NRL team lists Round 24: How your side will line up, injury news

Parramatta has been dealt a devastating blow after Maika Sivo’s horror diagnosis. See all NRL teams for Round 24.

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The news isn’t so good for Parramatta with the club dealt a hammer blow with star winger Maika Sivo set to be sidelined for up to nine months after scansi on his injured knee revealed a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

The Eels’ worst fears were confirmed after Sivo underwent scans on the right knee he injured in the club’s 32-16 win overNorth Queensland last weekend.

Worse news than expected for Maika Sivo, with scans revealing an ACL rupture in addition to damage to his MCL. Will undergo reconstruction surgery with a usual 6-9 month recovery period (usually slightly longer w multi-ligament injuries), likely to miss opening rounds of 2022

— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) August 24, 2021

Maika Sivo will miss up to nine months. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty

Originally it was hoped Sivo had only suffered damage to his medial cruciate ligament, but on Tuesday the club learnt thegiant Fijian winger had ruptured his ACL, which threatens to rule him out of the first 10 weeks of the 2022 season.

Physiotherapist Brien Seeney, aka NRLPhysio, warned that the type of injury Sivo suffered could require an extended rehabilitation.

“Worse news than expected for Maika Sivo, with scans revealing an ACL rupture in addition to damage to his MCL,” Seeney saidon Twitter.

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“Will undergo reconstruction surgery with a usual 6-9 month recovery period (usually slightly longer with multi-ligament injuries),likely to miss opening rounds of 2022.”

The Eels confirmed Sivo’s injury was worse than first hoped.

“He has suffered an ACL rupture in addition to damage to his MCL,” the club said in a statement.

“Sivo will undergo surgery and due to the extended rehabilitation period, he is likely to miss the start of the 2022 NRL season.”

ROUND 24 TEAMS

KNIGHTS V TITANS

Thursday 26 August, Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast, 7:50pm

Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga, 2. Enari Tuala, 3. Kurt Mann, 4. Bradman Best, 5. Hymel Hunt, 6. Jake Clifford, 7. Mitchell Pearce, 8. Sauaso Sue, 9. Jayden Brailey, 10. Jacob Saifiti, 11. Brodie Jones, 12. Mitchell Barnett , 13. Connor Watson

Bench: 14. Brodie Jones, 15. Chris Randall, 16. Josh King, 17. Jirah Momoisea

Reserves: 18. Jack Johns, 19. Pasami Saulo, 20. Simi Sasagi, 21. Phoenix Crossland

TEAM NEWS: One big gun in, another out. David Klemmer (suspension) is out but Tyson Frizell (suspension) returns.

Titans: 1. Jayden Campbell, 2. Phillip Sami, 3. Brian Kelly, 4. Patrick Herbert, 5. Corey Thompson, 6. Tyrone Peachey, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Jarrod Wallace, 9. Mitch Rein, 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, 11. Kevin Proctor, 12. Beau Fermor, 13. Sam McIntyre

Bench: 14. Erin Clark, 15. David Fifita, 16. Moeaki Fotuaika, 17. Jaimin Joliffe

Reserves: 18. Toby Sexton, 19. Sam Lisone, 20. Esan Marsters, 21. Greg Marzhew

TEAM NEWS: Greg Marzhew is a huge omission for KFC SuperCoaches, replaced on the wing by Phillip Sami. Ash Taylor is a key omission in the halves. Tyrone Peachey has been named in his place but Toby Sexton is looming on the extended bench. Key forward Moeaki Fotuaika (knee) returns on the bench.

WARRIORS V RAIDERS

Friday 27 August, BB Print Stadium, Mackay, 6pm

Warriors: 1. Reece Walsh, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Peta Hiku, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Marcelo Montoya, 6. Sean O’Sullivan, 7. Chad Townsend, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Matt Lodge, 11. Josh Curran, 12. Euan Aitken, 13. Bayley Sironen

Bench: 14. Kodi Nikorima, 15. Bunty Afoa, 16. Eliesa Katoa, 17. Jazz Tevaga

Reserves: 18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 20. Rocco Berry, 21. Kane Evans, 22. Jack Murchie

TEAM NEWS: Matt Lodge (suspension) returns at prop. KFC SuperCoach fancy Josh Curran (concussion) has been named but must pass protocol.

