{"id":393660,"date":"2024-05-14T06:34:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T06:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=393660"},"modified":"2024-05-14T07:04:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T07:04:26","slug":"teams-stood-down-sharks-star-in-line-for-shock-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=393660","title":{"rendered":"Teams: Stood down Sharks star in line for shock return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Magic Round has finally arrived in the NRL, with all eight games this weekend set to be played at Brisbane&#x27;s iconic Suncorp Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>There will be plenty of hard-hitting and entertaining action across the three days, including a blockbuster clash between the Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the ladder-leading Sharks, Braydon Trindall is in line for a return to the side after being stood down for an off-field incident, with the club naming him in the squad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/afl\/news-2024-western-bulldogs-draftee-aiden-odriscoll-medically-retired-concussion\/70fabc9f-ea4b-4f8d-8d31-18201bc2be24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Teen AFL draftee forced to retire without playing a game<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/state-of-origin-news-2024-jack-wighton-nsw-blues-retirement-injuries\/d73a49db-31ac-46da-861d-c6bf625dc098\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Why retired Wighton will snub Maguire&#x27;s SOS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/combat-sports\/news-2024-jake-pauls-vs-mike-tyson-fight-promotional-company-reveals-price-for-mvp-package\/c842d700-7acb-41fc-83bf-fcbaa139c330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Obscene Tyson-Paul VIP ticket prices revealed<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&quot;Braydon has pleased us with his commitment to addressing his personal matters,&quot; Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta said.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"981bdfeb-acbe-4e7c-b257-a10dbb6b9e33\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/981bdfeb-acbe-4e7c-b257-a10dbb6b9e33\" alt=\"Cronulla player Braydon Trindall.\" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&quot;He&#x27;s been training with the squad in recent weeks and will be more than ready to play if required. It&#x27;s been a challenging period for Braydon, but he now sees an opportunity to give back to the club through his performance on and off the field.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>State of Origin hopeful Mitchell Moses has been left out of Parramatta&#x27;s match, while fellow halves candidate Nicho Hynes has been named but remains in doubt for Cronulla.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, back-up playmaker Jock Madden will return for the Broncos and step into the shoes left by the injured Adam Reynolds, while young gun Blake Mozer is expected to play his first NRL game of the year. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"cbafa944-d3e3-465c-91e2-bd1a1fcdee02\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cbafa944-d3e3-465c-91e2-bd1a1fcdee02-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Blake Mozer of the Broncos.\" data-width=\"3834\" data-height=\"2157\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gold Coast will be without a number of key players including AJ Brimson and Kieran Foran for their crucial clash with the Knights, while \ufeffthe Tigers are without star back-rower John Bateman for an extended period.<\/p>\n<p>Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson will also miss the trip to Queensland after suffering a pectoral injury against the Roosters.<\/p>\n<p>St George Illawarra are the team to miss out on Magic Round this season. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><em>Here&#x27;s how each team will line up in round 11. All times are in AEST<\/em>. