{"id":367410,"date":"2024-02-13T04:35:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T05:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=367410"},"modified":"2024-02-13T06:02:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T06:02:35","slug":"nrl-trial-teams-big-guns-named-for-pre-season-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=367410","title":{"rendered":"NRL trial teams: Big guns named for pre-season test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Footy is officially back, with the NRL pre-season challenge kicking off this weekend, with 16 clubs and plenty of high-profile names in action.<\/p>\n<p>St George Illawarra will take on old rivals South Sydney in the annual Charity Shield, while the Roosters, Sea Eagles and Broncos will continue preparations for Las Vegas.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>Penrith are the only NRL club not competing, with the reigning premiers travelling overseas to face Super League winners \ufeffWigan in the World Club Challenge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/news-2024-patrick-carrigan-adam-reynolds-fight-video-brisbane-broncos\/eb8e0b29-87ec-447c-8f03-3ea417a331c1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twist as &#x27;humiliated&#x27; Reynolds lifts lid on scuffle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/news-super-bowl-2024-nathan-cleary-jarome-luai-exclusive-interviews\/da22f6ff-9798-465c-ad20-02f9b2cafab4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>What NRL superstars wish they could pinch from America<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/news-2024-luciano-leilua-north-queensland-cowboys-st-george-illawarra-contract-release-request\/5ce2b7df-1653-432e-a05c-9939e75e33fd\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cowboys star pushing for return to former club\"><strong>Cowboys star pushing for return to former club<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With plenty of major selection calls facing head coaches prior to the opening round, the trials will give a great indication as to which way they are leaning for the NRL season.<\/p>\n<p><em>Check out all the team news for the NRL pre-season challenge below:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>*All times in AEDT\ufeff<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Thursday, February 15<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-id=\"658559d6-db35-4aea-accf-5f7e3436dab6\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/658559d6-db35-4aea-accf-5f7e3436dab6\" alt=\"Ryan Papenhuyzen during his NRL return for the Storm against the Titans.\" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Canterbury Bulldogs vs Melbourne Storm at Belmore Sports Ground, 7pm\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bulldogs<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Blake Taaffe <strong>2.<\/strong> Blake Wilson <strong>3.<\/strong> Eli Clark <strong>4.<\/strong> Bronson Xerri <strong>5.<\/strong> Jeral Skelton <strong>6.<\/strong> Matt Burton <strong>7.<\/strong> Drew Hutchison <strong>8.<\/strong> Max King <strong>9.<\/strong> Reed Mahoney <strong>10.<\/strong> Samuel Hughes <strong>11.<\/strong> Kitione Kautoga <strong>12.<\/strong> Jacob Preston <strong>13.<\/strong> Jaeman Salmon <strong>14.<\/strong> Toby Sexton <strong>15.<\/strong> Poasa Faamausili <strong>16.<\/strong> Liam Knight <strong>17.<\/strong> Jordan Samrani <strong>19.<\/strong> Harry Hayes <strong>20.<\/strong> Bailey Hayward <strong>21.<\/strong> Joash Papali&#x27;i <strong>22.<\/strong> Reece Hoffman <strong>23.<\/strong> Jack Todd <strong>24.<\/strong> Joseph O&#x27;Neill <strong>25.