{"id":377528,"date":"2024-03-19T04:06:23","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T05:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=377528"},"modified":"2024-03-19T06:03:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T06:03:34","slug":"teams-manu-question-answered-as-keary-replaced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=377528","title":{"rendered":"Teams: Manu question answered as Keary replaced"},"content":{"rendered":"

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has made his call on who will replace Luke Keary after\ufeff the five-eighth failed to finish round two after a head knock against Manly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sandon Smith has been named in the No.6 jersey for the Roosters grudge match against Souths with Connor Watson making his way back into the side on the bench. \ufeff<\/p>\n

The coach may have had some temptation to move Joey Manu into the five-eighth role, where he's played before, but ultimately decided upon keeping combinations strong on the edge. \ufeff<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/p>\n

In other injury news, Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters has named Payne Haas despite concerns a knee injury would rule him out of the grand final replay.<\/p>\n

"We will make a final decision on tomorrow but at this stage Payne is going to play," Walters said.<\/p>\n

Watch the 2024 NRL premiership live and free on Nine and<\/strong><\/em> 9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

It comes after the Broncos revealed on Nine's Thursday night coverage \ufeffthat the club's medical staff had a plan to manage his problem.<\/p>\n

\"Kevvie's<\/p>\n

All times in AEDT\ufeff<\/em><\/p>\n

THURSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos \ufeffat BlueBet Stadium, Penrith, 8pm<\/p>\n

Panthers: 1.<\/strong> Dylan Edwards 2.<\/strong> Sunia Turuva 3.<\/strong> Izack Tago 4.<\/strong> Taylan May 5.<\/strong> Brian To'o 6.<\/strong> Jarome Luai 7.<\/strong> Nathan Cleary 8.<\/strong> Moses Leota 9.<\/strong> Mitch Kenny 10.<\/strong> Lindsay Smith 11.<\/strong> Scott Sorensen 12.<\/strong> Liam Martin 13.<\/strong> Isaah Yeo 14.<\/strong> Daine Laurie 15.<\/strong> Matt Eisenhuth 16.<\/strong> Liam Henry 17.<\/strong> Luke Garner 18.<\/strong> Soni Luke 19.<\/strong> Mavrik Geyer 20.<\/strong> Preston Riki 21.<\/strong> Paul Alamoti 22.<\/strong> Brad Schneider<\/p>\n

Broncos:\ufeff 1.<\/strong> Reece Walsh 2.<\/strong> Jesse Arthars 3.<\/strong> Kotoni Staggs 4.<\/strong> Selwyn Cobbo 5.<\/strong> Deine Mariner 6.<\/strong> Ezra Mam 7.<\/strong> Jock Madden 8.<\/strong> Corey Jensen 9.<\/strong> Billy Walters 10.<\/strong> Payne Haas 11.<\/strong> Brendan Piakura 12.<\/strong> Jordan Riki 13.<\/strong> Patrick Carrigan 14.<\/strong> Tyson Smoothy 15.<\/strong> Fletcher Baker 16.<\/strong> Kobe Hetherington 17.<\/strong> Martin Taupau 18.<\/strong> Xavier Willison 19.<\/strong> Tristan Sailor 20.<\/strong> Delouise Hoeter 21.<\/strong> Corey Oates 22.<\/strong> Jaiyden Hunt<\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> Gerard Sutton<\/p>\n

ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \ufeffAs expected, James Fisher-Harris is ruled out of the Panthers line-up with injury, with Lindsay Smith into the starting side and Matt Eisenhuth on the bench. For the Broncos, Jock Madden replaces Adam Reynolds at halfback. \ufeff<\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Warriors vs Canberra Raiders at \ufeffApollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch, 6pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Warriors: 1.<\/strong> Taine Tuaupiki 2.<\/strong> Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3.<\/strong> Rocco Berry 4.<\/strong> Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5.<\/strong> Marcelo Montoya 6.<\/strong> Luke Metcalf 7.<\/strong> Shaun Johnson 8.<\/strong> Addin Fonua-Blake 9.<\/strong> Wayde Egan 10.<\/strong> Mitchell Barnett 11.<\/strong> Jackson Ford 12.<\/strong> Kurt Capewell 13.<\/strong> Tohu Harris 14.<\/strong> Freddy Lussick 15.<\/strong> Tom Ale 16.<\/strong> Bunty Afoa 17.<\/strong> Dylan Walker 18.<\/strong> Adam Pompey 20.<\/strong> Jazz Tevaga 21.<\/strong> Te Maire Martin 22.<\/strong> Jacob Laban 23.<\/strong> Chanel Harris-Tavita<\/p>\n