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Watch the 2024 NRL premiership live and free on Nine and<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/9now.app.link\/NGHBKQkVweb\"><em><strong>9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>FRIDAY<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs, 6pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"b61dfc04-c09d-4ca9-891f-16ae26e83936\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/b61dfc04-c09d-4ca9-891f-16ae26e83936-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Jordan Rapana of the Raiders. (Photo by Mark Kolbe\/Getty Images)\" data-width=\"1847\" data-height=\"1039\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Raiders: 1.<\/strong> Jordan Rapana <strong>2.<\/strong> Nick Cotric <strong>3.<\/strong> Matthew Timoko <strong>4.<\/strong> Sebastian Kris <strong>5.<\/strong> Xavier Savage <strong>6.<\/strong> Ethan Strange <strong>7.<\/strong> Kaeo Weekes <strong>8.<\/strong> Josh Papali&#x27;i <strong>9.<\/strong> Danny Levi <strong>10.<\/strong> Joseph Tapine <strong>11.<\/strong> Hudson Young <strong>12.<\/strong> Elliott Whitehead <strong>13.<\/strong> Morgan Smithies <strong>14.<\/strong> Tom Starling <strong>15.<\/strong> Ata Mariota <strong>16.<\/strong> Trey Mooney <strong>17.<\/strong> Emre Guler <strong>18.<\/strong> Albert Hopoate <strong>19.<\/strong> Zac Woolford <strong>20.<\/strong> Simi Sasagi <strong>21.<\/strong> Peter Hola <strong>22.<\/strong> Hohepa Puru<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raiders team news:<\/strong> Jordan Rapana has been named to return from a knee injury at fullback, pushing Albert Hopoate out of the side. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bulldogs: 1.<\/strong> Connor Tracey <strong>2.<\/strong> Jacob Kiraz <strong>3.<\/strong> Bronson Xerri <strong>4.<\/strong> Stephen Crichton <strong>5.<\/strong> Josh Addo-Carr <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> Viliame Kikau <strong>12.<\/strong> Jaeman Salmon <strong>13.<\/strong> Kurt Mann <strong>14.<\/strong> Bailey Hayward <strong>15.<\/strong> Josh Curran <strong>16.<\/strong> Kurtis Morrin <strong>17.<\/strong> Jacob Preston <strong>19.<\/strong> Poasa Faamausili <strong>20.<\/strong> Blake Taaffe <strong>21.<\/strong> Jake Turpin <strong>22.<\/strong> Toby Sexton <strong>23.<\/strong> Blake Wilson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bulldogs team news:<\/strong> No changes for the Dogs after a narrow loss to Penrith. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manly Sea Eagles vs Brisbane Broncos, 8.05pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"9e5c4c90-45a0-4884-b8cf-11507962d622\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/9e5c4c90-45a0-4884-b8cf-11507962d622-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Jock Madden of the Broncos breaks away from the defence during the NRL Trial Match between the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys at Sunshine Coast Stadium on February 18, 2023 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris\/Getty Images)\" data-width=\"2284\" data-height=\"1285\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sea Eagles: 1.<\/strong> Tolutau Koula <strong>2.<\/strong> Raymond Vaega <strong>3.<\/strong> Tommy Talau <strong>4.<\/strong> Reuben Garrick <strong>5.<\/strong> Jaxson Paulo <strong>6.<\/strong> Luke Brooks <strong>7.<\/strong> Daly Cherry-Evans <strong>8.<\/strong> Taniela Paseka <strong>9.<\/strong> Karl Lawton <strong>10.<\/strong> Josh Aloiai <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> Corey Waddell <strong>16.<\/strong> Ethan Bullemor <strong>17.<\/strong> Matthew Lodge <strong>18.<\/strong> Aaron Woods <strong>19.<\/strong> Jakob Arthur <strong>20.<\/strong> Dean Matterson <strong>21.<\/strong> Brandon Wakeham <strong>22.<\/strong> Toafofoa Sipley<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sea Eagles team news:<\/strong> The latest injury to star fullback Tom Trbojevic will see young speedster Tolu Koula shift to the No.1 jumper this weekend and Raymond Vaega come into the side on the wing. Haumole Olakau&#x27;atu returns from a two-game suspension in the back-row and pushes Corey Waddell to the bench. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Broncos: \ufeff1.<\/strong> Reece Walsh <strong>2.<\/strong> Corey Oates <strong>3.<\/strong> Kotoni Staggs <strong>4.<\/strong> Selwyn Cobbo <strong>5.<\/strong> Deine Mariner <strong>6.<\/strong> Ezra Mam <strong>7.