{"id":326884,"date":"2023-08-29T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T08:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=326884"},"modified":"2023-08-29T09:00:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T09:00:43","slug":"final-round-carnage-as-heavyweights-shake-up-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=326884","title":{"rendered":"Final round carnage as heavyweights shake up teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/brisbane-broncos\" title=\"Broncos\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Broncos<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/melbourne-storm\" title=\"Storm\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Storm<\/a> have both opted to rest a host of big names ahead of their respective finals campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Brisbane and Melbourne will face each other to kick off round 27, but will both field under-strength line-ups with a look ahead to a potential rematch in the first week of the finals.<\/p>\n<p>The Broncos will be without stars such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/payne-haas\" title=\"Payne Haas\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Payne Haas<\/a>, Ezra Mam, Selwyn Cobbo and <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/reece-walsh\" title=\"Reece Walsh\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reece Walsh<\/a>, while the Storm will be without the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/cameron-munster\" title=\"Cameron Munster\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cameron Munster<\/a>\ufeff, Harry Grant and Xavier Coates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/news-2023-roosters-involved-in-south-sydney-rabbitohs-leaked-text-latrell-mitchell-scandal\/688f0cc0-cbc5-4c3d-972e-3ce3cd2ad9ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Explosive Roosters link to leaked Latrell text saga<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/team-lists-2023-live-news-player-selections-round-27-injuries-latest-updates-predictions-lineup\/bf39974f-4c9e-47a1-9443-93b210cdeaa8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Raiders finals hopes crippled by injury blow<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>AS IT HAPPENED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/tennis\/us-open-2023-live-results-scores-day-one-novak-djokovic-labels-talk-around-carlos-alcaraz-showdown-as-disrespectful\/344c8033-9574-4cd1-8e3d-bfea49022156\" title=\"Djokovic reclaims No.1 ranking after US Open demolition job\ufeff\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Djokovic reclaims No.1 ranking after US Open demolition job\ufeff<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While the Storm are without a host of big names, star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen returns to the No.1 jersey for the first time since his return from a long-term knee injury.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"2c294d8c-d033-4e66-b24c-a667c24a0b05\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/2c294d8c-d033-4e66-b24c-a667c24a0b05\" alt=\"MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm runs with the ball during the round 26 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Gold Coast Titans at AAMI Park on August 26, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett\/Getty Images)\" data-width=\"3000\" data-height=\"2000\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Penrith has opted against resting its own stars as it eyes the minor premiership in the event of a Broncos slip-up, with the likes of Nathan Cleary, Dylan Edwards, Stephen Crichton and Brian To&#x27;o all named in the side to face the Cowboys.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>Here are the full team lists for round 27.\ufeff<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Thursday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>7.50pm |<\/strong> <strong>B\ufeffrisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm, Suncorp Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BRONCOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Tristan Sailor <strong>2.<\/strong> Corey Oates <strong>3.<\/strong> Jesse Arthars <strong>4.