LIVE: NRL teams Round 13
We’re set for a crazy week of team antics with uncertainty over Origin players, the Round 16 bye looming and a host of players due for returns.
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Welcome to our live coverage of the Round 13 NRL team announcements.
All clubs are on deck after last week’s bye, but Origin players are backing up, so expect plenty of players to be rested.
Scroll down to re-live our live blog with Tom Sangster.
Rabbitohs vs Knights
Friday, June 7th, 6:00pm, ANZ Stadium
Rabbitohs: 1. Corey Allen 2. Mawene Hiroti 3. James Roberts 4. Dane Gagai 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. George Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Tom Burgess 11. John Sutton 12. Sam Burgess 13. Cameron Murray
Interchange: 14. Tevita Tatola 15. Ethan Lowe 16. Liam Knight 17. Mark Nicholls
Reserves: 18. Bayley Sironen 19. Connor Tracey 20. Adam Doueihi 21. Dean Britt
SuperCoach news: Cody Walker, Damien Cook, Dane Gagai and Cameron Murray have been named to back up from Origin. James Roberts will make his club debut at right centre. Sam Burgess will play this week before going for a shoulder operation. The surgery is expected to sideline the English enforcer for five weeks, but because of how the State of Origin schedule impacts the NRL draw, he will miss as little as two games.
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Edrick Lee 3. Hymel Hunt 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Kurt Mann 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Connor Watson 10.Daniel Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tim Glasby
Interchange: 14. Jamie Buhrer 15. Herman Ese’ese 16. James Gavet 17. Sione Mata’utia
Reserves: 18. Josh King 19. Pasami Saulo 20. Tautau Moga 21. Mason Lino
SuperCoach news: Kalyn Ponga and David Klemmer have been named to back up from Origin, although it’s unclear if they will be risked with the tight 48-hour turnaround. Connor Watson will play hooker in place of Danny Levi (ankle), with Kurt Mann to continue at five-eighth. Mitchell Pearce (groin) is expected to overcome a minor injury. Mason Lino has been named on the extended bench.
Tigers vs Raiders
Friday, June 7th, 7:55pm, BankWest Stadium
Tigers: 1. Moses Mbye 2. Robert Jennings 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Esan Marsters 5. Corey Thompson 6. Benji Marshall 7. Luke Brooks 8. Ben Matulino 9. Robbie Farah 10. Alex Twal 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Chris McQueen 13. Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange: 14. Jacon Liddle 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Josh Aloiai 17. Michael Chee-Kam
Reserves: 18. David Nofoaluma 19. Elijah Taylor 20. Chris Lawrence 21. Mahe Fonua
SuperCoach news: Moses Mbye has been named to back up despite a minor injury concern heading into Queensland camp. Mbye’s return sees Corey Thompson return to the wing and David Nofoaluma drop out of the side. Rumours of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak’s arrival at the club appear premature with DWZ not named in the squad. Chris Lawrence (broken jaw) has been named on the extended bench as he aims to return from a long lay-off.
Raiders: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Jarrod Croker (c) 4. Nick Cotric 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Sam Williams 8. Josh Papalii 9. Siliva Havili 10. Dunamis Lui 11. John Bateman 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Joseph Tapine
Interchange: 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Sia Soliola 17. Ryan Sutton
Reserves: 18. Aidan Sezer 19. Royce Hunt 20. Michael Oldfield 21. Sebastian Kris
SuperCoach news: Jordan Rapana (knee) is a shock inclusion on the wing ahead of schedule. Hudson Young (suspension) is out for five weeks for an eye gouge, while Corey Horsburgh (elbow) is out for 2-3 weeks. Jack Wighton, Nick Cotric and Josh Papalii have been named to back up.
Warriors vs Storm
Saturday, June 8th, 3:00pm, Mt Smart Stadium
Warriors: 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c) 2 David Fusitu’a 3 Peta Hiku 4 Patrick Herbert 5 Ken Maumalo 6 Kodi Nikorima 7 Blake Green 8 Agnatius Paasi 9 Issac Luke 10 Leeson Ah Mau 11 Isaiah Papali’i 12 Tohu Harris 13 Adam Blair
Interchange: 14 Lachlan Burr 15 Bunty Afoa 16 Chris Satae 17 Karl Lawton
Reserves: 18 Gerard Beale 20 Leivaha Pule 21 Jackson Frei 22 Chanel Harris-Tavita
SuperCoach news: Agnatius Paasi (suspension) returns at starting prop, with Adam Blair moving to lock and Lachlan Burr dropping to the bench. Chris Satae replaces Jazz Tevaga (ankle) on the bench.
