NRL team lists: Every side’s confirmed lineup for Round 22
With just six weeks remaining in the regular season, there’s plenty to play for across the NRL as teams look to cement their spots in the top-four and top-eight.
Brisbane will be hoping to continue their strong campaign against a desperate Roosters outfit to kick off the round, while Parramatta and Melbourne will square off on Friday night.
Tariq Sims and Martin Taupau are both facing time on the sidelines due to suspension, while Cowboys second-rower Jeremiah Nanai is out with a shoulder injury.
The Sporting News has all the team news for Round 22 below.
BRISBANE BRONCOS vs SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Thursday 27th July, The Gabba (7.50pm)
Broncos confirmed team:
1. Reece Walsh
2. Deine Mariner
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Tom Flegler
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Brendan Piakura
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Corey Jensen
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Keenan Palasia
18. Xavier Willison
19. Jock Madden
20. Tristan Sailor
21. Delouise Hoeter
22. Jordan Pereira
Broncos team news:
Mixed news for the Broncos, with both Jesse Arthars and Martin Taupau sidelined due to suspension, while Tom Flegler (foot) returns in the front-row and Deine Mariner slots into the backline
Roosters confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Joseph Manu
5. Joseph Suaalii
6. Luke Keary
7. Sandon Smith
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Egan Butcher
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley
14. Jake Turpin
15. Nathan Brown
16. Terrell May
17. Fletcher Baker
18. Corey Allan
19. Siua Wong
20. Drew Hutchison
21. Fetalaiga Pauga
22. Dylan Napa
Roosters team news:
Victor Radley (hamstring) returns and slots into the lock position with Nathan Brown dropping to the bench and Siua Wong listed in the reserves.
WESTS TIGERS vs SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Friday 28th July, Scully Park (6pm)
Tigers confirmed team:
1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To’a
4. Junior Tupou
5. Charlie Staines
6. Daine Laurie
7. Luke Brooks
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Api Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. John Bateman
13. Fonua Pole
14. Will Smith
15. Shawn Blore
16. Alex Twal
17. Aitasi James
18. Justin Matamua
19. Asu Kepaoa
20. Jake Simpkin
21. Tommy Talau
22. Tallyn Da Silva
Tigers team news:
Luke Brooks (hamstring) is back to provide a massive boost for the Tigers. He takes his place at halfback for the first time since Round 15 with Brandon Wakeham out of the side.
Charlie Staines is also back from injury as he has been named on the wing after a lengthy absence, while Shawn Blore is also in the side despite being ruled out last week with a quad injury.
Rabbitohs confirmed team:
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Taane Milne
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Jai Arrow
9. Damien Cook
10. Hame Sele
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jacob Host
13. Cameron Murray
14. Davvy Moale
15. Siliva Havili
16. Jed Cartwright
17. Tom Burgess
18. Blake Taaffe
19. Shaq Mitchell
20. Tallis Duncan
21. Peter Mamouzelos
22. Dean Hawkins
Rabbitohs team news:
Latrell Mitchell (calf) is finally expected to return from injury at fullback, after being a late withdrawal last week. His return will push Blake Taaffe out of the side, while Jed Cartwright replaces Tallis Duncan on the pine.
Tevita Tatola was a late omission in Round 21 and is once again missing which means Jai Arrow shifts to prop and Jacob Host starts on an edge.
MELBOURNE STORM vs PARRAMATTA EELS
Friday 28th July, Marvel Stadium (8pm)
Storm confirmed team:
1. Nick Meaney
2. Will Warbrick
3. Marion Seve
4. Young Tonumaipea
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tui Kamikamica
9. Harry Grant
10. Christian Welch
11. Trent Loiero
12. Tom Eisenhuth
13. Josh King
14. Bronson Garlick
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Eli Katoa
17. Tyran Wishart
18. Grant Anderson
19. Chris Lewis
20. Tepai Moeroa
21. Aaron Pene
22. Jayden Nikorima
Storm team news:
Some massive outs for Melbourne following their disappointing loss to the Knights last week with Reimis Smith (adductor) and Justin Olam being replaced in the centres by Young Tonumaipea and Marion Seve.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona struggled with a finger injury against Newcastle and misses out with Tom Eisenhuth starting in the backrow.
