NRL teams Round 19 2022: How every squad will line up for upcoming round

Manly have suffered a major blow ahead of their crucial clash against the Dragons, while the Roosters have made a big call on Luke Keary. Find out who’s in and who’s out for Round 19.

Manly forwards Jake Trbojevic and Andrew Davey have been ruled out of Friday night’s clash with St George Illawarra after testing positive to Covid.

Trbojevic wasn’t named in the Manly side for the Jubilee Stadium clash after contracting the virus on Sunday evening. Davey has been named in the Sea Eagles’ back row but well-placed sources have confirmed he too has Covid and won’t play.

It’s a double blow for Manly ahead of the game with just two points separating the eighth-placed Sea Eagles and 11th-placed Dragons on the NRL ladder.

Toff Sipley has been named as the starting lock to replace Trbojevic.

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Jake Trbojevic will miss Manly’s crucial clash against the Dragons due to Covid. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Josh Schuster has been named on the interchange bench and could come onto an edge in place of Davey, while Ben Trbojevic or Ethan Bullemor could come into the team from the extended bench.

Manly coach Des Hasler preferred not to comment when contacted on Tuesday and did not revealed a replacement for Davey.

Off-contract forward Marty Taupau will play his 150th game for Manly.

Big boost for Roosters

Matt Lodge has been named to make his first start for the Sydney Roosters as they welcome back Luke Keary and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves for Friday night’s game against Newcastle.

Lodge has been named in the starting front row by coach Trent Robinson, having made his maiden appearance for the club last weekend following his mid-season move from the Warriors.

Before he joined the Roosters he spoke about the chance to play alongside Waerea-Hargreaves and that day has now arrived after the front row enforcer was named to make his return from a hamstring injury.

Waerea-Hargreaves will be joined on the comeback trail by Keary, who slots straight back into the No.6 jersey in a move that sees Joey Manu switch back to the centres.

Manu has been outstanding at five-eighth in Keary’s absence but Robinson has decided to reunite Keary and Sam Walker in the halves as he looks to maintain the Roosters’ finals push.

Luke Keary has been named to make his return from concussion against Newcastle. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

ROUND 19 TEAMS

EELS v BRONCOS

Thursday, 7.50pm, Commbank Stadium, Sydney

Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Will Penisini, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Bailey Simonsson, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Isaiah Papali’i, 13. Ryan Matterson

Bench: 14. Makahesi Makatoa, 15. Jake Arthur, 16. Oregon Kaufusi, 17. Marata Niukore

Reserves: 18. Ky Rodwell 19. Ofahiki Ogden, 20. Bryce Cartwright, 21. Tom Opacic, 22. Sean Russell

TEAM NEWS: As predicted in our Early Mail, Ryan Matterson returns after a lengthy absence (ribs) and he slots straight into the lock role which sees Marata Niukore move to the bench and Ky Rodwell to the reserves..

Broncos: 1. Tesi Niu, 2. Corey Oates, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Brenko Lee, 5. Jordan Pereira, 6. Ezra Mam, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Corey Jensen, 9. Jake Turpin, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Kurt Capewell, 12. Jordan Riki, 13. Patrick Carigan

Bench: 14. Cory Paix, 15. Kobe Hetherington, 16. Thomas Flegler, 17. Keenan Palasia

Reserves: 18. Deine Mariner, 19. Zac Hosking, 20. Rhys Kennedy, 21. Delouise Hoeter, 22. Te Maire Martin

TEAM NEWS: Plenty of changes at the Broncos with Corey Oates, Payne Haas, Kurt Capewll and Pat Carrigan returning to the side. Billy Walters (hip) is out which sees Jake Turpin start at hooker and Cory Paix join the bench. Hoeter, Hosking and Kennedy drop to the reserves.

