NRL Late Mail: How Origin 2 will impact your SuperCoach team in round 17

State of Origin is taking a toll with the Dragons forced to rest Zac Lomax and the Panthers set to call on a host of youngsters. Updated team news here.

NSW Game II hero Zac Lomax has been withdrawn from St George Illawarra’s clash with the Dolphins on Sunday.

Lomax was one of the Blues’ best in the series-saving victory at the MCG, however the Dragons winger will miss the home game at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.

Christian Tuipulotu will take Lomax’s spot on the wing.

The Dragons will have to do without Zac Lomax this week.

PANTHERS TO REST ORIGIN STARS

Penrith will showcase more of their emerging talent with two rising stars set to make their NRL debut on Sunday as the State of Origin period continues to cause havoc on the competition.

The Panthers will blood highly touted 18-year-old Casey McLean and front-rower Luron Patea as they rest a host of their Origin players. The Panthers have already tied the duo to long-term contracts to keep rival clubs away before they even got a taste of first grade.

McLean has been earmarked as a decade long Penrith player and the NSW under-19s outside back has already re-signed with the club until the end of 2028. Older brother Jesse has already had a taste of first grade but it will be Casey’s turn against the Cowboys on Sunday.

The Panthers are resting Origin players Jarome Luai, Brian To’o, Liam Martin and Dylan Edwards when they take on a Cowboys team who are also missing their Origin stars.

Patea is also a NSW under-19 representative having played in the match last season. The 19-year-old was recently promoted into the club’s top 30 roster with his deal extended until the end of 2027.

Impressive young Panther Casey McLean.

TIGERS ENFORCER RETURNS

The Tigers will welcome back John Bateman from injury for their clash against the Roosters.

STORM STARS RULED OUT

Melbourne have lost two of their biggest stars for their clash against Canberra, with Ryan Papenhuyzen ruled out with a foot injury, while Harry Grant has been rested from Origin II. Sua Faalogo will slot in at fullback with Papenhuyzen out, while Bronson Garlick comes in at hooker and Kane Bradley joins the bench.

LUCAS OUT FOR KNIGHTS

The Knights have suffered a blow ahead of their clash against Parramatta, with backrower Dylan Lucas ruled out with hamstring tightness. His absence means Kai Pearce-Paul comes back into the starting side, and Mat Croker comes onto the bench.

Knights coach Adam O’Brien revealed scans cleared Lucas of injury, but he wont be risked.

ROUND 17 LATE MAIL

WARRIORS v BRONCOS

Saturday, 3pm, Go Media Stadium, Auckland

Warriors

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Marata Niukore 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris

Interchange: 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Dylan Walker 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Kurt Capewell

Reserves: 23. Moala Graham-Taufa 22. Taine Tuaupiki

Players cut: 18. Tom Ale 20. Jacob Laban 21. Edward Kosi

Late Mail: Kurt Capewell played just 37 minutes for the Maroons and Mitch Barnett (18th man for NSW) was not required to play at all – both should back up for the Warriors.

Broncos

1. Tristan Sailor 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Xavier Willison 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jack Gosiewski 13. Kobe Hetherington

Interchange: 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Fletcher Baker 16. Josiah Karapani 17. Martin Taupau

Reserves: 18. Joshua Rogers 19. Blake Mozer

Players cut: 20. Reece Walsh 21. Payne Haas 22. Patrick Carrigan 23. Corey Oates

Late Mail: With a short turnaround, plus travel to New Zealand, the Broncos have taken a cautious approach to their Origin stars, with Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan all rested.

(L-R) NSW coach Michael Maguire congratulates Mitch Moses after Origin II.

KNIGHTS v EELS

Saturday, 5:30pm, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Knights

1. Fletcher Sharpe 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Will Pryce 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 16. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott

Interchange: 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Daniel Saifiti 17. Brodie Jones 18. Mathew Croker

Reserves: 19. Jack Hetherington 21. Krystian Mapapalangi

Players cut: 12. Dylan Lucas 20. Jack Cogger 22. David Armstrong

Late Mail: Knights coach Adam O’Brien confirmed Dylan Lucas (hamstring) has been ruled out, with Kai Pearce-Paul starting in his place, and Mat Croker the new face on the bench. Dane Gagai (Qld 18th man) was not required to play on Wednesday night so will be good to go for the Knights on Saturday.

Eels

1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Blaize Talagi 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange: 14. Matthew Arthur 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Matt Doorey 17. Ryan Matterson

Reserves: 18. Daejarn Asi 22. Charlie Guymer

Players cut: 19. Joey Lussick 20. Wiremu Greig 21. Jake Tago

Late Mail: Mitch Moses is a strong chance to back up for the Eels after a man-of-the-match performance for the Blues. No changes to the starting side in the 24-hour team update.

