Live NRL team lists and injuries for every club ahead of round 21

CHECK out the full Round 21 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.

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Check out the full Round 21 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.

Matt Gillett is back from a shoulder injury, Johnathan Thurston and Jarrod Mullen have hamstring injuries and James Maloney will return from a groin issue.

ROOSTERS v BRONCOS

7.50pm Thursday at Allianz Stadium

Roosters: 1 Blake Ferguson 2 Daniel Tupou 3 Dale Copley 4 Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5 Latrell Mitchell 6 Connor Watson 7 Mitchell Pearce 8 Isaac Liu 9 Jake Friend 10 Dylan Napa 11 Boyd Cordner 12 Mitchell Aubusson 13 Sio Siua Taukeiaho. Interchange: 14 Sam Moa 15 Aidan Guerra 16 Ryan Matterson 17 Kane Evans 18 Chris Smith

* Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will miss Thursday’s clash with the Broncos due to a minor leg injury. Isaac Liu takes his place, with Chris Smith named 18th man. Rest of the side is unchanged.

Broncos: 1 Darius Boyd 2 Corey Oates 3 Tom Opacic 4 James Roberts 5 Lachlan Maranta 6 Anthony Milford 7 Ben Hunt 8 Jarrod Wallace 9 Andrew McCullough 10 Adam Blair 11 Alex Glenn 12 Matt Gillett 13 Corey Parker. Interchange: 14 Herman Ese’ese 15 Tevita Pangai Jr 16 Jai Arrow 17 Joe Ofahengaue 18 Jaydn Su’A

* Matt Gillett has been named for a Broncos return this week but still has to prove his fitness ahead of Thursday’s clash with the Roosters. Sam Thaiday and Josh McGuire have been ruled out through suspension. Herman Ese’ese comes on to the bench while Jaydn Su’A is 18th man. Tom Opacic named at centre.

BULLDOGS v DRAGONS

7.50pm Friday at ANZ Stadium

Bulldogs: 1 Will Hopoate 2 Brett Morris 3 Josh Morris 4 Curtis Rona 5 Sam Perrett 6 Josh Reynolds 7 Moses Mbye 8 Aiden Tolman 9 Michael Lichaa 10 James Graham 11 Josh Jackson 12 Greg Eastwood 13 David Klemmer. Interchange: 14 Sam Kasiano 15 Danny Fualalo 16 Tim Browne 17 Raymond Faitala-Mariner 19 Lloyd Perrett 21 Tyrone Phillips

* Unchanged 17, with Lloyd Perrett and Tyrone Phillips added to an extended bench.

Dragons: 1 Adam Quinlan 2 Kurt Mann 3 Euan Aitken 4 Taane Milne 5 Jason Nightingale 6 Gareth Widdop 7 Benji Marshall 8 Russell Packer 9 Mitch Rein 10 Mike Cooper 11 Tyson Frizell 12 Joel Thompson 13 Jack de Belin. Interchange: 14 Tariq Sims 15 Will Matthews 16 Jacob Host 17 Jake Marketo 19 Tyrone McCarthy

* Leeson Ah Mau (suspension) is replaced on the bench by Will Matthews. Jacob Host also joins the interchange, with last week’s debutant Tyrone McCarthy dropping to 18th man.

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WARRIORS v PANTHERS

3pm Saturday at Pepper Stadium

Warriors: 1 Tuimoala Lolohea 2 Ken Maumalo 3 David Fusitua 4 Solomone Kata 5 Manu Vatuvei 6 Thomas Leuluai 7 Shaun Johnson 8 Jacob Lillyman 9 Issac Luke 10 Ben Matulino 11 Bunty Afoa 12 Ryan Hoffman 13 Simon Mannering. Interchange: 14 Jazz Tevaga 15 Sam Lisone 16 James Gavet 17 Blake Ayshford

* POD of the year Bodene Thompson (ankle) again misses out for the Warriors, with last week’s most popular cheapie Bunty Afoa retaining a starting back row spot. Tuimoala Lolohea returns to the starting side at fullback, with David Fusitu’a moving to centre and Blake Ayshford dropping to the bench. Ben Matulino starts at prop, with James Gavet moving to the bench.

