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Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm, 7.50pm AEST at CommBank Stadium

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. Matthew Eisenhuth

17. Scott Sorensen

18. Paul Alamoti

19. Jack Cole

20. Daine Laurie

21. Mavrik Geyer

22. Trent Toelau

Analysis: No changes for the Panthers, with Isaah Yeo still sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Ivan Cleary has named the same 17 that bested the Knights last weekend.

Storm team:

1. Nick Meaney

2. Grant Anderson

3. Joe Chan

4. Marion Seve

5. Xavier Coates

6. Cameron Munster

7. Tyran Wishart

8. Stefano Utoikamanu

9. Harry Grant

10. Josh King

11. Shawn Blore

12. Eliesa Katoa

13. Trent Loiero

14. Jonah Pezet

15. Alec Macdonald

16. Tui Kamikamica

17. Ativalu Lisati

18. Bronson Garlick

19. Kane Bradley

20. Siulagi Tuimalatu-brown

21. Lazarus Vaalepu

22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Analysis: Nick Meaney takes over from Ryan Papenhuyzen at fullback, with the gun No.1 sidelined due to a head knock. Marion Seve joins the backline with Jack Howarth also sidelined. Elsewhere, there’s no changes for the Storm while Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named on the pine as he eyes a return after a QLD Cup appearance last weekend. The hulking enforcer was handed a two-game ban for an elbow on Jake Simpkin.

FRIDAY

New Zealand Warriors vs St George Illawarra Dragons, 6pm AEST at Go Media Stadium

Warriors team:

1. Taine Tuaupiki

2. Dallin Watene-zelezniak

3. Adam Pompey

4. Charnze Nicoll-klokstad

5. Roger Tuivasa-sheck

6. Chanel Harris-tavita

7. Tanah Boyd

8. James Fisher-harris

9. Wayde Egan

10. Jackson Ford

11. Leka Halasima

12. Marata Niukore

13. Erin Clark

14. Samuel Healey

15. Eddie Ieremia-toeava

16. Demitric Vaimauga

17. Tanner Stowers-smith

18. Freddy Lussick

20. Edward Kosi

21. Tom Ale

22. Kayliss Fatialofa

25. Bunty Afoa

Analysis: Te Maire Martin will sit out due to a head knock, which sees Tanah Boyd take his spot in the halves. Wayde Egan returns after battling a shoulder injury, but Kurt Capewell has been sidelined. In his place, Leka Halasima will start in the back row with Eddie Ieremia-Toeava has been named on the pine.

Dragons team:

1. Clinton Gutherson

2. Tyrell Sloan

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. Hamish Stewart

13. Jack De Belin

14. Jacob Liddle

15. Michael Molo

16. Hame Sele

17. Loko Pasifiki Tonga

18. Ben Murdoch-masila

19. Lachlan Ilias

20. Jacob Halangahu

21. Nathan Lawson

22. Christian Tuipulotu

Analysis: Mat Feagai returns from a groin injury just in time to replace Moses Suli who suffered an MCL injury in Round 23. After a strong game on debut, Hayden Buchanan has been named in the centres once again. Michael Molo returns from an ankle injury which sees Jacob Halangahu lose his place on the bench. Meanwhile, Loko Pasifika-Tonga has been named on the pine.

Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 8pm AEST at Allianz Stadium

Roosters team:

1. James Tedesco

2. Daniel 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. Egan Butcher

13. Victor Radley

14. Benaiah Ioelu

15. Salesi Foketi

16. Blake Steep

17. Spencer Leniu

18. Ethan King

19. Taylor Losalu

20. Sandon Smith

21. Zach Dockar-clay

22. Junior Tupou

Analysis: Egan Butcher replaces Siua Wong in the back row after he suffered an ugly head knock against the Dolphins. Victor Radley has been named at lock and Nauhafu Whyte at prop, while Blake Steep slots onto the pine.

