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Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 16 Jul 2024, 03:59 PM

The return of Nathan Cleary is huge news ahead of Round 20, but the absence of two of his highly owned Panthers teammates comes as a major blow for coaches.

Latest injury news and returns

Cleary isn't the only Fantasy gun slated to make his injury comeback this week, with Jamal Fogarty named to start and Adam Reynolds a chance of taking the field for the Broncos too.

Elsewhere it's a mixed bag in terms of Fantasy-relevant players who will be looking to back up from Game Three of the Origin series on Wednesday night.

NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 20

Raiders v Warriors, Friday at GIO Stadium

Raiders: HLF Jamal Fogarty is back from injury and will play for the first time since Round 7. A move to fullback means Kaeo Weekes is unaffected by the veteran's return and Weekes is now either a very handy trade out option who has made $354k, or an acceptable keeper who covers both WFB and HLF for you. Joseph Tapine ($745k) remains a solid point of difference option at MID, with the Kiwi averaging 57.7 across his past three games.

Warriors: News of a season-ending wrist injury for captain Tohu Harris means $499k MID Dylan Walker is set to be a starting lock for the remainder of the year and will likely command at least an hour on the field going forward. It also means in-form MID/EDG Mitch Barnett is unlikely to lose any workload from here, with the $807k big man – who boasts a whopping last three game average of 84.3 – named to start on the back of his Origin debut. Taine Tuaupiki comes in at fullback for the injured Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, but with 'CNK' due back in a week or two he's not worth trading in.

Round 20 - Friday 19th July

Full Time

Raiders

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Te Maire Martin

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Dylan Walker

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Trey Mooney

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jackson Ford
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Zac Hosking

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Leka Halasima

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Adam Cook

Replacement for Warriors is number 22 Moala Graham-Taufa

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

Last updated: 12:25 pm Saturday 7th September 2024

Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers, Saturday at Industree Group Stadium

Rabbitohs: Keaon Koloamatangi now has scores over 60 in each of his past three games and is one of the best forwards around right now due to that form and his DPP status as both an EDG and MID. The lock position is his long term, which also means Cameron Murray might be a stay away, with his move to the edge meaning he's likely to average 50s rather than 60s. Jye Gray (HLF/WFB, $368k) had 49 last week and is a value buy with decent job security while Latrell Mitchell (estimated to return in Round 23) is injured.

Wests Tigers: Api Koroisau has been included in the reserves as he battles to overcome a calf injury, but should he fall short $252k HOK Tallyn Da Silva is set to start with $230k HLF Latu Fainu backing him up. No Wests Tigers player managed over 50 in last week's drubbing at the hands of the Sharks, with John Bateman their best on 49.

Round 20 - Saturday 20th July

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Luke Laulilii
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Adam Doueihi
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Richard Kennar

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Solomona Faataape
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Cody Walker

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Aidan Sezer

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy Moale

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Michael Chee Kam

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 John Bateman
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 15 Tallis Duncan

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Keaon Koloamatangi

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Latu Fainu
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Siliva Havili

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Sione Fainu
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 20 Liam Le Blanc

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Jordan Miller

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dion Teaupa

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Justin Matamua

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 12:25 pm Saturday 7th September 2024

Knights v Broncos, Saturday at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: Kalyn Ponga is named to back up and should be good to go assuming he plays a limited-minute role off the bench for the Maroons. If you haven't got the dynamic WFB yet then you can afford to wait another week thanks to his break even sitting at 77. Expect a bounce back from Greg Marzhew, who got just 16 last week, now that Ponga is back in the side, while Jayden Brailey owners need to move off after he was again included on the interchange following a score of 26 in Round 19.

Broncos: All four Origin reps are named in the reserves right now, but given the perilous position Brisbane find themselves in with two months to go in the season there's a good chance they all back up for what is close to a must-win game. Skipper Adam Reynolds is also included in the wider squad and could play for the first time since suffering injury back in Round 9. After a slow start, MID/EDG Xavier Willison has turned into a nice cash cow who should jump up above the $500k mark after this weekend, whether he ends up starting or coming off the bench.

Round 20 - Saturday 20th July

Full Time

Knights

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Broncos is number 20 Reece Walsh
Winger for Knights is number 2 Krystian Mapapalangi

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 18 Tyson Gamble

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Broncos is number 24 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Broncos is number 23 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Knights is number 17 Dylan Lucas

Lock for Broncos is number 22 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey

Interchange for Broncos is number 10 Xavier Willison
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Tyson Smoothy
Interchange for Knights is number 19 Mat Croker

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 20 Thomas Cant

Replacement for Broncos is number 16 Josiah Karapani

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12:25 pm Saturday 7th September 2024

Storm v Roosters, Saturday at AAMI Park

Storm: In-form HLF Jahrome Hughes enters Round 20 with a projected scored of 57 and will be a popular captaincy choice, while halves partner Tyran Wishart is in fine touch right now as well, with a last five game average of 60.4. If you don't want to splash the cash on someone like James Tedesco then Ryan Papenhuyzen ($564k) is a cut-price WFB option who has an elite ceiling, although he's unlikely to be quite as consistent as others in that conversation due to his lower level of base stats.