Raiders: 1. Jordan Rapana, 2. Bailey Simonsson, 3. Sebastian Kris, 4. Matthew Timoko, 5. Harley Smith-Shields, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. Matt Frawley, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. Joseph Tapine, 11. Hudson Young, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Ryan Sutton

Bench: 14. Charnze Nicholl-Klokstad, 15. Emre Guler, 16. Corey Horsburgh, 17. Siliva Havili

Reserves: 18. Sam Williams, 19. Dunamis Lui, 20. Semi Valemi, 21. Trey Mooney

TEAM NEWS: Matt Frawley is the new halfback with Sam Williams relegated to reserves. Corey Horsburgh returns on the bench from the Bulldogs after a two-week loan. Ryan James is also back with the Raiders but hasn’t made the squad.

ROOSTERS V RABBITOHS

Friday 27 August, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 7:55pm

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Lachlan Lam, 4. Joey Manu, 5. Brad Abbey, 6. Drew Hutchison, 7. Sam Walker, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Sam Verrills, 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho, 11. Egan Butcher, 12. Sitili Tupouniua, 13. Isaac Liu

Bench: 14. Ben Marschke, 15. Naufahu Whyte, 16. Fletcher Bake, 17. Ben Thomas

Reserves: 18. Moalo Graham-Taufa, 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha, 20. Daniel Suluka-Fifita, 21. N/A

TEAM NEWS: Adam Keighran (concussion) and Nat Butcher (knee) have both been ruled out. Brad Abbey will play his first game since 2018 on the wing. Sam Walker has been named to start at halfback after coming off the bench last week.

Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Dane Gagai, 4. Campbell Graham, 5. Jaxson Paulo, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Mark Nicholls, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Jaydn Su’A, 12. Jai Arrow, 13. Cameron Murray

Bench: 14. Benji Marshall, 15. Jacob Host , 16. Tevita Tatola, 17. Hame Sele

Reserves: 18. Liam Knight, 19. Blake Taaffe, 20. Peter Mamouzelos, 21. Taane Milne

TEAM NEWS: Keaon Koloamatangi (suspension) is replaced in the back row by Jaydn Su’A. Josh Mansour (knee) is replaced on the wing by Jaxson Paulo.

DRAGONS V COWBOYS

Saturday 28 August, Browne Park, Rockhampton, 3pm

Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan, 2. Mathew Feagai, 3. Jack Bird, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Mikaele Ravalawa, 6. Talatau Amone, 7. Corey Norman, 8. Blake Lawrie, 9. Jayden Sullivan, 10. Josh McGuire, 11. Billy Burns, 12. Tariq Sims, 13. Jack de Belin

Bench: 14. Freddy Lussick, 15. Tyrell Fuimaono, 16. Daniel Alvaro, 17. Jackson Ford

Reserves: 18. Kaide Ellis, 19. Poasa Faamausili, 20. Gerard Beale, 21. Josh Kerr

TEAM NEWS: Blake Lawrie (hand) and mid-week recruit Freddy Lussick come into the side. Jayden Sullivan has been named at hooker with Lussick off the bench. Tyrell Sloan wins back the fullback spot ahead of Matthew Dufty.

Cowboys: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Valentine Holmes, 4. Ben Hampton, 5. Murray Taulagi, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Tom Dearden, 8. Jason Taumalolo, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Ben Condon, 12. Heilum Luki, 13. Reuben Cotter

Bench: 14. Jake Granville, 15. Jeremiah Nanai, 16. Mitchell Dunn, 17. Griffin Neame

Reserves: 18. Tom Gilbert, 19. Daejarn Asi, 20. Francis Molo, 21. Laitia Moceidreke

TEAM NEWS: Jason Taumalolo (hand), Kyle Feldt (jaw) and Murray Taulagi (concussion) are big inclusions.

SHARKS V BRONCOS

Saturday 28 August, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 5:30pm

Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Connor Tracey, 4. Jesse Ramien, 5. Mawene Hiroti, 6. Luke Metcalf, 7. Braydon Trindall, 8. Toby Rudolph, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Aaron Woods, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Siosifa Talakai, 13. Jack Williams

Bench: 14. Matt Moylan, 15. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 16. Aiden Tolman, 17. Teig Wilton

Reserves: 18. Kai O’Donnell, 19. Billy Magoulias, 20. Jenson Taumoepeau, 21. Jonaiah Lualua

TEAM NEWS: Ronaldo Mulitalo (jaw) is replaced by Mawene Hiroti on the wing. Aiden Tolman (suspension) returns with Billy Magoulias dropping out.

Broncos: 1. Tesi Niu, 2. Corey Oates, 3. Selwyn Cobbo, 4. Herbie Farnworth, 5. Xavier Coates, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Albert Kelly, 8. Tom Flegler, 9. Jake Turpin, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Alex Glenn, 12. Jordan Riki, 13. Kobe Hetherington

Bench: 14. Danny Levi, 15. Rhys Kennedy, 16. Ethan Bullemor, 17. TC Robatii

Reserves: 18. David Mead, 19. Brendan Piakura, 20. Corey Paix, 21. Brodie Croft

TEAM NEWS: No changes to the 17 but Tyson Gamble (hand) has been ruled out for the season.