Bulldogs team:

1. Jacob Kiraz

2. Jethro Rinakama

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. Jake Turpin

20. Daniel Suluka-fifita

21. Connor Tracey

22. Kurtis Morrin

23. Toby Sexton

Analysis: No changes for the Bulldogs, with Cameron Ciraldo picking the same side that bested the Warriors. Connor Tracey could be a late inclusion after being named on the extended bench as he eyes a return from an abdominal injury.

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SATURDAY

Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans, 3pm AEST at Sharks Stadium

Sharks team:

1. William Kennedy

2. Sione Katoa

3. Mawene Hiroti

4. Siosifa Talakai

5. Ronaldo Mulitalo

6. Braydon Trindall

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Blayke Brailey

10. Toby Rudolf

11. Billy Burns

12. Teig Wilton

13. Cameron McInnes

14. Daniel Atkinson

15. Jesse Colquhoun

16. Thomas Hazelton

17. Braden Hamlin-Uele

18. Tuku Hau Tapuha

19. Hohepa Puru

20. Niwhai Puru

21. Jayden Berrell

22. Chris Veaila

Analysis: Jesse Ramien has been sidelined due to an ankle injury, while Briton Nikora has been handed a three-game ban in a big blow for the Sharks. In that duo’s place, Mawene Hiroti and Billy Burns have been called up to the starting side. Jesse Colquhoun has been named on the bench after serving a suspension, with Daniel Atkinson also gets a game off the pine.

Titans team:

1. AJ Brimson

2. Jaylan De Groot

3. Phillip Sami

4. Jojo Fifita

5. Tony Francis

6. Kieran Foran

7. Jayden Campbell

8. Moeaki Fotuaika

9. Sam Verrills

10. Jaimin Jolliffe

11. Chris Randall

12. Beau Fermor

13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

14. Klese Haas

15. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui

17. Josh Patston

18. Keano Kini

19. Jacob Alick-Wiencke

20. Tukimihia Simpkins

21. Tom Weaver

22. Allan Fitzgibbon

Analysis: Look who’s back. Titans skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has been named to return from a MCL injury in a huge boost for Des Hasler. Phil Sami and Moeaki Fotuiaka also slot back into the side after battling with a concussion and illness respectively. Reagan Campbell Gillard and Klese Haas have shifted to the pine, while Brian Kelly is out due a head knock.

Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins, 5.30pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium

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. Jack Gosiewski

12. Jordan Riki

13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Tyson Smoothy

15. Kobe Hetherington

16. Ben Talty

17. Jaiyden Hunt

18. Jesse Arthars

19. Va’a Semu

20. Jock Madden

21. Delouise Hoeter

22. Josh Rogers

Analysis: Ben Hunt and Billy Walters are the new halves after Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam both went down with hamstring injuries against the Storm. Cory Paix will start the game at hooker, with Tyson Smoothy coming onto the interchange. Josiah Karapani replaces Selwyn Cobbo, who also suffered a hamstring injury in their nightmare trip to Melbourne.

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. Mark Nicholls

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Aublix Tawha

11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

12. Oryn Keeley

13. Kurt Donoghoe

14. Ray Stone

15. Connelly Lemuelu

16. Josh Kerr

17. Kenny Bromwich

18. Peter Hola

19. LJ Nonu

20. Trai Fuller

21. Harrison Graham

22. James Walsh

Analysis: Francis Molo’s ban means Mark Nicholls has been promoted to start at prop, with the experienced Kenny Bromwich coming onto the interchange. Bromwich will play his first NRL game since Round 8. Jake Averillo has been selected in the centres and Tevita Naufahu has been picked on the wing.

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels, 7.35pm AEST at Allianz Stadium

Rabbitohs team:

1. Jye Gray

2. Alex Johnston

3. Latrell Mitchell

4. Isaiah Tass

5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

6. Ashton Ward

7. Jamie Humphreys

8. Siliva Havili

9. Peter Mamouzelos

10. Sean Keppie

11. Jacob Host

12. Tallis Duncan

13. Jai Arrow

14. Shaquai Mitchell

15. Liam Le Blanc

16. Brandon Smith

17. Thomas Fletcher

18. Tyrone Munro

19. Lewis Dodd

20. Salesi Ataata

21. Haizyn Mellars

22. Cody Walker

Analysis: Lachlan Hubner drops out of the team having suffering a head knock in the win over the Titans. Shaquai Mitchell takes Hubner’s spot, and will play his first NRL game in 2025. Cody Walker has been selected in the reserves for the Rabbitohs, as he edges closer to coming back from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since Round 17.