<\/strong> Luke Smith<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:\ufeff<\/strong> Blake Taaffe will start at fullback, with Drew Hutchison named at halfback over Toby Sexton. Bronson Xerri makes his return in the centres after a lengthy absence due to his doping ban. No sign of Viliame Kikau or Stephen Crichton this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storm<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Ryan Papenhuyzen <strong>2.<\/strong> Dean Ieremia <strong>3.<\/strong> Reimis Smith <strong>4.<\/strong> Marion Seve <strong>5.<\/strong> Tuipulotu Katoa <strong>6.<\/strong> Keagan Russell-Smith <strong>7.<\/strong> Jonah Pezet <strong>8.<\/strong> Tristan Powell <strong>9.<\/strong> Bronson Garlick <strong>10.<\/strong> Aaron Pene <strong>11.<\/strong> Kane Bradley <strong>12.<\/strong> Chris Lewis <strong>13.<\/strong> Trent Loiero <strong>14.<\/strong> Tyran Wishart <strong>15.<\/strong> Caius Faatili <strong>16.<\/strong> Lazarus Vaalepu <strong>17.<\/strong> Coby Williamson <strong>18.<\/strong> Treigh Stewart <strong>19.<\/strong> Cole Geyer <strong>20.<\/strong> Sheldon Diaz <strong>21.<\/strong> Thomas Rafter <strong>22.<\/strong> Karauria Stokes-Mahara <strong>23.<\/strong> Stanley Huen <strong>24.<\/strong> Mitchell Jennings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> Ryan Papenhuyzen is back, with the speedster named at fullback. A rookie halves combination has been named in the absence of Cam Munster and Jahrome Hughes, while Bronson Garlick starts in the No.9 jumper with Harry Grant out. \ufeff<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saturday, February 17<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-id=\"0a55bd1d-3862-491a-89cb-ea4a5e0a3c2f\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0a55bd1d-3862-491a-89cb-ea4a5e0a3c2f\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"1920\" data-height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Newcastle Knights vs Cronulla Sharks at Industree Group Stadium (Gosford), 1.45pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Knights<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Fletcher Sharpe <strong>2.<\/strong> Thomas Jenkins <strong>3.<\/strong> Enari Tuala <strong>4.<\/strong> Krystian Mapapalangi <strong>5.<\/strong> Greg Marzhew <strong>6.<\/strong> Tyson Gamble <strong>7.<\/strong> Jackson Hastings <strong>8.<\/strong> Daniel Saifiti <strong>9.<\/strong> Phoenix Crossland <strong>10.<\/strong> Jacob Saifiti <strong>11.<\/strong> Jed Cartwright <strong>12.<\/strong> Dylan Lucas <strong>13.<\/strong> Mathew Croker <strong>14.<\/strong> Jack Cogger <strong>15.<\/strong> Jack Hetherington <strong>16.<\/strong> Brodie Jones <strong>17.<\/strong> Thomas Cant <strong>18.<\/strong> David Armstrong <strong>19.<\/strong> Fletcher Myers <strong>20.<\/strong> Kyle McCarthy <strong>21.<\/strong> Will Pryce <strong>22.<\/strong> Laitia Moceidreke <strong>23.<\/strong> Riley Jones <strong>24.<\/strong> Paul Bryan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> Tyson Gamble gets first crack at the five-eighth role, with Jack Cogger on the bench. New recruits Will Pryce and Tom Jenkins have been named, while young gun Krystian Mapapalangi is back from an injury layoff at centre.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sharks<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Kade Dykes <strong>2.<\/strong> Sione Katoa <strong>3.<\/strong> Kayal Iro <strong>4.<\/strong> Mawene Hiroti <strong>5.<\/strong> Samuel Stonestreet <strong>6.<\/strong> Daniel Atkinson <strong>7.<\/strong> Niwhai Puru <strong>8.<\/strong> Thomas Hazelton <strong>9.<\/strong> Jayden Berrell <strong>10.<\/strong> Oregon Kaufusi <strong>11.<\/strong> Jesse Colquhoun <strong>12.<\/strong> Teig Wilton <strong>13.