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NRL Late Mail: Round 22 - Johnson, Crichton return

Veteran Shaun Johnson is set to return from an Achilles injury in a major boost to the Warriors finals chances while South Sydney forward Cam Murray is back from suspension for Saturday's clash with Cronulla. 

The pair headline a crop of high-profile comebacks, with Bulldogs duo Stephen Crichton and Josh Addo-Carr also set to line up for their side on Sunday afternoon.

The Cowboys received a boost on Wednesday morning when coach Todd Payten declared Heilum Luki will return to the injury-hit pack. North Queensland will be without Jason Taumalolo and Reuben Cotter, however Payten hopes Cotter will be back next week. 

See all the late mail, official team news and updates ahead of Round 21 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership competition.

NRL Late Mail: Round 21

Wests Tigers v Cowboys, Thursday 7.50pm at Leichhardt Oval

Wests Tigers: Skipper Api Koroisau returns to hooker with emerging playmaker Latu Fainu joining Lachlan Galvin in the halves. Veteran centre Justin Olam is back from a knee injury and replaces the injured Starford To'a. Winger Luke Laulilii will miss the match due to concussion protocols, with Solomon Alaimalo lining up in his place. Veteran David Klemmer is also set to make his return from an ankle injury in a boost for the pack. 

Cowboys: Coach Todd Payten confirmed on Wednesday morning that Heilum Luki will return from a hamstring injury in a major development for an injury-hit North Queensland pack. Jason Taumalolo (cheekbone) and Reuben Cotter (head knock) will both miss the match, with Sam McIntyre and Harrison Edwards lining up in their place. Payten is optimistic Cotter will be back on deck next weekend.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
    Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
  • Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Solomon Alaimalo
    Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
  • Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomona Faataape
    Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes
  • Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Justin Olam
    Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
  • Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines
    Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
  • Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin
    Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
  • Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Latu Fainu
    Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Forwards

  • Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
    Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
  • Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
    Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
  • Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
    Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Sam McIntyre
  • 2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Reuben Porter
    2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki
  • 2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu
    2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai
  • Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Isaiah Papali'i
    Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange

  • Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
    Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Harrison Edwards
  • Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Seyfarth
    Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Jake Granville
  • Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Sione Fainu
    Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
  • Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Twal
    Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Reserves

  • Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Heath Mason
    Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Jaxon Purdue
  • Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Justin Matamua
    Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Jamal Shibasaki
  • Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Josh Feledy
    Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Jake Clifford
  • Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Declan Casey
    Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Tom Chester
  • Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tim Johannssen
    Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Thomas Duffy

Wests Tigers Ins

  • David Klemmer
  • Declan Casey
  • Josh Feledy
  • Justin Olam
  • Justin Matamua
  • Solomon Alaimalo
  • Tim Johannssen

Cowboys Ins

  • Heilum Luki
  • Jake Clifford
  • Jamal Shibasaki
  • Thomas Duffy
  • Thomas Mikaele
  • Tom Chester

Wests Tigers Outs

  • Fonua Pole
  • Luke Laulilii
  • Starford To'a

Cowboys Ins

  • Jason Taumalolo
  • Reuben Cotter

Match Officials

  • Referee: Chris Butler
  • Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
  • Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
  • Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated:

Warriors v Eels, Friday 6.00pm at Go Media Stadium

Warriors: Veteran halfback Shaun Johnson is preparing to make his return from an Achilles injury that has kept him out of action since Round 16. Fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is also back from a calf injury, with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shifting to the wing. Forward Jackson Ford will miss the game with a knee injury and has been replaced by Tom Ale. 

Eels: Dan Keir is set for his second NRL match after being named on the bench for the second-straight week. The rookie made his debut in last week's loss to Melbourne. Interim coach Trent Barrett has resisted changes and named the same 17 from that game. 

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
    Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
  • Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
    Winger for Eels is number 2 Jake Tago
  • Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua
    Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
  • Centre for Warriors is number 4 Moala Graham-Taufa
    Centre for Eels is number 4 Blaize Talagi
  • Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
    Winger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell
  • Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
    Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
  • Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson
    Halfback for Eels is number 7 Daejarn Asi

Forwards

  • Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
    Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
  • Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
    Hooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands
  • Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
    Prop for Eels is number 10 Wiremu Greig
  • 2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
    2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
  • 2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
    2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Bryce Cartwright
  • Lock for Warriors is number 13 Dylan Walker
    Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Interchange

  • Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
    Interchange for Eels is number 14 Joey Lussick
  • Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tom Ale
    Interchange for Eels is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue
  • Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
    Interchange for Eels is number 16 Luca Moretti
  • Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Leka Halasima
    Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dan Keir