Storm: 1. Jahrome Hughes 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Marion Seve 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Brodie Croft 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Brandon Smith 15. Joe Stimson 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Ryan Papenhuyzen
Reserves: 18. Justin Olam 19. Patrick Kaufusi 20. Albert Vete 21. Sandor Earl
SuperCoach news: No changes. Josh Addo-Carr, Cameron Munster, Felise Kaufusi and Will Chambers have been named to back up.
Sharks vs Eels
Saturday, June 8th, 5:30pm, PointsBet Stadium
Sharks: 1. Matt Moylan 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Josh Dugan 5. Aaron Gray 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Briton Nikora 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Paul Gallen (c)
Interchange: 14. Blayke Brailey 15. Jayson Bukuya 16. Jack Williams 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele
Reserves: 18. Scott Sorensen 19. Sione Katoa 20. Wade Graham 21. Shaun Johnson
SuperCoach news: NSW centre Josh Morris will be given a rest after Origin. Josh Dugan has been named at centre with Aaron Gray coming onto the wing. Star players Wade Graham (ACL) and Shaun Johnson (hamstring) have been included on the extended bench as they attempt to return from injury.
Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson (c) 2. Maika Sivo 3. Michael Jennings 4. Josh Hoffman 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Will Smith 7. Mitch Moses 8. Kane Evans 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Manu Ma’u 13. Tepai Moeroa
Interchange: 14. Peni Terepo 15. Ray Stone 16. David Gower 17. Marata Niukore
Reserves: 18. Brad Takairangi 19. George Jennings 20. Tim Mannah 21. Nathan Brown
SuperCoach news: No changes to the 17 but Nathan Brown (pectoral) has been named on the extended bench as he aims to play his first match since Round 1.
Cowboys vs Sea Eagles
Saturday, June 8th, 7:30pm, 1300 Smiles Stadium
Cowboys: 1. Michael Morgan 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Mitchell Dunn 4. Tom Opacic 5. Enari Tuala 6. John Asiata 7. Jake Clifford 8. Josh McGuire 9. Jake Granville, 10. Jordan McLean 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Coen Hess 13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange: 14. Reuben Cotter 15. Shane Wright 16. Scott Bolton 17. Francis Molo
Reserves: 18. Peter Hola 19. Javid Bowen 20. Corey Jensen 21. Emry Pete
SuperCoach news: Michael Morgan has been switched to fullback in place of Jordan Kahu (shoulder), provided the Queensland representative backs up from Origin. Josh McGuire has also been named to back up. Winger Gideon Gela-Mosby (collarbone) is out, replaced by Enari Tuala. Kurt Baptiste (suspension) is replaced on the bench by debutant Reuben Cotter.
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Dylan Walker 4. Moses Suli 5. Reuben Garrick, 6. Cade Cust 7. Kane Elgey 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jack Gosiewski
Interchange: 14. Manase Fainu 15. Brendan Elliot 16. Morgan Boyle 17. Taniela Paseka
Reserves: 18. Jake Trbojevic 19. Daly Cherry-Evans 20 Haumole Olakau’atu 21. Lloyd Perrett
SuperCoach news: Des Hasler’s side welcome back plenty of big guns. Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) returns from a long lay-off at fullback. Daly Cherry-Evans (ankle/Origin) and Jake Trbojevic (Origin) have also been named, but on the extended bench. Brendan Elliot drops to the bench to accommodate Tommy Turbo. Jack Gosiewski starts at lock in place of Corey Waddell (suspension).
Broncos vs Titans
Sunday, June 9th, 2:00pm, Suncorp Stadium
Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Anthony Milford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jake Turpin 10. Payne Haas 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Tevita Pangai Junior
Interchange: 14. Andrew McCullough 15. David Fifita 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Joe Ofahengaue
Reserves: 18. Patrick Carrigan 19. Jaydn Su’A 20. Richard Kennar 21. Sean O’Sullivan
SuperCoach news: Andrew McCullough (knee) returns eight weeks ahead of schedule, but Jake Turpin retains the starting spot. Young gun Thomas Flegler (back) also returns, pushing Patrick Carrigan to the extended bench. Corey Oates, Matt Gillett, Payne Haas, David Fifita and Joe Ofahengaue have been named to back up.