<\/strong> Delouise Hoeter <strong>5.<\/strong> Jordan Pereira <strong>6.<\/strong> Joshua Rogers <strong>7.<\/strong> Jock Madden <strong>8.<\/strong> Thomas Flegler <strong>9.<\/strong> Tyson Smoothy <strong>10.<\/strong> Corey Jensen <strong>11.<\/strong> Brendan Piakura <strong>12.<\/strong> Jordan Riki <strong>13.<\/strong> Keenan Palasia <strong>14.<\/strong> Blake Mozer <strong>15.<\/strong> Cory Paix <strong>16.<\/strong> Xavier Willison <strong>17.<\/strong> Martin Taupau <strong>18.<\/strong> Benjamin Te Kura <strong>19.<\/strong> Israel Leota <strong>20.<\/strong> Kurt Capewell <strong>21.<\/strong> Kobe Hetherington <strong>22.<\/strong> Selwyn Cobbo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> Reece Walsh, Herbie Farnworth, Selwyn Cobbo, Ezra Mam, Billy Walters, Payne Haas and Kurt Capewell have all been rested, while the team is still without injured duo Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan. Kotoni Staggs, who is suspended, is the other first-choice Bronco watching from the sidelines this week.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>STORM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Ryan Papenhuyzen <strong>2.<\/strong> William Warbrick <strong>3.<\/strong> Justin Olam <strong>4.<\/strong> Young Tonumaipea <strong>5.<\/strong> Reimis Smith <strong>6.<\/strong> Jayden Nikorima <strong>7.<\/strong> Tyran Wishart <strong>8.<\/strong> Tariq Sims <strong>9.<\/strong> Bronson Garlick <strong>10.<\/strong> Tepai Moeroa <strong>11.<\/strong> Chris Lewis <strong>12.<\/strong> Eliesa Katoa <strong>13.<\/strong> Josh King <strong>14.<\/strong> Sualauvi Faalogo <strong>15.<\/strong> Alec MacDonald <strong>16.<\/strong> Aaron Pene <strong>17.<\/strong> Jack Howarth <strong>18.<\/strong> Grant Anderson <strong>19.<\/strong> Joe Chan <strong>20.<\/strong> Keagan Russell-Smith <strong>21.<\/strong> Cole Geyer <strong>22.<\/strong> Tristan Powell<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis: <\/strong>Nick Meaney, Marion Seve, Xavier Coates, Cameron Munster, Christian Welch, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Tui Kamikamica, Tom Eisenhuth and Trent Loeiro are all rested this weekend. Star duo Harry Grant and Jahrome Hughes are also sidelined due to injuries, but there is a return in the No.1 jersey for Ryan Papenhuyzen.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee:\ufeff<\/strong> Ashley Klein<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6335619054112\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pickerimage-145.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan Papenhuyzen makes triumphant NRL return\" data-vms-id=\"ref:cllrqbjrs000k0jmmpq692y6r\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Friday\ufeff<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>6pm | Manly Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers, 4Pines Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEA EAGLES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Tolutau Koula <strong>2.<\/strong> Jason Saab <strong>3.<\/strong> Brad Parker <strong>4.<\/strong> Morgan Harper <strong>5.<\/strong> Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega <strong>6.<\/strong> Jakob Arthur <strong>7.<\/strong> Daly Cherry-Evans <strong>8.<\/strong> Toafofoa Sipley <strong>9.<\/strong> Lachlan Croker <strong>10.<\/strong> Sean Keppie <strong>11.<\/strong> Haumole Olakau&#x27;atu <strong>12.<\/strong> Ben Trbojevic <strong>13.<\/strong> Jake Trbojevic <strong>14.<\/strong> Gordon Chan Kum Tong <strong>15.<\/strong> Dean Matterson <strong>16.<\/strong> Aaron Woods <strong>17.<\/strong> Ethan Bullemor <strong>18.<\/strong> Kelma Tuilagi <strong>19.<\/strong> Josh Schuster <strong>20.<\/strong> Ben Condon <strong>21.<\/strong> Samuela Fainu <strong>22.<\/strong> Christian Tuipulotu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> \ufeffAnthony Seibold has made just one change to the side that beat the Bulldogs last week, with Dean Matterson coming onto the bench and Kelma Tuilagi named as the 18th man. Josh Schuster and Christian Tuipulotu are named among the reserves, with Tuipulotu on the comeback trail after a knee injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIGERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Jahream Bula <strong>2.