Reserves

  • Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Demitric Sifakula
    Replacement for Eels is number 18 Ethan Sanders
  • Reserve for Warriors is number 20 Taine Tuaupiki
    Reserve for Eels is number 19 Matthew Arthur
  • Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Te Maire Martin
    Reserve for Eels is number 20 Matt Doorey
  • Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Edward Kosi
    Reserve for Eels is number 21 Morgan Harper
  • Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Bunty Afoa
    Reserve for Eels is number 22 Makahesi Makatoa

Warriors Ins

  • Bunty Afoa
  • Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
  • Demitric Sifakula
  • Shaun Johnson
  • Taine Tuaupiki

Eels Ins

  • Ethan Sanders
  • Matt Doorey
  • Matthew Arthur
  • Morgan Harper

Warriors Outs

  • Jackson Ford

Eels Ins

Match Officials

  • Referee: Todd Smith
  • Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
  • Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

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Dolphins v Roosters, Friday 8.00pm at HBF Park, Perth

Dolphins: Trai Fuller has been named 18th-man and remains in the mix for a late inclusion if coach Wayne Bennett opts for an attacking X-factor for Friday's clash out west. The team is currently slated to line up as they did for last week's loss to the Titans with Bennett naming the same 17. 

Roosters: Joey Manu is set to make his return from a fractured hand in a major boost for the Roosters as they look to solidify their place in the top four. Michael Jennings is out after receiving a two-game suspension for a high tackle in last week's win over Manly, with no other changes at this stage.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
    Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
  • Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
    Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
  • Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
    Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
  • Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
    Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
  • Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
    Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
  • Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
    Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
  • Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
    Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

  • Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
    Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer Leniu
  • Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath
    Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
  • Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
    Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
  • 2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
    2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
  • 2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
    2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley
  • Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich
    Lock for Roosters is number 13 Connor Watson

Interchange

  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh Kerr
    Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sitili Tupouniua
  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
    Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte
  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone
    Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Sean O'Sullivan
    Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May

Reserves

  • Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Oryn Keeley
    Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Sandon Smith
  • Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Tesi Niu
    Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Siua Wong
  • Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Anthony Milford
    Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Ethan King
  • Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Mason Teague
    Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Zach Dockar-Clay
  • Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Trai Fuller
    Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Robert Toia

Dolphins Ins

  • Anthony Milford
  • Mason Teague
  • Oryn Keeley
  • Tesi Niu

Roosters Ins

  • Ethan King
  • Joseph Manu
  • Robert Toia
  • Siua Wong
  • Zach Dockar-Clay

Dolphins Outs

Roosters Ins

  • Michael Jennings

Match Officials

  • Referee: Gerard Sutton
  • Touch Judge: Dave Munro
  • Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
  • Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

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Titans v Broncos, Saturday 3.00pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans: AJ Brimson has been named in the reserves and is in the frame to make his return from a groin injury that has hampered his season. Jaimin Jolliffe is also in the mix to complete a comeback from injury after being listed as 18th man. The forward has been sidelined since Round 11 with a pec injury. 

Broncos: Forward Brendan Piakura is set to make his return from a quad injury in a major boost for the Brisbane pack ahead of Saturday's derby, with Kobe Hetherington shifting to the bench as a result. Veteran Corey Oates has come in on the wing for Selwyn Cobbo.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
    Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
  • Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
    Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
  • Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
    Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
  • Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
    Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
  • Winger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
    Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse Arthars
  • Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
    Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
  • Halfback for Titans is number 7 Kieran Foran
    Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

  • Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
    Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
  • Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
    Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
  • Prop for Titans is number 10 Erin Clark
    Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
  • 2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
  • 2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
  • Lock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall
    Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

  • Interchange for Titans is number 14 Isaac Liu
    Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer
  • Interchange for Titans is number 15 Klese Haas
    Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Kobe Hetherington
  • Interchange for Titans is number 16 Keenan Palasia
    Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Xavier Willison
  • Interchange for Titans is number 17 Josiah Pahulu
    Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

  • Replacement for Titans is number 18 Jaimin Jolliffe
    Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Josiah Karapani
  • Reserve for Titans is number 19 AJ Brimson
    Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Josh Rogers
  • Reserve for Titans is number 20 Joe Stimson
    Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Tyson Smoothy
  • Reserve for Titans is number 21 Tanah Boyd
    Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Va'a Semu
  • Reserve for Titans is number 22 Tony Francis
    Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Tristan Sailor

