The Bulldogs have received a huge halfback boost, while a Rabbitohs star could be set for an early return in Round 23.
Meanwhile, the Knights have made changes to their halves pairing and the Sea Eagles have named a superstar in the No.1 jersey.
Read below for the full Round 23 Team Lists!
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THURSDAY AUGUST 7
Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos at AAMI Park, 7:50pm AEST
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Jonah Pezet 15. Ativalu Lisati 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Joe Chan 18. Kane Bradley 19. Bronson Garlick 20. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 21. Alec MacDonald 22. Lazarus Vaalepu
Analysis: After being rested for a week, Trent Loeiro returns to the No.13 jersey which sees Bronson Garlick drop off the pine and Ativalu Lisati take up a spot on the bench.No other changes for the Storm.
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Ben Hunt 10. Payne Haas 11. Jack Gosiewski 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Ben Talty 17. Jaiyden Hunt 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Jesse Arthars 20. Cory Paix 21. Josiah Karapani 22. Va’a Semu
Analysis: Payne Haas is back, and just in time for a crucial clash against a red-hot Storm outfit. The superstar prop was hospitalised last week due to an infection in a cut on his leg, but has taken back his spot in the front row. Xavier Willison has been sidelined due to a broken arm, being offset by the return of Haas.
FRIDAY AUGUST 8
Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers at McDonald Jones Stadium, 6:00pm AEST
Knights team: 1. Dane Gagai 2. Dominic Young 3. Fletcher Hunt 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jakob Arthur 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Jermaine McEwen 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Phoenix Crossland 14. Thomas Cant 15. Mathew Croker 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Elijah Leaumoana 18. Tyson Gamble 19. Jackson Hastings 20. Kyle McCarthy 21. Jack Hetherington 22. Matthew Arthur
Analysis: Bradman Best has been named in the centres in his return from a knee injury. In a shock move, Jake Arthur has also been included alongside Jack Cogger, making his club debut at five-eighth. His last NRL appearance came for Manly in Round 12 and his inclusion sees Tyson Gamble drop out. Jackson Hastings and Jack Hetherington have also been replaced by the pairing of Thomas Cant and Elijah Salesa Leaumoana.
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaiah Papali’i 14. Brad Schneider 15. Liam Henry 16. Matt Eisenhuth 17. Scott Sorensen 18. Paul Alamoti 19. Jack Cole 20. Daine Laurie 21. Mavrik Geyer 22. Luke Sommerton
Analysis: Isaah Yeo is sidelined after suffering a shoulder injury in Round 22, with Isaiah Papalii the man to take over at lock. Scott Sorensen joins the bench as he attempts to return from a leg injury, while Liam Martin starts in the back row alongside Luke Garner.
Canberra Raiders vs Manly Sea Eagles at GIO Stadium, 8:00pm AEST
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Ata Mariota 18. Noah Martin 19. Danny Levi 20. Manaia Waitere 21. Trey Mooney 22. Ethan Sanders
Analysis: Another week, another round of no changes for the Raiders. Ricky Stuart has named the same 17 that went down to the Dragons in Round 22.
Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Tommy Talau 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Corey Waddell 12. Michael Chee Kam 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Aaron Schoupp 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Caleb Navale 19. Clayton Faulalo 20. Simione Laiafi 21. Joey Walsh 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Analysis: Lehi Hopoate has been sidelined due to an AC joint injury, paving the way for Tom Trbojevic to return to fullback. Tommy Talau joins the backline in Trbojevic’s place, while Michael Chee-Kam has been named in the back row with Ben Trbojevic being stood down after failing a HIA.
SATURDAY AUGUST 9
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks at Jubilee Stadium, 3:00pm AEST
Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Mathew Feagai 5. Corey Allan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Michael Molo 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Hamish Stewart 16. Hame Sele 17. Blake Lawrie 18. Hayden Buchanan 19. Ben Murdoch-Masila 20. Lachlan Ilias 21. Jacob Halangahu 22. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
Analysis: Shane Flanagan has named the same 17 that beat the Raiders in wet and wild conditions in Wollongong in Round 22. Lachlan Ilias has been included on the extended bench.
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Billy Burns 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Hohepa Puru 21. Jayden Berrell 22. Samuel Stonestreet
Analysis: After sitting out due to a head knock, Toby Rudolf is a straight swap for Jesse Colquhoun on the bench. He was handed a one-game ban for a dangerous contact charge, landing awkwardly on Robert Derby’s legs.
Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium, 5:30pm AEST
Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Max Feagai 4. Tevita Naufahu 5. Jake Averillo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Ray Stone 15. Aublix Tawha 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Josh Kerr 18. Harrison Graham 19. Peter Hola 20. LJ Nonu 21. Kenny Bromwich 22. Trai Fuller
Analysis: Herbie Farnworth has been sidelined in a huge blow for the Dolphins, with Kristian Woolf calling on young gun Tevita Naufahu to slot straight into his centre spot. Felise Kaufusi has also been suspended, with Mark Nicholls taking his place at prop. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki also features for the first time since Round 19, sitting out with an injured thumb.
