Every NRL side to submit team list for final State of Origin game
Every NRL side to submit team list for final State of Origin game. Every side will submit their lineup for the final State of Origin game on Wednesday night. With many NRL players battling injuries, a few clubs may be forced to put other players in their stead.
Dragons, Roosters, Manly and Canberra all have their fingers crossed after Round 18’s top four is set. The Melbourne Storm are expecting to see Cameron Munster return on the field for them this weekend. The Cronulla Sharks are currently without injured stars Valentine Holmes and Jack Bird.
Here are the confirmed teams for Round 18. North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks.
The match will be played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Friday, July 15th (6pm).
Cowboys
With preparations for the 2019 State of Origin Series underway, the Cowboys are left without their Origin stars in recent weeks. Jordan McLean is out for two weeks with a hamstring injury, while Valentine Holmes and Jeremiah Nanai have been rested as part of preparation for the sudden-death final. Tom Dearden and Tom Gilbert have been named to replace them, recovering from being rested themselves during the State of Origin Series. Next week they are ruled out with injuries until next fortnight.
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
4. Peta Hiku
5. Brendan Elliot
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
11. Tom Gilbert
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Jason Taumalolo
14. Jake Granville
15. Luciano Leilua
16. Ben Hampton
17. Griffin Neame
18. Thomas Chester
19. Emry Pere
20. Kane Bradley
21. Ben Condon
22. Riley Price
Sharks
Sharks team news: Nicko Hynes and Toby Rudolf return, while Briton Nikora has been suspended for a one-match ban. Teig Wilton is promoted to the bench. Siosifa Talakai will play Origin on Wednesday, and is named in the reserves.
1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Connor Tracey
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Matt Moylan
7. Nicholas Hynes
8. Toby Rudolf
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Royce Hunt
11. Teig Wilton
12. Wade Graham
13. Dale Finucane
14. Aiden Tolman
15. Cameron McInnes
16. Braden Hamlin-Uele
17. Andrew Fifita
18. Braydon Trindall
19. Jesse Colquhoun
20. Kade Dykes
21. Siosifa Talakai
22. Lachlan Miller
A preview of the Eels vs Warriors match, and other important matches on Saturday
Eels
There is a place on the bench for Jake Arthur but not one for Nathan Brown who now drops back down into the reserves.
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Waqa Blake
5. Bailey Simonsson
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Isaiah Papali’i
13. Marata Niukore
14. Makahesi Makatoa
15. Jake Arthur
16. Oregon Kaufusi
17. Ky Rodwell
18. Tom Opacic
19. Elie El-Zakhem
20. Nathan Brown
21. Ofahiki Ogden
22. Hayze Perham
Warriors team
In a much-awaited return, Reece Walsh is named fullback after Reece Pinke and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak have been ruled out with injuries. But that means Edward Kosi is welcomed back for the first time since April 25th.
Captain Tohu Harris loses the No.6 jersey to Chanel Harris-Tavita, who takes over in the first line up change. Jazz Tevaga is moving between lock and prop.
With Jack Murchie returning to the bench after being ruled out with a leg injury, Bailey Sironen misses out of the game due to a fractured eye socket.
1. Reece Walsh
2. Marcelo Montoya
3. Jesse Arthars
4. Adam Pompey
5. Edward Kosi
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Tohu Harris
11. Euan Aitken
12. Josh Curran
13. Jazz Tevaga
14. Freddy Lussick
15. Bunty Afoa
16. Aaron Pene
17. Jack Murchie
18. Eliesa Katoa
20. Rocco Berry
21. Daejarn Asi
22. Pride Petterson-Robati
23. Jackson Frei
Sydney Roosters
The Sydney Roosters will take on the St George Illawarra Dragons at Central Coast Stadium, as they begin their tournament that kicks off this Saturday. The Roosters are confirmed to have Jayden Brailey and Sitili Tupouniua with them, while the Dragons team has Tim Lafai and Will Matthews in the line up.
The Roosters have plenty of attacking options following their bye round, but Luke Keary’s (concussion) return remains unknown. Newly re-signed Joey Manu will play five-eighth and Matt Lodge has been named in the reserves. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is back from injury on the bench.
The following players will need to get through Origin in order to play: Lindsay Collins, James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, and Angus Crichton.