Titans Ins

  • AJ Brimson
  • Jaimin Jolliffe
  • Joe Stimson
  • Tony Francis

Broncos Ins

  • Brendan Piakura
  • Josh Rogers
  • Josiah Karapani
  • Tristan Sailor
  • Va'a Semu

Titans Outs

Broncos Ins

  • Selwyn Cobbo

Match Officials

  • Referee: Peter Gough
  • Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

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Storm v Dragons, Saturday 5.30pm at AAMI Park

Storm: Queensland star Cam Munster will start at five-eighth after coming off the bench in last week's successful return from a groin injury. As a result, Tyran Wishart has shifted to the interchange and Sualauvi Faalogo has moved to 18th man. Forward Alec MacDonald has been listed in jumper No.17 after missing last week's win with a shoulder injury. 

Dragons: Tyrell Sloan is back at fullback after spending last week in reserve grade. The youngster comes in for Mat Feagai, who left the field after 20 minutes following a head knock in the loss to Penrith. Ryan Couchman receives an opportunity in the top flight after his brother Toby was suspended for two weeks. 

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
    Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
  • Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
    Winger for Dragons is number 2 Zac Lomax
  • Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
    Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
  • Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
    Centre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai
  • Winger for Storm is number 5 Grant Anderson
    Winger for Dragons is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
  • Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
    Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Kyle Flanagan
  • Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes
    Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

  • Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
    Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
  • Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
    Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
  • Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
    Prop for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin
  • 2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
    2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
  • 2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
    2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
  • Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero
    Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange

  • Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
    Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Hame Sele
  • Interchange for Storm is number 15 Lazarus Vaalepu
    Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
  • Interchange for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
    Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ryan Couchman
  • Interchange for Storm is number 17 Alec MacDonald
    Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Blake Lawrie

Reserves

  • Replacement for Storm is number 20 Sualauvi Faalogo
    Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Lyhkan King-Togia
  • Reserve for Storm is number 18 Tristan Powell
    Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Michael Molo
  • Reserve for Storm is number 19 Chris Lewis
    Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Jack Bird
  • Reserve for Storm is number 21 Reimis Smith
    Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Mikaele Ravalawa
  • Reserve for Storm is number 22 Tepai Moeroa
    Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Connor Muhleisen

Storm Ins

  • Alec MacDonald
  • Chris Lewis
  • Reimis Smith
  • Tristan Powell

Dragons Ins

  • Connor Muhleisen
  • Jack Bird
  • Lyhkan King-Togia
  • Michael Molo
  • Mikaele Ravalawa
  • Ryan Couchman
  • Tyrell Sloan

Storm Outs

Dragons Ins

  • Ben Murdoch-Masila
  • Mathew Feagai
  • Toby Couchman

Match Officials

  • Referee: Grant Atkins
  • Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
  • Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated:

Sharks v Rabbitohs, Saturday 7.35pm at PointsBet Stadium

Sharks: Winger Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee) and forward Tom Hazelton (foot) will miss Saturday night's clash with injury, with youngster Sam Stonestreet coming in for his second NRL match on the wing. Royce Hunt is straight back in the starting side after missing last week's loss with illness, while Jack Williams is set to make his return from a wrist injury off the bench. 

Rabbitohs: Fletcher Myers is in line for his NRL debut after coming in for Alex Johnston, who has ruptured his Achilles. Skipper Cameron Murray is also back from a suspension incurred during the State of Origin decider as South Sydney look to keep their top-eight hopes alive at PointsBet Stadium.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
    Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray
  • Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
    Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Fletcher Myers
  • Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
    Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne
  • Centre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro
    Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Richard Kennar
  • Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet
    Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai
  • Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Daniel Atkinson
    Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton
  • Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon Trindall
    Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Cody Walker

Forwards

  • Prop for Sharks is number 8 Royce Hunt
    Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy Moale
  • Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
    Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
  • Prop for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
    Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie
  • 2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
    2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Cameron Murray
  • 2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
    2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host
  • Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes
    Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange

  • Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Siosifa Talakai
    Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Michael Chee Kam
  • Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
    Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva Havili
  • Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Toby Rudolf
    Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
  • Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele
    Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Tallis Duncan

Reserves

  • Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Jayden Berrell
    Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dion Teaupa
  • Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Billy Burns
    Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Peter Mamouzelos
  • Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Niwhai Puru
    Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Shaquai Mitchell
  • Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Tom Rodwell
    Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Liam Le Blanc
  • Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Liam Ison
    Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson

Sharks Ins

  • Billy Burns
  • Jack Williams
  • Niwhai Puru
  • Royce Hunt
  • Tom Rodwell
  • William Kennedy

