NRL round 24 squad announcements

Knights: The Knights are 1-17 with no late changes.

Phoenix Crossland was the last man cut an hour before kick-off and Pasami Saulo is 18th man.

Jack Johns has a shoulder issue and dropped out of the extended squad on Wednesday along with Simi Sasagi.

David Klemmer entered an early guilty plea on a contrary conduct charge arising from the win over the Bulldogs and will miss one game. His place in the front row is taken by Sauaso Sue.

Tyson Frizell returns from a one-game ban in the second row so Brodie Jones reverts to the bench.

The Knights have won five from five with Jake Clifford and Mitchell Pearce in the halves.

Titans: The Titans will line up 1-17.

Kevin Proctor (shoulder) came through training on Wednesday and is good to go while Moeaki Fotuakia (knee) retrurns after missing last week's match.

Esan Marsters and Greg Marzhew were cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off and Sam Lisone was the last player omitted an hour before kick-off. Toby Sexton is 18th man.

The Titans have won five of their past seven games against the Knights.

Warriors v Raiders, Friday 6pm at BB Print Stadium, Mackay

Warriors: Rocco Berry returns from a hamstring strain at centre with Adam Pompey dropping out. Kane Evans comes into the 17, replacing Jazz Tevaga on the interchange with Tevaga dropping to 18th man.

Josh Curran overcame a head knock and Eliesa Katoa a foot complaint to each take their place in the 17.

Sean O'Sullivan is the new five-eighth with Chanel Harris-Tavita out of the side for a week with a foot injury.

The Warriors have lost seven games by six points or less in 2021.

Raiders: The Raiders are 1-17 from the team originally named on Tuesday, with Dunamis Lui the 18th man.

Matt Frawley replaced Sam Williams at halfback, Jordan Rapana holds the fullback spot for now with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad again on the bench, Corey Horsburgh returns from his two-week stint on loan to the Bulldogs and slots onto the bench.

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart can achieve his 100th coaching victory for the club.

Roosters v Rabbitohs, Friday 7.55pm at Suncorp Stadium

Roosters: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is the latest Roosters casualty with a minor knee complaint, with Fletcher Baker to start at prop and Tuku Hau Tapuha joining the bench. 

Moala Graham-Taufa will be the 18th man.

Siosiua Taukeiaho (head knock) was taken from the field late in last week's win over the Dragons but will play.

Along with Waerea-Hargreaves, goalkicking centre Adam Keighran (head knock), forward Nat Butcher (knee) and Dale Copley are the latest casualties with Trent Robinson unable to name a full 21-man squad on Tuesday.

Roosters forward Isaac Liu will make his 200th NRL appearance.

Rabbitohs: Damien Cook had a quad concern but has proven his fitness and will start the match.

In a minor change announced an hour before kick-off, Tom Burgess goes back to the bench with Tevita Tatola to start the match.

Liam Knight has worked his way back from a concussion in round 18 to the point where he is the 18th man. 

Peter Mamouzelos and Taane Milne were trimmed from the reserves on Friday night.

Dragons v Cowboys, Saturday 3pm at Browne Park, Rockhampton

Dragons: Anthony Griffin made a number of changes on Tuesday as he searches for answers after six losses on the trot.

Tyrell Sloan is the new fullback taking the place of Matt Dufty while Blake Lawrie returns from a hand injury at prop.

Loan recruit Freddy Lussick, who arrived from the Roosters, will share hooker duties with Jayden Sullivan.

Poasa Faamausili is the 18th man, with Gerard Beale dropping out of the squad on game day. Kaide Ellis and Josh Kerr were dropped when the squad was reduced to 19 players 24 hours out from kick-off.

The Dragons have won five of their past seven games against the Cowboys.

Cowboys: Jason Taumalolo (hand) is a confirmed starter at prop, with Kyle Feldt (jaw) and Murray Taulagi (concussion) also returning in a big boost for Todd Payten's battling side.

Feldt and Taulagi take over on the wings with Val Holmes sliding into the centres and Laitia Moceidreke dropping to the reserves. 

Holmes' move to the centres could be a glimpse into the future with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow earning another start at fullback.

Ieremia Nanai will start in the second row with Heilum Luki to come off the bench.
Daejarn Asi is the 18th man. Tom Gilbert was omitted from the squad an hour before kick-off after Francis Molo and Moceidreke dropped out on Friday.

The Cowboys have conceded an average of over 34 points per game since their bye in round 13.

Sharks v Broncos, Saturday 5.30pm at Suncorp Stadium

Sharks: Luke Metcalf and Braydon Trindall are expected to retain their positions in the starting side despite Matt Moylan's return a success last week. 