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Paul Momirovski
5. Joseph Suaalii
6. Joey Manu
7. Sam Walker
8. Lindsay Collins
9. Sam Verrills
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Angus Crichton
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Victor Radley
14. Connor Watson
15. Egan Butcher
16. Nat Butcher
17. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
18. Drew Hutchison
19. Mat Lodge
20. Lachlan Lam
21. Fletcher Baker
22. Kevin Naiqama
23.Adam Keighran
24. Terrell May
Dragons:
There will be change in the Dragons lineup, with Jack de Belin taking Tariq’s spot at lock and Aaron Woods replacing Mikaele Ravalawa on the bench. Ben Hunt is available as back up from Origin this Friday night.
1. Cody Ramsey
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Tautau Moga
6. Talatau Amone
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Blake Lawrie
11. Jack Bird
12. Jayden Su’A
13. Jack de Belin
14. Moses Mbye
15. Josh Kerr
16. Aaron Woods
17. Jaiyden Hunt
18. Michael Molo
19. Jayden Sullivan
20. Tyrell Sloan
21. Billy Burns
22. Josh McGuire
Saturday 16th July, Hill Eagles vs Newcastle Knights. Brookvale Oval (5.30pm)
Sea Eagles
The Sea Eagles have announced that Daly Cherry-Evans and Jake Trojevic will be included on a team they believe in as they take on the Wests Tigers. Josh Aloiai is an option to come into the side, but he’ll need to pass HIA exams to do so.
1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Morgan Harper
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Kieran Foran
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Sean Keppie
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Toafofoa Sipley
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Andrew Davey
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Dylan Walker
15. Josh Schuster
16. Martin Taupau
17. Taniela Paseka
18. Josh Aloiai
19. Ben Trbojevic
20. Ethan Bullemor
21. Kurt De Luis
22. Kaeo Weekes
Knights:
with Bradman Best out the side due to injury, Kalyn Ponga and Jacob Saifiti have a chance of playing Origin. Dane Gagai is also likely to be involved.
A new season means a new team for Jayden Brailey. This round he has been named to start at hooker due to an injury layoff.
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Edrick Lee
3. Dane Gagai
4. Enari Tuala
5. Dominic Young
6. Anthony Milford
7. Adam Clune
8. David Klemmer
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Mitchell Barnett
13. Kurt Mann
14. Simi Sasagi
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Brodie Jones
18. Leo Thompson
19. Chris Randall
20. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
21. Hymel Hunt
22. Jake Clifford
Will the Gold Coast Titans cause an upset over the Brisbane Broncos?
Titans:
New Titans coach Justin Holbrook made six changes to the team, including bringing back Phillip Sami and Corey Thompson to the spine. Sosefo Fifita will debut on the wing in their opening match.
Paul Turner has been benched and Aaron Booth put in at hooker, while Erin Clark is playing loose forward. All of these changes are due to major changes being made to the Titans’ spine.
David Fifita comes off the bench in his last appearance for the Sharks. Jarrod Wallace will miss through suspension, with Jaimin Jolliffe starting at hooker.
1. AJ Brimson
2. Sosefo Fifita
3. Phillip Sami
4. Patrick Herbert
5. Corey Thompson
6. Tanah Boyd
7. Toby Sexton
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Aaron Booth
10. Isaac Liu
11. David Fifita
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
14. Erin Clark
15. Jaimin Jolliffe
16. Herman Ese’ese
17. Paul Turner
18. Sam McIntyre
19. Jamayne Isaako
20. Greg Marzhew
21. Brian Kelly
22. Kevin Proctor
Broncos
Broncos team news: Yesterday evening, the Broncos announced that Selwyn Cobbo and Kurt Capewell would not be playing due to State of Origin. Two other players who will appear in Origin this Wednesday are Corey Oates and Patrick Carrigan, who have been included for the reserves reps game, which will determine if either player comes into the starting side. Jake Turpin once again takes his spot on the bench after Cory Paix was forced off injured last weekend, while Zac Hosking made a strong debut last Saturday and has also been included in the side.
1. Tesi Niu
2. Delouise Hoeter
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Brenko Lee
5. Jordan Pereira
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Keenan Palasia
9. Billy Walters
10. Ryan James
11. Zac Hosking
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington
14. Jake Turpin
15. Rhys Kennedy
16. Tom Flegler
17. Tyson Gamble
18. Deine Mariner
19. Brendan Piakura
20. Corey Jensen
21. Tyrone Roberts
22. Logan Bayliss
23. Corey Oates
24. Patrick Carrigan
Catch the Wests Tigers vs Penrith Panthers game
Tigers:
Tigers’ men’s rugby team news: Adam Doueihi (halfback), Jackson Hastings (second-row) play in a new position. Luke Brooks will remain in the starting side.
