leniu

Analysis: The same 17 that defeated the Broncos with Stephen Crichton, Brian To’o, Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin all to be monitored post Origin.

Dragons:

1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Michael Molo 11. Billy Burns 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Jaiyden Hunt 17. Josh Kerr 18. Moses Mbye 19. Toby Couchman 20. Zane Musgrove 21. Max Feagai 22. Tautau Moga

Analysis: Jack Bird is out with injury, while Ben Hunt returns to the starting side, depending on how he pulls up from Origin. Moses Mbye and Toby Couchman are the other players out with Billy Burns and Jaydn Su’A coming in.

Referee: Chris Sutton

Bye: Eels, Knights, Sea Eagles

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