Rabbitohs Ins

  • Cameron Murray
  • Dion Teaupa
  • Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson
  • Richard Kennar
  • Shaquai Mitchell

Sharks Outs

  • Ronaldo Mulitalo
  • Thomas Hazelton

Rabbitohs Ins

  • Alex Johnston

Match Officials

  • Referee: Liam Kennedy
  • Touch Judge: Jon Stone
  • Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

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Panthers v Knights, Sunday 2.00pm at BlueBet Stadium

Panthers: The defending champions have lost James Fisher-Harris to a groin injury that will likely keep him out for around a month, with Lindsay Smith taking his place in the starting side. Isaiah Iongi is set for his NRL debut after injuries to fullbacks Dylan Edwards and Daine Laurie. 

Knights: Phoenix Crossland is in at halfback as coach Adam O'Brien looks to spark his side's run to the finals, with Jackson Hastings moving to the reserves and Jayden Brailey lining up at hooker. Forward Adam Elliott is set to return from a calf injury and Jack Cogger has been called up to the bench.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Isaiah Iongi
    Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
  • Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
    Winger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher Sharpe
  • Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
    Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
  • Centre for Panthers is number 4 Casey McLean
    Centre for Knights is number 4 Dylan Lucas
  • Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
    Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
  • Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
    Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble
  • Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary
    Halfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix Crossland

Forwards

  • Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
    Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
  • Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
    Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
  • Prop for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
    Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
  • 2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
    2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
  • 2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
    2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
  • Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo
    Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

  • Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Trent Toelau
    Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jack Cogger
  • Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Matthew Eisenhuth
    Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
  • Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry
    Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
  • Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Mavrik Geyer
    Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Reserves

  • Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Luron Patea
    Replacement for Knights is number 18 Thomas Cant
  • Reserve for Panthers is number 19 Jack Cole
    Reserve for Knights is number 19 Brodie Jones
  • Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Brad Schneider
    Reserve for Knights is number 20 Jackson Hastings
  • Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Asu Kepaoa
    Reserve for Knights is number 21 Will Pryce
  • Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Luke Sommerton
    Reserve for Knights is number 22 Krystian Mapapalangi

Panthers Ins

  • Asu Kepaoa
  • Brad Schneider
  • Isaiah Iongi
  • Jack Cole
  • Luke Sommerton
  • Luron Patea

Knights Ins

  • Adam Elliott
  • Brodie Jones
  • Fletcher Sharpe
  • Jack Cogger
  • Will Pryce

Panthers Outs

  • Daine Laurie
  • James Fisher-Harris

Knights Ins

  • Bradman Best

Match Officials

  • Referee: Adam Gee
  • Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
  • Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
  • Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

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Bulldogs v Raiders, Sunday 4.05pm at Belmore Sports Ground

Bulldogs: Winger Josh Addo-Carr returns from a hamstring injury in a major boost for Canterbury's return to Belmore. Captain Stephen Crichton is also set to line up after missing last week's win over Brisbane. The inclusions have seen Jacob Kiraz return to the wing, with Blake Wilson and Jeral Skelton dropping out. 

Raiders: Veteran prop Josh Papali'i is set for his 300th NRL game as the Raiders travel to Sydney for a crucial clash. Corey Horsburgh is in the mix for his third game in the top flight this season after being listed in the reserves. No other changes, with Ricky Stuart naming the same 17 that defeated South Sydney last week.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
    Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
  • Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
    Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana
  • Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
    Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
  • Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
    Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
  • Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
    Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
  • Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
    Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
  • Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton
    Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

  • Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Josh Curran
    Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
  • Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
    Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
  • Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes
    Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
  • 2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
  • 2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
  • Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt Mann
    Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Interchange

  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Hayward
    Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Lipoi Hopoi
    Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Trey Mooney
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis Morrin
    Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
  • Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Harry Hayes
    Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Zac Hosking

Reserves

  • Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Jeral Skelton
    Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Adam Cook
  • Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Liam Knight
    Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Albert Hopoate
  • Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Blake Wilson
    Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Corey Horsburgh
  • Reserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Poasa Faamausili
    Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Zac Woolford
  • Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Drew Hutchison
    Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Emre Guler

Bulldogs Ins

  • Drew Hutchison
  • Josh Addo-Carr
  • Liam Knight
  • Poasa Faamausili
  • Stephen Crichton

Raiders Ins

  • Albert Hopoate
  • Corey Horsburgh
  • Emre Guler
  • Zac Woolford

Bulldogs Outs

  • Hayze Perham

Raiders Ins

Match Officials

  • Referee: Ashley Klein
  • Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
  • Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
  • Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

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