NRL Round Three teams and KFC SuperCoach NRL chat

Welcome back to Team List Tuesday! We run the rule over all the KFC SuperCoach selection issues and team analysis ahead of rugby league’s anticipated return.

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Broncos vs Eels

Thursday, May 28th, Suncorp Stadium, 7:50pm

Broncos: 1. Jamayne Isaako, 2. Corey Oates, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Darius Boyd, 5. Jesse Arthars, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Brodie Croft (c), 8. Tom Flegler, 9. Jake Turpin, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Alex Glenn, 12. Jamil Hopoate, 13. Pat Carrigan (c)

Interchange: 14. Herbie Farnworth, 15. Joe Ofahengaue, 16. Rhys Kennedy, 17. Ethan Bullemor

Reserves: 18. Tesi Niu, 19. Xavier Coates, 20. Tom Dearden, 21. Matt Lodge

SuperCoach analysis: As promised the Broncos have named Matt Lodge (jersey 21) in their extended squad. If he gets through the captains run expect Lodge to move on to the interchange bench with Ethan Bullemor the man most likely to make way. Cheapies Thomas Flegler, Jamil Hopoate and Patrick Carrigan have all been named in the starting 13 while Alex Glenn returns in a straight swap for David Fifita (inj).

Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Blake Ferguson, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Ryan Matterson, 13. Marata Niukore

Interchange: 14. Brad Takairangi, 15. Ray Stone, 16. Kane Evans 17. Peni Terepo

Reserves: 18. Oregon Kaufusi, 19. George Jennings, 20. Jaeman Salmon, 21. David Gower

SuperCoach analysis: No big shocks at the Eels though it is Marata Niukore who has won the start in place of Nathan Brown (susp) as opposed to Peni Terepo.

Cowboys vs Titans

Friday, May 29th, Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 6:00pm

Cowboys: 1. Valentine Holmes, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Justin O’Neill, 4. Esan Marsters, 5. Ben Hampton, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Jake Clifford, 8. Josh McGuire, 9. Jake Granville, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Mitchell Dunn, 12. Coen Hess, 13. Jason Taumalolo

Interchange: 14. Reece Robson, 15. John Asiata, 16. Shane Wright, 17. Francis Molo

Reserves: 18. Corey Jensen, 19. Tom Gilbert, 20. Tom Opacic, 21. Reuben Cotter

SuperCoach analysis: As expected, Jake Clifford comes in to replace the injured Michael Morgan while Mitchell Dunn is promoted to the starting lineup in place of Gavin Cooper (calf injury). Jordan McLean will captain the team in the absence of Morgan.

Titans: 1. Tyrone Roberts, 2. Anthony Don, 3. Dale Copley, 4. Tyrone Peachey, 5. Phil Sami, 6. Ash Taylor, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Moeaki Fotuaika, 9. Nathan Peats, 10. Sam Lisone, 11. Kevin Proctor (c), 12. Keegan Hipgrave, 13. Jai Arrow.

Interchange: 14. Erin Clark, 15. Jai Whitbread, 16. Jarrod Wallace, 17. Shannon Boyd.

Reserves: 18. Bryce Cartwright, 19. Mitch Rein, 20. Brian Kelly, 21. Jonus Pearson.

SuperCoach analysis: Changes galore at the Titans as tipped by the Courier Mail’s Travis Meyn with Cheapie Jamal Fogarty in the halves, Nathan Peats back to starting hooker, Erin Clark wins a debut off the bench and Tyrone Roberts to fullback pushing Phillip Sami to the wing.

Roosters vs Rabbitohs

Friday, May 29th, Bankwest Stadium, 7:50pm

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Josh Morris, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Brett Morris, 6. Luke Keary, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Jake Friend, 10. Isaac Liu, 11. Boyd Cordner, 12. Angus Crichton, 13. Victor Radley

Interchange: 14. Sam Verrills, 15. Sitili Tupouniua, 16. Nat Butcher, 17. Lindsay Collins

Reserves: 18. Siosiua Taukeiaho, 19. Ryan Hall, 20. Lachlan Lam, 21. Poasa Faamausili

SuperCoach analysis: Boyd Cordner is back for the Roosters and will take up his usual role on the left edge. Mitch Aubusson (compassionate grounds) is out so Angus Crichton will start on the right edge. Josh Morris will make his club debut at centre which sees Matt Ikuvalu dropped from the team. Barnstorming prop Sio siua Taukeiaho has been dropped to the reserves under an injury cloud; Isaac Liu has been named to start in his place. Nat Butcher and Sitili Tupouniua add some beef to the bench

Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Dane Gagai, 3. Campbell Graham, 4. Braidon Burns, 5. Alex Johnston, 6. Troy Dargan, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Jaydn Su’A, 12. Cameron Murray, 13. Liam Knight

Interchange: 14. Mark Nicholls, 15. Ethan Lowe, 16. Bayley Sironen, 17. Patrick Mago

Reserves: 18. Bryson Goodwin, 19. Tom Amone, 20. James Roberts, 21. Keaon Koloamatangi

SuperCoach analysis: Latrell Mitchell has been retained at fullback with James Roberts outside of the 17 named in the reserves. Campbell Graham takes Roberts’ centre position and Alex Johnston gets a start on the wing. Cody Walker’s suspension means a start for Troy Dargan at 5/8. And pre-season star Patrick Mago on the interchange bench.

Warriors vs Dragons

Saturday, May 30th, Central Coast Stadium, 3:00pm

Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), 2. Patrick Herbert, 3. Peta Hiku, 4. Gerard Beale, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Blake Green, 8. Lachlan Burr, 9.Wayde Egan, 10. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 11. Isaiah Papali’i, 12. Tohu Harris, 13. Adam Blair

Interchange: 14. Karl Lawton, 15. King Vuniyayawa, 16. Agnatius Paasi, 17. Elisea Katoa

Reserves: 18. Channel Harris-Tevita, 20. Josh Curran, 21. Adam Pompey, 22. Jack Murchie

SuperCoach analysis:

For the Warriors, SuperCoach cheapie sensation Eliesa Katoa has lost his starting edge role named on the bench with Isaiah Papali’i preferred in the number 11 jersey. His loss is offset by the promotion of Jamayne Taunoa-Brown to start at prop in place of the injured Leeson Ah Mau. Gerard Beale to start at centre in place of the injured David Fusitu’a,

Dragons: 1. Matt Dufty, 2. Jordan Pereira, 3. Brayden Williame, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Mikaele Ravalawa, 6. Corey Norman, 7. Ben Hunt, 8. Korbin Sims, 9. Cameron McInnes Issac Luke, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Tariq Sims, 13. James Graham

Interchange: 14. Josh Kerr, 15. Blake Lawrie, 16. Tyrell Fuimaono, 17. Euan Aitken

Reserves: 18. Trent Merrin, 19. Adam Clune, 20. Jacob Host, 21. Jackson Ford

SuperCoach analysis: At the Dragons, Zac Lomax will play his third position in three rounds named at centre this week after playing fullback and then wing earlier in the season. Regular centre Tim Lafai has been dropped. Major shakeups in the forward pack with Korbin Sims to start at prop, Cameron McInnes back at hooker (and Issac Luke dropped which indicates McInnes could go the full 80 minutes), Tariq Sims returning from injury and James Graham to start at lock. Trent Merrin is out with Josh Kerr holding on to his spot on the interchange bench as has Tyrell Fuimaono.

Sharks vs Tigers

Saturday, May 30th, Bankwest Stadium, 5:30pm

Sharks: 1. William Kennedy, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Josh Dugan, 4. Jesse Ramien, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Shaun Johnson, 7. Chad Townsend, 8. Andrew Fifita, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Aaron Woods, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Wade Graham, 13. Jack Williams

Interchange: 14. Connor Tracey, 15. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 16. Tody Rudolf, 17. Scott Sorensen

Reserves: 18. Billy Magoulias, 19. Matt Moylan, 20. Royce Hunt, 21. Siosifa Talaki

SuperCoach analysis: Top KFC SuperCoach cheapie Will Kennedy retains the fullback spot, although Matt Moylan (hamstring/calf) is lurking on the bench. Josh Dugan (knee) is a key inclusion, although Bronson Xerri (drugs ban) is out. Briton Nikora (shoulder) returns in the back row with Scott Sorensen shifting to the interchange and Billy Magoulias dropping out of the 17.

Tigers: 1. Adam Doueihi, 2. David Nofoaluma, 3. Joseph Leilua, 4. Moses Mbye, 5. Robert Jennings, 6. Benji Marshall, 7. Luke Brooks, 8. Josh Aloiai, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Thomas Mikaele, 11. Luke Garner, 12. Luciano Leilua, 13. Alex Twal

Interchange: 14 .Oliver Clark, 15. Billy Walters, 16. Chris Lawrence, 17. Alex Sayfarth

Reserves: 18. Josh Reynolds, 19. Matthew Eisenhuth, 20. Zane Musgrove, 21. Michael Chee Kam

SuperCoach analysis: KFC SuperCoach cheapie Billy Walters has been benched with recruit Harry Grant starting at hooker. Star players Moses Mbye (knee) and Luke Brooks (calf) return.