<\/strong> Cameron McInnes <strong>14.<\/strong> Billy Burns <strong>15.<\/strong> Jack Williams <strong>16.<\/strong> Tuku Hau Tapuha <strong>17.<\/strong> Lachlan Crouch <strong>18.<\/strong> Christopher Veaila <strong>19.<\/strong> Samuel Healey <strong>20.<\/strong> Salesi Ataata <strong>21.<\/strong> Blake Hosking <strong>22.<\/strong> Siosifa Talakai <strong>23.<\/strong> Liam Ison <strong>24.<\/strong> Max Bradbury 25. Tom Rodwell<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news: \ufeff<\/strong>Big return for the Sharks with young gun Kade Dykes named at fullback after missing all of 2023 with a knee injury. Not too many big names in the mix this weekend, with Daniel Atkinson and Niwhai Puru getting a shot in the halves and Kayal Iro finally getting a well-earned shot at centre.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Watch the NRL All Stars clash on Friday February 16 \ufefflive and free on Nine and <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/stream.9now.com.au\/2Ql8HIqObxb\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"5151ed08-19f0-414d-97cd-b9fe3691934b\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5151ed08-19f0-414d-97cd-b9fe3691934b\" alt=\"Manly star Josh Schuster has a big test ahead of him in 2024.\" data-width=\"1390\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sydney Roosters vs Manly Sea Eagles at Industree Group Stadium (Gosford), 3.45pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Roosters<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> James Tedesco <strong>2.<\/strong> Daniel Tupou <strong>3.<\/strong> Billy Smith <strong>4.<\/strong> Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii <strong>5.<\/strong> Dominic Young <strong>6.<\/strong> Luke Keary <strong>7.<\/strong> Sam Walker <strong>8.<\/strong> Naufahu Whyte <strong>9.<\/strong> Zach Dockar-Clay <strong>10.<\/strong> Lindsay Collins <strong>11.<\/strong> Sitili Tupouniua <strong>12.<\/strong> Nat Butcher <strong>13.<\/strong> Victor Radley <strong>14.<\/strong> Sandon Smith <strong>15.<\/strong> Terrell May <strong>16.<\/strong> Egan Butcher <strong>17.<\/strong> Angus Crichton <strong>18.<\/strong> Joseph Manu <strong>19.<\/strong> Siua Wong <strong>20.<\/strong> Fetalaiga Pauga <strong>21.<\/strong> Connor Watson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> Very strong side named &#8211; almost full-strength. Joseph Manu is on the bench, while Connor Watson has also been named in the No.21 jumper after missing all of last season due to injury. Star signing Dom Young will start on the wing, but there&#x27;s no sign of Spencer Leniu this week.\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sea Eagles<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Bailey Hodgson <strong>2.<\/strong> Jaxson Paulo <strong>3.<\/strong> Tommy Talau <strong>4.<\/strong> Clayton Faulalo <strong>5.<\/strong> Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega <strong>6.<\/strong> Jakob Arthur <strong>7.<\/strong> Brandon Wakeham <strong>8.<\/strong> Taniela Paseka <strong>9.<\/strong> Karl Lawton <strong>10.<\/strong> Toafofoa Sipley <strong>11.<\/strong> Ben Trbojevic <strong>12.<\/strong> Ben Condon <strong>13.<\/strong> Nathan Brown <strong>14.<\/strong> Jamie Humphreys <strong>15.<\/strong> Joshua Schuster <strong>16.<\/strong> Ethan Bullemor <strong>17.<\/strong> Aaron Woods <strong>18.<\/strong> Gordon Chan Kum Tong <strong>19.<\/strong> Brad Parker <strong>20.<\/strong> Aitasi James <strong>21.<\/strong> Dean Matterson <strong>22.<\/strong> Max Lehmann <strong>23.<\/strong> Lehi Hopoate <strong>24.