Cronulla might be with out Ronaldo Mulitalo for Sunday’s derby with St George Illawarra after the Sharks winger suffered a reoccurrence of a knee damage that saved him out of a number of video games earlier this season.
There’s additionally unhealthy information popping out of Bondi as Roosters rake Brandon Smith might be lacking from their tussle with Gold Coast due to a calf downside with rising star Sandon Smith coming into the hooker function.
Penrith’s Brad Schneider has gained the race to accomplice Jarome Luai within the halves in opposition to Canberra on Saturday after the talismanic Nathan Cleary left final Thursday’s NRL loss to Melbourne with a shoulder damage.
Daine Laurie holds his spot on the wing for Penrith forward of premiership winner Sunia Turuva.
Laurie loomed as an opportunity to hitch Luai within the halves however as a substitute, Panthers coach Ivan Cleary will hold him on the wing the place he performed following a last-minute name to maneuver Wests Tigers-bound Turuva to 18th participant in opposition to the Storm.
“I’m enjoying on the wing this weekend so I’m simply able to do my job,” Laurie stated.
Panthers star Nathan Cleary howls in ache after injuring his shoulder. (Picture by Brendon Thorne/Getty Photos)
Jack Cole was the opposite man within the operating for the five-eighth function after he changed Cleary mid-game in opposition to the Storm however the Panthers pulled Schneider from NSW Cup on Sunday, so the 23-year-old may very well be recent for a attainable call-up in opposition to his former aspect Canberra.
It’s largely unhealthy information for Penrith as they attempt to cling onto second spot heading into the ultimate three weeks of the season.
On prime of Cleary being out for no less than three weeks with a shoulder damage, hooker Mitch Kenny has been suspended for Saturday’s journey to Canberra and second-rower Scott Sorensen can be unavailable as a result of his hamstring damage.
Luke Sommerton will begin at dummy half for Kenny, who accepted the early responsible plea and copped the one-week ban.
Blues ahead Liam Martin returns from his one-game ban for grade-two harmful contact.
Brisbane might be with out star fullback Reece Walsh for his or her must-win dwelling sport in opposition to Parramatta on Friday after he suffered a hand fracture of their last-start win over North Queensland.
5-eighth Ezra Mam will miss the rest of the season after present process surgical procedure on a syndesmosis damage, whereas prop Payne Haas (Lisfranc) and hooker Tyson Smoothy (ankle) are out for the subsequent few weeks no less than.
Parramatta prop Wiremu Greig copped a two-match ban for the excessive sort out that left Connor Watson concussed within the Eels’ loss to the Sydney Roosters on Friday.
Already out of finals competition, Parramatta didn’t danger that suspension going to a few matches and ending Greig’s season by combating the cost.
Parramatta captain Clint Gutherson, Sydney Roosters back-rower Victor Radley and Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita pled responsible and accepted fines for different costs out of Friday’s matches.
Gutherson was charged with grade-one harmful contact for kicking on the ball and narrowly lacking inflicting main harm to James Tedesco‘s head because the Roosters captain went to the bottom.
Watson will miss this Sunday’s tussle with the Titans at Cbus Tremendous Stadium whereas Maroons prop Moeaki Fotuaika might be again for the house aspect after he missed the conflict in opposition to St George Illawarra by means of suspension.
Dragons ahead Jack de Belin (harmful contact) was the one participant charged from Sunday’s video games however will solely pay a fantastic of $1000 for the grade-one offence.
Sharks half Nicho Hynes has been unsuccessful in his push for a return from the ankle damage which has saved him out for the previous six weeks.
Bulldogs ahead Josh Curran suffered a shoulder damage within the win over the Dolphins in Bundaberg however has been named by Cameron Ciraldo.
South Sydney veteran Cody Walker left the sphere late of their loss to Wests Tigers with a concussion, after copping an unintentional knee and has been stood down for this weekend’s joust with the Knights. “He’s struggling, can’t bear in mind a lot. We’ve misplaced one other one,” interim coach Ben Hornby stated.
Rabbitohs centre Richie Kennar might be banned 3-4 matches except he can show in any other case on the judiciary for a excessive shot on Luke Laulilii. He has entered a responsible plea however is disputing the grading.
His suspension is the most recent take a look at for the South Sydney backline, which has been with out the injured Campbell Graham all season and can be lacking Alex Johnston and Isaiah Tass.
Tyrone Munro seems the likeliest to come back into the 17 after scoring two tries in NSW Cup on return from a collarbone damage on Saturday – he has been named on an prolonged reserves checklist, together with Izaac Thompson who’s another choice, pending the judiciary listening to.
Souths skipper Cameron Murray ($1000 for harmful contact), Raiders duo Josh Papalii ($1800 for harmful contact) and Emre Guler ($1000 for a harmful throw) and Dolphins ahead Felise Kaufusi ($1000 for harmful contact) copped fines from Saturday’s matches.