DRAGONS v SEA EAGLES

Friday, 6pm, Jubilee Oval, Sydney

Dragons: 1. Cody Ramsey, 2. Mathew Feagai, 3. Moses Mbye, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Tautau Moga, 6. Talatau Amone, 7. Ben Hunt, 8. Jack De Belin, 9. Andrew McCullough, 10. Blake Lawrie, 11. Billy Burns, 12. Jaydn Su’A, 13. Jack Bird

Bench: 14. Jayden Sullivan, 15. Tariq Sims, 16. Francis Molo, 17. Josh McGuire

Reserves: 18. Aaron Woods, 19. Michael Molo, 20. Tyrell Sloan, 21. Jaiyden Hunt, 22. Max Feagai

TEAM NEWS: Moses Suli (ankle) is replaced at centre by Moses Mbye with Jaiyden Sullivan replacing Mbye as utility on the bench. Tariq Sims (suspension) returns which sees Aaron Woods drop to the reserves.

Sea Eagles: 1. Reuben Garrick, 2. Jason Saab, 3. Morgan Harper, 4. Tolutau Koula, 5. Christian Tuipulotu, 6. Kieran Foran, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Sean Keppie, 9. Lachlan Croker, 10. Josh Aloiai, 11. Haumole Olakau’atu, 12. Andrew Davey, 13. Toafofoa Sipley

Bench: 14. Dylan Walker, 15. Josh Schuster, 16. Martin Taupau, 17. Taniela Paseka

Reserves: 18. Ben Trbojevic, 19. Kurt De Luis, 20. Ethan Bullemor, 21. Kaeo Weekes, 22. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega

TEAM NEWS: Jake Trbojevic (Covid) is out so Toa Sipley shifts from the bench to starting at lock and Taniela Paseka joins the bench. Andrew Davey had been named but is set to withdraw from the game due to Covid.

Moses Suli has an ankle injury. Picture: Mark Nolan/Getty Images

KNIGHTS v ROOSTERS

Friday, 7.55pm, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga, 2. Edrick Lee, 3. Dan Gagai, 4. Enari Tuala, 5. Hymel Hunt, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Adam Clune, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Jayden Brailey, 10. Daniel Saifiti, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon, 13. Mitch Barnett

Bench: 14. Kurt Mann, 15. Jacob Saifiti, 16. Pasami Saulo, 17. Brodie Jones

Reserves: 18. Leo Thompson, 19. Phoenix Crossland, 20. Tex Hoy, 21. Dom young, 22. Jake Clifford

TEAM NEWS: Dom Young (ribs) is out - though named in the reserves so may be a late inclusion - with Hymel Hunt named in his place on the wing. Elsewhere just some shuffling on the bench with Kurt Mann and Brodie Jones joining the bench.

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Paul Momirovski, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Joseph Suaalii, 6. Luke Keary, 7. Sam Walker, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Sam Verrills, 10. Matthew Lodge, 11. Angus Crichton, 12. Nat Butcher, 13. Victor Radley

Bench: 14. Connor Watson, 15. Egan Butcher, 16. Drew Hutchison, 17. Terrell May

Reserves: 18. Lachlan Lam, 19. Naufahu Whyte, 20. Adam Keighran, 21. Ben Thomas, 22. Kevon Naiqama

TEAM NEWS: Some big ins and outs for the Roosters. Siua Taukeiaho (cheek), Sitili Tupouniua and Billy Smith (both ACL) are out. The losses are offset by the return of Luke Keary and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves. Joey Manu shifts to centre due to Keary’s return. Nat Butcher will start in place of Tupouniua. Terrell May joins the bench.

RAIDERS v WARRIORS

Saturday, 3pm, GIO Stadium, Canberra

Raiders: 1. Xavier Savage, 2. Nick Cotric, 3. Matthew Timoko, 4. Sebastian Kris, 5. Albert Hopoate, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Zac Woolford, 10. Joseph Tapine, 11. Hudson Young, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Adam Elliot

Bench: 14. Tom Starling, 15. Ryan Sutton, 16. Emre Guler, 17. Corey Harawira-Naera

Reserves: 18. Adrian Trevilyan, 19. Elijah Anderson, 20. Brad Schneider, 21. Ata Mariota, 22. Peter Hola

TEAM NEWS: James Schiller (ankle) is out which hands a start to Albert Hopoate while Jordan Rapana’s suspension sees Nick Cotric return. Elliott Whitehead’s return is at the expense of Corey Harawira-Naera (benched) despite him being strong against the Storm last week.

