LIVE: Round 6 NRL teams
CHECK out the full Round 6 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.
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Check out the full Round 6 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.
BRONCOS v ROOSTERS
7.50pm Thursday at Suncorp Stadium
Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd (c) 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Tautau Moga 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Korbin Sims 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Sam Thaiday 12. Matt Gillett 13. Josh McGuire. Interchange: 14. Alex Glenn 15. Tevita Pangai Jr 16. Herman Ese’ese 17. Jai Arrow 18. Kodi Nikorima 19. George Fai 20. David Mead 21. Joe Ofahengaue
Ins: David Mead, George Fai, Joe Ofahengaue, Kodi Nikorima
Outs: None
* Kodi Nikorima has been named as 18th man, with the utility edging closer to an NRL return. James Roberts is also named despite hamstring concerns, with David Mead on the extended bench as cover.
Roosters: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Blake Ferguson 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Luke Keary 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend (c) 10. Isaac Liu 11. Boyd Cordner (c) 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Aidan Guerra. Interchange: 14. Kane Evans 15. Zane Tetevano 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Connor Watson 18. Joseph Manu 19. Eloni Vunakece 20. Lindsay Collins 22. MItchell Cornish
Ins: Eloni Vunakece, Joseph Manu, Kane Evans, Lindsay Collins, Mitchell Cornish
Outs: Dylan Napa (ankle)
* Dylan Napa (ankle) is out, with Isaac Liu starting at prop and Kane Evans (calf) to return from the bench.
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KNIGHTS v BULLDOGS
6pm Friday at McDonald Jones Stadium
Knights: 1. Brendan Elliot 2. Ken Sio 3. Dane Gagai 4. Peter Mata’utia 5. Nathan Ross 6. Brock Lamb 7. Trent Hodkinson (c) 8. Jack Stockwell 9. Danny Levi 10. Josh Starling 11. Sione Mata’utia 12. Jamie Buhrer 13. Mitch Barnett. Interchange: 14. Sam Stone 15. Anthony Tupou 16. Joe Wardle 17. Daniel Saifiti 18. Jaelen Feeney 19. Luke Yates 20. Jacob Gagan 21. Jacob Saifiti
Ins: Jacob Saifiti, Jaelen Feeney, Luke Yates, Nathan Ross
Outs: None
* Nathan Ross (calf) returns after a late withdrawal last week, with Jacob Gagan dropping out of the 17.
Bulldogs: 1. Brad Abbey 2. Brett Morris 3. Josh Morris 4. Brenko Lee 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Moses Mbye 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. James Graham (c) 11. Josh Jackson 12. Greg Eastwood 13. David Klemmer. Interchange: 14. Sam Kasiano 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Adam Elliot 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 19. Craig Garvey 20. Matt Frawley 21. Francis Tualau 23. Reimis Smith
Ins: Craig Garvey, Francis Tualau, Moses Mbye, Reimis Smith
Outs: None
* Moses Mbye (suspension) returns at halfback, with last week’s debutant Matt Frawley dropping to an extended bench.
PANTHERS v RABBITOHS
7.50pm Friday at Pepper Stadium
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Michael Oldfield 3. Dean Whare 4. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 5. Malakai Watene Zelezniak 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Peter Wallace 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Corey Harawira-Naera 12. Isaah Yeo 13. Trent Merrin. Interchange: 14.Moses Leota 15. Leilani Latu 16. Viliame Kikau 17. Sitaleki Akauola 18. Sione Katoa 19. Tyrone May 20. Samisoni Langi 21. Mitch Rein
Ins: Dylan Edwards, Malakai Watene Zelezniak, Michael Oldfield, Mitch Rein, Samisoni Langi, Sione Katoa, Sitaleki Akauola, Tyrone May
Outs: Waqa Blake, Matt Moylan, Peta Hiku (disciplinary), Tyrone Peachey (fractured rib)
* Corey Harawira-Naera is a SuperCoach must-have after Bryce Cartwright (ankle) and James Fisher-Harris (fractured cheekbone) were left out. Tyrone Peachey (fractured rib), Matt Moylan, Waqa Blake and Peta Hiku (disciplinary) are out. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, Dylan Edwards and Michael Oldfield join the backline. Sitaleki Akauola joins the bench.
