{"id":404043,"date":"2024-06-18T06:21:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T06:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=404043"},"modified":"2024-06-18T07:05:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T07:05:15","slug":"teams-storms-major-boost-as-origin-dramas-arise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=404043","title":{"rendered":"Teams: Storm&#039;s major boost as Origin dramas arise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#x27;re back into split-round territory in the NRL, with a host of teams receiving the bye ahead of the second <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/state-of-origin\/nrl\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"State of Origin\">State of Origin<\/a> clash next Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p>For the 10 teams in action in round 16, they will be without their NSW and Queensland representatives, with the likes of the Roosters and Sea Eagles both heavily impacted.<\/p>\n<p>Manly will also be without a host of injured players for their match against the Rabbitohs, while the Warriors will be missing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak through suspension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/news-2024-brisbane-broncos-form-slump-adam-reynolds-injury-darren-lockyer-exclusive\/2ffe8cb6-b9a5-4891-abec-0f841747bb3a\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lockyer pinpoints major &#x27;concern&#x27; for bumbling Broncos\"><strong>Lockyer pinpoints major &#x27;concern&#x27; for bumbling Broncos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/state-of-origin-news-2024-paul-gallen-vs-nate-myles-reece-walsh-maroons-blues\/3f1a1db7-b017-4dd8-a54b-2859195a61e0\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Gallen rips Origin nemesis over &#x27;insane&#x27; theory\"><strong>Gallen rips Origin nemesis over &#x27;insane&#x27; theory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: \ufeff<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/nrl\/news-2024-parramatta-eels-lodge-complaint-mascot-fox-sports-cameraman-incident\/5fa7e97d-0120-48d0-9005-39b3aacb20e0\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"&#x27;Not happy&#x27;: Eels lodge bizarre mascot complaint\"><strong>&#x27;Not happy&#x27;: Eels lodge bizarre mascot complaint<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Storm fullback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/person\/ryan-papenhuyzen-26ar\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Ryan Papenhuyzen\">Ryan Papenhuyzen<\/a> is due back from an ankle injury in a major boost for the side, who are without the likes of Cameron Munster and Reimis Smith. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"eb19b727-c29e-48b1-946c-e89090d54659\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/eb19b727-c29e-48b1-946c-e89090d54659\" alt=\"Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm looks on during warm up ahead of the NRL Qualifying Final match between the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm \" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Viliame Kikau looms as a major inclusion for the Bulldogs, while David Fifita is expected to return from an ankle issue in a must-win game for the Titans.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/person\/roger-tuivasa-sheck-26a2\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Roger Tuivasa-Sheck\">Roger Tuivasa-Sheck<\/a> has also been named to return from injury for the Warriors.<\/p>\n<p>Brisbane, Penrith, St George Illawarra, North Queensland, Parramatta, Cronulla and Newcastle will all receive two points this weekend before returning in round 17.<\/p>\n<p><em>Here&#x27;s who will be lining up this weekend in the NRL. \ufeff<\/em><\/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\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>FRIDAY<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm, Suncorp Stadium (8pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"15720392-717b-4c6d-86e0-0433f08bfa4a\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/15720392-717b-4c6d-86e0-0433f08bfa4a\" alt=\"Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels.\" data-width=\"644\" data-height=\"362\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dolphins: 1.<\/strong> Trai Fuller <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> Kenny Bromwich <strong>11.