<\/strong> Cameron Brown 25. Jacob Sykes 26. Austin Dias<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> Josh Schuster has been named on the bench despite a disrupted pre-season, while new recruits Tommy Talau and Jaxson Paulo will start out wide. Bailey Hodgson gets a look at fullback with Tom Trbojevic out, while both halves &#8211; Daly Cherry-Evans and Luke Brooks &#8211; won&#x27;t play for Manly this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"06929122-a3cd-4529-a5c5-3f6781297c88\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/06929122-a3cd-4529-a5c5-3f6781297c88\" alt=\"Parramatta&#x27;s Ryan Matterson during the trial match against Penrith.\" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ufeffParramatta Eels vs Canberra Raiders at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, 5.55pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eels<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Blaize Talagi <strong>2.<\/strong> Haze Dunster <strong>3.<\/strong> Morgan Harper <strong>4.<\/strong> Bailey Simonsson <strong>5.<\/strong> Sean Russell <strong>6.<\/strong> Daejarn Asi <strong>7.<\/strong> Ethan Sanders <strong>8.<\/strong> Ky Rodwell <strong>9.<\/strong> Brendan Hands <strong>10.<\/strong> Ofahiki Ogden <strong>11.<\/strong> Shaun Lane <strong>12.<\/strong> Kelma Tuilagi <strong>13.<\/strong> Ryan Matterson <strong>14.<\/strong> Luca Moretti <strong>15.<\/strong> Wiremu Greig <strong>16.<\/strong> Matt Doorey <strong>17.<\/strong> Makahesi Makatoa <strong>18.<\/strong> Matthew Arthur <strong>19.<\/strong> Toni Mataele <strong>20.<\/strong> Joshua Lynn <strong>21.<\/strong> Charlie Guymer <strong>22.<\/strong> Dan Keir <strong>23.<\/strong> Saxon Pryke <strong>24.<\/strong> Zac Cini<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> \ufeffNew recruit Morgan Harper will line up in the centres, while the likes of Shaun Lane and Ryan Matterson will start for the Eels. Highly-touted youngsters Blaize Talagi and Ethan Sanders have both earned a start in the spine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raiders<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Chevy Stewart <strong>2.<\/strong> Nick Cotric <strong>3.<\/strong> James Schiller <strong>4.<\/strong> Albert Hopoate <strong>5.<\/strong> Xavier Savage <strong>6.<\/strong> Kaeo Weekes <strong>7.<\/strong> Ethan Strange <strong>8.<\/strong> Emre Guler <strong>9.<\/strong> Zac Woolford <strong>10.<\/strong> Pasami Saulo <strong>11.<\/strong> Mitchell Spencer <strong>12.<\/strong> Simi Sasagi <strong>13.<\/strong> Ata Mariota <strong>14.<\/strong> Tom Starling <strong>15.<\/strong> Prinston Esera <strong>16.<\/strong> Utuloa Asouma <strong>17.<\/strong> Jed Stuart <strong>18.<\/strong> Danny Levi <strong>19.<\/strong> Adam Cook <strong>20.<\/strong> Peter Hola <strong>21.<\/strong> Mitch Henderson <strong>22.<\/strong> Peter Taateo <strong>23.<\/strong> Noah Martin <strong>24.<\/strong> Loghan Lewis<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> Young gun Chevy Stewart gets first crack at fullback, while Ethan Strange lines up in the No.7 jumper and new recruit Kaeo Weekes is at five-eighth. Simi Sasagi is in the back-row with Mitchell Spencer, while some other rookies are on the bench.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"3400bd11-9adf-41f7-899a-f4a4aa606caf\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3400bd11-9adf-41f7-899a-f4a4aa606caf-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Zac Lomax plays for the Dragons and was a contender for State of Origin previously.\" data-width=\"3000\" data-height=\"1688\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons at Kogarah Oval, 8.05pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rabbitohs<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Jacob Gagai <strong>2.