Warriors: 1. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Jesse Arthars, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Marcelo Montoya, 6. Daejarn Asi, 7. Shaun Johnson, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Tohu Harris, 11. Euan Aitken, 12. Josh Curran, 13. Jazz Tevaga

Bench: 14. Reece Walsh, 15. Bunty Afoa, 16. Aaron Pene, 17. Jack Murchie

Reserves: 18. Eliesa Katoa, 20. Edward Kosi, 21. Ronald Volkman, 22. Freddy Lussick, 23. Jackson Frei

TEAM NEWS: Interesting move from the Warriors benching Reece Walsh in favour of Chanel Harris-Tavita at fullback and bringing Daejarn Asi into the halves at the expense of Ronald Volkman. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Covid) returns which pushes Edward Kosi to the reserves.

Api Koroisau and Nathan Cleary are back for the Panthers. Picture: Ashley Feder/Getty Images

PANTHERS v SHARKS

Saturday, 5.30pm, BlueBet Stadium, Penrith

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Taylan May, 3. Izack Tago, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Moses Leota, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo

Bench: 14. Mitch Kenny, 15. Scott Sorensen, 16. Matt Eisenhuth, 17. Jaeman Salmon

Reserves: 18. Charlie Staines, 19. Spencer Leniu, 20. Chris Smith, 21. Sunia Turuva, 22. Sean O’Sullivan

TEAM NEWS: Penrith’s seven Origin representatives all return.

Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy, 2. Connor Tracey, 3. Jesse Ramien, 4. Siosifa Talakai, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Matt Moylan, 7. Nicho Hynes, 8. Toby Rudolf, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Royce Hunt, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Wade Graham 13. Dale Finucane

Bench: 14. Teig Wilton, 15. Cameron McInnes, 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 17. Andrew Fifita

Reserves: 18. Braydon Trindall, 19. Aiden Tolman, 20. Kade Dykes, 21. Jesse Colquhoun, 22. Matt Ikuvalu

TEAM NEWS: Siosifa Talakai (shoulder) returns after missing last week. Connor Tracey remains in the starting side though, he moves to the right wing replacing Sione Katoa whose season is over. Briton Nikora returns from suspension so Teig Wilton is benched and Jesse Colqhoun goes to the reserves.

RABBITOHS v STORM

Saturday, 7.35pm, Accor Stadium, Sydney

Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Jed Cartwright, 4. Isaiah Tass, 5. Jaxson Paulo, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Lachlan Ilias, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Mark Nicholls, 11. Keaon Koloamatangi, 12. Jai Arrow, 13. Cameron Murray

Bench: 14. Kodi Nikorima, 15. Davvy Moale, 16. Siliva Havili, 17. Thomas Burgess

Reserves: 18. Daniel Suluka-Fifita, 19. Josh Mansour, 20. Richard Kennar, 21. Ben Lovett, 22. Blake Taaffe

TEAM NEWS: Siosifa Talakai (shoulder) returns after missing last week. Connor Tracey remains in the starting side though, he moves to the right wing replacing Sione Katoa whose season is over. Briton Nikora returns from suspension so Teig Wilton is benched and Jesse Colqhoun goes to the reserves.