Eels team:

1. Joash Papali’i

2. Zac Lomax

3. Viliami Penisini

4. Dylan Brown

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Dean Hawkins

7. Mitchell Moses

8. J’maine Hopgood

9. Ryley Smith

10. Junior Paulo

11. Charlie Guymer

12. Jack Williams

13. Luca Moretti

14. Tallyn Da Silva

15. Dylan Walker

16. Matt Doorey

17. Kelma Tuilagi

18. Jordan Samrani

19. Dan Keir

20. Haze Dunster

21. Isaiah Iongi

22. Toni Mataele

Analysis: Jason Ryles has made no changes to the team that just got home over the Cowboys. Explosive fullback Isaiah Iongi has been selected in the reserves as he nears a return from a hand injury that he picked up back in Round 20.

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SUNDAY

Wests Tigers vs Manly Sea Eagles, 2pm AEST at Allianz Stadium

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: Starford To’a is back in the team in the centres, having been sidelined from the victory over the Bulldogs, with Brent Naden demoted to the reserves. Taylan May copped a head knock against Canterbury, but he has been named in the centres given that he went through concussion protocols when his team had the bye. Alex Seyfarth’s suspension means Alex Twal goes to the second row and Fonua Pole comes into the starting side in the front row. Charlie Murray is the fresh face on the interchange.

Sea Eagles team:

1. Tom Trbojevic

2. Jason Saab

3. Tolutau Koula

4. Reuben Garrick

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. Tommy Talau

15. Caleb Navale

16. Ethan Bullemor

17. Toafofoa Sipley

18. Aaron Schoupp

19. Clayton Faulalo

20. Michael Chee Kam

21. Joey Walsh

22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Analysis: Jake Trbojevic will miss the game with concussion. That sees Jazz Tevaga take the lock forward spot. While one Trbojevic is out with a concussion, another returns from one, with Ben Trbojevic back in the team and named in the second row. Lehi Hopoate returns from a shoulder injury, but not at fullback. Hopoate has been named on the wing, with Tom Trbojevic remaining at fullback. Reuben Garrick shifts to centre while Tommy Talau goes to the interchange. Caleb Navale is in the 17 on the interchange after he was 18th man in the last round.

North Queensland Cowboys vs Newcastle Knights, 4.05pm AEST at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys team:

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Semi Valemei

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Zac Laybutt

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. Kai O’Donnell

17. Thomas Mikaele

18. Viliami Vailea

19. Marly Bitungane

20. Nicholas Lenaz

21. Jaxson Paulo

22. Kaiden Lahrs

Analysis: Veteran forward Jordan McLean returns from a calf injury, filling the vacancy that came about after Coen Hess’ lengthy ban. Karl Lawton comes into the team on the interchange, after serving out his two-game ban. Thomas Mikaele is also back in the team, having recovered from a knee injury. Harrison Edwards is another fresh name on the interchange. Marly Bitungane, Nicholas Lenaz and Kaiden Lahrs all drop out of the 17.

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. Jayden Brailey

10. Leo Thompson

11. Jermaine McEwen

12. Kai Pearce-Paul

13. Tyson Frizell

14. Matthew Arthur

15. Mathew Croker

16. Thomas Cant

17. Brodie Jones

18. Jackson Hastings

19. James Schiller

20. Elijah Leaumoana

21. Fletcher Hunt

22. Jack Hetherington

Analysis: Connor Votano, 19, has been named for his NRL debut at fullback, while Dane Gagai switches to the centres and Fletcher Hunt is out of the 17. Tyson Frizell has been named at lock, with Phoenix Crossland sidelined due to a head knock. Brodie Jones is back in the team on the interchange, as is reserve grade captain Matt Arthur, who will take part in just his second NRL game for 2025.