Storm vs Raiders

Saturday, May 30th, AAMI Park, 7:30pm

Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen, 2. Suliasi Vunivalu, 3. Marion Seve, 4. Justin Olam, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Cameron Smith, 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenny Bromwich, 13. Dale Finucane

Interchange: 14. Brandon Smith, 15. Tino Faasuamaleaui, 16. Christian Welch, 17. Max King

Reserves: 18. Tom Eisenhuth, 19. Brenko Lee, 20. Ryley Jacks, 21. Darryn Schonig

SuperCoach analysis: Brandon Smith (facial fracture) and Christian Welch (ACL) are key inclusions on the bench with Tui Kamikamica (back) and Tom Eisenhuth dropping out.

Raiders: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Bailey Simonsson, 3. Jarrod Croker, 4. Curtis Scott, 5. Nick Cotric, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. George Williams, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. Dunamis Lui, 11. Corey Horsburgh, 12. Joe Tapine, 13. Corey Horsburgh

Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili, 15. Emre Guler, 16. Iosia Soliola 17. Michael Oldfield

Reserves: 18. Jordan Rapana, 19. Matt Frawley, 20. Kai O’Donnell, 21. Tom Starling

SuperCoach analysis: Same 17 as last round. Recruit Jordan Rapana is named on an extended bench. John Bateman (shoulder) remains sidelined but is expected back as early as next week.

Knights vs Panthers

Sunday, May 31st, Campbelltown Stadium, 4:05pm

Knights: 1. Tex Hoy, 2. Edrick Lee, 3. Enari Tuala, 4. Gehamat Shibasaki,5. Hymel Hunt, 6. Kurt Mann, 7. Mitchell Pearce, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Connor Watson, 10. Daniel Saifiti, 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon, 12. Sione Mata’utia, 13.Herman Ese’ese

Interchange:14. Chris Randall, 15. Jacob Saifiti, 16. Tim Glasby, 17. Aidan Guerra

Reserves:18. Bradman Best, 19. Brodie Jones, 20. Mason Lino, 21. Pasami Saulo

SuperCoach analysis: Connor Watson starts at hooker in place of Jayden Brailey (ACL) with recruit Andrew McCullough nowhere to be seen in the 21. Kalyn Ponga (suspension, round four) is replaced at fullback by debutant Tex Hoy. Sione Mata’utia replaces Mitch Barnett (neck) in the back row and hooker Chris Randall joins the bench.

Panthers: 1. Caleb Aetkins, 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Dean Whare, 4. Brent Naden, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Jarome Luai, 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Kurtis Capewell, 13. Isaah Yeo

Interchange:14. Stephen Crichton, 15. Zane Tetevano, 16. Moses Leota, 17. Liam Martin

Reserves:18. Mitch Kenny, 19. Billy Burns, 20. Kaide Ellis, 21. Charlie Staines

SuperCoach analysis: Nathan Cleary (suspension) is replaced in the halves by Matt Burton. Kurt Capewell (quad) returns to the pack with Zane Tetevano shifting to the bench, James Fisher-Harris moving to prop and Isaah Yeo to lock. Yes, Yeo, the second most purchased player this week, moves to the middle.

Sea Eagles vs Bulldogs

Sunday, May 31st, Central Coast Stadium, 6:30pm

Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Brad Parker 4. Moses Suli 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Dylan Walker 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Danny Levi 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic

Interchange: 14. Lachlan Croker 15. Corey Waddell, 16. Sean Keppie, 17. Taniela Paseka

Reserves: 18. Morgan Boyle, 19. Jack Gosiewski, 20. Tevita Funa 21. Brendan Elliot

SuperCoach analysis: No changes to the starting 13. Corey Waddell (injury) and Taniela Paseka (ankle) return on the bench with Morgan Boyle and Haumole Olakau’atu dropping out.

Bulldogs: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 2. Nick Meaney, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Will Hopoate, 5. Christian Crichton, 6. Lachlan Lewis, 7. Jack Cogger, 8. Sauaso Sue, 9. Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Dylan Napa, 11. Josh Jackson, 12. Dean Britt, 13. Adam Elliott

Interchange: 14. Jake Averillo, 15. Renouf To’omaga, 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 17. Ofahiki Ogden

Reserves: 19. Kerrod Holland, 20. Aiden Tolman, 21. Sione Katoa, 22. Brandon Wakeham

SuperCoach analysis: Kieran Foran (shoulder/hamstring) remains sidelined. Jack Cogger replaces Brandon Wakeham in the halves. Aiden Tolman drops out of the 17 and is replaced at prop by Sauaso Sue. Joe Stimson (shoulder, season) is replaced in the back row by Dean Britt. Ofahiki Ogden joins the bench.