The Panthers could be set for a big boost with co-captain Isaah Yeo named on the extended bench.

Meanwhile, the Storm and Rabbitohs have returning stars of their own, with Wayne Bennett welcoming back a key middle forward.

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THURSDAY AUGUST 21

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. St George Illawarra Dragons at Accor Stadium, 7.50pm AEST

Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray

2. Alex Johnston

3. Isaiah Tass

4. Tallis Duncan

5. Tyrone Munro

6. Ashton Ward

7. Jamie Humphreys

8. Sean Keppie

9. Siliva Havili

10. Keaon Koloamatangi

11. Jacob Host

12. Jai Arrow

13. Lachlan Hubner

14. Peter Mamouzelos

15. Brandon Smith

16. Cody Walker

17. Thomas Fletcher

18. Shaquai Mitchell

19. Fletcher Myers

20. Salesi Ataata

21. Haizyn Mellars

22. Lewis Dodd

Analysis: Keaon Koloamatangi returns in a huge boost for the Rabbitohs, with initial fears his season was over after suffering a syndesmosis injury. Tallis Duncan has been named in the centres after he shifted into the role in Round 24 to cover for Bayleigh Bentley-Hape who suffered a head knock. Jai Arrow has shifted to the back row to accommodate the returning Lachlan Hubner, while Wayne Bennett hasn’t made any changes to his halves. Ashton Ward remains, with Cody Walker on the pine alongside Peter Mamouzelos and Brandon Smith.

Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson

2. Christian Tuipulotu

3. Hayden Buchanan

4. Mathew Feagai

5. Corey Allan

6. Lyhkan King-Togia

7. Kyle Flanagan

8. Emre Guler

9. Damien Cook

10. David Klemmer

11. Luciano Leilua

12. Jacob Halangahu

13. Ben Murdoch-Masila

14. Jacob Liddle

15. Blake Lawrie

16. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

17. Tyrell Sloan

18. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

19. Viliami Fifita

20. Nathan Lawson

21. Lachlan Ilias

Analysis: After three head knocks to Hamish Stewart, Jack de Belin and Hame Sele, that trio will sit out in Round 25. Blake Lawrie joins the bench following their omission, while Ben Murdoch-Masila and Jacob Halangahu have been named in the run-on side. Tyrell Sloan, after being 18th man last week, has been named on the pine.

FRIDAY AUGUST 22

Penrith Panthers vs. Canberra Raiders at Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee, 6.00pm AEST

Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards

2. Thomas Jenkins

3. Izack Tago

4. Casey McLean

5. Brian To’o

6. Blaize Talagi

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Moses Leota

9. Mitch Kenny

10. Lindsay Smith

11. Luke Garner

12. Liam Martin

13. Isaiah Papali’i

14. Brad Schneider

15. Liam Henry

16. Matt Eisenhuth

17. Scott Sorensen

18. Paul Alamoti

19. Isaah Yeo

20. Mavrik Geyer

21. Daine Laurie

22. Luke Sommerton

Analysis: The man on everyone’s lips, Isaah Yeo, has been named on the extended bench. The Panthers skipper is eyeing a return from a shoulder injury while Paul Alamoti has been named 18th man.

Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes

2. Jed Stuart

3. Matthew Timoko

4. Sebastian Kris

5. Xavier Savage

6. Ethan Strange

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Josh Papali’i

9. Tom Starling

10. Joseph Tapine

11. Hudson Young

12. Zac Hosking

13. Corey Horsburgh

14. Owen Pattie

15. Simi Sasagi

16. Morgan Smithies

17. Ata Mariota

18. Noah Martin

19. Manaia Waitere

20. Danny Levi

21. Trey Mooney

22. Ethan Sanders

Analysis: No changes for the Raiders and no signs of Savelio Tamale and Matty Nicholson as they eye their respective returns from injuries.

Melbourne Storm vs. Canterbury Bulldogs at AAMI Park, 8.00pm AEST

Storm team: 1. Cameron Munster

2. Grant Anderson

3. Marion Seve

4. Nick Meaney

5. Xavier Coates

6. Jonah Pezet

7. Tyran Wishart

8. Stefano Utoikamanu

9. Harry Grant

10. Josh King

11. Joe Chan

12. Eliesa Katoa

13. Trent Loiero

14. Bronson Garlick

15. Alec MacDonald

16. Tui Kamikamica

17. Ativalu Lisati

18. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown

19. Lazarus Vaalepu

20. Kane Bradley

21. Ryan Papenhuyzen

22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Analysis: Cameron Munster has been listed at fullback, however Ryan Papenhuyzen could be set to return from concussion and has been named on the extended bench. Joe Chan has been named in the back row with Shawn Blore sidelined due to an ankle injury, while Tyran Wishart and Jonah Pezet have once again been named in the halves while Bronson Garlick has been named on the bench.

Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey

2. Jacob Kiraz

3. Bronson Xerri

4. Stephen Crichton

5. Enari Tuala

6. Matt Burton

7. Lachlan Galvin

8. Max King

9. Bailey Hayward

10. Samuel Hughes

11. Viliame Kikau

12. Jacob Preston

13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann

15. Harry Hayes

16. Josh Curran

17. Reed Mahoney

19. Toby Sexton

20. Jake Turpin

21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita

22. Marcelo Montoya

23. Sitili Tupouniua

Analysis: Back-rower Sitili Tupouniua (hamstring) and winger Marcelo Montoya (neck) have both been named on the extended bench. Both stars are eyeing returns from their respective injuries and Enari Tuala could be the man to drop out of the back line, while it remains to be seen who could drop off the bench in the forwards.

SATURDAY AUGUST 23

Manly Sea Eagles vs. Dolphins at 4 Pines Park, 3.00pm AEST

Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic

2. Jason Saab

3. Tolutau Koula

4. Tommy Talau

5. Lehi Hopoate

6. Luke Brooks

7. Daly Cherry-Evans

8. Matthew Lodge

9. Jake Simpkin

10. Siosiua Taukeiaho

11. Corey Waddell

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jazz Tevaga

14. Aaron Schoupp

15. Caleb Navale

16. Ethan Bullemor

17. Toafofoa Sipley

18. Michael Chee Kam

19. Clayton Faulalo

20. Joey Walsh

21. Simione Laiafi

22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Analysis: Reuben Garrick’s season looks to be over after suffering a shoulder injury, with Tommy Talau joining the backline in the centres. Aaron Schoupp has been named on the bench. It remains to be seen if Jake Trbojevic will return this year, having not been named after he suffered a head knock in Round 23.

Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jake Averillo

4. Max Feagai

5. Tevita Naufahu

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Isaiya Katoa

8. Francis Molo

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Felise Kaufusi

11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

12. Oryn Keeley

13. Kurt Donoghoe

14. Trai Fuller

15. Connelly Lemuelu

16. Mark Nicholls

17. Josh Kerr

18. Ray Stone

19. Aublix Tawha

20. Peter Hola

21. LJ Nonu

22. John Fineanganofo

Analysis: Max Feagai returns from a shoulder injury to reshuffle the backline, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow moving back to fullback and Trair Fuller named as a bench utility. Felise Kaufusi and Francis Molo both have served their respective bans and have been named in the front row, with Aublix Tawha shifting to the reserves alongside Ray Stone who has been named 18th man.

Gold Coast Titans vs. New Zealand Warriors at Cbus Super Stadium, 5.30pm AEST

Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson

2. Jaylan De Groot

3. Brian Kelly

4. Jojo Fifita

5. Phillip Sami

6. Kieran Foran

7. Jayden Campbell

8. Moeaki Fotuaika

9. Sam Verrills

10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

11. Chris Randall

12. Beau Fermor

13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

14. Keano Kini

15. Klese Haas

16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui

17. Josh Patston

18. Jacob Alick-Wiencke

19. Tukimihia Simpkins

20. Sean Mullany

21. Tom Weaver

22. Tony Francis

Analysis: Two returning stars for the Titans with Brian Kelly (concussion) and Jojo Fifita (ankle) named to re-join the backline. Phil Sami shifts to the wing and Beau Fermor reverts to the back row. Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been named to start at prop with Jaimin Jolliffe out for the season due to a PCL injury. Klese Haas has been named on the bench alongside Josh Patston.

Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

3. Adam Pompey

4. Rocco Berry

5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

6. Chanel Harris-Tavita

7. Tanah Boyd

8. James Fisher-Harris

9. Wayde Egan

10. Demitric Vaimauga

11. Kurt Capewell

12. Marata Niukore

13. Erin Clark

14. Te Maire Martin

15. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

16. Tanner Stowers-Smith

17. Leka Halasima

18. Taine Tuaupiki

20. Samuel Healey

21. Bunty Afoa

22. Kalani Going

23. Edward Kosi

Analysis: Kurt Capewell (concussion), Te Maire Martin (concussion) and Rocco Berry (shoulder) have all been named to return in a big boost for the Warriors. Taine Tuaupiki drops to 18th man with Berry returning, which sees Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad shift to his natural fullback position. Capewell slots into the back row, which sees Leka Halasima shift to the bench and Demetric Vaimauga start at prop in the absence of Jackson Ford who has been handed a three-game ban.

