Michael Maguire faces a big call on who replaces Xavier Willison, while the Knights welcome back Bradman Best and Sitili Tupouniua returns for the Bulldogs.
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Read on for all of the team list news ahead of Round 23.
THURSDAY
Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos, 7.50pm AEST at AAMI Park
Last week’s Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 15. Ativalu Lisati 13. Tui Kamikamica 14. Jonah Pezet 16. Bronson Garlick 17. Joe Chan 18. Kane Bradley. 18th man: 22. Lazarus Vaalepu
Team Tips: Craig Bellamy revealed Nick Meaney might take back the goal kicking from Ryan Papenhuyzen after his horror night in the win over the Eels. Nelson Asofa-Solomona is due back from suspension and will likely come onto the bench with Bronson Garlick or Jonah Pezet making way. Moses Leo (hamstring) and Alex MacDonald (ribs) are also due back, but are unlikely to force their way into the 17. Will Warbrick is still a fortnight away from a return from concussion. Eliesa Katoa escaped with a fine for a careless high tackle charge.
Last week’s Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Xavier Willison 9. Ben Hunt 16. Corey Jensen 17. Jack Gosiewski 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 18. Tyson Smoothy 20. Ben Talty. 18th man: 19. Jesse Arthars
Team Tips: Payne Haas was ruled out last week due to a skin infection that saw him hospitalised, but he will be back this week in a timely boost, with Xavier Willison out with a broken forearm. Corey Jensen is expected to start with Haas up front as he did last week, but who replaces Willison in the rotation will be massive for the Broncos given his form in 2025. Brendan Piakura was ruled out with concussion symptoms last week with Jack Gosiewski starting, but he could be back in this week with Gosiewski shifting to the bench. Ben Talty is likely to keep his spot on the bench, with Tyson Smoothy to drop out after not playing a minute against Souths. Jock Madden (pectoral), Cory Paix (elbow) and Benjamin Te Kura (foot) all face uncertain return timelines. Reece Walsh escaped with a fine for a shoulder charge.
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FRIDAY
Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers, 6pm AEST at McDonald Jones Stadium
Round 21 Knights team: 1. Dane Gagai 2. Dominic Young 3. Fletcher Hunt 22. Kyle McCarthy 5. Greg Marzhew 14. Tyson Gamble 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Jermaine McEwen 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Phoenix Crossland 6. Jackson Hastings 15. Mathew Croker 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Jack Hetherington. 18th man: 18. Thomas Cant
Team Tips: Bradman Best is due back from a knee injury in a huge boost, with Kyle McCarthy likely to drop out. In their last start 44-18 loss to the Raiders, Tyson Gamble started at five-eighth with Jackson Hastings shifting to the bench and Adam O’Brien may go that way again. Adam Elliott (biceps) is not due back until Round 25, while Dylan Lucas’ return from a foot injury is uncertain.
Last week’s Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Luke Garner 17. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Isaah Yeo 12. Liam Martin 14. Brad Schneider 15. Liam Henry 16. Luron Patea. 18th man: 20. Daine Laurie
Team Tips: Liam Martin shifted to the bench last week with Isaiah Papali’i starting, but the pair are expected to switch back when the team is named to play the Knights. Brian To’o escaped with a fine for his high tackle charge. The Panthers have zero injuries as they look for their 9th straight win, with their last loss coming against the Knights. However, Ivan Cleary could opt to rest a few stars over the last five weeks of the regular season, while he could also shake up the side after a poor second half against the Titans. But with the top four just one win away, the Panthers need to keep winning to keep the pressure on the Warriors.
Canberra Raiders vs Manly Sea Eagles, 8pm AEST at GIO Stadium
Last week’s Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Ata Mariota. 18th man: 18. Danny Levi
Team Tips: Matty Nicholson is due back from an ankle injury and could force his way onto the bench after a disappointing loss to the Dragons for Ricky Stuart’s men. Noah Martin and Trey Mooney could be other options to come in, but Stuart is unlikely to panic after just one loss. Savelio Tamale is not due back from a knee injury until Round 26.