Harry Grant copped a head knock. Picture: NRL Photos/Gregg Porteous

STORM v RAIDERS

Saturday, 7:35pm, AAMI Park, Melbourne

Storm

22. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Grant Anderson 4. Jack Howarth 5. Xavier Coates 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 15. Bronson Garlick 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero

Interchange: 14. Christian Welch 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Joe Chan 21. Kane Bradley

Reserves: 20. Alec MacDonald 19. Dean Ieremia

Players cut: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 9. Harry Grant 18. Reimis Smith 23. Chris Lewis

Late Mail: Ryan Papenhuyzen has been ruled out with a foot injury, with Sualauvi Faalogo coming in at fullback, while Harry Grant has been rested after playing for Queensland on Wednesday night. Bronson Garlick moves to hooker, with Kane Bradley the new face on the bench.

Raiders

1. Jordan Rapana 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Kaeo Weekes 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies

Interchange: 14. Danny Levi 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Jordan Martin

Reserves: 18. Simi Sasagi 20. Adam Cook

Players cut: 19. Zac Woolford 21. James Schiller 22. Emre Guler

Late Mail: No Origin issues for the Raiders.

DRAGONS v DOLPHINS

Sunday, 2pm, Jubilee Stadium, Sydney

Dragons

1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mathew Feagai 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange: 14. Blake Lawrie 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Toby Couchman 17. Luciano Leilua

Reserves: 18. Michael Molo 19. Christian Tuipulotu 20. Ryan Couchman 21. Jesse Marschke 22. Jack Bird 23. Fa’amanu Brown

Players cut: To come

Late Mail: Zac Lomax (knee) is out with Christian Tuipolutu called in as a replacement. Ben Hunt played just 39 minutes for the Maroons and should back up for the Dragons.

Dolphins

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Tesi Niu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Kenny Bromwich 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath

Interchange: 14. Felise Kaufusi 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Tevita Pangai Junior

Reserves: 18. Josh Kerr 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Kurt Donoghoe 21. Trai Fuller 22. Oryn Keeley

Players cut: To come

Late Mail: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (shoulder) is set to be ruled out of this game after injuring his AC join in Origin II, which would see Trai Fuller slot straight into fullback. Felise Kaufusi played just 10 minutes for the Maroons and will likely back up.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed for a try after receiving treatment for his shoulder injury. Picture NRL photos

PANTHERS v COWBOYS

Sunday, 4:05pm, BlueBet Stadium, Penrith

Panthers

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o 6. Jack Cole 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo

Bench: 14. Daine Laurie 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Matt Eisenhuth

Reserves: 18. Brad Schneider 19. Mavrik Geyer 20. Luron Patea 21. Casey McLean 22. Luke Sommerton 23. Trent Toelau 24. Tyrone Peachey

Players cut: To come

Late Mail: The Panthers provided five Blues on Wednesday night (Dylan Edwards, Brian To’o, Jarome Luai, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo). All five got through the game unscathed but are expected to be rested for this game.

Cowboys

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Braidon Burns 6. Jake Clifford 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Harrison Edwards 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Sam McIntyre

Bench: 14. Tomas Chester 15. Jake Granville 16. Thomas Mikaele 17. Griffin Neame

Reserves: 18. Thomas Duffy 19. Jamal Shibasaki 20. Valentine Holmes 21. Murray Taulagi 22. Tom Dearden 23. Reece Robson 24. Reuben Cotter

Players cut: To come

Late Mail: Jeremiah Nanai (calf) played the full 80 minutes for the Maroons but was always going to be rested after not being named in their squad on team list Tuesday. The rest of the Cowboys Origin contingent (Valentine Holmes, Reuben Cotter, Reece Robson, Tom Dearden and Murray Taulagi) were initially named on an extended bench but are all expected to be rested.

Roosters Angus Crichton (L) and Connor Watson (R) of the Blues celebrate after winning game two of the men's State of Origin series. Picture: Getty Images

ROOSTERS v TIGERS

Sunday, 6:15pm, Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Roosters

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Sitili Tupouniua 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Terrell May 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson

Interchange: 14. Spencer Leniu 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Nat Butcher 17. Lindsay Collins

Reserves: 18. Sandon Smith 19. Siua Wong 20. Blake Steep 21. Ethan King 22. Michael Jennings 23. Salesi Foketi 24. Delasalle Vaa

Players cut: To come

Late Mail: Angus Crichton was immense for the Blues running for 174 metres, busting nine tackles and making 22 tackles in a full 80 minute effort. If rested then Siua Wong is a chance to start in his place. Blues bench players Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu are expected to back up.

Tigers

1. Jahream Bula 2. Solomona Faataape 3. Brent Naden 4. Adam Doueihi 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Reuben Porter 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Justin Matamua

Interchanges: 14. Heath Mason 15. Sione Fainu 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. David Klemmer

Reserves: 18. 18. Kit Laulilii 19. Charlie Staines 20. Tallyn Da Silva 21. John Bateman 22. Justin Olam

Players cut: To come

Late Mail: The Tigers will welcome back John Bateman from injury for their clash against the Roosters.

Originally published as NRL Late Mail: How Origin 2 will impact your SuperCoach team in round 17