<\/strong> David Nofoaluma <strong>3.<\/strong> Triston Reilly <strong>4.<\/strong> Josh Feledy <strong>5.<\/strong> Junior Tupou <strong>6.<\/strong> Daine Laurie <strong>7.<\/strong> Apisai Koroisau <strong>8.<\/strong> Alex Twal <strong>9.<\/strong> Jake Simpkin <strong>10.<\/strong> David Klemmer <strong>11.<\/strong> Isaiah Papali&#x27;i <strong>12.<\/strong> Shawn Blore <strong>13.<\/strong> Justin Matamua <strong>14.<\/strong> Asu Kepaoa <strong>15.<\/strong> Kit Laulilii <strong>16.<\/strong> Fonua Pole <strong>17.<\/strong> Alex Seyfarth <strong>18.<\/strong> Tallyn Da Silva <strong>19.<\/strong> Brandon Wakeham <strong>20.<\/strong> Will Smith <strong>21.<\/strong> Aitasi James <strong>22.<\/strong> Tommy Talau<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> Both Alex Twal and Jake Simpkin return from injuries for the final match of the season, but the Tigers are still without Stefano Utoikamanu and John Bateman. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee:\ufeff<\/strong> Belinda Sharpe<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6335714863112\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/horizontal.00_34_51_01.still069.png\" alt=\"Mundine rips Churchill&#x27;s Latrell comments\" data-vms-id=\"ref:cllune8d4000x0klk4ez1srqw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8pm | South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters, Accor Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>RABBITOHS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Blake Taaffe <strong>2.<\/strong> Alex Johnston <strong>3.<\/strong> Isaiah Tass <strong>4.<\/strong> Campbell Graham <strong>5.<\/strong> Izaac Tu&#x27;itupou Thompson <strong>6.<\/strong> Cody Walker <strong>7.<\/strong> Lachlan Ilias <strong>8.<\/strong> Tevita Tatola <strong>9.<\/strong> Damien Cook <strong>10.<\/strong> Shaquai Mitchell <strong>11.<\/strong> Keaon Koloamatangi <strong>12.<\/strong> Michael Chee Kam <strong>13.<\/strong> Cameron Murray <strong>14.<\/strong> Jai Arrow <strong>15.<\/strong> Tallis Duncan <strong>16.<\/strong> Hame Sele <strong>17.<\/strong> Davvy Moale <strong>18.<\/strong> Taane Milne <strong>19.<\/strong> Jed Cartwright <strong>20.<\/strong> Peter Mamouzelos <strong>21.<\/strong> Daniel Suluka-Fifita <strong>22.<\/strong> Dean Hawkins<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> Blake Taaffe returns to the fullback slot in place of the suspended Latrell Mitchell after deputising for him at the back end of last season in what is a must-win game for the Rabbitohs if they want to make the finals. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>ROOSTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> James Tedesco <strong>2.<\/strong> Daniel Tupou <strong>3.<\/strong> Billy Smith <strong>4.<\/strong> Joseph Manu <strong>5.<\/strong> Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii <strong>6.<\/strong> Luke Keary <strong>7.<\/strong> Sam Walker <strong>8.<\/strong> Fletcher Baker <strong>9.<\/strong> Brandon Smith <strong>10.<\/strong> Lindsay Collins <strong>11.<\/strong> Siua Wong <strong>12.<\/strong> Nat Butcher <strong>13.<\/strong> Victor Radley <strong>14.<\/strong> Sandon Smith <strong>15.<\/strong> Egan Butcher <strong>16.<\/strong> Terrell May <strong>17.<\/strong> Angus Crichton <strong>18.<\/strong> Corey Allan <strong>19.<\/strong> Naufahu Whyte <strong>20.<\/strong> Drew Hutchison <strong>21.<\/strong> Fetalaiga Pauga <strong>22.<\/strong> Dylan Napa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> The Roosters welcome back James Tedesco after he was sidelined with a head knock. Joseph Manu suffered a hamstring injury while deputising for Tedesco in the No.1 jersey last weekend, but has been named. Fletcher Baker starts in the front row due to the suspension to Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee: \ufeff<\/strong>Adam Gee<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6335707983112\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pickerimage-146.jpg\" alt=\"Reynolds&#x27; take on Latrell criticism\" data-vms-id=\"ref:cllujzbq5000z0jmm743q2by0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Saturday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>3pm |<\/strong> <strong>Dolphins v Warriors, \ufeffSuncorp Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DOLPHINS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow <strong>2.