Jake Simpkin replaces Stefano Utoikamanu and Joe Ofahengaue moves to prop. After a strong performance last week, Simpkin takes Utoikamanu’s place on the bench.
1. Daine Laurie
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To’a
4. James Roberts
5. Ken Maumalo
6. Adam Doueihi
7. Luke Brooks
8. Joe Ofahengaue
9. Fa’amanu Brown
10. Zane Musgrove
11. Justin Matamua
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Jackson Hastings
14. Fonua Pole
15. James Tamou
16. Luke Garner
17. Jake Simpkin
18. Austin Dias
19. Jock Madden
20. Junior Tupou
21. Asu Kepaoa
22. Alex Seyfarth
Panthers:
The Panthers decided to rest their star players, Nathan Cleary, Stephen Crichton, Brian To’o and Jarome Luai in order to. Api Koroisau, Isaah Yeo, and Liam Martin have been rested for the game.
There is a change in the half time team, with Kurt Falls and Sean O’Sullivan taking over in the halves, and Mitch Kenny returning to the No.9 position. Robert Jennings and Charlie Staines come into the backline, while there are two changes on the interchange through Soni Luke.
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Tylan May
3. Izack Tago
4. Robert Jennings
5. Charlie Staines
6. Kurt Falls
7. Sean O’Sullivan
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Chris Smith
13. Matt Eisenhuth
14. Soni Luke
15. Scott Sorensen
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Jaemon Salmon
18. Sunia Turuva
19. J’maine Hopgood
20. Lindsay Smith
21. Thomas Jenkins
22. Christian Crichton
Will Melbourne Storm show off?
Cameron Munster of the Storm is currently under the weather and appears to be named for his side’s game. He does report that he has minimal symptoms.
Harry Grant is expected to back up from Origin and Brandon Smith is set for a stint on the sidelines for abusing a match official. Felise Kaufusi returns to the starting side, with Chris Lewis dropping back to the reserves.
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Nick Meaney
3. Marion Seve
4. Justin Olam
5. Dean Ieremia
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Harry Grant
10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Kenny Bromwich
13. Josh King
14. Tyran Wishart
15. Tui Kamikamica
16. Alec MacDonald
17. Jordan Grant
18. Jayden Nikorima
19. Chris Lewis
20. Tom Eisenhuth
21. Yee-Huang Tonumaipe’a
22. Bronson Garlick
Raiders:
The Raiders have named Josh Papalii to replace James Schiller on the bench, who is on standby.
1. Xavier Savage
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matt Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Ryan Sutton
14. Tom Starling
15. James Schiller
16. Adam Elliott
17. Corey Horsburgh
18. Brad Schneider
19. Ata Mariota
20. Corey Harawira-Naera
21. Emre Guler
22. Albert Hopoate
The Canterbury Bulldogs will take on South Sydney Rabbitohs on July 17th.
The match will take place at 6:15 pm and is expected to be of the highest intensity.
The Bulldogs
The Bulldogs’ strong squad is down to just eight who will play. Tevita Pangai Junior comes in at lock, and Max King moves into prop.
1. Jake Averillo
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Aaron Schoupp
4. Braidon Burns
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Max King
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Josh Jackson
12. Corey Waddell
13. Tevita Pangai Junior
14. Zach Dockar-Clay
15. Kurtis Morrin
16. Joe Stimson
17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
18. Matt Dufty
19. Declan Casey
20. Bailey Biondi-Odo
21. Jackson Topine
22. Chris Patolo
Rabbitohs
The Rabbitohs have named Cameron Murray and Damien Cook to back up after Origin duty, along with Jai Arrow. Lachlan Ilias needs to pass concussion protocols to be cleared to play. The starting side sees Alex Johnston and Mark Nicholls return, which means Richard Kennar is dropped and Kodi Nikorima goes back to the bench. Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Shaquai Mitchell are released from the reserves.
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Taane Milne
4. Isaiah Tass
5. Jaxson Paulo
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jai Arrow
13. Cameron Murray
14. Kodi Nikorima
15. Jed Cartwright
16. Siliva Havili
17. Tom Burgess
18. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
19. Richard Kennar
20. Davvy Moale
21. Shaquai Mitchell
22. Blake Taaffe
23. Ben Lovett
Every NRL side to submit team list for final State of Origin game