North Queensland halfback Chad Townsend has been dropped for this weekend’s sport in opposition to Canberra whereas the Broncos have suffered an enormous blow with Reece Walsh out with a damaged hand.
Coach Todd Payten has named him because the 18th participant, with Jake Clifford, coming into the beginning line-up.
The Cowboys suffered a shock 42-18 to the Broncos, and Townsend gained’t be on the membership subsequent yr after signing with the Roosters.
“Each of our halves on the (Northern) Pleasure have completed rather well over the previous eight to 10 weeks, they’re on the high of the comp,” coach Todd Payten stated. “Jake has simply acquired his nostril in entrance (of Thomas Duffy) there, he has acquired his alternative by way of tackling effectively, kicking effectively and speaking effectively.”
Brisbane have confirmed Walsh suffered a hand fracture of their win over North Queensland, heaping but extra woe on their disappointing season.
Walsh battled by way of the damage to play the vast majority of Saturday’s victory and had a task in three out of his aspect’s 4 second-half tries and now might not play once more this yr.
“Reece could have surgical procedure on his hand this week with a return date depending on how he recovers,” Broncos head of efficiency David Ballard stated on Thursday.
Brisbane, who’ve the bye this weekend, are but to find out how lengthy Walsh shall be unavailable.
The Broncos, on 22 factors, nonetheless have a shot of creating the highest eight however will probably have to win their remaining three video games after this week’s bye – in opposition to Parramatta, the Dolphins and ladder leaders Melbourne.
Reece Walsh. (Photograph by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Pictures)
However their already-slim finals probabilities had been hit by the information of Walsh’s damage, together with affirmation that five-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) have each prevented surgical procedure.
“Payne will endure some additional testing in coming days earlier than we will assess when he’ll return, whereas Tyson has begun his rehab work within the gymnasium,” Ballard stated.
Elsewhere, Wests Tigers fullback Jahream Bula has been dominated out for the ultimate month of the season after present process shoulder surgical procedure.
Bula had been named within the No.1 jersey for Saturday evening’s conflict with South Sydney, however Charlie Staines and Heath Mason are actually choices to exchange him.
Dragons second-rower Hame Sele has been recognized with pericardial effusion/pericarditis following his abrupt exit from the match in opposition to Canterbury.
He was rushed to hospital however was cleared of any irregular coronary heart rhythm regardless of preliminary reviews suggesting that was the rationale for his dramatic departure from the Kogarah stadium.
Hame Sele. (Photograph by Cameron Spencer/Getty Pictures)
He won’t play this Sunday in Wollongong in opposition to the Titans and might be out for the remainder of the season.
“I admire everybody reaching out to test on me. I’m feeling higher. Nonetheless in hospital ready for the physician, but it surely’s solely precautionary. A lot love,” he posted on Saturday evening on social media.
St George Illawarra teammate Kyle Flanagan has been discovered responsible of biting on the judiciary after being referred straight to the NRL judiciary on Tuesday evening over the Stephen Crichton biting allegation.
Crichton lodged an official criticism that Flanagan bit him on the nostril within the 62nd minute of the Bulldogs’ 28-10 win at Kogarah on Saturday evening.
The Dragons pivot will sit out the subsequent 4 matches and solely be again if the workforce makes the finals.
Centre Moses Suli is out this weekend after struggling a suspected medical cruciate ligament damage within the second half in opposition to Canterbury.
Gold Coast’s slim finals probabilities have taken one other hit with Moeaki Fotuaika to overlook the conflict in opposition to St George Illawarra by way of suspension.
The prop went to the sin bin for a excessive sort out on Cronulla captain Cam McInnes within the 44-0 loss that each one however ended the Titans’ top-eight hopes on Friday evening.
Gold Coast ahead David Fifita (shoulder cost $1500) and Sharks ahead Billy Burns (careless excessive sort out – $750) had been additionally pinged by the match evaluate committee.
Broncos star Reece Walsh (shoulder cost $1500), Cowboys hooker Reece Robson (opposite conduct $1000) and Rabbitohs centre Taane Milne ($3000 for tripping) additionally took fines.
Penrith will function an all-new second row for the pivotal conflict in opposition to Melbourne after Liam Martin obtained a one-game ban from the NRL match evaluate committee.
Martin was charged with grade-two harmful contact for taking out Daejarn Asi‘s legs because the Parramatta halfback kicked throughout the second half of the Panthers’ 36-34 comeback win on Friday evening.
He went to the sin bin for his shot and can miss Thursday’s conflict in opposition to Melbourne, which can probably decide who will end with the minor premiership. Martin risked additionally lacking the Spherical 25 conflict in opposition to Canberra if he had taken his cost to the judiciary.
(Photograph by Cameron Spencer/Getty Pictures)
The suspension means Penrith look set to call an all-new second row in opposition to the Storm after Scott Sorensen suffered a hamstring damage within the win over the Eels.
Mavrik Geyer has been promoted to the beginning aspect together with Liam Henry.
Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson will line up in opposition to the Sea Eagles on Friday evening after being a late withdrawal from Sunday’s match in opposition to the Dolphins with a thigh concern.
Eels back-rower Ryan Matterson (damaged ribs) might not play once more this season
Dolphins prop Mark Nicholls, Raiders winger Jordan Rapana and Cowboys ahead Jeremiah Nanai have all been dominated out after concussions in Spherical 23.
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon is but to determine on big-name inclusions for Sunday’s dwelling sport in opposition to Newcastle with Braydon Trindall (hamstring), Braden Hamlin-Uele (knee) and Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee) all named on an prolonged bench. Teig Wilton (hamstring) and star half Nicho Hynes have been neglected of the line-up.
Spherical 23 Casualty Ward: Broncos – Reece Walsh (hand), Dragons – Hame Sele (chest), Moses Suli (knee); Raiders – Jordan Rapana (head knock); Cowboys – Jeremiah Nanai (head knock); Panthers – Scott Sorensen (hamstring); Warriors – Shaun Johnson (quadriceps); Knights – Dylan Lucas (hamstring): Dolphins – Mark Nicholls (head knock); Tigers – Aidan Sezer (knee).
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Spherical 24 groups
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Penrith vs Melbourne at BlueBet Stadium: 7.50pm, Thursday August 15
Panthers: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Mavrik Geyer 12. Liam Henry 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Trent Toelau 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Luron Patea 17. Jack Cole 18. Brad Schneider 19. James Fisher-Harris 20. Dylan Edwards 21. Austin Dias 22. Luke Sommerton
The premiers have named James Fisher-Harris (groin) and Dylan Edwards (knee) as reserves with the potential to be late inclusions after every participant has spent a number of weeks out. Liam Martin (suspension) and Scott Sorensen (hamstring) have each been confirmed as out.
Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Grant Anderson 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. Tyran Wishart 15. Lazarus Vaalepu 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Kane Bradley 19. Sualauvi Faalogo 20. Tepai Moeroa 21. Dean Ieremia 22. Chris Lewis
Eli Katoa (knee) returns after getting a relaxation in opposition to the Rabbitohs. It means Nelson Asofa-Solomona strikes again to prop and Tui Kamikamica goes onto the bench. Former Maroons prop Christian Welch stays sidelined with a again downside and is hoping to be again earlier than the tip of the common season.
Manly vs Warriors at 4 Pines Park: 6pm, Friday August 16
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tommy Talau 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. Tolutau Koula 19. Toafofoa Sipley 20. Corey Waddell 21. Jamie Humphreys 22. Clayton Faulalo
Josh Aloiai (knee) has been named within the beginning aspect, however Tolu Koula (knee) has been named because the 18th participant and nonetheless has an opportunity of returning.
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 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. Leka Halasima 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Luke Metcalf 22. Edward Kosi 23. Bunty Afoa
In an enormous increase for the Warriors, Shaun Johnson (thigh) returns to the halfback function. Winger Marcelo Montoya (groin) and Adam Pompey (knee) additionally return to New Zealand’s backline. However Jackson Ford stays sidelined along with his knee criticism.
Warriors veteran Shaun Johnson. (Photograph by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Pictures)
Sydney vs Parramatta at Allianz Stadium: 8pm, Friday August 16
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Jake Tago 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Fingers 10. Wiremu Greig 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Ryan Matterson 14. Joey Lussick 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Kelma Tuilagi 17. Dan Keir 18. Ethan Sanders 19. Maika Sivo 20. Matt Doorey 21. Morgan Harper 22. Makahesi Makatoa
Fijian winger Maika Sivo has an opportunity to push for a last-minute return from a hamstring damage and is known as as a reserve, whereas back-rower Ryan Matterson (damaged ribs) might not play once more this season.
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Younger 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson 14. Sitili Tupouniua 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Nat Butcher 17. Terrell Could 18. Sandon Smith 19. Siua Wong 20. Ethan King 21. Salesi Foketi 22. Robert Toia
Trent Robinson names an unchanged line-up from the pre-bye spherical 22 aspect, with Lindsay Collins (head knock), Dom Younger (hamstring) and Nat Butcher (rib cartilage) within the 17-man squad. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Michael Jennings have yet another week every left of their suspensions.
Canterbury vs Dolphins at Salter Oval, Bundaberg: 3pm, Saturday August 17
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. Lipoi Hopoi 20. Chris Patolo 21. Hayze Perham 22. Drew Hutchison 23. Poasa Faamausili
Utility ahead Jaeman Salmon (jaw) is ready to make a return and is known as within the 17, however utility again Blake Wilson broke his ankle in NSW Cup on the weekend and gained’t play once more till 2025. Reed Mahoney has overcome niggling shoulder damage and is correct to duel with the Dolphins in Bundaberg.
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. Lachlan Hubner 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O’Sullivan 18. Trai Fuller 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Josh Kerr
Mark Nicholls (head knock) has been dominated out after failing his HIA on Sunday in opposition to the Warriors. Jeremy Marshall-King was not in a position to return from a foot downside in time for the Bundaberg journey.