<\/strong> Alex Johnston <strong>3.<\/strong> Isaiah Tass <strong>4.<\/strong> Richard Kennar <strong>5.<\/strong> Taane Milne <strong>6.<\/strong> Dean Hawkins <strong>7.<\/strong> Lachlan Ilias <strong>8.<\/strong> Tevita Tatola <strong>9.<\/strong> Peter Mamouzelos <strong>10.<\/strong> Sean Keppie <strong>11.<\/strong> Keaon Koloamatangi <strong>12.<\/strong> Jai Arrow <strong>13.<\/strong> Cameron Murray <strong>14.<\/strong> Jye Gray <strong>15.<\/strong> Jacob Host <strong>16.<\/strong> Davvy Moale <strong>17.<\/strong> Thomas Burgess <strong>18.<\/strong> Tallis Duncan <strong>19.<\/strong> Michael Chee Kam <strong>20.<\/strong> Thomas Fletcher <strong>21.<\/strong> Leon Te Hau <strong>22.<\/strong> Braidon Burns <strong>23.<\/strong> Dion Teaupa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> Jacob Gagai has been named at fullback in the absence of Latrell Mitchell, while Dean Hawkins and Jye Gray will spend time in the halves. New recruit Sean Keppie will start at prop, while the back-row is littered with Origin stars for the Bunnies. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dragons<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Tyrell Sloan <strong>2.<\/strong> Zac Lomax <strong>3.<\/strong> Moses Suli <strong>4.<\/strong> Jack Bird <strong>5.<\/strong> Mikaele Ravalawa <strong>6.<\/strong> Kyle Flanagan <strong>7.<\/strong> Ben Hunt <strong>8.<\/strong> Francis Molo <strong>9.<\/strong> Jacob Liddle <strong>10.<\/strong> Blake Lawrie <strong>11.<\/strong> Tom Eisenhuth <strong>12.<\/strong> Jaydn Su&#x27;A <strong>13.<\/strong> Jack de Belin <strong>14.<\/strong> Connor Muhleisen <strong>15.<\/strong> Viliami Fifita <strong>16.<\/strong> Ben Murdoch-Masila <strong>17.<\/strong> Dylan Egan <strong>18.<\/strong> Michael Molo <strong>19.<\/strong> Jesse Marschke <strong>20.<\/strong> Christian Tuipulotu <strong>21.<\/strong> Savelio Tamale <strong>22.<\/strong> Mathew Feagai <strong>23.<\/strong> Max Feagai <strong>24.<\/strong> Sione Finau<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news: \ufeff<\/strong>Tyrell Sloan has won the battle for the fullback spot for now, with Zac Lomax named on the wing and Jack Bird in the centres. Ben Hunt and Kyle Flanagan will pair up in the halves for the first time, while young guns Viliami Fifita and Dylan Egan will both get a taste in the Charity Shield.<\/p>\n<h3>\ufeff<strong>Sunday, February 18<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img data-id=\"7129e156-23e1-4d5e-9b29-03e4c9cc3977\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7129e156-23e1-4d5e-9b29-03e4c9cc3977\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"1920\" data-height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Warriors vs Wests Tigers at Apollo Projects Stadium (Christchurch), 2pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Warriors<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Taine Tuaupiki <strong>2.<\/strong> Setu Tu <strong>3.<\/strong> Ali Leiataua <strong>4.<\/strong> Roger Tuivasa-Sheck <strong>5.<\/strong> Marcelo Montoya <strong>6.<\/strong> Chanel Harris-Tavita <strong>7.<\/strong> Luke Metcalf <strong>8.<\/strong> Bunty Afoa <strong>9.<\/strong> Freddy Lussick <strong>10.<\/strong> Tom Ale <strong>11.<\/strong> Jackson Ford <strong>12.<\/strong> Jacob Laban <strong>13.<\/strong> Kalani Going <strong>14.<\/strong> Eddie Ieremia <strong>15.<\/strong> Zyon Maiu&#x27;u <strong>16.<\/strong> Tanner Stowers-Smith <strong>17.<\/strong> Leka Halasima <strong>18.<\/strong> Patrick Moimoi <strong>20.<\/strong> Etuate Fukofuka <strong>21.<\/strong> Toni Tupouniua <strong>22.<\/strong> Ben Farr <strong>23.<\/strong> Luke Hanson <strong>24.<\/strong> Moala Graham-Taufa <strong>25.