\"NRL<\/p>\n

Raiders: 1.<\/strong> Jordan Rapana 2.<\/strong> Nick Cotric 3.<\/strong> Matthew Timoko 4.<\/strong> Albert Hopoate 5.<\/strong> Xavier Savage 6.<\/strong> Ethan Strange 7.<\/strong> Jamal Fogarty 8.<\/strong> Josh Papali'i 9.<\/strong> Danny Levi 10.<\/strong> Joseph Tapine 11.<\/strong> Hudson Young 12.<\/strong> Elliott Whitehead 13.<\/strong> Morgan Smithies 14.<\/strong> Tom Starling 15.<\/strong> Emre Guler 16.<\/strong> Zac Hosking 17.<\/strong> Pasami Saulo 18.<\/strong> James Schiller 19.<\/strong> Kaeo Weekes 20.<\/strong> Ata Mariota 21.<\/strong> Trey Mooney 22.<\/strong> Zac Woolford<\/p>\n

Referee:\ufeff<\/strong> Liam Kennedy<\/p>\n

ANALYSIS: \ufeff<\/strong>Wayde Egan has been named for the Warriors despite being a late withdrawal last weekend. Elliott Whitehead returns for the Raiders after injury, pushing Zac Hosking to the bench. Nick Cotric has been recalled due to Seb Kris' concussion.<\/p>\n

Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, \ufeff8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roosters: 1.<\/strong> James Tedesco 2.<\/strong> Daniel Tupou 3.<\/strong> Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4.<\/strong> Joseph Manu 5.<\/strong> Dominic Young 6.<\/strong> Sandon Smith 7.<\/strong> Sam Walker 8.<\/strong> Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9.<\/strong> Brandon Smith 10.<\/strong> Lindsay Collins 11.<\/strong> Nat Butcher 12.<\/strong> Sitili Tupouniua 13.<\/strong> Victor Radley 14.<\/strong> Connor Watson 15.<\/strong> Naufahu Whyte 16.<\/strong> Terrell May 17.<\/strong> Angus Crichton 18.<\/strong> Michael Jennings 19.<\/strong> Egan Butcher 20.<\/strong> Billy Smith 21.<\/strong> Zach Dockar-Clay 22.<\/strong> Siua Wong<\/p>\n

Rabbitohs: 1.<\/strong> Latrell Mitchell 2.<\/strong> Alex Johnston 3.<\/strong> Jack Wighton 4.<\/strong> Isaiah Tass 5.<\/strong> Taane Milne 6.<\/strong> Cody Walker 7.<\/strong> Dean Hawkins 8.<\/strong> Tevita Tatola 9.<\/strong> Damien Cook 10.<\/strong> Davvy Moale 11.<\/strong> Keaon Koloamatangi 12.<\/strong> Jacob Host 13.<\/strong> Cameron Murray 14.<\/strong> Siliva Havili 15.<\/strong> Tallis Duncan 16.<\/strong> Sean Keppie 17.<\/strong> Thomas Burgess 18.<\/strong> Michael Chee Kam 19.<\/strong> Lachlan Ilias 20.<\/strong> Shaquai Mitchell 21.<\/strong> Peter Mamouzelos 22.<\/strong> Richard Kennar<\/p>\n

Referee: \ufeff<\/strong>Ashley Klein<\/p>\n

ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \ufeffAs mentioned, Sandon Smith has been named in the halves, replacing Luke Keary. Siua Wong has been dropped to the reserves with Nat Butcher starting and Angus Crichton on the bench with Connor Watson.<\/p>\n

Lachlan Ilias' axing has been confirmed with Dean Hawkins at No.7. Jack Wighton \ufeffhas been named for his club debut in the centres with Richie Kennar dropped. Davvy Moale is starting in favour of Sean Keppie. Jacob Host has been recalled with Shaquai Mitchell in reserves.<\/p>\n

