The injury crisis at the Brisbane Broncos has continued for another week, with up to four more players set to be unavailable for this week’s match.
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Meanwhile, the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers both copped significant injury blows to star players.
Read on for the Team Tips for Round 10.
THURSDAY MAY 7
Dolphins vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium, 7.50pm AEST
Last week’s Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 22. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Brad Schneider 7. Isaiya Katoa 15. Thomas Flegler 9. Max Plath 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 8. Tom Gilbert 14. Ray Stone 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Oryn Keeley 19. Tevita Naufahu 21. Kurt Donoghoe
Team Tips: Winning against the Melbourne Storm last round, the Dolphins are unlikely to make any changes to their line-up. Jack Bostock will retain his spot in the back-line with Jake Averillo (hand) still sidelined, while Trai Fuller could potentially be used off the interchange bench as a utility option if Kristian Woolf needs.
Last week’s Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jonathan Sua 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Samuel Hughes 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 15. Josh Curran 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 11. Sitili Tupouniua 14. Kurt Mann 16. Lipoi Hopoi 17. Jake Turpin 19. Marcelo Montoya 20. Alekolasimi Jones
Team Tips: Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo hinted that he may make several changes for this week’s match, but injuries to Jake Turpin (biceps) and Kurt Mann (concussion) have complicated matters. Harry Hayes will take one of these spots after serving a suspension, while rookie Alex Conti could be in contention due to his ability to play a number of different roles, such as in the halves, at dummy-half or at lock forward. There have been whispers that Stephen Crichton may be moved to fullback or five-eighth, but this isn’t likely to happen until the full squad is available and fit.
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FRIDAY MAY 8
Sydney Roosters vs Gold Coast Titans at Polytec Stadium, 6.00pm AEST
Last week’s Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Hugo Savala 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Salesi Foketi 18. Cody Ramsey 21. Egan Butcher
Team Tips: The Roosters suffered a triple blow in their match against the Broncos last round with Lindsay Collins (concussion) and Mark Nawaqanitawase (ankle) sustaining injuries and ruling them out for this week’s match. Nawaqanitawase, meanwhile, is expected to be sidelined for up to a month according to Code Sports. Angus Crichton (knee), meanwhile, was spotted in a knee brace and is tipped to miss around four weeks.
Billy Smith (knee) has been seen training recently, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he replaces Nawaqanitawase in the back-line with Hugo Savala retaining his spot in the centres.
Last week’s Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Lachlan Ilias 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Kurtis Morrin 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Oliver Pascoe 15. Cooper Bai 16. Moeaki Fotuaika 17. Klese Haas 18. Jaylan De Groot 19. Josh Patston
Team Tips: Josh Hannay was lost for words in his post-match press conference and admitted that he is considering multiple roster changes as the Titans fell to their sixth loss of this year’s campaign. The likely changes include replacing Arama Hau and Lachlan Ilias who struggled against the Raiders. AJ Brimson could easily slot back into the halves, allowing Jaylan De Groot or Tony Francis to play on the wing with Phillip Sami shifting into the centres. Meanwhile, Joshua Patston should come into contention after being named among the reserves last weekend.
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North Queensland Cowboys vs Parramatta Eels at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 8.00pm AEST
Last week’s Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Zac Laybutt 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Soni Luke 15. Sam McIntyre 16. Thomas Mikaele 17. Griffin Neame 18. Matthew Lodge 22. Robert Derby
Team Tips: Jeremiah Nanai injured the same shoulder that has kept him out of the early part of the season and will be sidelined for at least a month, with Sam McIntyre likely to come into the starting side. Murray Taulagi is not due back from concussion until Round 12.
Last week’s Eels team: 1. Joash Papali’i 2. Brian Kelly 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Luca Moretti 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 18. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Jack Williams 13. Jack de Belin 11. Charlie Guymer 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Saxon Pryke 17. Dylan Walker 19. Lorenzo Talataina 21. Teancum Brown
Team Tips: An injury to dummy-half Ryley Smith (sternum) will see Tallyn Da Silva start in the famed No.9 jersey and is set to allow Jonah Pezet to make his return to the NRL after spending a week in the NSW Cup. Apa Twidle also made his return via reserve-grade over the weekend and could come into consideration. Other than that, it’s hard to see coach Jason Ryles making to many changes due to the multiple players he has sidelined with injury.
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SATURDAY MAY 9
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Newcastle Knights at WIN Stadium, 3.00pm AEST
Round 8 Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Setu Tu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Mathew Feagai 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Kade Reed 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Ryan Couchman 14. Josh Kerr 13. Hamish Stewart 15. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga16. Blake Lawrie 17. Jacob Halangahu 18. Kyle Flanagan 19. Hayden Buchanan
Team Tips: Clint Gutherson is due back from a shoulder injury in Round 10 and could be used in the centres with Moses Suli and Valentine Holmes under pressure due to form slumps. Kade Reed will hold the No.7 jersey, but Daniel Atkinson faces pressure from Kyle Flanagan for the No.6. Lucian Leilua and Jaydn Su’A are suspended until Round 11 and 12 respectively. Jacob Liddle and David Fale are bidding to return from hamstring injuries.
