NRL teams lists Round 11, KFC SuperCoach analysis

Round 11 teams are in with injuries and suspensions from “Tragic round” causing selection chaos for a host of clubs. Plus our KFC SuperCoach NRL analysis.

Round 11 teams are in with injuries and suspensions from “Tragic round” causing selection chaos for a host of clubs.

See all the team changes and out KFC SuperCoach analysis of each club for the round.

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TEAMS COMMENT:

COWBOYS: Coen Hess (concussion) is unavailable due to the five-day turnaround. Tom Gilbert takes his place in the back row with Heilum Luki to debut off the bench.

KNIGHTS: Just the one change with Hymel Hunt (hamstring) replaced on the wing by Brayden Musgrove, who returns from a rib injury. But there could be game-day alterations with Blake Green (ribs) named on an extended bench. Kalyn Ponga (groin) remains sidelined. Sauaso Sue and Jacob Saifiti both passed game day HIAs but will be monitored.

TEAMS COMMENT

WARRIORS: Josh Curran (elbow) is out and expected to miss 2-4 weeks and Bayley Sironen (knee) was not considered for selection which sees Jack Murchie start on an edge. Changes in the backline with Marcelo Montoya coming in for Rocco Berry (concussion).

WESTS TIGERS: No changes after a big win, with Adam Doueihi remaining at centre and Moses Mbye at five-eighth after a successful switch last week.

TEAMS COMMENT

SHARKS: No changes to the 17 but Shaun Johnson (hamstring) has been named on the extended bench and is considered a strong chance to play. He must pass a final fitness test. Andrew Fifita only lasted 19 minutes against the Rabbitohs last week due to a hamstring issue. He has been named and is rated a 50/50 chance. Billy Magoulias is the likely replacement if Fifita’s fitness bid falls short. Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee) will sit out another week, while Sione Katoa (knee) could miss another fortnight.

DRAGONS: Complete overhaul with Josh McGuire (five weeks), Tyrell Fuimaono (five weeks), Mikaele Ravalawa (two weeks) and Tariq Sims (one week) all suspended, while fullback Matt Dufty (shoulder) is looking at an extended period on the sideline. Cody Ramsey shifts from wing to fullback to replace Dufty with Jordan Pereira (suspension) returning on the wing. Max Feagai is the other winger in place of Ravalawa. Billy Burns comes into the centres for Fuimaono while the new back-rowers are Jackson Ford and Poasa Faamausili. Jaiyden Hunt (debut), Junior Amone, Kaide Ellis and Daniel Alvaro join the bench. This week’s recruit Gerard Beale has been named on an extended bench.

TEAMS COMMENT

TITANS: Herman Ese’ese (three weeks) and Tyrone Peachey (two weeks) are both out suspended. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui shifts from prop to lock to replace Peachey with Moeaki Fotuaika coming into the starting side at prop. Sam Stone and Erin Clark come into the 17 on the bench. Ash Taylor (hip) is lurking on the reserves list and could come in for Tanah Boyd.

BULLDOGS: Tui Katoa (concussion) is out after copping Josh Papalii’s shoulder, for which the Origin star was sent off. Debutant Aaron Schoupp comes into the starting side at centre with Nick Meaney moving to the wing. Dylan Napa (shoulder) returns on the bench for Ofahiki Ogden. Adam Elliott (knock), Corey Waddell (knee) and Ogden (head knock) will need to be checked. Josh Jackson (calf) and Jeremy Marshall-King (foot) have been saved another week.

TEAMS COMMENT

ROOSTERS: For once this season the Roosters came out of a game with no major injuries, just a few bumps and bruises with Daniel Tupou (ankle), Angus Crichton (head knock) and Sam Walker (shoulder) all set to play with no changes to the 17. Sitili Tupouniua and Crichton are free to play after copping fines from the match review committee.

BRONCOS: The Broncos have named their fifth halves combination in 11 games with Albert Kelly to make his Brisbane debut, his first NRL appearance in six years. The 30-year-old playmaker trained in the halves, alongside Tyson Gamble, on Tuesday morning with million-dollar man Anthony Milford dropped to the reserves squad. Kelly has been in red hot form for his Intrust Super Cup side Souths Logan Magpies this year — scoring four tries, setting up 12 others and making 25 tackle busts across six games. Karmichael Hunt was poised to make his NRL return this week but injured his knee in the Intrust Super Cup. Keenan Palasia will make his NRL debut in the starting pack in place of Jordan Riki, while hooker Kobe Hetherington has been named to make his NRL debut off the bench in place of Danny Levi. Meanwhile, David Mead comes onto the wing in place of Corey Oates.

TEAMS COMMENT

RAIDERS: Hit hard by suspension with Josh Papalii (three games), Jack Wighton (one game) and Josh Hodgson (one game) all out. Sam Williams replaces Wighton at five-eighth. Debutant halfback Brad Schneider has been named on the bench to replace Hodgson. Papalii is replaced at prop by Dunamis Lui with Ryan Sutton (elbow) joining the bench. Corey Harawira-Naera suffered a head clash in final minutes on weekend and could be in some doubt while Corey Horsburgh should be fit to play after suffering what looked to be sternum injury, only to go off under HIA which he passed. Jarrod Croker continues to be unavailable due to shoulder and knee injuries.

STORM: Ryan Papenhuyzen (concussion) is out which sees Nicho Hynes play fullback. Chris Lewis is a shock choice to partner Jahrome Hughes in the halves, but keep an eye on late mail. Tyson Smoothy (knee) is missing due to a knee injury but that is offset by Brandon Smith returning from suspension at hooker. Harry Grant (hamstring) and Cameron Munster (foot) remain sidelined for at least another week.

TEAMS COMMENT

RABBITOHS: The Rabbitohs have a massive inclusion with Latrell Mitchell (suspension) returning at fullback. This allows Cody Walker to move back to his preferred five-eighth position with Benji Marshall dropping to the bench. Josh Mansour (hamstring) returns on the wing for Taane Milne and watch team lists with Campbell Graham listed in the reserves a chance to return too.

PANTHERS: Welcome back Kurt Capewell after he missed Magic Round to due concussion with Liam Martin moving back to the bench and J’maine Hopgood dropping out of the 17. Stephen Crichton (ribs) and Moses Leota (shoulder) will need to be checked after suffering minor injuries on Sunday night. Tyrone May also suffered a head knock and could be in some doubt. Moses Leota and Dylan Edwards escaped with fines and will take their places.

TEAMS COMMENT

EELS: Joey Lussick comes onto the bench for Ray Stone in the only change. The Eels have a few players with bumps and bruises but all should overcome them with Clint Gutherson (ankle), Mitch Moses (calf), Blake Ferguson (leg) and Tom Opacic (cork) all expected to play.

SEA EAGLES: Without Kieran Foran after he suffered a broken hand in Magic Round. This sees Cade Cust come into the five-eighth hot seat but don’t be surprised if Josh Schuster takes the spot on game day.

Originally published as NRL teams lists Round 11, KFC SuperCoach analysis