The Storm have received a huge fullback boost, while Michael Maguire has swung the axe with an exiled star recalled.
The Bulldogs, meanwhile, have solved their fullback headache.
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Read on for all of the NRL Teams for Round 22.
THURSDAY JULY 31
Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm, 7.50pm AEST at CommBank Stadium
Eels team: 1. Joash Papali’i 2. Zac Lomax 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dean Hawkins 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Jack Williams 13. Dylan Walker 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Luca Moretti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Sam Tuivaiti 18. Jordan Samrani 19. Kelma Tuilagi 20. Bailey Simonsson 21. Toni Mataele 22. Dylan Brown
Analysis: No changes for the Eels. Jason Ryles has named the same 17 that got the job done against the Broncos. Kelma Tuilagi has served his suspension but has been named on the extended reserves.
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Tui Kamikamica 14. Jonah Pezet 15. Ativalu Lisati 16. Bronson Garlick 17. Joe Chan 18. Kane Bradley 19. Alec MacDonald 20. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 21. Josiah Pahulu 22. Lazarus Vaalepu
Analysis: Look who’s back. Ryan Papenhuyzen returns from a calf injury alongside Cameron Munster who was out last week to attend his father’s funeral. Replacing Jahrome Hughes after his shoulder injury is Tyran Wishart. Nick Meaney has shifted to the centres, while Kane Bradley has been named 18th man. Trent Loiero has been rested by Craig Bellamy, which sees Tui Kamikamica get the nod at lock.
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FRIDAY AUGUST 1
New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins, 6pm AEST at Go Media Stadium
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Kurt Capewell 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Demitric Vaimauga 9. Samuel Healey 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Taine Tuaupiki 15. Jacob Laban 16. Freddy Lussick 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Eddie Ieremia 20. Bunty Afoa 21. Edward Kosi 22. Kalani Going 23. Makaia Tafua
Analysis: Chanel Harris-Tavita is sidelined due to a calf injury, which sees Te Maire Martin join Tanah Boyd in the halves. James Fisher-Harris has suffered the same injury, with Demetric Vaumaga the man to take over in the starting front row. Sam Healy wears the No.9 jersey with Wayde Egan sidelined due to a head knock, with Taine Tuaupiki named as a utility on the bench.
Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Max Feagai 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jake Averillo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Ray Stone 15. Aublix Tawha 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Josh Kerr 18. Harrison Graham 19. Peter Hola 20. LJ Nonu 21. Kenny Bromwich 22. Tevita Naufahu
Analysis: Kodi Nikorima returns from a hamstring injury sparking a backline reshuffle for the Dolphins. Tevita Naufahu drops out, with Jake Averillo taking his place on the wing. Felise Kaufusi (knee) and Mark Nicholls (head knock) also join the side which sees Aublix Tawha shift to the bench and Harrison Graham and Peter Hola drop off the pine.
Brisbane Broncos vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, 8pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Xavier Willison 9. Ben Hunt 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Corey Jensen 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Jesse Arthars 20. Ben Talty 21. Josiah Karapani 22. Jaiyden Hunt
Analysis: Josiah Karapani and Jesse Arthars have both been dropped by Michael Maguire, with Selwyn Cobbo and Deine Mariner making up the Broncos new wing pairing. No other changes for the Broncos after they were stunned by the Eels in Round 21.
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Tallis Duncan 5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Jai Arrow 9. Ryan Gray 10. Sean Keppie 11. Euan Aitken 12. Jacob Host 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Siliva Havili 15. Liam Le Blanc 16. Thomas Fletcher 17. Ashton Ward 18. Peter Mamouzelos 19. Lewis Dodd 20. Tyrone Munro 21. Shaquai Mitchell 22. Salesi Ataata
Analysis: Jack Wighton has been named, but his appearance depends on his judiciary appearance on Tuesday evening. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape joins the side on the wing after a groin injury, while Jai Arrow shifts to prop and Jacob Host joins the back row after a shoulder injury to Tevita Tatola. Lewis Dodd has been axed in place of Jamie Humphreys who returns from a head knock, while Thomas Fletcher has been named to make his first grade debut off the pine.
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SATURDAY AUGUST 2
Gold Coast Titans vs Penrith Panthers, 3pm AEST at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Jaylan De Groot 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 14. Tom Weaver 15. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 17. Josh Patston 18. Arama Hau 19. Tukimihia Simpkins 20. Tony Francis 21. Ryan Foran 22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Analysis: After welcoming his first chirld into the world last week, Sam Verills returns at hooker. Chris Randall is out due to a head knock, with Tom Weaver being included on the pine.