Last week’s Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Dylan Brown 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Mathew Croker 14. Sandon Smith 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Fletcher Hunt 18. Harrison Graham 19. Francis Manuleleua
Team Tips: Dylan Brown will be sweating on the MRC after he was placed on report for a hip drop tackle, with Sandon Smith likely to come in at No.7 if he is suspended. Thomas Cant is due back from a calf injury but could struggle to get into a winning side.
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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks at Accor Stadium, 5:30pm AEST
Last week’s Rabbitohs team: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Euan Aitken 18. Jayden Sullivan 19. Moala Graham-Taufa 20. Adam Elliott
Team Tips: Jack Wighton is set for a sideline stint (two months) after suffering a suspected fractured forearm against the Knights. Code Sports reports with Campbell Graham likely to shift into the centres and Moala Graham-Taufa coming onto the wing.
Last week’s Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Mawene Hiroti 3. Siosifa Talakai 4. KL Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Toby Rudolf 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jesse Colquhoun 15. Billy Burns 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Hohepa Puru 20. Riley Jones
Team Tips: Braden Hamlin-Uele dropped off the bench for Riley Jones last week, but the latter didn’t get on the field. Jesse Ramien is set to return from a knee injury, but won’t be rushed back into a winning side. Siosifa Talakai would switch to the bench if Ramien is fit.
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Manly Sea Eagles vs Brisbane Broncos at 4 Pines Park, 7:35pm AEST
Last week’s Sea Eagles team: 1. Tolutau Koula 2. Jason Saab 3. Clayton Faulalo 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 20. Joey Walsh 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Kobe Hetherington 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nathan Brown 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Siosiua Taukeiaho 18. Blake Wilson 19. Jackson Shereb
Team Tips: Kobe Hetherington is set to miss the Broncos clash after he suffered a cateegory one concussion against Penrith, with Ethan Bullemor likely to start at prop. Kieran Foran is hopeful of having Jamal Fogarty back from a groin injury, but Joey Walsh will again fill the No.7 void if he is not right after an eye-catching starting debut against the Panthers.
Last week’s Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Ben Talty 9. Cory Paix 10. Jack Gosiewski 11. Xavier Willison 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Josh Rogers 15. Jaiyden Hunt 16. Va’a Semu 17. Aublix Tawha 18. Jesse Arthars 21. Thomas Duffy
Team Tips: Can it get any worse for the Broncos? Not only have they lost Kotoni Staggs (suspension) for the next two weeks, but they will also be without the trio of Adam Reynolds (concussion), DeineMariner (thigh) and Josiah Karapani (ankle). The Courier Mail also reported earlier in the week that youngsters Antonio Verhoeven (ankle) and CameronBukowski (fractured collarbone) have been added to the club’s growing injury list. ThomasDuffy will replace Reynolds in the halves, while Jesse Arthars will take one of the two vacant wing spots with Code Sports reporting Phil Coates, brother of Xavier, is in the mix to make his debut.
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SUNDAY MAY 10
Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers at AAMI Park, 2.00pm AEST
Last week’s Storm team: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Hugo Peel 6. Cameron Munster 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Ativalu Lisati 17. Trent Loiero 14. Trent Toelau 15. Joe Chan 16. Davvy Moale 18. Cooper Clarke 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Josiah Pahulu
Team Tips: Tyran Wishart is set to be sidelined with an ankle injury suffered in the loss to the Dolphins, but in a timely boost Jahrome Hughes is due back from concussion and will come back into the No.7 jersey, with Trent Toelau likely to fill the utility void again. Alec MacDonald was a late scratching with a hamstring injury, with Trent Loiero starting at lock, with the former a chance to return this week via the bench.
Last week’s Tigers team: 1. Sunia Turuva 19. Faaletino Tavana 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To’a 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Tristan Hope 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Tony Sukkar 13. Alex Twal 2. Jeral Skelton 14. Jock Madden 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Latu Fainu
Team Tips: Adam Doueihi is set to be sidelined for an extended period (four to six weeks) after dislocating his shoulder, with Jock Madden likely to replace him and Latu Fainu to join the bench in the utility role. Samuela Fainu is also set for scans on a foot injury and is in doubt for the clash with the Storm. Faaletino Tavana had a tough night at the office after starting with Jeral Skelton likely to come in after he was pushed to the bench againstt he Sharks. Heamasi Makasini (foot) and Kai Pearce-Paul (concussion) will bid for returns.
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Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers at GIO Stadium, 4:05pm AEST
Last week’s Raiders team: 15. Daine Laurie 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jed Stuart 1. Kaeo Weekes 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Simi Sasagi 13. Jayden Brailey 14. Chevy Stewart 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Joseph Roddy 18. Owen Pattie 19. Jordan Uta 20. Ethan Alaia
Team Tips: Ethan Strange was ruled out with an ankle injury and will hope to return, which would see Daine Laurie drop out if he is fit. Hudson Young is due back from suspension, with Suimi Sasagi likely to move back to the centres or Ata Mariota could make way. Joe Roddy suffered a broken hand and will be out, with Zac Hosking likely to return from concussion in a straight swap on the bench. Noah Martin is also sidelined with an ankle injury.
Last week’s Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Luke Garner 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jack Cogger 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Kalani Going 17. Billy Phillips 18. Izack Tago 21. Billy Scott
Team Tips: Liam Martin faces an uncertain return timeline from a knee injury and could miss Origin I. Billy Scott joined the bench for Jack Cole.
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