Tigers ahead Fonua Pole additionally failed to complete the Campbelltown conflict with a knee damage however has been named on the bench for Thursday’s Leichhardt assembly with Manly.
Adam Doueihi has been shut down for the remainder of the season by coach Benji Marshall following problems over his knee surgical procedure although the utility again needed to soldier on for the staff’s remaining two matches.
The Sea Eagles had a few considerations with interchange hooker Gordon Chan Kum Tong (AC joint) maintaining his place on the bench however centre Tommy Talau (pectoral) will miss the sport after struggling the damage of their win on Friday over the Warriors.
Dolphins prop Mark Nicholls and Raiders winger Jordan Rapana have been dominated out final week as a result of concussions and are named to play this weekend.
Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona escaped suspension for a excessive shot that additionally collected his Storm teammate Cameron Munster.
Asofa-Solomona went to the sin bin at BlueBet Stadium however was solely charged with a grade-one careless excessive sort out to cop a fantastic of $1800.
Spherical 24 Casualty Ward: Panthers – Nathan Cleary (shoulder); Sea Eagles – Tommy Talau (pec), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (shoulder); Bulldogs – Josh Curran (shoulder); Rabbitohs – Cody Walker (concussion); Knights – Tyson Gamble (hand).
Spherical 25 groups
All instances AEST
Wests vs Manly at Leichhardt Oval: 7.50pm, Thursday August 2
Tigers: 1. Heath Mason 2. Solomon Alaimalo 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Junior Tupou 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Alex Seyfarth 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Isaiah Papali’i 14. Latu Fainu 15. Sione Fainu 16. Fonua Pole 17. Alex Twal 18. Tim Johannssen 19. Tallyn Da Silva 20. Reuben Porter 21. Josh Feledy 22. Tony Sukkar
Fonua Pole (knee) has been named on the bench for the Tigers after failing to complete the win over Souths at Campbelltown.
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Karl Lawton 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Ben Trbojevic 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown 18. Corey Waddell 19. Toafofoa Sipley 20. Jamie Humphreys 21. Clayton Faulalo 22. Matthew Lodge
Centre Tommy Talau (pectoral) will miss the sport however Gordon Chan Kum Tong (shoulder) and Ben Trbojevic have been named on the bench. Tolu Koula strikes into the beginning aspect and Karl Lawton additionally returns within the second row.
Warriors vs Canterbury at Go Media Stadium: 6pm, Friday August 3
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Dylan Walker 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Demitric Sifakula 18. Chanel Harris-Tavita 20. Leka Halasima 21. Taine Tuaupiki 22. Edward Kosi 23. Bunty Afoa
Hooker Wayde Egan is again from an elbow damage however Jackson Ford is not going to return from his knee criticism this week, and with their finals possibilities over and solely two matches left, the membership might shut him down for the season.
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Josh Curran 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Kurt Mann 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Harry Hayes 17. Jaeman Salmon 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Lipoi Hopoi 21. Eli Clark 22. Drew Hutchison 23. Max King
Entrance-rower Josh Curran (shoulder) has been named within the beginning lineup after he copped a knock throughout the massive win at Bundaberg over the Dolphins.
Josh Curran (Picture by Matt King/Getty Photos)
Brisbane vs Parramatta at Suncorp Stadium: 8pm, Friday August 3
Broncos: 1. Tristan Sailor 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Joshua Rogers 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Xavier Willison 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Blake Mozer 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Josiah Karapani 17. Martin Taupau 18. Benjamin Te Kura 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Jaiyden Hunt 21. Cory Paix 22. Corey Oates
They’re rested after the bye however Reece Walsh (hand), Payne Haas (foot), Ezra Mam (ankle) and Tyson Smoothy (ankle) are all out as final 12 months’s runners-up combat to remain within the finals equation. Tristan Sailor is the brand new fullback.
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Fingers 10. Shaun Lane 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Joe Ofahengaue 14. Joey Lussick 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Luca Moretti 17. Dan Keir 18. Jake Tago 19. Matt Doorey 20. Ethan Sanders 21. Morgan Harper 22. Ofahiki Ogden
Clint Gutherson averted suspension for harmful contact for his kick which narrowly missed James Tedesco’s head however prop Wiremu Greig was hit with a ban of two matches for a excessive sort out. Winger Maika Sivo is again on the wing and back-rower Kelma Tuilagi strikes into the beginning aspect after coming off the bench final week.
Canberra vs Penrith at GIO Stadium: 3pm, Saturday August 4
Raiders: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Kaeo Weekes 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Younger 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Danny Levi 15. Emre Guler 16. Ata Mariota 17. Simi Sasagi 18. Adam Prepare dinner 19. Zac Woolford 20. Trey Mooney 21. Jed Stuart 22. Corey Horsburgh
Ricky Stuart has made just a few positional modifications. Jordan Rapana returns from concussion at fullback as Kaeo Weekes is moved to five-eighth. Albert Hopoate is available in on the wing, which suggests Seb Kris goes into the centres and Ethan Unusual drops out with a calf damage.
