NRL Early Mail: The latest team news ahead of round 21

JOSH Dugan will be named in Cronulla’s extended squad on Tuesday, with Shane Flanagan faced with the dilemma of where to squeeze him into the side. Get all your early mail ahead of round 21 here.

NRL Early Mail heading into Round 21.

In key news:

— Josh Dugan will be named in Cronulla’s extended squad on Tuesday, with Shane Flanagan faced with the dilemma of where to squeeze him into the side.

— Wade Graham is also set to face the Sea Eagles on Sunday.

— Luke Keary’s knee injury to force reshuffle at roosters with Ryan Matterson or Sean O’Sullivan set to replace him at five-eighth.

— Days after fearing he had broken his wrist, Brisbane back-rower Alex Glenn says he is confident he will prove his fitness for Thursday’s NRL clash with Canterbury.

— Panthers prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard (broken jaw) is a good chance to return this week

- David Klemmer will miss Canterbury’s NRL clash with Brisbane after he accepted a one-match ban for a dangerous contact charge.

— Veteran Ryan Hoffman (neck) will return for the big match against the Rabbitohs relegating Joe Stimson to the interchange bench

Alex Glenn (wrist) is training with Broncos today. Tevita Pangai Jnr, who was doing fitness, has since left the field. #NRL pic.twitter.com/LvNAep77dA

— Veronica Eggleton (@veggleton) July 30, 2018

BULLDOGS v BRONCOS

Thursday 2nd August, ANZ Stadium, 7:50pm

Bulldogs:

- David Klemmer will miss Canterbury’s NRL clash with Brisbane after he accepted a one-match ban for a dangerous contact charge. Klemmer received the sanction for a late hit on former Bulldogs teammate Moses Mbye in the Bulldogs’ shock 16-4 win over the Wests Tigers on Friday night.

Broncos:

— Brisbane back-rower Alex Glenn (hand) is set to defy the pain barrier and play in the NRL clash with Canterbury a week after suffering a wrist injury. Glenn came off the field in last round’s win over Cronulla facing a long injury lay-off with a suspected broken wrist. But the Kiwi international has put his hand up for the game against the Bulldogs, training on Monday after scans cleared him of a fracture.

— Tevita Pangai Jr (groin) is expected to be fit to play Thursday.

KNIGHTS v WESTS TIGERS

Friday 3rd August, McDonald Jones Stadium, 6:00pm

Knights: Kalyn Ponga is in doubt for the Knights.

Wests Tigers: To come

RABBITOHS v STORM

Friday 3rd August, ANZ Stadium, 7:55pm

Rabbitohs:

— Greg Inglis could come into contention for the heavyweight clash, however South Sydney staff said last week they wouldn’t rush their co-captain back from injury.

Storm:

— Veteran Ryan Hoffman (neck) will return for the big match against the Rabbitohs relegating Joe Stimson to the interchange bench

DRAGONS v WARRIORS

Saturday 4th August, WIN Stadium, 3:00pm

Dragons: To come

Warriors:

- Tohu Harris and Issac Luke are both expected to return after narrowly missing out last week.

EELS v TITANS

Saturday 4th August, ANZ Stadium, 5:30pm

Eels:

— Daniel Alvaro (knee, concussion) finished Saturday night wearing a knee brace and must pass concussion protocols after being sent for an HIA in the match against the Rabbitohs.

— The Eels will need to find a new hooker with Kaysa Pritchard (shoulder) ruled out for an extended period

Titans: To come

Luke Keary (centre) of the Roosters is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a knee injury suffered against the Dragons. Picture: AAP Image

ROOSTERS v COWBOYS

Saturday 4th August, Allianz Stadium, 7:35pm

Roosters:

— Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary will be back for the NRL finals but scans on Monday confirmed he has a left knee medial strain and he’ll miss up to four weeks. Rookie Sean O’Sullivan seems most likely to replace him over the next month, although utility Ryan Matterson is another option for coach Trent Robinson.

— Origin prop Dylan Napa (knee) is expected to return this week, though Napa was expected to suit up for Round 20 and was a late withdrawal

Cowboys:

— Ben Hampton is in doubt with a rib injury.

SHARKS v SEA EAGLES

Sunday 5th August, Southern Cross Group Stadium, 2:00pm

Sharks:

— Back-rower Wade Graham is likely to return from injury after being a late exclusion from last weekend’s clash with Brisbane.

— Josh Dugan is expected to be named in an extended squad on Tuesday.

Sea Eagles: To come

PANTHERS v RAIDERS

Sunday 5th August, Panthers Stadium, 4:00pm

Panthers:

— Prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard (broken jaw) is a good chance to return this week

Raiders:

— Prop Shannon Boyd and halfback Aidan Sezer are strong chances to return from injury.