Official team lists, updates and injury news for round 24 of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season.
NRL Team Lists: Round 24
Broncos v Eels, Thursday 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium
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Broncos: The Broncos have decided to rest winger Selwyn Cobbo, with his place taken by Jordan Pereira. Forwards Ryan James (broken finger) and Rhys Kennedy are also out, replaced in the 17 by Keenan Palasia and Zac Hosking.
Kurt Capewell has been named to play despite hurting his ankle against the Storm. Centre Brenko Lee is back on deck after recovering from a hamstring injury so Delouise Hoeter goes to 18th Man.
Eels: No changes to the starting side but Makahesi Makatoa and Jake Arthur have been added to the bench in place of Bryce Cartwright and Ofahiki Ogden.
Panthers v Warriors, Friday 6pm at BlueBet Stadium
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Panthers: Five-eighth Jarome Luai returns a week ahead of schedule from a knee injury and James Fisher-Harris is also back from suspension. Jaeman Salmon goes out of the squad, Matt Eisenhuth moves to the bench and J'maine Hopgood to the reserves list. Scott Sorensen remains sidelined with a calf issue.
Warriors: Chanel Harris-Tavita returns from a knee injury and takes over at five-eighth from Daejarn Asi while Josh Curran moves into the second row in place of Jack Murchie (hip). The new man on the bench is Dunamis Lui. Mate Ma’a Tonga forward Ben Murdoch-Masila has been named on the bench to return from the elbow injury that has kept him out since Round 14. Euan Aitken will miss the game for personal reasons.
Storm v Roosters, Friday 7.55pm at AAMI Park
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Storm: Felise Kaufusi's return from personal leave sees Tui Kamikamica shift back to the bench. Winger Xavier Coates will be monitored after suffering a head knock against Brisbane. Marion Seve is listed among the reserves as he works his way back from a hamstring injury while utility Tyran Wishart won't play until the finals due to an ankle injury.
Roosters: Experienced forwards Lindsay Collins (concussion) and Siosiua Taukeiaho (cheekbone) make their returns via the bench in a timely boost for the Roosters ahead of the finals. Terrell May and Oliver Gildart are the men to make way. Paul Momirovski is back in the centres after missing the Tigers game so Drew Hutchison goes to 18th Man.
Raiders v Sea Eagles, Saturday 3pm at GIO Stadium
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Raiders: Ricky Stuart has named the same 17 that came from the clouds to down the Knights on Sunday to keep the Raiders' finals dream alive.
Sea Eagles: Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega has been named to debut on the wing, taking the place of Alfred Smalley. In the pack, Andrew Davey comes into the pack at second row and Ethan Bullemor drops to 18th Man while Toafofoa Sipley is named to start with Martin Taupau on the bench.
Sharks v Bulldogs, Saturday 5.30pm at PointsBet Stadium
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Sharks: Powerhouse centre Siosifa Talakai is back from a shoulder injury but Connor Tracey is out after suffering his second concussion of the season against Manly. Teig Wilton returns on the bench after missing Round 23 due to illness so Braydon Trindall goes to 18th Man. Grand final hero Andrew Fifita will play his last home game for the Sharks.
Bulldogs: After getting through 36 minutes in his comeback match prop Luke Thompson returns to the starting side at lock. Josh Jackson moves from lock to second row and Tevita Pangai jnr is out. Chris Patolo is the new man on the bench.
Rabbitohs v Cowboys, Saturday 7.35pm at Accor Stadium
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Rabbitohs: Winger Jaxson Paulo has been omitted after a tough night against the Panthers, his place taken by Izaac Thompson. Bench forward Thomas Burgess returns after three games out with a groin injury so Hame Sele moves into the starting side and Daniel Suluka-Fifita drops out. Kodi Nikorima also returns from a hamstring injury on the bench so Taane Milne goes to the reserves.
Cowboys: Scott Drinkwater moves to five-eighth to replace Tom Dearden, who has had surgery to repair a ruptured testicle suffered against the Warriors. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is the new fullback and Tom Gilbert joins the bench.
Wests Tigers v Dragons, Sunday 2pm at CommBank Stadium
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Wests Tigers: Luke Garner (head knock), Ken Maumalo (groin), James Tamou (suspended) and Alex Seyfarth (shoulder) are all out. Junior Pauga comes in on the wing while Tom Freebairn will start in the second row. Joe Ofahengaue moves from lock to prop, Fa'amanu Brown goes to lock and Jake Simpkin is the new hooker. Jacob Liddle and debutant Kitione Kautoga are the new faces on the bench. Playmaker Luke Brooks remains sidelined with a calf injury.
Dragons: Jack Bird moves from lock to centre to replace the suspended Moses Mbye so Jack de Belin goes to No.13 and Aaron Woods comes in to start at prop. Francis Molo (suspended) and Andrew McCullough (knee) are also out. Jayden Sullivan comes into the starting side at hooker after an impressive showing off the bench against the Titans while Tyrell Fuimaono, Jaiyden Hunt, Jackson Ford and Tyrell Sloan make up the new-look interchange bench.
Titans v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm at Cbus Super Stadium
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Titans: Phil Sami has been named and will go through concussion protocols after he failed his HIA against the Dragons. Patrick Herbert (knee) is out, replaced in at centre by Brian Kelly who returns from his own knee injury. Jaimin Jolliffe has been promoted to the starting side at prop, Klese Haas joins the bench for his NRL debut and Jarrod Wallace goes to the reserves.
Knights: Tyson Frizell (ribs) and Daniel Saifiti (COVID-19 protocols) are both back on deck so Mat Croker and Jacob Saifiti revert to the bench. Enari Tuala is listed among the reserves after he played NSW Cup last weekend but Bradman Best is out with a hamstring injury that forced him to miss that match. Back-rower Mitch Barnett remains sidelined with a thumb injury.