<\/strong> Geronimo Doyle<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> Chanel Harris-Tavita is back in the No.6 jumper for the Warriors, while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck makes his triumphant return in the centres. A plethora of fresh faces among the squad, including promising forwards Kalani Going and Jacob Laban. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tigers<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Jahream Bula <strong>2.<\/strong> Charlie Staines <strong>3.<\/strong> Solomona Faataape <strong>4.<\/strong> Declan Casey <strong>5.<\/strong> Junior Tupou <strong>6.<\/strong> Jayden Sullivan <strong>7.<\/strong> Aidan Sezer <strong>8.<\/strong> Stefano Utoikamanu <strong>9.<\/strong> Apisai Koroisau <strong>10.<\/strong> David Klemmer <strong>11.<\/strong> Isaiah Papali&#x27;i <strong>12.<\/strong> Asu Kepaoa <strong>13.<\/strong> Alex Seyfarth <strong>14.<\/strong> Lachlan Galvin <strong>15.<\/strong> Josh Feledy <strong>16.<\/strong> Fonua Pole <strong>17.<\/strong> Samuela Fainu <strong>18.<\/strong> Kit Laulilii <strong>19.<\/strong> Sione Fainu <strong>20.<\/strong> Jake Simpkin <strong>21.<\/strong> Tallyn Da Silva <strong>22.<\/strong> Heath Mason <strong>23.<\/strong> Alexander Lobb <strong>24.<\/strong> Tony Sukkar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news: \ufeff<\/strong>A strong team named by Benji Marshall for the first trial, with new-look halves combination Aidan Sezer and Jayden Sullivan named to start. Young gun Lachlan Galvin has been named on the bench, while new recruits Samuela Fainu, Solomona Faataape and Declan Casey are all in the mix.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"4d58b774-e0a8-48b0-ba03-688d4e96cdaa\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4d58b774-e0a8-48b0-ba03-688d4e96cdaa\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>North Queensland Cowboys vs Brisbane Broncos at BB Print Stadium (Mackay), 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cowboys<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Tomas Chester <strong>2.<\/strong> Semi Valemei <strong>3.<\/strong> Jodeci Tiraha <strong>4.<\/strong> Viliami Vailea <strong>5.<\/strong> Robert Derby <strong>6.<\/strong> Jake Clifford <strong>7.<\/strong> Thomas Duffy <strong>8.<\/strong> Thomas Mikaele <strong>9.<\/strong> Sean Mullany <strong>10.<\/strong> Marly Bitungane <strong>11.<\/strong> Jack Gosiewski <strong>12.<\/strong> Kulikefu Finefeuiaki <strong>13.<\/strong> Sam McIntyre <strong>14.<\/strong> Kyle Schneider <strong>15.<\/strong> Wil Sullivan <strong>16.<\/strong> John Radel <strong>17.<\/strong> Jamal Shibasaki <strong>18.<\/strong> D&#x27;Jazirhae Pua&#x27;avase <strong>19.<\/strong> Jaxon Purdue <strong>20.<\/strong> Ewan Moore <strong>21.<\/strong> Jenson Taumoepeau <strong>22.<\/strong> Henry Teutau<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> Jake Clifford is back in North Queensland colours after some time away from the club and will partner Thomas Duffy in the halves. \ufeffNew recruit Viliami Vailea is locked into one centre spot and Thomas Mikaele is in the front-row, while Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is also named to start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Broncos<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Reece Walsh <strong>2.<\/strong> Corey Oates <strong>3.<\/strong> Delouise Hoeter <strong>4.<\/strong> Selwyn Cobbo <strong>5.<\/strong> Deine Mariner <strong>6.<\/strong> Jock Madden <strong>7.<\/strong> Adam Reynolds <strong>8.<\/strong> Corey Jensen <strong>9.<\/strong> Billy Walters <strong>10.<\/strong> Payne Haas <strong>11.<\/strong> Brendan Piakura <strong>12.<\/strong> Jaiyden Hunt <strong>13.