<\/strong> Jock Madden <strong>8.<\/strong> Corey Jensen <strong>9.<\/strong> Tyson Smoothy <strong>10.<\/strong> Payne Haas <strong>11.<\/strong> Brendan Piakura <strong>12.<\/strong> Jordan Riki <strong>13.<\/strong> Patrick Carrigan <strong>14.<\/strong> Blake Mozer <strong>15.<\/strong> Xavier Willison <strong>16.<\/strong> Kobe Hetherington <strong>17.<\/strong> Jack Gosiewski <strong>18.<\/strong> Joshua Rogers <strong>19.<\/strong> Martin Taupau <strong>20.<\/strong> Jaiyden Hunt <strong>21.<\/strong> Josiah Karapani <strong>22.<\/strong> Cory Paix<\/p>\n<p><strong>Broncos team news:<\/strong> Jock Madden will return from a pectoral injury at halfback, pushing Josh Rogers to the reserves. Billy Walters is out of action, opening the door for Tyson Smoothy to snag a starting spot and promising rookie Blake Mozer is on the bench. \ufeff<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SATURDAY<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\ufeffGold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights, 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"004eb5cf-be5b-41df-9e3d-33212cf1a549\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/004eb5cf-be5b-41df-9e3d-33212cf1a549\" alt=\"A dejected AJ Brimson after Gold Coast Titans&#x27; round one loss to the St George Illawarra Dragons.\" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Titans: 1.<\/strong> Keano Kini <strong>2.<\/strong> Alofiana Khan-Pereira <strong>3.<\/strong> Brian Kelly <strong>4.<\/strong> Aaron Schoupp <strong>5.<\/strong> Jojo Fifita <strong>6.<\/strong> Chris Randall <strong>7.<\/strong> Sam Verrills <strong>8.<\/strong> Moeaki Fotuaika <strong>9.<\/strong> Erin Clark <strong>10.<\/strong> Jaimin Jolliffe <strong>11.<\/strong> David Fifita <strong>12.<\/strong> Beau Fermor <strong>13.<\/strong> Klese Haas <strong>14.<\/strong> Keenan Palasia <strong>15.<\/strong> Isaac Liu <strong>16.<\/strong> Josiah Pahulu <strong>17.<\/strong> Joe Stimson <strong>18.<\/strong> Thomas Weaver <strong>19.<\/strong> Tony Francis <strong>20.<\/strong> Jacob Alick<br \/><strong>21.<\/strong> Iszac Fa&#x27;asumaleaui <strong>22.<\/strong> Jaylan De Groot<\/p>\n<p><strong>Titans team news:<\/strong> Injuries galore for Des Hasler&#x27;s side, with key men \ufeffAJ Brimson and Kieran Foran sidelined for this weekend. Sam Verrills and Chris Randall are the new-look halves combination, with Keano Kini coming in at fullback. Phil Sami and Harley Smith-Shields are also unavailable, opening the door for Alofi Khan-Pereira to return out wide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knights: 1.<\/strong> David Armstrong <strong>2.<\/strong> Enari Tuala <strong>3.<\/strong> Dane Gagai <strong>4.<\/strong> Bradman Best <strong>5.<\/strong> Greg Marzhew <strong>6.<\/strong> Jack Cogger <strong>7.<\/strong> Jackson Hastings <strong>8.<\/strong> Jacob Saifiti <strong>9.<\/strong> Jayden Brailey <strong>10.<\/strong> Leo Thompson <strong>11.<\/strong> Tyson Frizell <strong>12.<\/strong> Dylan Lucas <strong>13.<\/strong> Adam Elliott <strong>14.<\/strong> Phoenix Crossland <strong>15.<\/strong> Kai Pearce-Paul <strong>16.<\/strong> Brodie Jones <strong>17.<\/strong> Jack Hetherington <strong>18.<\/strong> Mathew Croker <strong>19.<\/strong> Jed Cartwright <strong>20.<\/strong> Krystian Mapapalangi <strong>21.<\/strong> Thomas Cant <strong>22.<\/strong> Fletcher Sharpe<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knights team news:<\/strong> Tyson Gamble is out with a foot injury, allowing Jack Cogger to earn a recall in the halves. \ufeffDaniel Saifiti is out through suspension, but his brother Jacob is back on deck from a leg injury in a straight swap.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters, 5.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"981bdfeb-acbe-4e7c-b257-a10dbb6b9e33\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/981bdfeb-acbe-4e7c-b257-a10dbb6b9e33\" alt=\"Cronulla player Braydon Trindall.\" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sharks: 1.<\/strong> William Kennedy <strong>2.<\/strong> Sione Katoa <strong>3.<\/strong> Jesse Ramien <strong>4.<\/strong> Kayal Iro <strong>5.<\/strong> Ronaldo Mulitalo <strong>6.<\/strong> Daniel Atkinson <strong>7.