Tariq Sims will miss two weeks due to suspension, but his absence has been offset by the return of Eli Katoa on the interchange.
Eels confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Waqa Blake
3. Will Penisini
4. Bailey Simonsson
5. Sean Russell
6. Daejarn Asi
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Ofahiki Ogden
9. Brendan Hands
10. Junior Paulo
11. Andrew Davey
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. J’maine Hopgood
14. Luca Moretti
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Joey Lussick
17. Ryan Matterson
18. Haze Dunster
19. Makahesi Makatoa
20. Wiremu Greig
21. Ky Rodwell
22. Jack Murchie
Eels team news:
Shaun Lane (elbow) looks set for another stint on the sidelines after suffering a dislocated elbow in Round 21. Andrew Davey moves into the starting side, while new signing Joey Lussick joins the bench after returning from St Helens.
Dylan Brown is another week away from returning from an off-field suspension.
CANBERRA RAIDERS vs NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Saturday 29th July, GIO Stadium (3pm)
Raiders confirmed team:
1. Sebastian Kris
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Jarrod Croker
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papali’i
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Corey Horsburgh
14. Tom Starling
15. Emre Guler
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Ata Mariota
18. Nick Cotric
19. Matt Frawley
20. Trey Mooney
21. Ethan Strange
22. Utuloa Asomua
Raiders team news:
Ricky Stuart has named the same 17-man squad that suffered a narrow loss to the Warriors in Round 21.
Knights confirmed team:
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Tyson Gamble
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
13. Adam Elliott
14. Kurt Mann
15. Brodie Jones
16. Jack Hetherington
17. Mathew Croker
18. Dylan Lucas
19. Enari Tuala
20. Simi Sasagi
21. Lachlan Miller
22. Jack Johns
Knights team news:
Just the one enforced change for Adam O’Brien after his side’s impressive win over the Storm with Daniel Saifiti missing through injury.
His brother Jacob starts in the front row, while Brodie Jones is added to the bench.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS vs MANLY SEA EAGLES
Saturday 29th July, WIN Stadium (5.30pm)
Dragons confirmed team:
1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Talatau Amone
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Blake Lawrie
11. Billy Burns
12. Dan Russell
13. Jack de Belin
14. Connor Muhleisen
15. Michael Molo
16. Toby Couchman
17. Jack Bird
18. Zane Musgrove
19. Sione Finau
20. Ryan Couchman
21. Max Feagai
22. Jaiyden Hunt
Dragons team news:
Moses Mbye has been granted an early release from the club, opening the door for Connor Muhleisen to make his NRL debut off the bench.
Sea Eagles confirmed team:
1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Josh Schuster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Toafofoa Sipley
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Matt Lodge
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Dean Matterson
15. Aaron Woods
16. Sean Keppie
17. Ethan Bullemor
18. Kaeo Weekes
19. Ben Condon
20. Jake Arthur
21. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Sea Eagles team news:
Taniela Paseka (knee) and Josh Aloiai (shoulder) are both out in a massive double blow for the Sea Eagles.
Toafofoa Sipley returns at prop and is partnered by new signing Matt Lodge, who made his Manly debut last week.
Ethan Bullemor joins the bench, alongside the likes of Dean Matterson and Aaron Woods.
PENRITH PANTHERS vs CRONULLA SHARKS
Saturday 29th July, BlueBet Stadium (7.35pm)
Panthers confirmed team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Tyrone Peachey
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Brian To’o
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Soni Luke
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Matthw Eisenhuth
17. Zac Hosking
18. Jack Cogger
19. Luke Garner
20. Jaeman Salmon
21. Tom Jenkins
22. Liam Henry
Panthers team news:
Spencer Leniu (knee) is out injured with Matt Eisenhuth taking his place on the bench, while Luke Garner drops into the reserves with the return of Zac Hosking.