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Daine Laurie 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Brad Schneider 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Mavrik Geyer 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Jack Cole 18. Matt Eisenhuth 19. Paul Alamoti 20. Luke Garner 21. Luron Patea 22. Sunia Turuva
Brad Schneider comes into five-eighth with Jarome Luai taking up at halfback with Nathan Cleary nursing his shoulder damage.
Mitch Kenny has been banned for one match for a excessive shot which floored Storm winger Grant Anderson. Luke Sommerton is the brand new hooker.
Liam Martin returns from his one-game ban however Scott Sorensen (hamstring) is one other couple of weeks away from returning.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona is tackled. (Picture by Brendon Thorne/Getty Photos)
Melbourne vs Dolphins at AAMI Park: 5.30pm, Saturday August 4
Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Tyran Wishart 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Sualauvi Faalogo 15. Lazarus Vaalepu 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Marion Seve 19. Kane Bradley 20. Dean Ieremia 21. Chris Lewis 22. Christian Welch
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has averted suspension regardless of being charged for a excessive shot on Daine Laurie that additionally collected his Storm teammate Cameron Munster. He can pay a fantastic of $1,800 fantastic.
Tyran Wishart will fill in on wing for Grant Anderson (concussion) with Sua Fa’alogo been added to the bench. Christian Welch is on the prolonged bench after again and calf accidents have saved him out for six weeks.
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich 14. Oryn Keeley 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O’Sullivan 18. Mason Teague 19. Tesi Niu 20. Trai Fuller 21. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Josh Kerr
Veteran prop Mark Nicholls (head knock) returns from concussion protocols.
South Sydney vs Newcastle at Accor Stadium: 7.35pm, Saturday August 4
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Grey 2. Fletcher Myers 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Prepare dinner 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Jacob Host 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Shaquai Mitchell 18. Siliva Havili 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Michael Chee Kam 21. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 22. Tyrone Munro
Cody Walker (concussion) is the most recent Souths participant sidelined whereas Michael Chee Kam (calf) remains to be uncertain to be again after lacking the loss to Wests as he was named on an prolonged reserves checklist.
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Fletcher Sharpe 3. Dane Gagai 4. Dylan Lucas 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jack Cogger 7. Phoenix Crossland 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Will Pryce 15. Mathew Croker 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Brodie Jones 18. Thomas Cant 19. Sebastian Su’a 20. Jackson Hastings 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. David Armstrong
Former NSW prop Jacob Saifiti (calf) remains to be out injured for this must-win sport for Newcastle’s playoff prospects however Tyson Gamble gained’t be again this 12 months as a result of a damaged hand he picked up at Shark Park. Jack Cogger takes over at five-eighth.
Gold Coast vs Sydney at Cbus Tremendous Stadium: 2pm, Sunday August 5
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. AJ Brimson 15. Isaac Liu 16. Erin Clark 17. Klese Haas 18. Tanah Boyd 19. Keenan Palasia 20. Joe Stimson 21. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 22. Tony Francis
Maroons prop Moeaki Fotuaika will return after his one-game ban together with Beau Fermor (kidney) – with Erin Clark dropping out of the beginning aspect.
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Younger 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Nat Butcher 14. Sandon Smith 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17. Terrell Might 18. Michael Jennings 19. Naufahu Whyte 20. Siua Wong 21. Zach Dockar-Clay 22. Robert Toia
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves returns from a four-game ban and Spencer Leniu reverts to the bench. Michael Jennings is offered after suspension however has been named as 18th participant. Connor Watson (concussion) is not going to go well with up after being flattened by Wiremu Greig’s excessive shot. Nat Butcher (rib cartilage) will, nevertheless, be again to take his place.
St George Illawarra vs Cronulla at WIN Stadium: 2pm, Sunday August 5
Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Mathew Feagai 4. Max Feagai 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Jack Chicken 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth 14. Toby Couchman 15. Ryan Couchman 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 18. Lyhkan King-Togia 19. Mikaele Ravalawa 20. Michael Molo 21. Jesse Marschke 22. Connor Muhleisen
Raymond Faitala-Mariner returns on the bench however Moses Suli (knee) is once more lacking after sitting out Sunday’s stoush with the Titans in Wollongong. Jack de Belin is free to play after solely copping a fantastic for his harmful contact cost.
Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jack Williams 15. Royce Hunt 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Billy Burns 20. Tuku Hau Tapuha 21. Chris Veaila 22. Niwhai Puru
Braydon Trindall is again on deck from a shoulder damage at halfback, Blayke Brailey returns to hooker and Cameron McInnes to lock. Nicho Hynes gained’t return from his ankle damage for the derby in a blow to Cronulla’s hopes of securing a top-four spot.
Bye – North Qld
with AAP