\"'Show<\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Titans at \ufeffBelmore Sports Ground, Sydney at 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bulldogs: 1.<\/strong> Blake Taaffe 2.<\/strong> Blake Wilson 3.<\/strong> Jacob Kiraz 4.<\/strong> Stephen Crichton 5.<\/strong> Connor Tracey 6.<\/strong> Matt Burton 7.<\/strong> Drew Hutchison 8.<\/strong> Max King 9.<\/strong> Reed Mahoney 10.<\/strong> Liam Knight 11.<\/strong> Viliame Kikau 12.<\/strong> Jacob Preston 13.<\/strong> Jaeman Salmon 14.<\/strong> Kurt Mann 15.<\/strong> Samuel Hughes 16.<\/strong> Josh Curran 17.<\/strong> Kurtis Morrin 19.<\/strong> Bronson Xerri 20.<\/strong> Toby Sexton 21.<\/strong> Jake Turpin 22.<\/strong> Kitione Kautoga 23.<\/strong> Chris Patolo<\/p>\n

Titans: 1.<\/strong> Keano Kini 2.<\/strong> Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3.<\/strong> Brian Kelly 4.<\/strong> AJ Brimson 5.<\/strong> Phillip Sami 6.<\/strong> Kieran Foran 7.<\/strong> Tanah Boyd 8.<\/strong> Moeaki Fotuaika 9.<\/strong> Chris Randall 10.<\/strong> Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11.<\/strong> Klese Haas 12.<\/strong> Beau Fermor 13.<\/strong> Jaimin Jolliffe 14.<\/strong> Sam Verrills 15.<\/strong> Isaac Liu 16.<\/strong> Erin Clark 17.<\/strong> Keenan Palasia 18.<\/strong> Joe Stimson 19.<\/strong> Harley Smith-Shields 20.<\/strong> Jacob Alick 21.<\/strong> Thomas Weaver 22.<\/strong> Josiah Pahulu<\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> Todd Smith<\/p>\n

ANALYSIS:<\/strong> For the Bulldogs, Josh Addo-Carr remains sidelined due to injury. Liam Knight is starting prop after \ufeffPoasa Faamausili's injury.<\/p>\n

Kieran Foran is in the halves for the Titans for his first match of the year, replacing Tom Weaver. \ufeffJaimin Jolliffe is starting lock with Isaac Liu on the bench.<\/p>\n

St George Illawarra Dragons vs North Queensland Cowboys at \ufeffNetstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney, 5:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dragons: 1.<\/strong> Tyrell Sloan 2.<\/strong> Zac Lomax 3.<\/strong> Moses Suli 4.<\/strong> Jack Bird 5.<\/strong> Mikaele Ravalawa 6.<\/strong> Kyle Flanagan 7.<\/strong> Ben Hunt 8.<\/strong> Jack de Belin 9.<\/strong> Jesse Marschke 10.<\/strong> Blake Lawrie 11.<\/strong> Luciano Leilua 12.<\/strong> Jaydn Su'A 13.<\/strong> Tom Eisenhuth 14.<\/strong> Connor Muhleisen 15.<\/strong> Michael Molo 16.<\/strong> Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17.<\/strong> Viliami Fifita 18.<\/strong> Christian Tuipulotu 19.<\/strong> Ben Murdoch-Masila 20.<\/strong> Mathew Feagai 21.<\/strong> Ryan Couchman 22.<\/strong> Alec Tuitavake<\/p>\n

Cowboys: 1.<\/strong> Scott Drinkwater 2.<\/strong> Kyle Feldt 3.<\/strong> Valentine Holmes 4.<\/strong> Zac Laybutt 5.<\/strong> Murray Taulagi 6.<\/strong> Tom Dearden 7.<\/strong> Chad Townsend 8.<\/strong> Jordan McLean 9.<\/strong> Reece Robson 10.<\/strong> Jason Taumalolo 11.<\/strong> Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12.<\/strong> Jeremiah Nanai 13.<\/strong> Reuben Cotter 14.<\/strong> Jake Granville 15.<\/strong> Griffin Neame 16.<\/strong> Sam McIntyre 17.<\/strong> Jack Gosiewski 18.<\/strong> Tomas Chester 19.<\/strong> Thomas Mikaele 20.<\/strong> Semi Valemei 21.<\/strong> Marly Bitungane 22.<\/strong> Jake Clifford<\/p>\n