Rabbitohs: 1. Alex Johnston 2. Braidon Burns 3. Siosifa Talakai 4. Robert Jennings 5. Bryson Goodwin 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Tom Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Kyle Turner 11. John Sutton 12. Angus Crichton 13. Sam Burgess (c). Interchange: 14. Robbie Farah 15. Jason Clark 16. Zane Musgrove 17. Anthony Cherrington 18. George Burgess 19. Robbie Rochow 20. Cameron Murray 21. Tyrell Fuimaono
Ins: Cameron Murray, George Burgess, Robbie Rochow, Tyrell Fuimaono
Outs: None
* Unchanged 17. Robbie Farah (back) remains on the bench. He missed training on Tuesday but is tipped to play. George Burgess (suspension) returns on an extended bench.
SEA EAGLES v DRAGONS
3pm Saturday at Lottoland
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Dylan Walker 4. Brian Kelly 5. Akuila Uate 6. Blake Green 7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c) 8. Brenton Lawrence 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11. Frank Winterstein 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14. Lewis Brown 15. Nate Myles 16. Darcy Lussick 17. Addin Fonua-Blake 18. Jackson Hastings 20. Matthew Wright 21. Jarrad Kennedy 22. Lloyd Perrett
Ins: Darcy Lussick, Jarrad Kennedy, Lloyd Perrett, Matthew Wright
Outs: None
* Unchanged 17 following an upset win over the Roosters. Darcy Lussick (wrist) and Lloyd Perrett (fractured cheekbone) have been named to return on an extended bench.
Dragons: 1. Jason Nightingale 2. Nene Macdonald 3. Euan Aitken 4. Tim Lafai 5. Kurt Mann 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Josh McCrone 8. Russell Packer 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Joel Thompson 13. Jack De Belin. Interchange: 14. Tariq Sims 15. Leeson Ah Mau 16. Hame Sele 17. Taane Milne 18. Blake Lawrie 19. Kalifa Faifai Loa 20. Luciano Leilua 21. Jacob Host
Ins: Blake Lawrie, Euan Aitken, Hame Sele, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Luciano Leilua
Outs: Josh Dugan (hamstring, round 8)
* Jason Nightingale replaces Josh Dugan (hamstring, round 8) at fullback, with Kurt Mann to play on the wing and Euan Aitken (hamstring) returning at centre.
TITANS v RAIDERS
5.30pm Saturday at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans: 1. Tyronne Roberts-Davis 2. Anthony Don 3. Dale Copley 4. Konrad Hurrell 5. Daniel Vidot 6. Kane Elgey 7. Ashley Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Ryan Simpkins 10. Ryan James (c) 11. Kevin Proctor (c) 12. Chris McQueen 13. Leivaha Pulu. Interchange: 14. Karl Lawton 15. Chris Grevsmuhl 16. Max King 17. Joe Greenwood 18. Morgan Boyle 19. Tyrone Roberts 20. Paterika Vaivai 21 Alexander Brimson
Ins: Alexander Brimson, Anthony Don, Konrad Hurrell, Morgan Boyle, Paterika Vaivai
Outs: Nathaniel Peteru
* Anthony Don returns from a shoulder injury while Konrad Hurrell is also back. Tyronne Roberts-Davis will play fullback in place of Tyrone Roberts.
Raiders: 1. Jack Wighton 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker (c) 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Junior Paulo 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Josh Papalii 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Iosia Soliola. Interchange: 14. Adam Clydsdale 15. Luke Bateman 16. Clay Priest 17. Joseph Tapine 18. Dunamis Lui 19. Jordan Turner 20. Dave Taylor 21. Lachlan Croker
Ins: Dunamis Lui, Elliott Whitehead, Jordan Turner, Lachlan Croker
Outs: None
* Elliott Whitehead (suspension) returns to the starting side, pushing Dave Taylor to the reserves. Sia Soliola to start and Clay Priest moved to bench.