Panthers: 1 Matt Moylan 2 Josh Mansour 3 Waqa Blake 4 Tyrone Peachey 5 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 6 Bryce Cartwright 7 Nathan Cleary 8 Leilani Latu 9 Peter Wallace 10 Suaia Matagi 11 Isaah Yeo 12 James Fisher-Harris 13 Trent Merrin. Interchange: 14 Moses Leota 15 Sitaleki Akauola 16 Chris Grevsmuhl 17 Zak Hardaker 20 Andy Saunders 23 Viliame Kikau

* Unchanged 17, with Andy Saunders and Viliame Kikau added to an extended bench.

EELS v TIGERS

5.30pm Saturday at Parramatta Stadium

Eels: 1 Michael Gordon 2 Vai Toutai 3 Manu Ma’u 4 Brad Takairangi 5 Bevan French 6 Clint Gutherson 7 Jeff Robson 8 Danny Wicks 9 Isaac De Gois 10 Tim Mannah 11 Kenny Edwards 12 Tepai Moeroa 13 Beau Scott. Interchange: 14 Rory O’Brien 15 Peni Terepo 16 David Gower 17 Daniel Alvaro

* Beau Scott (ankle) returns after being a late withdrawal last week, with Peni Terepo relegated to the bench and Cody Nelson dropping out. Vai Toutai (knee) returns from injury on the wing, replacing Bureta Faraimo.

Tigers: 1 James Tedesco 2 David Nofoaluma 3 Tim Simona 4 Kevin Naiqama 5 Jordan Rankin 6 Mitchell Moses 7 Luke Brooks 8 Aaron Woods 9 Dene Halatau 10 Sauaso Sue 11 Josh Aloiai 12 Chris Lawrence 13 Elijah Taylor. Interchange: 14 Kyle Lovett 15 Ava Seumanufagai 16 Tim Grant 17 Joel Edwards

* Unchanged, with Robbie Farah to again play NSW Cup.

COWBOYS v STORM

7.30pm Saturday at 1300 Smiles Stadium

Cowboys: 1 Lachlan Coote 2 Javid Bowen 3 Justin O’Neill 4 Kane Linnett 5 Antonio Winterstein 6 Michael Morgan 7 Ray Thompson 8 Matt Scott 9 Jake Granville 10 James Tamou 11 Gavin Cooper 12 Ethan Lowe 13 Jason Taumalolo. Interchange: 14 Rory Kostjasyn, 15 John Asiata 16 Scott Bolton 17 Ben Hannant

* Ray Thompson will come in to replace Johnathan Thurston in an otherwise unchanged side for the Cowboys.

Storm: 1 Cameron Munster 2 Suliasi Vunivalu 3 Will Chambers 4 Cheyse Blair 5 Marika Koroibete 6 Blake Green 7 Cooper Cronk 8 Jesse Bromwich 9 Cameron Smith 10 Felise Kaufusi 11 Kevin Proctor 12 Tohu Harris 13 Dale Finucane. Interchange: 14 Kenneath Bromwich 15 Christian Welch 16 Matt White 17 Young Tonumaipea

* Melbourne will take an unchanged line-up to Townsville for a massive showdown against the Cowboys.