<\/strong> Patrick Carrigan <strong>14.<\/strong> Tyson Smoothy <strong>15.<\/strong> Martin Taupau <strong>16.<\/strong> Fletcher Baker <strong>17.<\/strong> Kobe Hetherington <strong>18.<\/strong> Jordan Pereira <strong>19.<\/strong> Benjamin Te Kura <strong>20.<\/strong> Joshua Patston <strong>21.<\/strong> Tristan Sailor <strong>22.<\/strong> Cory Paix <strong>23.<\/strong> Blake Mozer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong>\ufeff Very strong lineup for the Broncos, who will trot out some of their biggest names for their second trial match including Adam Reynolds and Reece Walsh. New recruit Jaiyden Hunt earns a start in the back-row, while back-up half Jock Madden has been included for the absent Ezra Mam.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"3b902b6a-f751-41cc-a47e-cd18b67e6e19\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3b902b6a-f751-41cc-a47e-cd18b67e6e19\" alt=\"Tom Flegler runs during a Dolphins pre-season training session.\" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans at Sunshine Coast Stadium, 6.15pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dolphins<\/strong>: <strong>1.<\/strong> Trai Fuller <strong>2.<\/strong> Jack Bostock <strong>3.<\/strong> Tesi Niu <strong>4.<\/strong> Herbie Farnworth <strong>5.<\/strong> Jamayne Isaako <strong>6.<\/strong> Isaiya Katoa <strong>7.<\/strong> Sean O&#x27;Sullivan <strong>8.<\/strong> Thomas Flegler <strong>9.<\/strong> Jeremy Marshall-King <strong>10.<\/strong> Mark Nicholls <strong>11.<\/strong> Euan Aitken <strong>12.<\/strong> Felise Kaufusi <strong>13.<\/strong> Tom Gilbert <strong>14.<\/strong> Max Plath <strong>15.<\/strong> Valynce Te Whare <strong>16.<\/strong> Jake Averillo <strong>17.<\/strong> Kurt Donoghoe <strong>18.<\/strong> Gerome Burns <strong>19.<\/strong> Ray Stone <strong>20.<\/strong> Jeremiah Simbiken <strong>21.<\/strong> Connelly Lemuelu <strong>22.<\/strong> Lachlan Hubner <strong>23.<\/strong> Harrison Graham <strong>24.<\/strong> Jarrod Wallace<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> \ufeffFresh faces in the form of Herbie Farnworth and Tom Flegler have been named to start for the Dolphins, while Trai Fuller gets a shot at fullback. Jake Averillo will come off the bench this weekend and Tom Gilbert returns from an injury layoff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Titans<\/strong>: \ufeff<strong>1.<\/strong> Jaylan De Groot <strong>2.<\/strong> Tony Francis <strong>3.<\/strong> Aaron Schoupp <strong>4.<\/strong> Jack Garrod <strong>5.<\/strong> Ken Maumalo <strong>6.<\/strong> Tom Steadman <strong>7.<\/strong> Kyle Foxwell <strong>8.<\/strong> Luke Burton <strong>9.<\/strong> Vaka Sikahele <strong>10.<\/strong> Jordan Penquitt <strong>11.<\/strong> Ryan Foran <strong>12.<\/strong> Seth Nikotemo <strong>13.<\/strong> Arama Hau <strong>14.<\/strong> Thomas Weaver <strong>15.<\/strong> Iszac Fa&#x27;asumaleaui <strong>16.<\/strong> Joe Stimson <strong>17.<\/strong> Klese Haas <strong>18.<\/strong> Harley Smith-Shields <strong>19.<\/strong> Kaleb Ngamanu <strong>20.<\/strong> Josiah Pahulu <strong>21.<\/strong> Oskar Bryant <strong>22.<\/strong> Caelys-paul Putoko<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team news:<\/strong> Unknown young gun Jaylan De Groot will don the No.1 jumper for this clash, with the Titans opting to rest the majority of their big names. Tom Steadman and Kyle Foxwell will start in the halves, with Thomas Weaver named on the bench.\ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Footy is officially back, with the NRL pre-season challenge kicking off this weekend, with 16 clubs and plenty of high-profile names in action. 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