<\/strong> Nicho Hynes <strong>8.<\/strong> Thomas Hazelton <strong>9.<\/strong> Blayke Brailey <strong>10.<\/strong> Oregon Kaufusi <strong>11.<\/strong> Briton Nikora <strong>12.<\/strong> Teig Wilton <strong>13.<\/strong> Cameron McInnes <strong>14.<\/strong> Jack Williams <strong>15.<\/strong> Siosifa Talakai <strong>16.<\/strong> Royce Hunt <strong>17.<\/strong> Tuku Hau Tapuha <strong>18.<\/strong> Samuel Stonestreet <strong>19.<\/strong> Mawene Hiroti <strong>20.<\/strong> Braydon Trindall <strong>21.<\/strong> Niwhai Puru <strong>22.<\/strong> Billy Burns<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sharks team news:<\/strong> Nicho Hynes has been named at halfback but remains under an injury cloud, with Braydon Trindall named as a potential replacement in the squad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roosters: 1.<\/strong> James Tedesco <strong>2.<\/strong> Daniel Tupou <strong>3.<\/strong> Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii <strong>4.<\/strong> Fetalaiga Pauga <strong>5.<\/strong> Dominic Young <strong>6.<\/strong> Luke Keary <strong>7.<\/strong> Sam Walker <strong>8.<\/strong> Jared Waerea-Hargreaves <strong>9.<\/strong> Brandon Smith <strong>10.<\/strong> Lindsay Collins <strong>11.<\/strong> Angus Crichton <strong>12.<\/strong> Nat Butcher <strong>13.<\/strong> Victor Radley <strong>14.<\/strong> Connor Watson <strong>15.<\/strong> Egan Butcher <strong>16.<\/strong> Spencer Leniu <strong>17.<\/strong> Terrell May <strong>18.<\/strong> Zach Dockar-Clay <strong>19.<\/strong> Naufahu Whyte <strong>20.<\/strong> Sitili Tupouniua <strong>21.<\/strong> Ethan King <strong>22.<\/strong> Siua Wong<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roosters team news:<\/strong> Brandon Smith is back at hooker for the in-form Tricolours, pushing Connor Watson to the bench. Sandon Smith is out suspended this week, while Joseph Manu will miss the Magic Round clash due to concussion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys, 7.45pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"1dcf3b5d-6efc-41e8-b91c-15ca761681f3\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1dcf3b5d-6efc-41e8-b91c-15ca761681f3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Alex Johnston of the South Sydney Rabbitohs in action against the Brisbane Broncos.\" data-width=\"4636\" data-height=\"2608\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rabbitohs: 1.<\/strong> Latrell Mitchell <strong>2.<\/strong> Alex Johnston <strong>3.<\/strong> Jack Wighton <strong>4.<\/strong> Izaac Thompson <strong>5.<\/strong> Jacob Gagai <strong>6.<\/strong> Cody Walker <strong>7.<\/strong> Dion Teaupa <strong>8.<\/strong> Davvy Moale <strong>9.<\/strong> Damien Cook <strong>10.<\/strong> Sean Keppie <strong>11.<\/strong> Keaon Koloamatangi <strong>12.<\/strong> Jai Arrow <strong>13.<\/strong> Siliva Havili <strong>14.<\/strong> Peter Mamouzelos <strong>15.<\/strong> Tallis Duncan <strong>16.<\/strong> Thomas Burgess <strong>17.<\/strong> Taane Milne <strong>18.<\/strong> Gehamat Shibasaki <strong>19.<\/strong> Matthew French <strong>20.<\/strong> Adam Christensen <strong>21.<\/strong> Bayleigh Bentley-Hape <strong>22.<\/strong> Liam Le Blanc<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rabbitohs team news:<\/strong> Alex Johnston and Jacob Gagai return on the wing for Souths in a timely boost, with Izaac Thompson switching to centre. Taane Milne&#x27;s latest suspension has finished and the utility has been named on the bench.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cowboys: 1.<\/strong> Scott Drinkwater <strong>2.<\/strong> Kyle Feldt <strong>3.<\/strong> Valentine Holmes <strong>4.<\/strong> Viliami Vailea <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> Griffin Neame <strong>11.<\/strong> Heilum Luki <strong>12.<\/strong> Jeremiah Nanai <strong>13.<\/strong> Reuben Cotter <strong>14.<\/strong> Sam McIntyre <strong>15.<\/strong> Thomas Mikaele <strong>16.<\/strong> Kulikefu Finefeuiaki <strong>17.<\/strong> Jason Taumalolo <strong>18.<\/strong> Jake Granville <strong>19.<\/strong> Jake Clifford <strong>20.<\/strong> Harrison Edwards <strong>21.<\/strong> Braidon Burns <strong>22.