<\/strong> Jamayne Isaako <strong>3.<\/strong> Tesi Niu <strong>4.<\/strong> Euan Aitken <strong>5.<\/strong> Jack Bostock <strong>6.<\/strong> Kodi Nikorima <strong>7.<\/strong> Sean O&#x27;Sullivan <strong>8.<\/strong> Jesse Bromwich <strong>9.<\/strong> Harrison Graham <strong>10.<\/strong> Mark Nicholls <strong>11.<\/strong> Felise Kaufusi <strong>12.<\/strong> Connelly Lemuelu <strong>13.<\/strong> Kenny Bromwich <strong>14.<\/strong> Jarrod Wallace <strong>15.<\/strong> Isaiya Katoa <strong>16.<\/strong> Max Plath <strong>17.<\/strong> Herman Ese&#x27;ese <strong>18.<\/strong> Valynce Te Whare <strong>19.<\/strong> Mason Teague <strong>20.<\/strong> Brayden McGrady <strong>21.<\/strong> Trai Fuller <strong>22.<\/strong> Kurt Donoghoe<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> \ufeffJesse Bromwich&#x27;s return means Jarrod Wallace returns to the bench for the final match of the Dolphins&#x27; inaugural season. <\/p>\n<p><strong>WARRIORS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Taine Tuaupiki <strong>2.<\/strong> Edward Kosi <strong>3.<\/strong> Rocco Berry <strong>4.<\/strong> Adam Pompey <strong>5.<\/strong> Marcelo Montoya <strong>6.<\/strong> Te Maire Martin <strong>7.<\/strong> Ronald Volkman <strong>8.<\/strong> Bunty Afoa <strong>9.<\/strong> Freddy Lussick <strong>10.<\/strong> Mitchell Barnett <strong>11.<\/strong> Josh Curran <strong>12.<\/strong> Marata Niukore <strong>13.<\/strong> Dylan Walker <strong>14.<\/strong> Brayden Wiliame <strong>15.<\/strong> Jackson Ford <strong>16.<\/strong> Bayley Sironen <strong>17.<\/strong> Tom Ale <strong>18.<\/strong> Kalani Going <strong>20.<\/strong> Jacob Laban <strong>21.<\/strong> Ben Farr <strong>22.<\/strong> Zyon Maiu&#x27;u <strong>23.<\/strong> Paul Roache<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> \ufeffThe Warriors have opted to rest a number of their top line stars with a top four finish locked in. Charze Nicoll-Klokstad and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak join veteran halfback Shaun Johnson on the sidelines ahead of the first week of the finals. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee: \ufeff<\/strong>Gerard Sutton<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6335653841112\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/s-st22-sundayfootyshow-offair-27_frame_12182.jpeg\" alt=\"Luai return would be a &#x27;surprise&#x27;\" data-vms-id=\"ref:cllss3rsk000i0kqn6ovxmrqk\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.30pm | Penrith Panthers v North Queensland Cowboys, BlueBet Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PANTHERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Dylan Edwards <strong>2.<\/strong> Sunia Turuva <strong>3.<\/strong> Tyrone Peachey <strong>4.<\/strong> Stephen Crichton <strong>5.<\/strong> Brian To&#x27;o <strong>6.<\/strong> Jack Cogger <strong>7.<\/strong> Nathan Cleary <strong>8.<\/strong> Moses Leota <strong>9.<\/strong> Luke Sommerton <strong>10.<\/strong> James Fisher-Harris <strong>11.<\/strong> Scott Sorensen <strong>12.<\/strong> Liam Martin <strong>13.<\/strong> Isaah Yeo <strong>14.<\/strong> Soni Luke <strong>15.<\/strong> Lindsay Smith <strong>16.<\/strong> Spencer Leniu <strong>17.<\/strong> Zac Hosking <strong>18.<\/strong> Jaeman Salmon <strong>19.<\/strong> Izack Tago <strong>20.<\/strong> Thomas Jenkins <strong>21.<\/strong> Luke Garner <strong>22.<\/strong> Matt Eisenhuth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> The Panthers have gone against the grain by bringing big names such as Dylan Edwards and Scott Sorensen back into the team for the final round of the season. Jack Cogger is named as Nathan Cleary&#x27;s halves partner after the shoulder injury to Jarome Luai.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>COWBOYS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Scott Drinkwater <strong>2.<\/strong> Kyle Feldt <strong>3.<\/strong> Zac Laybutt <strong>4.<\/strong> Peta Hiku <strong>5.<\/strong> Murray Taulagi <strong>6.<\/strong> Tom Dearden <strong>7.<\/strong> Chad Townsend <strong>8.<\/strong> Jordan McLean <strong>9.<\/strong> Reece Robson <strong>10.