STORM V EELS

Saturday 28 August, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 7:35pm

Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen, 2. Dean Ieremia, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Justin Olam, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Brandon Smith, 10. Christian Welch, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Chris Lewis

Bench: 14. Harry Grant, 15. Aaron Pene, 16. Tom Eisenhuth, 17. Nicho Hynes

Reserves: 18. Tui Kamikamica, 19. Isaac Lumelume, 20. Tepai Moeroa, 21. Marion Seve

TEAM NEWS: Brandon Smith and Justin Olam return after being rested, while Jahrome Hughes (concussion) and Tui Kamikamica (calf) return from injury. Harry Grant and Nicho Hynes move back to the bench.

Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Haze Dunster, 3. Will Penisini, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Blake Ferguson, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Isaiah Papali’i, 9. Joey Lussick, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Nathan Brown

Bench: 14. Ray Stone, 15. Bryce Cartwright, 16. Makahesi Makatoa, 17. Keegan Hipgrave

Reserves: 18. Will Smith, 19. Oregon Kaufusi, 20. Sean Russell, 21. Jake Arthur

TEAM NEWS: Maika Sivo (knee) is replaced on the wing by Blake Ferguson, who returns from a calf injury.

SEA EAGLES v BULLDOGS

Sunday 29 August, Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe, 1:50pm

Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic, 2. Jason Saab, 3. Brad Parker, 4. Morgan Harper, 5. Reuben Garrick, 6. Kieran Foran, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Toafofoa Sipley, 9. Lachlan Croker, 10. Martin Taupau, 11. Haumole Olakau’atu, 12. Josh Schuster, 13. Jake Trbojevic

Bench: 14. Dylan Walker, 15. Karl Lawton, 16. Curtis Sironen, 17. Josh Aloiai

Reserves: 18. Moses Suli, 19. Cade Cust, 20. Jack Gosiewski, 21. Kurt De Luis

TEAM NEWS: Tom Trbojevic (cheekbone) is back on deck at fullback, while centre Brad Parker (concussion) also returns.

Bulldogs: 1. Nick Meaney, 2. Corey Allan, 3. Will Hopoate, 4. Aaron Schoupp, 5. Jayden Okunbor, 6. Lachlan Lewis, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Ava Seumanufagai, 9. Bailey Biondi-Odo, 10. Jack Hetherington 11. Matt Doorey, 12. Joe Stimson, 13. Josh Jackson

Bench: 14. Brandon Wakeham, 15. Ofahiki Ogden, 16. Chris Patolo, 17. Sione Katoa

Reserves: 19. Falakiko Manu, 20. Jackson Topine, 21. Jake Averillo, 22. Watson Heleta

TEAM NEWS: Huge shake-up with Adam Elliott (stood down), Luke Thompson (suspension), Corey Waddell (suspension), Corey Horsburgh and Ryan James (both recalled by Canberra) all out.

PANTHERS V TIGERS

Sunday 29 August, Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe, 4:05pm

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Stephen Crichton, 3. Paul Momirovski, 4. Matt Burton, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Moses Leota, 9. Api Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Kurt Capewell, 13. Isaiah Yeo

Bench: 14. Mitch Kenny, 15. Scott Sorensen, 16. Tevita Pangai Junior, 17. Liam Martin

Reserves: 18. Izack Tago, 19. Taylan May, 20. Tyrone May, 21. Charlie Staines

TEAM NEWS: Prop James Fisher-Harris (birth of baby) and winger Brian To’o (ankle) are massive inclusions for the premiership hopefuls.

Tigers: 1. Moses Mbye, 2. David Nofoaluma, 3. Tommy Talau, 4. Michael Chee Kam, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Jock Madden, 7. Luke Brooks, 8. Thomas Mikaele, 9. Jacob Liddle, 10. Stefano Utoikamanu, 11. Shawn Blore, 12. Luciano Leilua, 13. Alex Twal

Bench: 14. Joe Ofahengaue, 15. Jake Simpkin, 16. Tom Amone, 17. Alex Seyfarth

Reserves: 18. James Roberts, 19. Billy Walters, 20. Tukimihia Simpkins, 21. Zac Cini

TEAM NEWS: Adam Doueihi (knee) is replaced in the halves by Jock Madden. Thomas Mikaele, Jacob Liddle (suspension) and Alex Seyfarth (knee) return.