RABBITOHS v RAIDERS

2pm Sunday at ANZ Stadium

Rabbitohs: 1 Cody Walker 2 Alex Johnston 3 Bryson Goodwin 4 Aaron Gray 5 Michael Oldfield 6 Luke Keary 7 Adam Reynolds 8 George Burgess 9 Cameron McInnes 10 Zane Musgrove 11 John Sutton 12 Kyle Turner 13 Sam Burgess. Interchange: 14 Jason Clark 15 Nathan Brown 16 Angus Crichton 17 Tom Burgess 18 David Tyrrell 19. Damien Cook 20. Jack Gosiewki

* Zane Musgrove (wrist) returns at starting prop for his first match since round one. Tom Burgess drops to the bench and is facing a one game ban, with Dave Tyrrell named as cover at 18th man. The error-prone Joe Burgess has been replaced on the wing by Michael Oldfield (hamstring), who returns from injury. Damien Cook and Jack Gosiewski join an extended bench.

Raiders: 1 Jack Wighton 2 Edrick Lee 3 Jarrod Croker 4 Joey Leilua 5 Jordan Rapana 6 Blake Austin 7 Aidan Sezer 8 Junior Paulo 9 Josh Hodgson 10 Shannon Boyd 11 Josh Papalii 12 Elliott Whitehead 13 Shaun Fensom 14 Adam Clysdale 15. Luke Bateman 16. Iosia Soliola 17 Joseph Tapine

* Canberra have an unchanged 17 for their clash with South Sydney.

SEA EAGLES v KNIGHTS

4pm Sunday at Brookvale Oval

Sea Eagles: 1 Tom Trbojevic 2 Jorge Taufua, 3 Lewis Brown 4 Brayden Williame 5 Matthew Wright 6 Jamie Lyon 7 Daly Cherry-Evans 8 Darcy Lussick 9 Apisai Koroisau 10 Martin Taupau 11 Nathan Green 12 Jamie Buhrer 13 Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14 Blake Leary 15 Josh Starling 16 Nate Myles 17 Siosaia Vave 22 Addin Fonua-Blake

* Manly have named the 17 that beat the Rabbitohs on Monday night.

Knights: 1 Jake Mamo 2 Nathan Ross 3 Dane Gagai 4 Peter Mata’utia 5 Brendan Elliot 6 Jack Cogger 7 Trent Hodkinson 8 Josh King 9 Danny Levi 10 Korbin Sims 11 David Bhana 12 Pauli Pauli 13 Jeremy Smith. Interchange: 14 Chris Adams 15 Sam Mataora 16 Daniel Saifiti 17 Jacob Saifiti 18 Pat Mata’utia 19. Mickey Paea

* Jake Mamo returns at fullback, with Dane Gagai moving into the centres. Jack Cogger will come in for injured half Jarrod Mullen while Daniel Saifiti returns to an extended bench. David Bhana replaces the suspended Mitch Barnett.

TITANS v SHARKS

7pm Monday at CBUS Super Stadium

Titans: 1 David Mead 2 Anthony Don 3 Josh Hoffman 4 Konrad Hurrell 5 Nene Macdonald 6 Tyrone Roberts 7 Ash Taylor 8 Luke Douglas 9 Nathan Peats 10 Ryan James 11 Zeb Taia 12 Chris McQueen 13 Greg Bird. Interchange: 14 Eddy Pettybourne 15 Leivaha Pulu 16 Agnatius Paasi 18 Ryan Simpkins 19 Nathaniel Peteru

* Greg Bird returns from suspension while Ryan Simpkins has been named on the bench to replace injured skipper Nathan Friend. Nathan Peats also has to prove his fitness before Monday’s clash with Cronulla.

Sharks: 1 Ben Barba 2 Sosaia Feki 3 Jack Bird 4 Gerard Beale 5 Valentine Holmes 6 James Maloney 7 Chad Townsend 8 Andrew Fifita 9 Michael Ennis 10 Sam Tagataese 11 Luke Lewis 12 Wade Graham 13 Paul Gallen. Interchange: 14 Joseph Paulo 15 Chris Heighington 16 Matt Prior 17 Jason Bukuya

* James Maloney (groin) returns at five-eighth, with Fa’amanu Brown dropping out.

Originally published as Live NRL team lists and injuries for every club ahead of round 21