Last week’s Sea Eagles team: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Corey Waddell 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Tommy Talau 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley. 18th man: 19. Clayton Faulalo
Team Tips: Ben Trbojevic suffered a head knock and will need to pass concussion protocols. Fullback Lehi Hopoate also suffered a head knock, but returned to the field against the Roosters. Jazz Tevaga suffered a hip injury against the Chooks and is in doubt. Taniela Paseka is not due back from an Achilles injury until Round 26. Caleb Navale and Clayton Faulalo loom as the likely replacements if Anthony Seibold is forced into changes. Luke Brooks escaped with a fine for a careless high tackle charge.
Sharks make light work of Cowboys | 01:45
SATURDAY
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks, 3pm AEST at Jubilee Stadium
Last week’s Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Mathew Feagai 5. Corey Allan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Michael Molo 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Hamish Stewart 16. Hame Sele 17. Blake Lawrie. 18th man: 18. Jacob Halangahu
Team Tips: Nathan Lawson is due back from a shoulder injury, but Shane Flanagan is unlikely to change a winning side. Jaydn Su’A is not due back from a knee injury until Round 25. Nick Tsougranis (ankle) and Christian Tuipulotu (hamstring) both face uncertain return timelines. David Klemmer escaped with a fine for a careless high tackle charge.
Last week’s Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 21. Thomas Hazelton. 18th man: 16. Billy Burns
Team Tips: Jesse Ramien suffered a hamstring injury, with Mawene Hiroti likely to come into the backline if he is ruled out. Toby Rudolf is due back from a concussion in a timely boost, with Jesse Colquhoun facing a one game suspension with an early guilty plea for dangerous contact with Robert Derby. Thomas Hazelton was a late inclusion last week for Billy Burns who dropped to 18th man. KL Iro is not due back from a pectoral injury until Round 27.
Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters, 5.30pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium
Last week’s Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Max Feagai 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jake Averillo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Ray Stone 15. Aublix Tawha 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Josh Kerr. 18th man: 20. LJ Nonu
Team Tips: Herbie Farnworth has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in the win over the Warriors. Jake Averillo will likely switch from the wing to centre, with Aublix Tawhalikely to come onto the wing. Felise Kaufusi faces a two match ban for his tackle on Jacob Laban, but Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is due back from a thumb injury in a timely boost.
Last week’s Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Hugo Savala 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 14. Benaiah Ioelu 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 17. Spencer Leniu 13. Egan Butcher 9. Connor Watson 16. Salesi Foketi 22. Victor Radley. 18th man: 18. Ethan King
Team Tips: Benaiah Ioelu started last week at hooker, with Connor Watson coming off the bench in a potential nod to Trent Robinson’s plan this week. Sandon Smith is due back from concussion, but is unlikely to force his way into the 17, but could be in the reserves. Nat Butcher’s season is likely over after re-injuring his medial ligament in NSW Cup. James Tedesco escaped with a fine for a dangerous contact charge.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors, 7.35pm AEST at Accor Stadium
Last week’s Bulldogs team: 1. Jacob Kiraz 2. Jethro Rinakama 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Josh Curran 17. Bailey Hayward. 18th man: 19. Mitchell Woods
Team Tips: Skipper Stephen Crichton escaped suspension for a high tackle on slipping Taylan May that saw the Tigers winger ruled out for 11 days with a category one concussion. Sitili Tupouniua is due back from a hamstring injury and will likely come back via the bench Harry Hayes or Bailey Hayward to make way. Marcelo Montoya is not due back from a neck injury until Round 25. Jacob Kiraz was solid and scored a try after filling in for Connor Tracey, who is not back until the finals at least after an abdomen injury.
Last week’s Warriors team: 14. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Tanah Boyd 12. Marata Niukore 9. Samuel Healey 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 4. Kurt Capewell 13. Erin Clark 15. Jacob Laban 16. Freddy Lussick 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Eddie Ieremia. 18th man: 21. Edward Kosi
Team Tips: Wayde Egan is due back from concussion in Round 23, with Samuel Healey likely to make way. Healey escaped with two fines for a dangerous contact and crusher tackle. Chanel Harris-Tavita is due back from a calf injury with Te Maire Martin or Tanah Boyd to drop out after the loss to the Dolphins. Taine Tuaupiki started at fullback last week, with Charnze Nicoll-Kolokstad shifting to the centres and Kurt Capewell shifting to the back row. Marata Niukore switched to prop with Demitric Vaimauga ruled out with a knee injury. That may have to be the case again with James Fisher-Harris (calf) and centre Rocco Berry (shoulder) not due back until Round 24 and 25 respectively. Ali Leiatau (ankle) is also out until Round 24.