Mawene Hiroti (hand) has been named as the replacement for winger Ronaldo Mulitalo (jaw) after being omitted 24 hours before the big win over Wests Tigers.

Connor Tracey retains his spot in the centres while Aiden Tolman returns from a one-match suspension via the interchange.

Kai O'Donnell is the 18th man. Jonaiah Lualua dropped out on game day after Billy Magoulias and Jenson Taumoepeau were trimmed from the squad in the 24-hour submission. 

The Sharks have won only two of their past eight games at Suncorp Stadium.

Broncos: TC Robati starts in the second row in place of Jordan Riki (ankle), with highly-rated rookie Brandan Piakura to make his debut via the bench.

David Mead is the 18th man.

Cory Paix and Brodie Croft dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Broncos have won seven of their past eight games against the Sharks as they eye back-to-back wins for the first time since round two last season.

Storm v Eels, Saturday 7.35pm at Suncorp Stadium

Storm: Late changes for the Storm with Isaac Lumelume and Tepai Moeroa moving into the 17 and Dean Ieremia and Chris Lewis dropping out.

Harry Grant will start at hooker with Brandon Smith going to lock and Lewis to 18th man.

Jahrome Hughes (concussion) and Tui Kamikamica (calf) have trained with the side this week with Kamikamica moved from the reserves to the interchange bench 24 hours before the match.

Hughes replaces Nicho Hynes at halfback, forcing the utility to the interchange.

Brandon Smith and Justin Olam are also back after they were rested in round 23.

Aaron Pene and Marion Seve were the two players left out 24 hours before the game.

The Storm will be aiming to break the premiership record of 19 consecutive wins.

Eels: The Eels are 1-17 with no late changes. 

Blake Ferguson (calf) has been named to return after overcoming a calf injury.

Ferguson's return is timely given Maika Sivo's year came to an abrupt end following confirmation he ruptured his ACL last week. 

Ray Stone replaces Will Smith on the bench which could see the forward utility share hooking duties with Joey Lussick.

Sean Russell and Jake Arthur were cut from the squad on Friday and Will Smith was the last man omitted an hour before kick-off, Oregon Kaufusi is 18th man.

The Eels have won two of their past three games against the Storm.

Sea Eagles v Bulldogs, Sunday 1.50pm at Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe

Sea Eagles: Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic is back on deck after missing the Canberra game due to a cheekbone injury and will play.

Brad Parker also returns after he was given a week off following a high shot.

In a minor change announced one hour before kick-off, Josh Aloiai comes into the starting side with Tofoafoa Sipley dropping back to the bench. Moses Suli will be the 18th man for the Sea Eagles.

Cade Cust and Jack Gosiewski dropped off the reserves list 24 hours before kick-off. Kurt De Luis was omitted on game day.

The Sea Eagles have won their past five games against the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs: Jake Averillo (foot) will not make his return with Brandon Wakeham replacing Lachlan Lewis at five-eighth. Wakeham finally earns a recall after joining the squad in Queensland for the first time since round 15.

Lewis, who has been stood down by the club due to an alleged off-field incident, and Watson Heleta were omitted from the playing squad on Saturday. 

Sione Katoa has been elevated to start at hooker with Bailey Biondi-Odo back on the interchange. Jackson Topine was promoted to the interchange after Wakeham went into the run-on side. Falkiko Manu will be the 18th man.

The Bulldogs have lost 14 consecutive games in Queensland.

Panthers v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.05pm at Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe

Panthers: In a minor change announced an hour before kick-off, Liam Martin moves into the starting side with Viliame Kikau dropping back to the bench.

Tyrone May will be on the interchange bench and Izack Tago is the 18th man.

Dylan Edwards (head knock) will play despite being injured in a nasty collision with Viliame Kikau last week.

Brian To'o (ankle) and James Fisher-Harris (personal reasons) will play their first games since round 19 with Brent Naden and Matt Eisenhuth dropping out of the squad to accommodate their return.  

Fisher-Harris was held back from a return last week after limited training post-quarantine in Queensland but will play.

Taylan May and Charlie Staines were the first two players cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Panthers have won seven of their past nine games against the Tigers.

Wests Tigers: Michael Maguire's team will start 1-17 with Zac Cini the 18th man. 

Jock Madden replaces Adam Doueihi in the halves with the Lebanon international returning to Sydney for scans on a knee injury. 

Billy Walters and Tuki Simpkins were the first two players cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.

The Tigers are aiming for back-to-back wins against the Panthers for the first time since 2013.