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Parramatta Eels vs. Sydney Roosters at CommBank Stadium, 7.35pm AEST

Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi

2. Zac Lomax

3. Viliami Penisini

4. Dylan Brown

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Joash Papali’i

7. Mitchell Moses

8. J’maine Hopgood

9. Ryley Smith

10. Junior Paulo

11. Kelma Tuilagi

12. Jack Williams

13. Dylan Walker

14. Tallyn Da Silva

15. Charlie Guymer

16. Matt Doorey

17. Jordan Samrani

18. Dean Hawkins

19. Haze Dunster

20. Dan Keir

21. Toni Mataele

22. Joey Lussick

Analysis: Isaiah Iongi has been picked in the number one jersey at fullback after he came into the team late for the clash against the Rabbitohs, which was his first game back after suffering a hand injury. Joash Papalii has been selected at five-eighth. Luca Moretti drops out of the squad, meaning Dylan Walker will replace him at lock and Jordan Samrani comes onto the interchange.

Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco

2. Junior Tupou

3. Billy Smith

4. Robert Toia

5. Mark Nawaqanitawase

6. Hugo Savala

7. Sam Walker

8. Naufahu Whyte

9. Connor Watson

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Angus Crichton

12. Siua Wong

13. Victor Radley

14. Benaiah Ioelu

15. Salesi Foketi

16. Egan Butcher

17. Spencer Leniu

18. Ethan King

19. Blake Steep

20. Taylor Losalu

21. Sandon Smith

22. Tom Rodwell

Analysis: Junior Tupou has been named in the starting side on the wing and will play for the Roosters in the NRL for the first time, with Daniel Tupou to miss the game due to concussion symptoms. Forward Siua Wong (concussion) is back in the team, meaning Naufahu Whyte switches to prop, with Spencer Leniu dropping back to the interchange. Blake Steep has been demoted to the reserves.

SUNDAY AUGUST 24

Newcastle Knights vs. Brisbane Broncos at McDonald Jones Stadium, 2.00pm AEST

Knights team: 1. Connor Votano

2. Dominic Young

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Jakob Arthur

7. Jack Cogger

8. Jacob Saifiti

9. Phoenix Crossland

10. Leo Thompson

11. Jermaine McEwen

12. Kai Pearce-Paul

13. Tyson Frizell

14. Jayden Brailey

15. Mathew Croker

16. Thomas Cant

17. Elijah Leaumoana

18. Francis Manuleleua

19. James Schiller

20. Matthew Arthur

21. Fletcher Hunt

22. Lachlan Crouch

Analysis: Phoenix Crossland (concussion) has been selected in the hooker position, which means Jayden Brailey will drop to the interchange, and Matt Arthur goes back to the reserves list. Brodie Jones has been dropped from the squad altogether, with Elijah Salesa leaumoana coming in for him on the interchange. He will play just his fifth NRL game.

Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh

2. Josiah Karapani

3. Kotoni Staggs

4. Gehamat Shibasaki

5. Deine Mariner

6. Billy Walters

7. Ben Hunt

8. Corey Jensen

9. Cory Paix

10. Payne Haas

11. Jaiyden Hunt

12. Jordan Riki

13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Tyson Smoothy

15. Kobe Hetherington

16. Ben Talty

17. Jesse Arthars

18. Fletcher Baker

19. Delouise Hoeter

20. Jock Madden

21. Va’a Semu

22. Luke Gale

Analysis: Forward Jack Gosiewski is out of the team with a shoulder injury, with Jaiyden Hunt coming into the starting team and Jesse Arthars joining the interchange. That’s the only change to the team that overcame the Dolphins.

Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval, 4.05pm AEST

Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula

2. Sunia Turuva

3. Taylan May

4. Starford To’a

5. Jeral Skelton

6. Jarome Luai

7. Adam Doueihi

8. Terrell May

9. Apisai Koroisau

10. Fonua Pole

11. Samuela Fainu

12. Sione Fainu

13. Alex Twal

14. Latu Fainu

15. Royce Hunt

16. Charlie Murray

17. Tony Sukkar

18. Heath Mason

19. Brent Naden

20. Kit Laulilii

21. Krystian Mapapalangi

22. Luke Laulilii

Analysis: There are no changes to the Tigers team that were too strong for the Sea Eagles. Starford To’a has been picked and will start in the centres, even after leaving the field against Manly with a shoulder problem. .

Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Semi Valemei

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Viliami Vailea

5. Braidon Burns

6. Jake Clifford

7. Tom Dearden

8. Jordan McLean

9. Reece Robson

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. John Bateman

12. Jeremiah Nanai

13. Reuben Cotter

14. Karl Lawton

15. Harrison Edwards

16. Zac Laybutt

17. Thomas Mikaele

18. Kai O’Donnell

19. Marly Bitungane

20. Nicholas Lenaz

21. Jaxson Paulo

22. Kaiden Lahrs

Analysis: North Queensland coach Todd Payten has gone with an unchanged team after their win over the Knights in Round 24. Kai O’Donnell has been named at 18th man, with Marly Bitungane, Nicholas Lenaz and Kaiden Lahrs all outside the 18, but in the extended squad.

Bye: Cronulla Sharks