<\/strong> Jaxon Purdue<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cowboys team news:<\/strong> Murray Taulagi and Jordan McLean are back for the struggling outfit after recovering from hamstring injuries. Thomas Mikaele is a new face in the 17. \ufeff<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SUNDAY<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers, 1.50pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"74d9fd6d-956c-4ffe-9e1c-a4664d725c11\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/74d9fd6d-956c-4ffe-9e1c-a4664d725c11\" alt=\"Shaun Johnson of the Warriors warms up.\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Warriors: 1.<\/strong> Taine Tuaupiki <strong>2.<\/strong> Dallin Watene-Zelezniak <strong>3.<\/strong> Ali Leiataua <strong>4.<\/strong> Adam Pompey <strong>5.<\/strong> Marcelo Montoya <strong>6.<\/strong> Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad <strong>7.<\/strong> Te Maire Martin <strong>8.<\/strong> Addin Fonua-Blake <strong>9.<\/strong> Wayde Egan <strong>10.<\/strong> Bunty Afoa <strong>11.<\/strong> Jackson Ford <strong>12.<\/strong> Mitchell Barnett <strong>13.<\/strong> Tohu Harris <strong>14.<\/strong> Dylan Walker <strong>15.<\/strong> Tom Ale <strong>16.<\/strong> Jazz Tevaga <strong>17.<\/strong> Jacob Laban <strong>18.<\/strong> Zyon Maiu&#x27;u <strong>20.<\/strong> Edward Kosi <strong>21.<\/strong> Paul Roache <strong>22.<\/strong> Tanner Stowers-Smith <strong>23.<\/strong> Ben Farr<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warriors team news:<\/strong> Mass changes for Andrew Webster&#x27;s side, with star halfback Shaun Johnson the biggest name out of action. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad moves to five-eighth, \ufeffwith Taine Tuaupiki coming into the side at fullback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panthers: \ufeff1.<\/strong> Dylan Edwards <strong>2.<\/strong> Sunia Turuva <strong>3.<\/strong> Izack Tago <strong>4.<\/strong> Taylan May <strong>5.<\/strong> Brian To&#x27;o <strong>6.<\/strong> Jack Cole <strong>7.<\/strong> Jarome Luai <strong>8.<\/strong> Moses Leota <strong>9.<\/strong> Mitch Kenny <strong>10.<\/strong> James Fisher-Harris <strong>11.<\/strong> Luke Garner <strong>12.<\/strong> Liam Martin <strong>13.<\/strong> Isaah Yeo <strong>14.<\/strong> Daine Laurie <strong>15.<\/strong> Lindsay Smith <strong>16.<\/strong> Matt Eisenhuth <strong>17.<\/strong> Mavrik Geyer <strong>18.<\/strong> Paul Alamoti <strong>19.<\/strong> Preston Riki <strong>20.<\/strong> Tyrone Peachey <strong>21.<\/strong> Soni Luke <strong>22.<\/strong> Scott Sorensen<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panthers team news:<\/strong> The absence of Nathan Cleary and Brad Schneider will see Jarome Luai shift to halfback and young gun Jack Cole come into the No.6 jumper. Izack Tago is back from a one-game suspension, while Daine Laurie comes onto the bench. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels, 4.05pm\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"96523b1a-c448-4c2d-883d-39b73fec9ccd\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/96523b1a-c448-4c2d-883d-39b73fec9ccd-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Xavier Coates of the Storm scores his second tryduring the round eight NRL match between Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs at AAMI Park on April 25, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett\/Getty Images)\" data-width=\"5854\" data-height=\"3293\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Storm: 1.<\/strong> Sualauvi Faalogo <strong>2.<\/strong> William Warbrick <strong>3.<\/strong> Reimis Smith <strong>4.<\/strong> Nick Meaney <strong>5.<\/strong> Xavier Coates <strong>6.<\/strong> Cameron Munster <strong>7.<\/strong> Tyran Wishart <strong>8.<\/strong> Christian Welch <strong>9.<\/strong> Harry Grant <strong>10.<\/strong> Josh King <strong>11.<\/strong> Shawn Blore <strong>12.<\/strong> Eliesa Katoa <strong>13.<\/strong> Trent Loiero <strong>14.<\/strong> Jack Howarth <strong>15.<\/strong> Tui Kamikamica <strong>16.<\/strong> Nelson Asofa-Solomona <strong>17.<\/strong> Alec MacDonald <strong>18.<\/strong> Grant Anderson <strong>19.<\/strong> Joe Chan <strong>20.<\/strong> Bronson Garlick <strong>21.<\/strong> Dean Ieremia <strong>22.