Titans: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Anthony Don 3. Jesse Arthars 4. Brian Kelly 5. Dale Copley 6. Tyrone Roberts 7. Ashley Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Mitch Rein 10. Moe Fotuaika 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Keegan Hipgrave 13. Jai Arrow
Interchange: 14. Tyrone Peachey 15. Shannon Boyd 16. Bryce Cartwright 17. Jai Whitbread
Reserves: 18. Jack Stockwell 19. Max King 20. Riley Jacks 21. Nathan Peats
SuperCoach news: Just the one expected change with Jai Arrow returning at lock. Jai Whitbread drops to the bench with Jack Stockwell dropping out of the 17. Nathan Peats (pectoral) is lurking in the extended squad as he attempts to return from serious injury.
Panthers vs Roosters
Sunday, June 9th, 4:00pm, Panthers Stadium
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Isaah Yeo 4. Brent Naden 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. James Maloney 8. James Tamou 9. Wayde Egan 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Frank Winterstein 13. James Fisher-Harris
Interchange: 14.Sione Katoa, 15. Liam Martin 16. Moses Leota 17. Hame Sele
Reserves: 18. Kaide Ellis 19. Caleb Aekins 20. Mitchell Kenny 21. Nathan Cleary
SuperCoach news: Viliame Kikau (illness) returns with Liam Martin moving back to the bench and and Mitch Kenny dropping out of the 17. Wayde Egan (shoulder) returns at starting hooker with Sione Katoa dropping to the bench. Former Origin prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been named to start for Tim Grant (pectoral). NSW rep Nathan Cleary has been included on the extended bench.
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Latrell Mitchell, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Matt Ikuvalu, 6. Drew Hutchison, 7. Cooper Cronk, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Victor Radley, 10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho, 11. Boyd Cordner , 12. Angus Crichton, 13. Isaac Liu
Interchange: 14. Nat Butcher, 15. Zane Tetevano, 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17. Mitchell Aubusson
Reserves: 18. Poasa Faamausili, 19. Ryan Hall 20. Lindsay Collins 21. Sam Verrills
SuperCoach news: Origin stars James Tedesco, Boyd Cordner, Angus Crichton and Latrell Mitchell have been named to back up. Former Dragon Drew Hutchison scores a starting halves spot in place of Luke Keary (concussion). Prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been suspensed for two games after being found guilty of dangerous contact.
Bulldogs vs Dragons
Monday, June 10th, 4:00pm, ANZ Stadium
Bullodgs: 1. Nick Meaney 2. Christian Crichton 3.Marcelo Montoya 4. Will Hopoate 5. Reimis Smith 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jack Cogger 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Ofahiki Ogden 11. Josh Jackson 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 13. Adam Elliot
Interchange: 14. Rhyse Martin 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Chris Smith 17. Sauaso Sue
Reserves: 19. Lachlan Lewis 20.Corey Harawira-Naera 21. Michael Lichaa 23. Dylan Napa
SuperCoach news: Dylan Napa has been named on the extended bench as he aims to return from Origin duty.
Dragons: 1. Matt Dufty 2. Jonus Pearson 3. Euan Aitken 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Corey Norman 7. Jai Field 8. Blake Lawrie 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Korbin Sims 11. Jacob Host 12. Tariq Sims 13. Luciano Leilua
Interchange: 14. Jeremy Latimore 15. Reece Robson 16.Lachlan Timm 17. Josh Kerr
Reserves: 18. Jordan Pereira 19. Mitchell Allgood 20. Ben Hunt 21. Tyson Frizell
SuperCoach news: Origin players Tyson Frizell, Ben Hunt and Paul Vaughan have been named to back up, but on the extended bench. Corey Norman (cheekbone) returns in the halves. The injury to James Graham (broken leg) sees Blake Lawrie shift to the front row and Luciano Leilua start at lock. Tim Lafai (ankle) is out with Zac Lomax returning to the centres and Matt Dufty named at fullback. Mikaele Ravalawa returns on the wing at the expense of Jordan Pereira, who has been named in the reserves.
Originally published as LIVE: NRL teams Round 13