Storm: 1. Nick Meaney, 2. Dean Ieremia, 3. Marion Seve, 4. Justin Olam, 5. Tyran Wishart, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenny Bromwich, 13. Josh King

Bench: 14. Grant Anderson, 15. Tui Kamikamica, 16. Alec MacDonald, 17. Jordan Grant

Reserves: 18. Chris Lewis, 19. Cooper Johns, 20. Young Tonumaipea, 21. Tom Eisenhuth, 22. Sualauvi Faalogo

TEAM NEWS: Nick Meaney slots in at fullback replacing Ryan Papenhuyzen (knee - season). Tyran Wishart will start on the wing in place of Meaney and Grant Anderson is named on the bench.

Jayden Campbell has been named on the bench for the Titans’ clash against the Bulldogs. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

BULLDOGS v TITANS

Sunday, 2pm, CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Bulldogs: 1. Jake Averillo, 2. Jacob Kiraz, 3. Declan Casy, 4. Braidon Burns, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Max King, 9. Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Josh Jackson, 12. Corey Waddell, 13. Tevita Pangai Junior

Bench: 14. Zach Dockar-Clay, 15. Kurtis Morrin, 16. Joe Stimson, 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Reserves: 19. Aaron Schoupp, 20. Matt Dufty, 21. Bailey Biondi-Odo, 22. Jackson Topine, 23. Chris Patolo

TEAM NEWS: Josh Addo-Carr has been named despite being in doubt with an ankle/glute injury and Aaron Schoupp is in the reserves - watch for late changes.

Titans: 1. AJ Brimson, 2. Sosefo Fifita, 3. Phillip Sami, 4. Patrick Herbert, 5. Corey Thompson, 6. Tanah Boyd, 7. Toby Sexton, 8. Moeaki Fotuaika, 9. Aaron Booth, 10. Isaac Liu, 11. David Fifita, 12. Beau Fermor, 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

Bench: 14. Erin Clark, 15. Jaimin Jolliffe, 16. Herman Ese’ese, 17. Jayden Campbell

Reserves: 18. Sam McIntyre, 19. Kevin Proctor, 20. Paul Turner, 21. Brian Kelly, 22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira

TEAM NEWS: Tino Fa’asuamaleaui joins the the starting side (Erin Clark goes to the bench) and livewire fullback Jayden Campbell makes his return from injury via the bench.

COWBOYS v TIGERS

Sunday, 4.05pm, QCB Stadium, Townsville

Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Valentine Holmes, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Murray Taulagi, 6. Tom Dearden, 7. Chad Townsend, 8. Coen Hess, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Luciano Leilua, 11. Tom Gilbert, 12. Jeremiah Nanai, 13. Jason Taumalolo

Bench: 14. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 15. Jake Granville, 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 17. Griffin Neame

Reserves: 18. Connelly Lemuelu, 19. Brendan Elliot, 20. Riley Price, 21. Tom Chester, 22. Taniela Sadrugu

TEAM NEWS: Luciano Leilua has been named to start at prop due to the return of Origin star Jeremiah Nanai. Fellow Maroons Val Holmes and Tom Dearden also return to the starting side. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow goes to the bench and Ben Hampton, Connelly Lemuelu and Tom Chester drop out.

Tigers: 1. Daine Laurie, 2. Brent Naden, 3. Starford To’a, 4. Asu Kepaoa, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Adam Doueihi, 7. Luke Brooks, 8. James Tamou, 9. Fa’amanu Brown, 10. Joe Ofahengaue, 11. Luke Garner, 12. Kelma Tuilagi, 13. Jackson Hastings

Bench: 14. Fonua Pole, 15. Zane Musgrove, 16. Alex Seyfarth, 17. Tyrone Peachey

Reserves: 18. Austin Dias, 19. Jock Madden, 20. Justin Matamua, 21. James Roberts, 22. David Nofoaluma

TEAM NEWS: Brent Naden returns on the wing after a four-week ban for a dangerous tackle. James Tamou is named to start with Zane Musgrove benched. Tyrone Peachey and Alex Seyfarth are on the bench though watch for late changes with David Nofoaluma and James Roberts in the reserves.

Originally published as NRL teams Round 19 2022: How every squad will line up for upcoming round