Izack Tago (leg) was a late omission in Round 21 and remains sidelined with Tyrone Peachey again taking his spot in the centres.
Sharks confirmed team:
1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Connor Tracey
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Oregon Kaufusi
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Briton Nikora
12. Wade Graham
13. Cam McInnes
14. Jack Williams
15. Siosifa Talakai
16. Tom Hazelton
17. Royce Hunt
18. Matt Moylan
19. Kayal Iro
20. Braden Hamlin-Uele
21. Daniel Atkinson
22. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Sharks team news:
Captain Dale Finucane has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a biceps injury, so Cam McInnes starts at lock.
Jesse Colquhuon has been banned for one match, but Wade Graham returns from injury to take his spot on the edge.
Matt Moylan remains left out of the 17 with Braydon Trindall preferred at five-eighth while Connor Tracey also holds onto his spot in the centres.
Siosifa Talakai was a late withdrawal last week but has been listed to return from off the bench.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS vs DOLPHINS
Sunday 30th July, Salter Oval (2pm)
Bulldogs confirmed team:
1. Jake Averillo
2. Blake Wilson
3. Jacob Kiraz
4. Braidon Burns
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
14. Kyle Flanagan
15. Kurtis Morrin
16. Corey Waddell
17. Sam Hughes
19. Jayden Okunbor
20. Harrison Edwards
21. Ryan Sutton
22. Jeral Skelton
23. Liam Knight
Bulldogs team news:
Major inclusions for the Bulldogs with star duo Viliame Kikau (pectoral) Josh Addo-Carr (hamstring) returning, along with halfback Toby Sexton.
Jacob Preston is back after withdrawing last week through illness, while Braidon Burns (abdomen) is also in the side.
Hayze Perham, Paul Alamoti, Jackson Topine and Jayden Okunbor drop out of the side, while Ryan Sutton and new signing Liam Knight lurk in the reserves and could be late additions.
Dolphins confirmed team:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken
4. Valynce Te Whare
5. Tesi Niu
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Sean O’Sullivan
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Kenny Bromwich
14. Herman Ese’ese
15. Josh Kerr
16. Anthony Milford
17. Jarrod Wallace
18. Isaiya Katoa
19. Harrison Graham
20. Poasa Faamausili
21. Max Plath
22. Jack Bostock
Dolphins team news:
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reverts to fullback with Kodi Nikorima shifting to five-eighth. Anthony Milford is included on the bench which leaves Isaiya Katoa as 18th man.
In a major boost, Jeremy Marshall-King has been named to return from a shoulder injury which pushes Harrison Graham out of the side.
Kenny Bromwich starts at lock with Ray Stone out with a broken hand.
GOLD COAST TITANS vs NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Sunday 30th July, Cbus Super Stadium (4.05pm)
Titans confirmed team:
1. AJ Brimson
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Isaac Liu
11. David Fifita
12. Joe Stimson
13. Erin Clark
14. Jayden Campbell
15. Chris Randall
16. Klese Haas
17. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
18. Aaron Schoupp
19. Jacob Alick
20. Ken Maumalo
21. Kruise Leeming
22. Thomas Mikaele
Titans team news:
Joe Stimson has been named to start after dropping back to the bench against the Roosters. Klese Haas goes to the interchange alongside Chris Randall who also started last week.
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui still has two more games to serve for his suspension.
Cowboys confirmed team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Semi Valemei
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Peta Hiku
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Reuben Cotter
14. Jake Granville
15. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
16. Jason Taumalolo
17. Sam McIntyre
18. Zac Laybutt
19. Kyle Feldt
20. Riley Price
21. Brendan Elliot
22. Mitch Dunn
Cowboys team news:
Jeremiah Nanai (shoulder) and Griffin Neame (head knock) have been ruled out, so Kulikefu Finefeuiaki starts in the backrow and Sam McIntyre joins the bench.
The former Titan is joined on the bench by fellow new addition Jamayne Taunoa-Brown.