\"Joey's<\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> Belinda Sharpe<\/p>\n

ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \ufeffFrancis Molo is suspended so Jack de Belin moves to prop for the Dragons and Luciano Leilua is in the starting side. Viliame Fifita is on the bench.<\/p>\n

For the Cowboys, meanwhile, Heilum Luki is injured and replaced by Kulikefu Finefeuiaki. Jack Gosiewski is on the bench. \ufeff<\/p>\n

Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks at \ufeffLeichhardt Oval, Sydney, 7:35pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tigers: 1.<\/strong> Jahream Bula 2.<\/strong> Charlie Staines 3.<\/strong> Solomona Faataape 4.<\/strong> Justin Olam 5.<\/strong> Junior Tupou 6.<\/strong> Lachlan Galvin 7.<\/strong> Aidan Sezer 8.<\/strong> Stefano Utoikamanu 9.<\/strong> Apisai Koroisau 10.<\/strong> David Klemmer 11.<\/strong> Isaiah Papali'i 12.<\/strong> John Bateman 13.<\/strong> Fonua Pole 14.<\/strong> Jayden Sullivan 15.<\/strong> Alex Seyfarth 16.<\/strong> Alex Twal 17.<\/strong> Samuela Fainu 18.<\/strong> Asu Kepaoa 19.<\/strong> Jake Simpkin 20.<\/strong> Justin Matamua 21.<\/strong> Alexander Lobb 22.<\/strong> Brent Naden<\/p>\n

Sharks: 1.<\/strong> William Kennedy 2.<\/strong> Sione Katoa 3.<\/strong> Jesse Ramien 4.<\/strong> Siosifa Talakai 5.<\/strong> Ronaldo Mulitalo 6.<\/strong> Braydon Trindall 7.<\/strong> Nicho Hynes 8.<\/strong> Toby Rudolf 9.<\/strong> Blayke Brailey 10.<\/strong> Oregon Kaufusi 11.<\/strong> Jack Williams 12.<\/strong> Teig Wilton 13.<\/strong> Cameron McInnes 14.<\/strong> Dale Finucane 15.<\/strong> Royce Hunt 16.<\/strong> Billy Burns 17.<\/strong> Thomas Hazelton 18.<\/strong> Kayal Iro 19.<\/strong> Tuku Hau Tapuha 20.<\/strong> Daniel Atkinson 21.<\/strong> Samuel Stonestreet 22.<\/strong> Jayden Berrell<\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> Chris Butler<\/p>\n

ANALYSIS:<\/strong> \ufeffBenji has shaken up the Tigers after one match, with Aidan Sezer starting at halfback and Jayden Sullivan on the bench. Fonua Pole is starting lock.<\/p>\n

For the Sharks, Jack Williams replaces the suspended Briton Nikora while Royce Hunt has returned from illness. Billy Burns makes his club debut off the bench. \ufeff<\/p>\n

SUNDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parramatta Eels vs Manly Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium, Sydney, 4:05pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eels: 1.<\/strong> Clinton Gutherson 2.<\/strong> Morgan Harper 3.<\/strong> Viliami Penisini 4.<\/strong> Blaize Talagi 5.<\/strong> Sean Russell 6.<\/strong> Dylan Brown 7.<\/strong> Mitchell Moses 8.<\/strong> Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9.<\/strong> Joey Lussick 10.<\/strong> Junior Paulo 11.<\/strong> Shaun Lane 12.<\/strong> Bryce Cartwright 13.<\/strong> J'maine Hopgood 14.<\/strong> Luca Moretti 15.<\/strong> Ryan Matterson 16.<\/strong> Joe Ofahengaue 17.<\/strong> Kelma Tuilagi 18.<\/strong> Ofahiki Ogden 19.<\/strong> Wiremu Greig 20.<\/strong> Brendan Hands 21.<\/strong> Makahesi Makatoa 22.<\/strong> Daejarn Asi<\/p>\n