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Brad Schneider 15. Liam Henry 16. Luron Patea 17. Isaiah Papali’i 18. Paul Alamoti 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Daine Laurie 21. Mavrik Geyer 22. Luke Sommerton
Analysis: Isaiah Papalii has shifted to the bench in place of Liam Martin. The Origin gun returned from a wrist injury off the pine last week, but has taken his starting spot back.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Canberra Raiders, 5.30pm AEST at WIN Stadium
Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Mathew Feagai 5. Corey Allan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Michael Molo 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Hamish Stewart 16. Hame Sele 17. Blake Lawrie 18. Jacob Halangahu 19. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 20. Lachlan Ilias 21. Hayden Buchanan 22. Ben Murdoch-Masila
Analysis: Jaydn Su’A has been sidelined due to a knee injury suffered in an ugly tackle with Karl Lawton. Michael Molo takes his place in the back row, while Hame Sele joins the pine.
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Ata Mariota 18. Danny Levi 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Noah Martin 21. Trey Mooney 22. Ethan Sanders
Analysis: Seb Kris returns from a head knock, displacing Simi Sasagi after a stellar performance in Round 21. He joins the bench, which sees Noah Martin drop to the extended reserves.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters, 7.35pm AEST at 4 Pines Park
Sea Eagles team: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Corey Waddell 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Tommy Talau 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Caleb Navale 19. Clayton Faulalo 20. Aaron Schoupp 21. Joey Walsh 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Analysis: Corey Waddell is in the starting side in the second row, with Haumole Olakau’atu out with a shoulder injury. Jake Simpkin (concussion protocols) is back in the team on the interchange, with Tommy Talau also in the 17 for the first time since Round 18. Gordon Chan Kum Tong has been relegated to the reserves.
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Hugo Savala 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Egan Butcher 14. Benaiah Ioelu 15. Blake Steep 16. Salesi Foketi 17. Spencer Leniu 18. Ethan King 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Toby Rodwell 21. Zach Dockar-Clay 22. Victor Radley
Analysis: Billy Smith (concussion) and Hugo Savala (wrist) both return to the team, with Ethan King sliding back to 18th man while Sandon Smith (concussion) will miss this game. Salesi Foketi and Spencer Leniu drop to the interchange, having started the game against the Storm. But a last-minute switch with Siua Wong and Egan Butcher may be a possibility again. Benaiah Ioelu replaces Zach Dockar-Clay on the interchange. Victor Radley (shoulder) is named on the reserves list as he awaits his return.
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SUNDAY AUGUST 3
Wests Tigers vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2pm AEST at CommBank Stadium
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Latu Fainu 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Alex Twal 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Adam Doueihi 14. Sione Fainu 15. Royce Hunt 16. Fonua Pole 17. Tony Sukkar 18. Tristan Hope 19. Brent Naden 20. Charlie Murray 21. Heath Mason 22. Luke Laulilii
Analysis: Gun fullback Jahream Bula (hamstring) is back after a five-game absence, meaning Sunia Turuva shifts to the wing, with Izaac Tu’itupou dropping out. Forward Samuela Fainu is back after recovering from a knee injury, therefore Tony Sukkar goes back to the interchange. Royce Hunt moves into the 17 on the interchange, with Jack Bird out of the squad.
Bulldogs team: 1. Jacob Kiraz 2. Jethro Rinakama 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Josh Curran 17. Bailey Hayward 19. Mitchell Woods 20. Blake Wilson 21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 22. Kurtis Morrin 23. Toby Sexton
Analysis: With Connor Tracey (abdominal injury) likely to miss 3-4 weeks, Jacob Kiraz shifts to fullback, with Jethro Rinakama recalled on the wing. There are no further changes to the team that thrashed Manly in Round 21.
Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys, 4.05pm AEST at Sharks Stadium
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 16. Billy Burns 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Jayden Berrell 19. Hohepa Puru 20. Mawene Hiroti 21. Thomas Hazelton 22. Samuel Stonestreet
Analysis: There are two huge inclusions for Cronulla, with Siosifa Talakai (illness) and Briton Nikora (concussion) returning to the team after they didn’t play against the Rabbitohs. Billy Burns is relegated to the interchange and covers the gap left by Toby Rudolf, who has a concussion. Tom Hazelton (collarbone) has been named in the reserves as he nears his return.
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Zac Laybutt 5. Braidon Burns 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Harrison Edwards 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Marly Bitungane 15. Kaiden Lahrs 16. Kai O’Donnell 17. Coen Hess 18. Jaxson Paulo 19. Nicholas Lenaz 20. Mason Kira 21. Jamal Shibasaki 22. Dane Aukafolau
Analysis: Jake Clifford (quad) has been named to return at five-eighth, while Tanzanian-born Marly Bitungane joins the interchange, and will make his NRL debut, in place of Karl Lawton who has been suspended.
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