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Hugo Savala 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Benaiah Ioelu 15. Egan Butcher 16. Salesi Foketi 17. Spencer Leniu 18. Ethan King 19. Blake Steep 20. Sandon Smith 21. Makahesi Makatoa 22. Zach Dockar-Clay
Analysis: The same 17 of players will ran out for the Roosters this week, but two changes have been made. Connor Watson has been named to start, while Victor Radley has been named in the No.13. Like last week though, Trent Robinson could make late changes to his run on side.
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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors at Accor Stadium, 7:35pm AEST
Bulldogs team: 1. Jacob Kiraz 2. Jethro Rinakama 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Josh Curran 17. Bailey Hayward 19. Mitchell Woods 20. Blake Wilson 21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 22. Kurtis Morrin 23. Toby Sexton
Analysis: Despite battling hand and ankle injuries, Lachlan Galvin has been named in the No.7 jersey in a shock move. Should Galvin fail to be fit to take the field, Toby Sexton has been named in the extended squad. Otherwise, there’s no other changes for the Bulldogs after a loss to the Tigers in Round 22.
Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Marata Niukore 9. Samuel Healey 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Eddie Ieremia 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Freddy Lussick 21. Edward Kosi 22. Kayliss Fatialofa 23. James Fisher-Harris 25. Bunty Afoa
Analysis: Te Maire Martin drops out of the halves due to the return of Chanel Harris-Tavita who has overcome a calf injury to feature in Round 23. Samuel Healy remains at hooker, while Jacob Laban has been rubbed out after a leg injury he suffered in an awkward tackle against the Sharks. The Warriors could be set for a big boost, with James Fisher-Harris named on the extended bench as he eyes his own return from a calf injury.
SUNDAY AUGUST 10
Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Cbus Super Stadium, 2:00pm AEST
Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Jaylan De Groot 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. Chris Randall 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 14. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 15. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 17. Josh Patston 18. Arama Hau 19. Tom Weaver 20. Tukimihia Simpkins 21. Tony Francis 22. Ryan Foran
Analysis: Alofiana Khan-Pereira has been named on the wing, replacing Phil Sami, who will miss the game due to concussion, having had two different HIAs in the defeat to the Panthers. Chris Randall is back in the team in the second row, returning from a concussion, so Jacob Alick-Wiencke moves to the interchange with Tom Weaver dropping out of the team.
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Tallis Duncan 5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 6. Ashton Ward 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Jai Arrow 9. Siliva Havili 10. Sean Keppie 11. Euan Aitken 12. Jacob Host 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Liam Le Blanc 16. Brandon Smith 17. Thomas Fletcher 18. Tyrone Munro 19. Talanoa Penitani 20. Salesi Ataata 21. Shaquai Mitchell 22. Latrell Mitchell
Analysis: Latrell Mitchell has been named in the reserves as he nears a return from a quad injury which has kept him out for four games. Brandon Smith has been picked on the interchange, having recovered from a knee injury. Meanwhile halfback Jamie Humphreys and bench hooker Peter Mamouzelos have both been named, and will return after suffering concussions. Ryan Gray, Lewis Dodd and Tyrone Munro have been cut from the 17.
Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys at CommBank Stadium, 4:05pm AEST
Eels team: 1. Joash Papali’i 2. Zac Lomax 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Jordan Samrani 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dean Hawkins 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Jack Williams 13. Dylan Walker 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Luca Moretti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Kelma Tuilagi 18. Ronald Volkman 19. Dan Keir 20. Haze Dunster 21. Toni Mataele 22. Dylan Brown
Analysis: Kelma Tuilagi comes into the 17 on the interchange, after playing in the NSW Cup upon return from suspension last weekend. Jordan Samrani goes into the team at centre, replacing Sean Russell, and Dylan Walker has been picked at lock forward, with Luca Moretti going to the interchange.
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Zac Laybutt 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Braidon Burns 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Harrison Edwards 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Marly Bitungane 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Kai O’Donnell 17. Coen Hess 18. Jaxson Paulo 19. Semi Valemei 20. Nicholas Lenaz 21. Jamal Shibasaki 22. Kaiden Lahrs
Analysis: A host of players are returning for the Cowboys. Jason Taumalolo is back from a calf injury, halfback Jake Clifford returns from a quad injury, centre Viliami Vailea is back in the team after recovering from a foot injury while interchange forward Thomas Mikaele returns from a knee injury. Zac Laybutt shifts from the centres onto the wing, in place of Robert Derby who is out with a knee injury. Taumalolo has been named to start at prop, replacing Griffin Neame. Jeremiah Nanai shifts to the forward back after he was in the centres last weekend. Jaxon Purdue shifts from five-eighth into the centres. Semi Valemei has been named in the reserves, and could be a late inclusion having been sidelined with a broken jaw.