Galvin walks out to sea of boos | 00:58
SUNDAY
Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, 2pm AEST at Cbus Super Stadium
Last week’s Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Jaylan De Groot 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 14. Tom Weaver 15. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 17. Josh Patston. 18th man: 18. Arama Hau
Team Tips: Sean Mullaney returns from suspension, while Chris Randall is due back from concussion, with Tom Weaver and Josh Patson likely to make way on the bench. Skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is not due back from a knee injury until Round 25, while David Fifita’s return from an ankle injury is uncertain.
Last week’s Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Tallis Duncan 5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 19. Lewis Dodd 17. Ashton Ward 8. Jai Arrow 9. Ryan Gray 10. Sean Keppie 11. Euan Aitken 12. Jacob Host 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Siliva Havili 15. Liam Le Blanc 16. Thomas Fletcher 20. Tyrone Munro 18th man: 18. Peter Mamouzelos
Team Tips: The Rabbitohs’ injury crisis now has 13 first graders in it in the worst casualty ward in Wayne Bennett’s career. In a boost Jamie Humphreys will likely return from concussion symptoms after he was a late scratching last week, with Ashton Ward likely to drop out. Humphreys will partner Lewis Dodd in the halves after he came into the team last week. Hooker Ryan Gray came off 10 minutes into the game against the Broncos with an injury and is in doubt for this week, with Siliva Havili likely to start and Brandon Smith to join the bench after recovering from a knee injury. Peter Mamouzelos will come in if Smith is eased back in NSW Cup. Tyrone Munro came onto the bench last week and could be needed there again. Latrell Mitchell is not due back from a quad injury until Round 24, but Wayne Bennett was hopeful he is not far away. Cody Walker (hamstring) and Keaon Koloamatangi are also planning to return before the end of the season, but it won’t be this week. Mikaele Ravalawa (pectoral) and Jack Wighton (suspension) won’t be back until Round 26 and 27 respectively. Isaiah Tass escaped with a fine for a careless high tackle charge against the Broncos.
Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys, 4.05pm AEST at CommBank Stadium
Last week’s Eels team: 1. Joash Papali’i 2. Zac Lomax 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dean Hawkins 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Jack Williams 15. Luca Moretti 13. Dylan Walker 14. Tallyn Da Silva 16. Matt Doorey 17. Sam Tuivaiti. 18th man: 18. Jordan Samrani
Team Tips: Lucas Moretti started at lock last week with Dylan Walker on the bench in a nod to what might happen again this week. Isaiah Iongi is not due back from a hand injury until Round 25, but Joash Papalii has been in great form in the No.1 giving Jason Ryles a welcome headache when he returns.
Last week’s Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 4. Zac Laybutt 12. Jeremiah Nanai 5. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 7. Tom Dearden 8. Harrison Edwards 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. John Bateman 17. Coen Hess 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Emarly Bitungane 15. Kaiden Lahrs 16. Kai O’Donnell 21. Jamal Shibasaki. 18th man: 18. Jaxson Paulo
Team Tips: Todd Payten expects five players back from injury against the Eels and he needs them because the current players don’t seem to want to tackle. Jake Clifford (quad), Sam McIntyre (calf), Jordan McLean (calf) and Thomas Mikaele (knee) are all set to return. Clifford will likely play five-eighth, with Jaxson Purdue shifting back to the centres and Jeremiah Nanai to the second row. Coen Hess will likely push back to the bench. McLean will likely start for Harrison Edwards, with McIntyre and Mikaele a chance at bench spots. Karl Lawton is out due to suspension until Round 24, while Thomas Duffy (quad) and Murray Taulagi (hamstring) are out until Round 25. Jason Taumalolo (calf), Viliami Vailea (foot) and Semi Valemei (jaw) all face uncertain return time frames.
Bye: Wests Tigers