COWBOYS v WESTS TIGERS
7.30pm Saturday at 1300Smiles Stadium
Cowboys: 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Javid Bowen 4. Kane Linnett 5. Gideon Gela-Mosby 6. Michael Morgan 7. Johnathan Thurston (c) 8. Patrick Kaufusi 9. Ben Hampton 10. Scott Bolton 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo. Interchange: 14. Kalyn Ponga 15. John Asiata 16. Coen Hess 17. Shaun Fensom 18. Sam Hoare 20. Corey Jensen 21. Blake Leary 22. Ben Spina
Ins: Ben Spina, Blake Leary, Corey Jensen, Kalyn Ponga, Sam Hoare
Outs: Jake Granville (broken leg)
* Good news for Ponga fans! Kalyn has been named in No. 14 as the team utility this week. Ben Hampton to start at hooker. Ponga could still come into starting side if Lachlan Coote is not fit in time for Saturday’s clash with Wests.
Tigers: 1. James Tedesco 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Jamal Idris 4. Kevin Naiqama 5. Moses Suli 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Jack Littlejohn 8. Aaron Woods (c) 9. Matt McIlwrick 10. Ava Seumanufagi 11. Josh Aloiai 12. Chris Lawrence 13. Elijah Taylor. Interchange: 14. Tim Grant 15. Sausao Sue 16. Michael Chee-Kam 17. Jacob Liddle 18. Kyle Lovett 19. Joel Edwards 20. Justin Hunt 21. Junior Tatola
Ins: Jacob Liddle, Joel Edwards, Junior Tatola, Justin Hunt, Kyle Lovett
Outs: Matt Ballin (knee, TBC)
* Matt Ballin (knee, TBC) is replaced on the bench by Jacob Liddle in the only change to the 17.
WARRIORS v EELS
2pm Sunday at Mt Smart Stadium
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (C) 2. Blake Ayshford 3. David Fusitu’a 4. Solomone Kata 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kieran Foran 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Charlie Gubb 9. Issac Luke 10. Jacob Lillyman 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering. Interchange: 14. Nathaniel Roache 15. James Gavet 16. Sam Lisone 17. Ligi Sao 18. Albert Vete 20. Bunty Afoa 21. Mafoa’aeata Hingano 22. Mason Lino
Ins: Nathaniel Roache, Albert Vete, Bunty Afoa, Mason Lino
Outs: None
* There are no changes to the Warriors side who beat the Titans last week, with Bodene Thompson named to start despite an ankle injury.
Eels: 1. Bevan French 2. Semi Radradra 3. Michael Jennings 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Josh Hoffman 6. Clinton Gutherson 7. Corey Norman 8. Suaia Matagi 9. Kaysa Pritchard 10. Tim Mannah (c) 11. Manu Ma’u 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Beau Scott (c). Interchange: 14. Nathan Brown 15. Daniel Alvaro 16. Frank Pritchard 17. Siosaia Vave 18. David Gower 19. Peni Terepo 20. Kirisome Auva’a 21. George Jennings
Ins: George Jennings, Kirisome Auva’a, Peni Terepo, Tepai Moeroa
Outs: None
* Tepai Moeroa (back) returns, pushing Beau Scott to lock, Nathan Brown to the bench and David Gower out of the 17.
STORM v SHARKS
4pm Sunday at AAMI Park
Storm: 1. Billy Slater 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Cheyse Blair 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ryley Jacks 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith (c) 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane. Interchange: 14. Joe Stimson 15. Tim Glasby 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Tui Kamikamica 18. Young Tonumaipea 19. Dean Britt 20. Christian Welch 21. Jordan McLean
Ins: Christian Welch, Dean Britt, Young Tonumaipea, Jordan McLean
Outs: None
* No changes to starting side.
Sharks: 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Jack Bird 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Gerard Beale 6. James Maloney 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Luke Lewis 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen (c). Interchange: 14. Jayson Bukuya 15. Chris Heighington 16. Jeremy Latimore 17. James Segeyaro 18. Joseph Paulo 19. Kurt Capewell 20. Edrick Lee 21. Sam Tagataese
Ins: Edrick Lee, Joseph Paulo, Kurt Capewell, Sam Tagataese
Outs: None
* No changes.
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