<\/strong> Jason Taumalolo <strong>11.<\/strong> Luciano Leilua <strong>12.<\/strong> Heilum Luki <strong>13.<\/strong> Reuben Cotter <strong>14.<\/strong> Jake Granville <strong>15.<\/strong> Coen Hess <strong>16.<\/strong> Griffin Neame <strong>17.<\/strong> Kulikefu Finefeuiaki <strong>18.<\/strong> Jamayne Taunoa-Brown <strong>19.<\/strong> Robert Derby <strong>20.<\/strong> James Tamou <strong>21.<\/strong> Brendan Elliot <strong>22.<\/strong> Jack Gosiewski<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> No changes to Todd Payten&#x27;s side that overcame the Dolphins last week, meaning youngster Zac Laybutt retains his spot in the side. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee:\ufeff<\/strong> Todd Smith<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"78e967ee-0ba5-4edf-90dd-b7b577bef387\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/78e967ee-0ba5-4edf-90dd-b7b577bef387\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.35pm | \ufeffSt George-Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAGONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Tyrell Sloan <strong>2.<\/strong> Mathew Feagai <strong>3.<\/strong> Moses Suli <strong>4.<\/strong> Zac Lomax <strong>5.<\/strong> Mikaele Ravalawa <strong>6.<\/strong> Talatau Amone <strong>7.<\/strong> Ben Hunt <strong>8.<\/strong> Francis Molo <strong>9.<\/strong> Connor Muhleisen <strong>10.<\/strong> Blake Lawrie <strong>11.<\/strong> Billy Burns <strong>12.<\/strong> Dan Russell <strong>13.<\/strong> Jack de Belin <strong>14.<\/strong> Jacob Liddle <strong>15.<\/strong> Michael Molo <strong>16.<\/strong> Ben Murdoch-Masila <strong>17.<\/strong> Ryan Couchman <strong>18.<\/strong> Toby Couchman <strong>19.<\/strong> Jayden Sullivan <strong>20.<\/strong> Alexander Lobb <strong>21.<\/strong> Jaiyden Hunt <strong>22.<\/strong> Viliami Fifita<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> \ufeffJack de Belin is back in the Dragons side after seving a suspension, meaning Michael Molo drops to the bench. Jayden Sullivan is named among the reserves as he plots his return from a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KNIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Lachlan Miller <strong>2.<\/strong> Dominic Young <strong>3.<\/strong> Enari Tuala <strong>4.<\/strong> Bradman Best <strong>5.<\/strong> Greg Marzhew <strong>6.<\/strong> Tyson Gamble <strong>7.<\/strong> Adam Clune <strong>8.<\/strong> Jacob Saifiti <strong>9.<\/strong> Fa&#x27;amanu Brown <strong>10.<\/strong> Leo Thompson <strong>11.<\/strong> Dylan Lucas <strong>12.<\/strong> Brodie Jones <strong>13.<\/strong> Adam Elliott <strong>14.<\/strong> Riley Jones <strong>15.<\/strong> Daniel Saifiti <strong>16.<\/strong> Jack Hetherington <strong>17.<\/strong> Mathew Croker <strong>18.<\/strong> Jack Johns <strong>19.<\/strong> Oryn Keeley <strong>20.<\/strong> Lachlan Fitzgibbon <strong>21.<\/strong> Jackson Hastings <strong>22.<\/strong> David Armstrong<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> Lachlan Miller has been named at fullback in the absence of Kalyn Ponga, who will miss the match due to a shoulder injury. Jackson Hastings is listed among the reserves as he aims to come back from an ankle injury, while Tyson Frizell, Dane Gagai and Phoenix Crossland are rested.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee:<\/strong> Ben Cummins<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6335715721112\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pickerimage-147.jpg\" alt=\"Roosters sink Bulldogs with two blows\" data-vms-id=\"ref:clluqjv67000z0jm75voszl4j\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sunday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>2pm | Gold Coast Titans v Canterbury Bulldogs, \ufeffCbus Super Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TITANS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> AJ Brimson <strong>2.<\/strong> Alofiana Khan-Pereira <strong>3.<\/strong> Brian Kelly <strong>4.<\/strong> Aaron Schoupp <strong>5.<\/strong> Jojo Fifita <strong>6.<\/strong> Kieran Foran <strong>7.<\/strong> Thomas Weaver <strong>8.<\/strong> Moeaki Fotuaika <strong>9.<\/strong> Chris Randall <strong>10.<\/strong> Jaimin Jolliffe <strong>11.<\/strong> David Fifita <strong>12.<\/strong> Klese Haas <strong>13.