<\/strong> Connelly Lemuelu <strong>12.<\/strong> Euan Aitken <strong>13.<\/strong> Max Plath <strong>14.<\/strong> Josh Kerr <strong>15.<\/strong> Mark Nicholls <strong>16.<\/strong> Ray Stone <strong>17.<\/strong> Tevita Pangai Junior <strong>18.<\/strong> Oryn Keeley <strong>19.<\/strong> Sean O&#x27;Sullivan <strong>20.<\/strong> Mason Teague <strong>21.<\/strong> Tesi Niu <strong>22.<\/strong> Anthony Milford<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dolphins team news:<\/strong> \ufeffTrai Fuller comes into the side at fullback with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow away on Origin duties. Jesse Bromwich returns from a rib injury in the front-row. Tevita Pangai will also make his NRL return after being called into the line-up for his first game with the Dolphins, coming off the bench.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storm: 1.<\/strong> Ryan Papenhuyzen <strong>2.<\/strong> William Warbrick <strong>3.<\/strong> Grant Anderson <strong>4.<\/strong> Nick Meaney <strong>5.<\/strong> Sualauvi Faalogo <strong>6.<\/strong> Tyran Wishart <strong>7.<\/strong> Jahrome Hughes <strong>8.<\/strong> Tui Kamikamica <strong>9.<\/strong> Bronson Garlick <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> Christian Welch <strong>16.<\/strong> Nelson Asofa-Solomona <strong>17.<\/strong> Joe Chan <strong>18.<\/strong> Reimis Smith <strong>19.<\/strong> Dean Ieremia <strong>20.<\/strong> Lazarus Vaalepu <strong>21.<\/strong> Chris Lewis <strong>22.<\/strong> Kane Bradley<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storm team news:<\/strong> Huge boost with Ryan Papenhuyzen cleared to return from an ankle injury, pushing young gun Sua Faalogo to the wing. Will Warbrick is back from a groin injury on the wing, while rep duo Harry Grant and Xavier Coates unavailable. \ufeff<\/p>\n<h3>\ufeffSATURDAY<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Gold Coast Titans vs New Zealand Warriors, Cbus Super Stadium (3pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"e7f4b780-ffc6-4bec-b9b1-6579c2e6a3b6\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/e7f4b780-ffc6-4bec-b9b1-6579c2e6a3b6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"2814\" data-height=\"1583\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Titans: 1.<\/strong> Keano Kini <strong>2.<\/strong> Alofiana Khan-Pereira <strong>3.<\/strong> Brian Kelly <strong>4.<\/strong> Phillip Sami <strong>5.<\/strong> Jojo Fifita <strong>6.<\/strong> Jayden Campbell <strong>7.<\/strong> Kieran Foran <strong>8.<\/strong> Keenan Palasia <strong>9.<\/strong> Chris Randall <strong>10.<\/strong> Josiah Pahulu <strong>11.<\/strong> David Fifita <strong>12.<\/strong> Beau Fermor <strong>13.<\/strong> Erin Clark <strong>14.<\/strong> Sam Verrills <strong>15.<\/strong> Isaac Liu <strong>16.<\/strong> Iszac Fa&#x27;asumaleaui <strong>17.<\/strong> Joe Stimson <strong>18.<\/strong> Tanah Boyd <strong>19.<\/strong> Jacob Alick-Wiencke <strong>20.<\/strong> Ken Maumalo <strong>21.<\/strong> Arama Hau <strong>22.<\/strong> Jaylan De Groot<\/p>\n<p><strong>Titans team news:<\/strong> David Fifita has been named in the back-row after missing last weekend with an ankle complaint. Moeaki Fotuaika is missing due to Origin commitments, with Keenan Palasia to start up front.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warriors: 1.<\/strong> Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad <strong>2.<\/strong> Edward Kosi <strong>3.<\/strong> Roger Tuivasa-Sheck <strong>4.<\/strong> Adam Pompey <strong>5.<\/strong> Marcelo Montoya <strong>6.<\/strong> Te Maire Martin <strong>7.<\/strong> Shaun Johnson <strong>8.<\/strong> Addin Fonua-Blake <strong>9.<\/strong> Wayde Egan <strong>10.<\/strong> Jackson Ford <strong>11.<\/strong> Marata Niukore <strong>12.<\/strong> Dylan Walker <strong>13.<\/strong> Tohu Harris <strong>14.<\/strong> Chanel Harris-Tavita <strong>15.<\/strong> Jacob Laban <strong>16.<\/strong> Jazz Tevaga <strong>17.<\/strong> Tom Ale <strong>18.<\/strong> Bunty Afoa <strong>20.<\/strong> Taine Tuaupiki <strong>21.<\/strong> Moala Graham-Taufa <strong>22.<\/strong> Freddy Lussick <strong>23.