North Qld vs Canberra at QCB Stadium: 5.30pm, Saturday August 17
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Sam McIntyre 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Jaxon Purdue 17. Griffin Neame 18. Tomas Chester 19. Chad Townsend 20. Jamal Shibasaki 21. Semi Valemei 22. Marly Bitungane
Todd Payten has swung the axe dropping halfback Chad Townsend to the reserves record, with Jake Clifford taking the No.7 jersey. Jeremiah Nanai can also be out after failing the concussion protocols. Veteran prop Jason Taumalolo (cheekbone) continues to be in all probability a few weeks away.
Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Sebastian Kris 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Ethan Unusual 5. Xavier Savage 6. Adam Prepare dinner 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. Albert Hopoate 19. Zac Woolford 20. Trey Mooney 21. Hohepa Puru 22. Corey Horsburgh
Veteran winger Jordan Rapana failed to complete the loss to Manly resulting from a concussion and has been dominated out. It’s compelled a backline reshuffle with Seb Kris going to the wing, Ethan Unusual to centre and Adam Prepare dinner coming in at five-eighth.
Jordan Rapana. (Photograph by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Pictures)
Wests vs South Sydney at Campbelltown Stadium: 7.35pm, Saturday August 17
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 19. Heath Mason 2. Luke Laulilii 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Adam Doueihi 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. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Sione Fainu 16. Fonua Pole 17. Alex Twal 18. Latu Fainu 20. Reuben Porter 21. Junior Tupou 22. Tony Sukkar
Aidan Sezer (knee) has been named within the beginning aspect after limping off in opposition to Newcastle. Latu Fainu (head knock) has been named because the 18th participant. Winger Luke Laulilii returns from the concussion protocols, Alex Seyfarth has been named within the beginning workforce.
Jahream Bula (shoulder) is out for the yr after present process surgical procedure.
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Grey 2. Fletcher Myers 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 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. Dean Hawkins 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Brock Grey 21. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 22. Tyrone Munro
Tallis Duncan comes into the again row for Michael Chee Kam who’s out with a calf pressure and Jacob Host comes onto the bench. Taane Milne has prevented a ban and copped a advantageous regardless of being charged with tripping Ryan Papenhuyzen in Thursday evening’s loss to Melbourne, and can begin within the centres.
St George Illawarra vs Gold Coast at WIN Stadium: 2pm, Sunday August 18
Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Mathew Feagai 4. Max Feagai 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Kyle Flanagan 17. Jack Chook 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 18. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 19. Lyhkan King-Togia 20. Mikaele Ravalawa 21. Michael Molo 22. Connor Muhleisen
Shane Flanagan has recalled Jack Chook and Mat Feagai to the 17-man squad, with Mikaele Ravalawa within the prolonged reserves. Ben Murdoch-Masila (foot) and Hame Sele (sickness) are out for the remainder of the season, whereas Moses Suli (knee) is ready to overlook at the least every week. Kyle Flanagan has been banned after dropping his chew struggle with the judiciary panel on Tuesday evening.
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Jaimin Jolliffe 9. Sam Verrills 10. Erin Clark 11. David Fifita 12. Klese Haas 13. Chris Randall 14. AJ Brimson 15. Isaac Liu 16. Josiah Pahulu 17. Keenan Palasia 18. Beau Fermor 19. Tanah Boyd 20. Joe Stimson 21. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 22. Tony Francis
Centre Brian Kelly (sickness) returns after lacking the Broncos sport which means AJ Brimson drops again to the bench. Beau Fermor (bruised kidney) may nonetheless make a comeback after lacking the loss to the Sharks, named at 18th participant. Moeaki Fotuaika is out along with his one-game ban, bringing Erin Clark into the beginning aspect.
Cronulla vs Newcastle at PointsBet Stadium: 4.05pm, Sunday August 18
Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Blayke Brailey 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Jack Williams 14. Jayden Berrell 15. Billy Burns 16. Royce Hunt 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Niwhai Puru 19. Braden Hamlin-Uele 20. Braydon Trindall 21. Ronaldo Mulitalo 22. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Craig Fitzgibbon is giving Braydon Trindall (hamstring) till the final minute to show his health, naming him on an prolonged bench together with Braden Hamlin-Uele (knee) and Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee) who may additionally return. Blayke Brailey is once more listed because the beginning halfback. Teig Wilton (hamstring) has been neglected.
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Fletcher Sharpe 3. Dane Gagai 4. Dylan Lucas 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Phoenix Crossland 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jack Cogger 15. Mathew Croker 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Brodie Jones 18. Thomas Cant 19. Thomas Jenkins 20. Jackson Hastings 21. Will Pryce 22. Kyle McCarthy
Dylan Lucas returns after lacking final week’s sport with a hamstring damage changing Krystian Mapapalangi within the squad. Entrance-rower Jacob Saifiti has once more been neglected with a calf damage which has sidelined him the previous two weeks.
Bye – Brisbane
with AAP