<\/strong> Tino Fa&#x27;asuamaleaui <strong>14.<\/strong> Keano Kini <strong>15.<\/strong> Kruise Leeming <strong>16.<\/strong> Joe Stimson <strong>17.<\/strong> Jacob Alick <strong>18.<\/strong> Iszac Fa&#x27;asumaleaui <strong>19.<\/strong> Jo Vuna <strong>20.<\/strong> Tony Francis <strong>21.<\/strong> Josiah Pahulu <strong>22.<\/strong> Ken Maumalo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> Moeaki Fotuaika returns to the line-up after missing last week&#x27;s clash against the Storm due to the birth of his child. Isaac Liu misses out after suffering a finger injury last weekend.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>BULLDOGS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Hayze Perham <strong>2.<\/strong> Blake Wilson <strong>3.<\/strong> Jake Averillo <strong>4.<\/strong> Paul Alamoti <strong>5.<\/strong> Josh Addo-Carr <strong>6.<\/strong> Matt Burton <strong>7.<\/strong> Toby Sexton <strong>8.<\/strong> Luke Thompson <strong>9.<\/strong> Reed Mahoney <strong>10.<\/strong> Liam Knight <strong>11.<\/strong> Viliame Kikau <strong>12.<\/strong> Corey Waddell <strong>13.<\/strong> Max King <strong>14.<\/strong> Kyle Flanagan <strong>15.<\/strong> Samuel Hughes <strong>16.<\/strong> Kurtis Morrin <strong>17.<\/strong> Jayden Okunbor <strong>19.<\/strong> Jeral Skelton <strong>20.<\/strong> Bailey Biondi-odo <strong>21.<\/strong> Jayden Tanner <strong>22.<\/strong> Ryan Sutton <strong>23.<\/strong> Raymond Faitala-Mariner<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> \ufeffTevita Pangai Jr is left out after announcing his retirement from the NRL to pursue a boxing career. Harrison Edwards is also out of the side, and is replaced at lock by Max King.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Referee:<\/strong> Kasey Badger<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6335716990112\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pickerimage-148.jpg\" alt=\"Gus&#x27; confusion over Raiders season\" data-vms-id=\"ref:clluqh2nv00140jqt6tt5q6d9\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4.05pm \ufeff| Cronulla Sharks v Canberra Raiders, PointsBet Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SHARKS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Connor Tracey <strong>2.<\/strong> Sione Katoa <strong>3.<\/strong> Jesse Ramien <strong>4.<\/strong> Siosifa Talakai <strong>5.<\/strong> Ronaldo Mulitalo <strong>6.<\/strong> Braydon Trindall <strong>7.<\/strong> Nicho Hynes <strong>8.<\/strong> Toby Rudolf <strong>9.<\/strong> Blayke Brailey <strong>10.<\/strong> Braden Hamlin-Uele <strong>11.<\/strong> Briton Nikora <strong>12.<\/strong> Wade Graham <strong>13.<\/strong> Cameron McInnes <strong>14.<\/strong> Jack Williams <strong>15.<\/strong> Royce Hunt <strong>16.<\/strong> Thomas Hazelton <strong>17.<\/strong> Matt Moylan <strong>18.<\/strong> Kayal Iro <strong>19.<\/strong> Mawene Hiroti <strong>20.<\/strong> Oregon Kaufusi <strong>21.<\/strong> Jesse Colquhoun <strong>22.<\/strong> Daniel Atkinson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis: <\/strong>Nicho Hynes&#x27; return to the No.7 jersey means Braydon Trindall slides back to his usual five-eighth role, with Matt Moylan sliding to the bench.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAIDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Jordan Rapana <strong>2.<\/strong> Sebastian Kris <strong>3.<\/strong> Jack Wighton <strong>4.<\/strong> Matthew Timoko <strong>5.<\/strong> Nick Cotric <strong>6.<\/strong> Matt Frawley <strong>7.<\/strong> Jamal Fogarty <strong>8.<\/strong> Emre Guler <strong>9.<\/strong> Zac Woolford <strong>10.<\/strong> Joseph Tapine <strong>11.<\/strong> Hudson Young <strong>12.<\/strong> Elliott Whitehead <strong>13.<\/strong> Corey Horsburgh <strong>14.<\/strong> Tom Starling <strong>15.<\/strong> Ata Mariota <strong>16.<\/strong> Jarrod Croker <strong>17.<\/strong> Hohepa Puru <strong>18.<\/strong> Pasami Saulo <strong>19.<\/strong> Albert Hopoate <strong>20.<\/strong> Trey Mooney <strong>21.<\/strong> Danny Levi <strong>22.<\/strong> James Schiller<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis: <\/strong>Corey Horsburgh is named despite his impending trip to the judiciary. 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