<\/strong> Demitric Sifakula<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warriors team news:<\/strong> Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been named at centre after overcoming a hamstring injury. Kurt Capewell and Mitch Barnett are both out due to Origin, while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is out suspended and Edward Kosi called up on the wing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ufeffSydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs, Industree Group Stadium (5.30pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"994d5952-0849-4b5b-9063-831a49d7e30b\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/994d5952-0849-4b5b-9063-831a49d7e30b\" alt=\"Viliame Kikau\" data-width=\"1396\" data-height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Roosters: 1.<\/strong> James Tedesco <strong>2.<\/strong> Daniel Tupou <strong>3.<\/strong> Fetalaiga Pauga <strong>4.<\/strong> Joseph Manu <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> Terrell May <strong>11.<\/strong> Nat Butcher <strong>12.<\/strong> Victor Radley <strong>13.<\/strong> Naufahu Whyte <strong>14.<\/strong> Sandon Smith <strong>15.<\/strong> Blake Steep <strong>16.<\/strong> Sitili Tupouniua <strong>17.<\/strong> Siua Wong <strong>18.<\/strong> Ethan King <strong>19.<\/strong> Dylan Napa <strong>20.<\/strong> Tyler Moriarty <strong>21.<\/strong> Hugo Savala <strong>22.<\/strong> Salesi Foketi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roosters team news:<\/strong> Brandon Smith has been recalled to the side after being dropped in round 15 and replaces Connor Watson at hooker. Lindsay Collins, Spencer Leniu and Angus Crichton are also out this week due to Origin commitments, opening the door for Blake Steep, Sitili Tupouniua and Siua Wong to join the bench.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bulldogs: 1.<\/strong> Connor Tracey <strong>2.<\/strong> Jeral Skelton <strong>3.<\/strong> Bronson Xerri <strong>4.<\/strong> Jacob Kiraz <strong>5.<\/strong> Blake Wilson <strong>6.<\/strong> Matt Burton <strong>7.<\/strong> Toby Sexton <strong>8.<\/strong> Max King <strong>9.<\/strong> Reed Mahoney <strong>10.<\/strong> Samuel Hughes <strong>11.<\/strong> Josh Curran <strong>12.<\/strong> Jaeman Salmon <strong>13.<\/strong> Bailey Hayward <strong>14.<\/strong> Jake Turpin <strong>15.<\/strong> Poasa Faamausili <strong>16.<\/strong> Kurtis Morrin <strong>17.<\/strong> Lipoi Hopoi <strong>19.<\/strong> Drew Hutchison <strong>20.<\/strong> Blake Taaffe <strong>21.<\/strong> Eli Clark <strong>22.<\/strong> Harry Hayes <strong>23.<\/strong> Viliame Kikau<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bulldogs team news:<\/strong> Viliame Kikau has been named among the reserves as he pushes to return from injury. \ufeffJacob Kiraz moves to centre with Stephen Crichton away on NSW duties, while back-rower Josh Curran has been cleared to return from concussion. Kurt Mann is out suspended, opening the door for Jake Turpin to join the bench.<\/p>\n<p><strong>South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly Sea Eagles, Accor Stadium (7.35pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"4ac125ae-e714-427e-b11b-0111910e51dc\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4ac125ae-e714-427e-b11b-0111910e51dc\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"2186\" data-height=\"1230\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rabbitohs: 1.<\/strong> Jye Gray <strong>2.<\/strong> Alex Johnston <strong>3.<\/strong> Taane Milne <strong>4.<\/strong> Richard Kennar <strong>5.<\/strong> Jacob Gagai <strong>6.<\/strong> Jack Wighton <strong>7.<\/strong> Cody Walker <strong>8.<\/strong> Davvy Moale <strong>9.<\/strong> Damien Cook <strong>10.<\/strong> Sean Keppie <strong>11.<\/strong> Michael Chee Kam <strong>12.<\/strong> Jai Arrow <strong>13.<\/strong> Keaon Koloamatangi <strong>14.<\/strong> Peter Mamouzelos <strong>15.<\/strong> Tallis Duncan <strong>16.<\/strong> Thomas Burgess <strong>17.<\/strong> Liam Le Blanc <strong>18.<\/strong> Dion Teaupa <strong>19.<\/strong> Chase Chapman <strong>20.<\/strong> Adam Christensen <strong>21.<\/strong> Bayleigh Bentley-Hape <strong>22.<\/strong> Gehamat Shibasaki<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rabbitohs team news:<\/strong> Timely boost with young gun Jye Gray named to return from injury at fullback in place of Latrell Mitchell. \ufeffLiam Le Blanc will make his NRL debut off the bench with Cameron Murray away on State of Origin duties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sea Eagles: \ufeff1.<\/strong> Lehi Hopoate <strong>2.<\/strong> Jason Saab <strong>3.<\/strong> Tolutau Koula <strong>4.