<\/strong> Chris Lewis<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storm team news:<\/strong> Xavier Coates is back from a hamstring injury, pushing Grant Anderson out of the lineup. \ufeffStill no sign of star halfback Jahrome Hughes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eels: 1.<\/strong> Blaize Talagi <strong>2.<\/strong> Maika Sivo <strong>3.<\/strong> Will Penisini <strong>4.<\/strong> Sean Russell <strong>5.<\/strong> Bailey Simonsson <strong>6.<\/strong> Daejarn Asi <strong>7.<\/strong> Dylan Brown <strong>8.<\/strong> Reagan Campbell-Gillard <strong>9.<\/strong> Joey Lussick <strong>10.<\/strong> Junior Paulo <strong>11.<\/strong> Shaun Lane <strong>12.<\/strong> Ryan Matterson <strong>13.<\/strong> J&#x27;maine Hopgood <strong>14.<\/strong> Bryce Cartwright <strong>15.<\/strong> Makahesi Makatoa <strong>16.<\/strong> Joe Ofahengaue <strong>17.<\/strong> Kelma Tuilagi <strong>18.<\/strong> Brendan Hands <strong>19.<\/strong> Morgan Harper <strong>20.<\/strong> Ethan Sanders <strong>21.<\/strong> Wiremu Greig <strong>22.<\/strong> Luca Moretti<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eels team news:<\/strong> Mitchell Moses will remain sidelined for another week, with Daejarn Asi returning in the halves. Bryce Cartwright is back from a rib injury for Parramatta. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wests Tigers vs Dolphins, 6.25pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"e39c7a10-2004-4f8a-9a82-b58f76f8d758\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/e39c7a10-2004-4f8a-9a82-b58f76f8d758\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"721\" data-height=\"406\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tigers: 1.<\/strong> Jahream Bula <strong>2.<\/strong> Charlie Staines <strong>3.<\/strong> Brent Naden <strong>4.<\/strong> Justin Olam <strong>5.<\/strong> Solomon Alaimalo <strong>6.<\/strong> Lachlan Galvin <strong>7.<\/strong> Jayden Sullivan <strong>8.<\/strong> Stefano Utoikamanu <strong>9.<\/strong> Apisai Koroisau <strong>10.<\/strong> David Klemmer <strong>11.<\/strong> Samuela Fainu <strong>12.<\/strong> Alex Seyfarth <strong>13.<\/strong> Alex Twal <strong>14.<\/strong> Jake Simpkin <strong>15.<\/strong> Fonua Pole <strong>16.<\/strong> Asu Kepaoa <strong>17.<\/strong> Sione Fainu <strong>18.<\/strong> Tallyn Da Silva <strong>19.<\/strong> Solomona Faataape <strong>20.<\/strong> Alexander Lobb <strong>21.<\/strong> Kit Laulilii <strong>22.<\/strong> Tony Sukkar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tigers team news:<\/strong> Alex Seyfarth and Alex Twal come into the starting side for the injured John Bateman and suspended Isaiah Papali&#x27;i. Starford To&#x27;a is also out with injury and has been replaced in the backline by Solomon Alaimalo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dolphins: \ufeff1.<\/strong> Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow <strong>2.<\/strong> Jamayne Isaako <strong>3.<\/strong> Jake Averillo <strong>4.<\/strong> Herbie Farnworth <strong>5.<\/strong> Jack Bostock <strong>6.<\/strong> Kodi Nikorima <strong>7.<\/strong> Isaiya Katoa <strong>8.<\/strong> Jesse Bromwich <strong>9.<\/strong> Jeremy Marshall-King <strong>10.<\/strong> Mark Nicholls <strong>11.<\/strong> Felise Kaufusi <strong>12.<\/strong> Euan Aitken <strong>13.<\/strong> Kenny Bromwich <strong>14.<\/strong> Josh Kerr <strong>15.<\/strong> Kurt Donoghoe <strong>16.<\/strong> Ray Stone <strong>17.<\/strong> Connelly Lemuelu <strong>18.<\/strong> Trai Fuller <strong>19.<\/strong> Sean O&#x27;Sullivan <strong>20.<\/strong> Jarrod Wallace <strong>21.<\/strong> Edrick Lee <strong>22.<\/strong> Oryn Keeley<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dolphins team news:<\/strong> Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is back in a major boost for the in-form side, but it means excitement machine Trai Fuller drops to 18th man this week. Max Plath is out with concussion and Kenny Bromwich takes his place at lock. \ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Magic Round has finally arrived in the NRL, with all eight games this weekend set to be played at Brisbane&#x27;s iconic Suncorp Stadium. 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