Roosters: On recent form James Tedesco is the second-best player in Fantasy and he shapes as a strong captaincy contender who has averaged 78.7 in his past three games. Connor Watson is named to start at lock and should be good to go if he plays limited minutes again in Origin III, while Angus Crichton and Lindsay Collins are named in the run-on side but are more likely to have their minutes reduced by coach Trent Robinson. Expect another big score from Terrell May after he was named to start up front in the absence of the suspended Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.

Round 20 - Saturday 20th July

Full Time

Storm

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Sitili Tupouniua
Winger for Storm is number 5 Grant Anderson

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Tyran Wishart

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Terrell May
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King

Prop for Roosters is number 17 Naufahu Whyte
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley
Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Connor Watson

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Sualauvi Faalogo

Interchange for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Joe Chan

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Storm is number 22 Lazarus Vaalepu

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 21 Chris Lewis

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12:25 pm Saturday 7th September 2024

Panthers v Dolphins, Sunday at BlueBet Stadium

Panthers: Nathan Cleary is back and in coming weeks will be a huge trade-in target, especially with other elite HLF options like Nicho Hynes and Shaun Johnson sitting on the sidelines. That week is not Round 20 however, with Cleary almost certain to have a significant price drop after taking on the Dolphins as he faces a break even of 96. His return isn't the only big news, with Penrith's most-owned player, Isaah Yeo, left out of the squad on the back of Origin III, along with their second-best scorer, Dylan Edwards. The pair's NSW teammates Brian To'o, Jarome Luai and Liam Martin are listed in the reserves for now.

Dolphins: Tevita Pangai junior had a huge day at the office last week on his way to a 58, with a try and line break included in that score. There's a roadmap to him being a 40-point player for the remainder of the year, which at $467k still makes him good value as a low-tier bench option or loop candidate. Max Plath played the full 80 minutes for the first time this season in Round 19, but his 35 was his lowest score since back in Round 10 and the move to hooker looks like being a negative one for the MID/HLF DPP. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is named to back up from Origin duty.

Round 20 - Sunday 21st July

Full Time

Panthers

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Paul Alamoti

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Brad Schneider

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent Toelau

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Luron Patea

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
Interchange for Panthers is number 19 Mavrik Geyer

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Trai Fuller

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Isaiah Iongi

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Sean O'Sullivan

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Todd Smith

Last updated: 12:25 pm Saturday 7th September 2024

Sea Eagles v Titans, Sunday at 4 Pines Park

Sea Eagles: Right now rookie WFB Lehi Hopoate sits in just over four percent of teams, but you can expect that to at least double by the end of the week following his 81-point heroics in Round 19. While he won't reach those heights every week, at $432k he's a player who will be worth a trade in for some coaches. Tom Trbojevic doesn't look like having the ceiling of an elite WFB right now, but at $602k he's a relatively affordable player who should get you high 40s to low 50s most weeks. Daly Cherry-Evans is named to back up from Origin III, while Ben Trbojevic returns from concussion but is set to miss out on a starting spot after being included on the bench.

Titans: Keano Kini owners should contain their excitement after the cash cow sensation was named in the No.1 jersey, with the likely scenario being that coach Des Hasler will bring AJ Brimson into fullback from 18th man before kick-off and put Kini on the bench, as was the case last week. If that happens then Kini is a sell after playing only 28 minutes for a score of 18 in Round 19. $688k WFB Jayden Campbell looks like being an elite player in his position from here and is cheap compared to others in his scoring range right now, with the five-eighth spot seemingly his. As we highlighted on Monday, David Fifita loves playing the Sea Eagles and has a projected score of 66 which makes him an excellent captaincy option.

Round 20 - Sunday 21st July

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tommy Talau

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick

Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate

Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Josh Aloiai

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Prop for Titans is number 10 Erin Clark
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Karl Lawton

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 8 Nathan Brown

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Isaac Liu
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Klese Haas
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Keenan Palasia
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 22 Taniela Paseka

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Josiah Pahulu

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 20 Jamie Humphreys

Replacement for Titans is number 20 Tanah Boyd

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12:25 pm Saturday 7th September 2024

Cowboys v Bulldogs, Sunday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys: As has become customary for coach Todd Payten's post-Origin team namings, North Queensland's Origin contingent have all been named in the reserves for the time being, but given the long turnaround they should be good chances of playing. We've seen enough of Scott Drinkwater now to know that he's not a reliable WFB option for the run home, so coaches should upgrade him if they can.

Bulldogs: Reed Mahoney is now the top HOK in Fantasy by average score (54.6) but sits way down the ownership charts for that position with just 11.46 percent of coaches having the chirpy Bulldog on their roster right now. Matt Burton (HLF, $705k) has POD potential for the run home and has scored 67 or more in three of his past five games. The arrow is pointing up for Josh Curran following Max King's injury, with the $579k MID/EDG now commanding a starting front row spot and likely to play a big role for Canterbury-Bankstown in coming weeks.

Round 20 - Sunday 21st July

Full Time

Cowboys

Bulldogs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
Centre for Cowboys is number 20 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Blake Wilson
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 21 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Josh Curran
Hooker for Cowboys is number 23 Reece Robson

Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 22 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
Lock for Cowboys is number 24 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt Mann

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward
Interchange for Cowboys is number 13 Sam McIntyre

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin
Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Harrison Edwards

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Harry Hayes
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Chris Patolo