The Sharks have unveiled their new halves pairing until the end of the regular season after a horror blow to star halfback Nicho Hynes.
The Titans have welcomed back a gun flyer in the halves, but could be set for a late switch with another superstar on the bench.
Meanwhile, the Sea Eagles have named a former Dally M Medallist at fullback after one week in the centres.
Read below for the Round 19 Team Lists!
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THURSDAY
Dolpins v South Sydney Rabbitohs, 7:50pm AEST at Kayo Stadium
Dolphins team: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Euan Aitken 13. Kenny Bromwich 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O’Sullivan 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Robert Jennings
Analysis: Trai Fuller once again takes over at fullback with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on Origin duties. Jack Bostock returns from a concussion, with Tesi Niu dropping to the extended reserves list. Max Plath has been named as the man to take over from Jeremy Marshall-King at hooker after he suffered a foot injury that will see him return should the Dolphins make the finals. Tevita Pangai Junior starts at prop, replacing Felise Kaufusi who is also in the Queensland side. Meanwhile, Josh Kerr and Ray Stone are on the bench alongside Sean O’Sullivan who plays his first game since Round 7.
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jai Arrow 13. Keaon Koloamatangi 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Fletcher Myers 20. Siliva Havili 21. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 22. Thomas Fletcher
Analysis: It was an obvious move for Ben Hornby, and Jye Gray has replaced Latrell Mitchell in the No.1 jersey. With Cameron Murray in NSW camp, Michael Chee Kam slots into the back row and Siliva Havili could be a late inclusion on the bench, named in the reserves as he eyes a return to the field from a calf injury.
FRIDAY
Cronulla Sharks v Wests Tigers, 8:00pm AEST at PointsBet Stadium
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Royce Hunt 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jesse Colquhoun 15. Thomas Hazelton 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Tuku Hau Tapuha 19. Chris Veaila 20. Billy Burns 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Jayden Berrell
Analysis: Nicho Hynes is sidelined for the next eight weeks after suffering a broken leg and a ruptured syndesmosis, with Daniel Atkinson and Braydon Trindall partnering in the halves. Sione Katoa takes back his spot on the wing after sitting out following a head knock. Siosifa Talakai’s suspension also sees Teig Wilton slot into the back row with Jesse Colquhoun and Braden Hamlin-Uele joining the bench alongside Toby Rudolf.
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Alexander Lobb 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Solomona Faataape 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. John Bateman 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Fonua Pole 14. Heath Mason 15. Sione Fainu 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Reuben Porter 18. Justin Matamua 19. Tallyn Da Silva 20. Starford To’a 21. Josh Feledy 22. Jordan Miller
Analysis: Justin Olam has been sidelined due to a knee injury which sees Alexander Lobb take a spot on the wing, with Solomona Faataape in the centres. Reuben Porter takes Justin Matamua’s spot on the bench, while Starford To’a has been named in the extended reserves and could be a late inclusion after battling a hamstring injury.
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SATURDAY
Gold Coast Titans v Parramatta Eels, 5:30pm AEST at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Beau Fermor 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Josiah Pahulu 9. Sam Verrills 10. Erin Clark 11. David Fifita 12. Klese Haas 13. Chris Randall 14. Isaac Liu 15. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 16. Keenan Palasia 17. Phillip Sami 18. AJ Brimson 19. Joe Stimson 20. Tanah Boyd 21. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 22. Jaylan De Groot
Analysis: Huge boost for the Gold Coast with live wire Jayden Campbell back in the line up at five-eighth after recovering from a hand injury. AJ Brimson was close to returning against the Sharks last week from a groin injury but coach Des Hasler erred on the side of caution. Brimson has been named as 18th man this week but could come into the side during the week. Exciting front rower Josiah Pahulu will start with Mo Fotuaikia in Queensland camp. Outside back Phillip Sami has had a tough year with injuries and has been unable to build any rhythm. He’ll come off the bench against the Eels. Promising back rower Klese Haas is back in the side after missing time with a foot injury.
Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Jake Tago 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Lorenzo Mulitalo 6. Dylan Brown 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Joe Ofahengaue 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Matt Doorey 13. Charlie Guymer 14. Matthew Arthur 15. Shaun Lane 16. Luca Moretti 17. Bryce Cartwright 18. Makahesi Makatoa 19. Isaac Lumelume 20. Joey Lussick 21. Morgan Harper 22. Wiremu Greig
Analysis: With Mitch Moses in Origin camp, Daejarn Asi has been named as Parramatta halfback. Sean Russell has been dropped, with rising star Blaize Talagi shifting from wing to centre. Lorenzo Mulitalo, brother of Sharks flyer Ronaldo, will be the second debutant on the wing for the Eels in as many weeks after Jake Tago was blooded against the Rabbitohs. Junior Paulo will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury. Luca Moretti takes his place on the bench. Charlie Guymer made a huge impression on debut against Souths and the Temora product has been rewarded with a starting spot in just his second NRL game. He’ll wear jersey No. 13.
Brisbane Broncos v St George-Illawarra Dragons, 7:35pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium
Broncos team: 1. Tristan Sailor 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Joshua Rogers 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Xavier Willison 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Tyson Smoothy 14. Blake Mozer 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Josiah Karapani 17. Martin Taupau 18. Vaa Semu 19. Cory Paix 20. Israel Leota
Analysis: Brisbane have a new halfback in Josh Rogers, who takes the reigns from the injured Jock Madden. Xavier Willison started at lock last weekend but he’ll move into the front row with Payne Haas in Blues camp. Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan will also be missing, with Tristan Sailor the fullback while Tyson Smoothy will start at lock forward. Kotoni Staggs is back on deck after missing a week. He and Deine Mariner are Brisbane’s two centres. Exciting hooker Blake Mozer is set to make his first NRL appearance of the season via the interchange bench. Jordan Riki returns from suspension.
Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Jesse Marschke 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth 14. Hame Sele 15. Luciano Leilua 16. Toby Couchman 17. Ben Murdoch-Masila 18. Jack Bird 19. Savelio Tamale 20. Fa’amanu Brown 21. Ryan Couchman 22. Michael Molo
Analysis: The in-form Raymond Faitala-Mariner missed the Roosters loss due to back spasms but will return and start in the back row. That pushes Luicano Leilua to the pine. Jesse Marschke was good at halfback in a win over Penrith in Ben Hunt’s absence earlier in the season. He’s been called upon again to wear the No.7 jersey with Hunt on Origin duty. Mikaele Ravalawa returns after a suspension for dissent. He replaces Blues star Zac Lomax on the wing. Jack Bird is 18th man after a successful comeback last weekend in NSW Cup.
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SUNDAY
Manly Sea Eagles v Newcastle Knights, 4:05pm AEST at 4 Pines Park
Manly team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tommy Talau 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Toafofoa Sipley 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Karl Lawton 13. Nathan Brown 14. Clayton Faulalo 15. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Corey Waddell 18. Caleb Navale 19. Aaron Schoupp 20. Dean Matterson 21. Ben Condon 22. Aitasi James
Analysis: Tom Trbojevic’s stint in the centres was very short-lived, with the injury to Tolu Koula forcing Anthony Seibold to name Turbo at fullback. Koula is set to miss up to six weeks with a knee injury. The exciting Lehi Hopoate, who played well at fullback when Trbojevic was sidelined with a hamstring injury, will start on the wing. One of the more intriguing additions this week is Jamie Humphreys being named at halfback. The promising playmaker has impressed in NSW Cup and is now set to make his NRL debut with Daly Cherry-Evans on Origin duties. Karl Lawton and Nathan Brown come into the starting side with Jake (Origin duties) and Ben Trbjojevic (head knock) out. Cult hero Gordon Chan Kum Tong will come off the bench alongside Clayton Faulalo who makes his NRL debut, Ethan Bullemor and Corey Waddell.
Knights team: 1. Fletcher Sharpe 2. Krystian Mapapalangi 3. Dylan Lucas 4. Thomas Cant 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Will Pryce 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Brodie Jones 17. Mathew Croker 18. Jack Hetherington 19. Jack Cogger 20. Kyle McCarthy 21. Riley Jones 22. Thomas Jenkins
Analysis: For the first time all season, Newcastle have State of Origin representatives with Dane Gagai, Kalyn Ponga and Bradman Best recalled by the Maroons and Blues for Game III. To make matters worse for coach Adam O’Brien, winger Enari Tuala has been sidelined with a calf injury. Fletcher Sharpe replaces Ponga at the back, Dylan Lucas and 22-year-old Tom Cant comes into the side at centre for Best and Gagai while Krystian Mamapalangi takes Tuala’s spot on the flank. It will be just Cant’s second NRL game after debuting in 2023. Phoenix Crossland will start at hooker after missing one game with a head knock. Adam Elliott is back in the side, pushing Mat Croker to the bench.
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