Sea Eagles: 1.<\/strong> Tom Trbojevic 2.<\/strong> Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 3.<\/strong> Tolutau Koula 4.<\/strong> Reuben Garrick 5.<\/strong> Jaxson Paulo 6.<\/strong> Luke Brooks 7.<\/strong> Daly Cherry-Evans 8.<\/strong> Taniela Paseka 9.<\/strong> Lachlan Croker 10.<\/strong> Josh Aloiai 11.<\/strong> Haumole Olakau'atu 12.<\/strong> Ben Trbojevic 13.<\/strong> Jake Trbojevic 14.<\/strong> Karl Lawton 15.<\/strong> Corey Waddell 16.<\/strong> Ethan Bullemor 17.<\/strong> Nathan Brown 18.<\/strong> Jakob Arthur 19.<\/strong> Tommy Talau 20.<\/strong> Aaron Woods 21.<\/strong> Brad Parker 22.<\/strong> Gordon Chan Kum Tong<\/p>\n

\"Gus<\/p>\n

Referee:<\/strong> Peter Gough<\/p>\n

ANALYSIS:<\/strong> For the Eels, \ufeffBlaize Talagi has been named for his NRL debut in the centres with off-season recruit Morgan Harper shifting to the wing, replacing Bailey Simonsson after his head knock. Luca Moretti is on the bench, replacing Brendan Hands.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, for Manly, Tommy Talau drops to the reserves after his ankle injury, with \ufeffRaymond Tuaimalo Vaega picked for his first start of the season.<\/p>\n

\ufeffNewcastle Knights vs Melbourne Storm at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, 6:15pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knights: 1.<\/strong> Kalyn Ponga 2.<\/strong> Thomas Jenkins 3.<\/strong> Dane Gagai 4.<\/strong> Bradman Best 5.<\/strong> Enari Tuala 6.<\/strong> Tyson Gamble 7.<\/strong> Jack Cogger 8.<\/strong> Jacob Saifiti 9.<\/strong> Phoenix Crossland 10.<\/strong> Leo Thompson 11.<\/strong> Tyson Frizell 12.<\/strong> Kai Pearce-Paul 13.<\/strong> Adam Elliott 14.<\/strong> Jayden Brailey 15.<\/strong> Daniel Saifiti 16.<\/strong> Jack Hetherington 17.<\/strong> Jed Cartwright 18.<\/strong> Brodie Jones 19.<\/strong> Will Pryce 20.<\/strong> Mathew Croker 21.<\/strong> Dylan Lucas 22.<\/strong> Jackson Hastings<\/p>\n

Storm: 1.<\/strong> Ryan Papenhuyzen 2.<\/strong> William Warbrick 3.<\/strong> Reimis Smith 4.<\/strong> Nick Meaney 5.<\/strong> Xavier Coates 6.<\/strong> Jonah Pezet 7.<\/strong> Tyran Wishart 8.<\/strong> Tui Kamikamica 9.<\/strong> Harry Grant 10.<\/strong> Josh King 11.<\/strong> Joe Chan 12.<\/strong> Eliesa Katoa 13.<\/strong> Trent Loiero 14.<\/strong> Kane Bradley 15.<\/strong> Tepai Moeroa 16.<\/strong> Chris Lewis 17.<\/strong> Alec MacDonald 18.<\/strong> Grant Anderson 19.<\/strong> Aaron Pene 20.<\/strong> Jack Howarth 21.<\/strong> Marion Seve 22.<\/strong> Shawn Blore<\/p>\n

Referee: \ufeff<\/strong>Grant Atkins<\/p>\n

ANALYSIS:<\/strong> Jack Cogger replaces the axed Jackson Hastings at halfback for the Knights<\/a>. Star hooker Jayden Brailey is back in the side after his hamstring injury, but starts from the bench. Enari Tuala is returning from a quad injury, replacing injured winger Greg Marzhew.<\/p>\n

For the Storm, Tyran Wishart replaces the suspended Jahrome Hughes at halfback with Kane Bradley on the bench. Christian Welch is out after a failed HIA. \ufeff<\/p>\n

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