<\/strong> Aaron Schoupp <strong>5.<\/strong> Tommy Talau <strong>6.<\/strong> Luke Brooks <strong>7.<\/strong> Karl Lawton <strong>8.<\/strong> Ethan Bullemor <strong>9.<\/strong> Jake Simpkin <strong>10.<\/strong> Toafofoa Sipley <strong>11.<\/strong> Corey Waddell <strong>12.<\/strong> Ben Trbojevic <strong>13.<\/strong> Nathan Brown <strong>14.<\/strong> Gordon Chan Kum Tong <strong>15.<\/strong> Ben Condon <strong>16.<\/strong> Caleb Navale <strong>17.<\/strong> Aitasi James <strong>18.<\/strong> Clayton Faulalo <strong>19.<\/strong> Jaxson Paulo <strong>20.<\/strong> Brad Parker <strong>21.<\/strong> Jamie Humphreys <strong>22.<\/strong> Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sea Eagles team news:<\/strong> \ufeffDaly Cherry-Evans, Jake Trbojevic and Haumole Olakau&#x27;atu are all away in Origin camp, with Karl Lawton named to start at halfback. Taniela Paseka and Reuben Garrick are both sidelined due to injury, with Aaron Schoupp coming into the backline and Ethan Bullemor starting at prop. Caleb Navale will make his debut as part of a new-look bench that includes Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Aitasi James and Ben Condon.<\/p>\n<h3>SUNDAY<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\ufeffWests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders, Campbelltown Stadium (4.05pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"296279a1-2a2c-47ae-a95b-4adf1e8e0870\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/296279a1-2a2c-47ae-a95b-4adf1e8e0870-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"4027\" data-height=\"2265\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tigers: 1.<\/strong> Jahream Bula <strong>2.<\/strong> Solomona Faataape <strong>3.<\/strong> Brent Naden <strong>4.<\/strong> Justin Olam <strong>5.<\/strong> Charlie Staines <strong>6.<\/strong> Lachlan Galvin <strong>7.<\/strong> Aidan Sezer <strong>8.<\/strong> Stefano Utoikamanu <strong>9.<\/strong> Apisai Koroisau <strong>10.<\/strong> Fonua Pole <strong>11.<\/strong> Reuben Porter <strong>12.<\/strong> Samuela Fainu <strong>13.<\/strong> Justin Matamua <strong>14.<\/strong> Tallyn Da Silva <strong>15.<\/strong> Sione Fainu <strong>16.<\/strong> Alex Seyfarth <strong>17.<\/strong> Kit Laulilii <strong>18.<\/strong> Heath Mason <strong>19.<\/strong> Luke Laulilii <strong>20.<\/strong> Adam Doueihi <strong>21.<\/strong> Tony Sukkar <strong>22.<\/strong> Jordan Miller<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tigers team news:<\/strong> Lachlan Galvin is back from a hand injury and will partner Aidan Sezer in the halves, allowing Api Koroisau to move back to hooker. Adam Doueihi has been named among the wider squad after returning via NSW Cup last weekend. \ufeff<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raiders: \ufeff1.<\/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> Zac Woolford <strong>15.<\/strong> Ata Mariota <strong>16.<\/strong> Trey Mooney <strong>17.<\/strong> Emre Guler <strong>18.<\/strong> Albert Hopoate <strong>19.<\/strong> Adrian Trevilyan <strong>20.<\/strong> Hohepa Puru <strong>21.<\/strong> Simi Sasagi <strong>22.<\/strong> Adam Cook<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raiders team news:<\/strong> Hudson Young will play this week after being dropped from the NSW squad for game two. The only change from Canberra&#x27;s round 15 loss against the Cowboys sees Zac Woolford come onto the bench in place of Tom Starling. \ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>We&#x27;re back into split-round territory in the NRL, with a host of teams receiving the bye ahead of the second State of Origin clash next <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=404043\" title=\"Teams: Storm&#039;s major boost as Origin dramas arise\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":364024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/404043"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=404043"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/404043\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":404047,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/404043\/revisions\/404047"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/364024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=404043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=404043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=404043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}