NRL team lists: Every side’s confirmed lineup for Round 24
With just one month remaining in the NRL regular season, there are still plenty of teams vying for spots in either the top-four or top-eight.
Round 23 saw two players sent off for high tackles, while a Penrith star escaped punishment for a similar offence.
South Sydney’s loss to Cronulla was compounded by the loss of Tom Burgess, while the Titans will have to do without a number of key players for the next few weeks.
Brisbane and Melbourne will welcome back their halfbacks, but Newcastle have suffered a massive blow in their backline.
The Sporting News has all the mail for Round 24 below.
MANLY SEA EAGLES vs PENRITH PANTHERS
Thursday 10th August, Brookvale Oval (7.50pm)
Sea Eagles confirmed team:
1. Reuben Garrick
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Raymond Vaega
6. Josh Schuster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Toafofoa Sipley
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Sean Keppie
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Dean Matterson
15. Aaron Woods
16. Kelma Tuilagi
17. Ethan Bullemor
18. Jake Arthur
19. Ben Condon
20. Kaeo Weekes
21. Morgan Harper
22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Sea Eagles team news:
Big blow for the Sea Eagles with Matt Lodge (knee) set to miss the remainder of the season. Although Sean Keppie has returned just in time from his own injury to take a starting spot in the front row.
There is a swap in the back row with Ben Trbojevic preferred to start over Kelma Tuilagi who drops back to the bench.
Panthers confirmed team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Zac Hosking
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. Matthew Eisenhuth
17. Jaeman Salmon
18. Jack Cogger
19. Luke Garner
20. Jack Cole
21. Tom Jenkins
22. Liam Henry
Panthers team news:
There is still no sign of Izack Tago (leg), so Zac Hosking maintains his spot in the centres.
Jarome Luai escaped suspension for a high shot against the Storm but will miss this week’s game due to illness.
Starting hooker Mitch Kenny is also out after failing to complete the captain’s run on Wednesday morning.
CRONULLA SHARKS vs GOLD COAST TITANS
Friday 11th August, Shark Park (6pm)
Sharks confirmed team:
1. Connor Tracey
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Braden Hamlin-Uele
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Briton Nikora
12. Wade Graham
13. Cam McInnes
14. Jack Williams
15. Royce Hunt
16. Jesse Colquhoun
17. Matt Moylan
18. Mawene Hiroti
19. Tuku Hau Tapuha
20. Daniel Atkinson
21. Kayal Iro
22. Jayden Berrell
Sharks team news:
Ronaldo Mulitalo (jaw) returns on the wing after being out for the past two weeks, with Mawene Hiroti dropping back to 18th man.
Jesse Colquhoun has been promoted to the bench as Thomas Hazelton is out.
Titans confirmed team:
1. Jayden Campbell
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Aaron Schoupp
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Jaimin Jolliffe
9. Chris Randall
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. David Fifita
12. Joe Stimson
13. Erin Clark
14. Kruise Leeming
15. Isaac Liu
16. Klese Haas
17. Keano Kini
18. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
19. Tom Weaver
20. Jacob Alick
21. Joe Vuna
22. Tony Francis
Titans team news:
Major changes for the Titans with skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (suspension) returning from suspension and going straight into the starting side.
He will be joined up front by Jaimin Jolliffe who has recovered from a broken hand, while Moeaki Fotuaika drops out after being banned for a high shot which resulted in him being sent off against the Warriors.
Sam Verrills has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. He is replaced by Chris Randall at hooker.
AJ Brimson (oblique) looks set for a stint on the sidelines, so Jayden Campbell will remain at fullback.
BRISBANE BRONCOS vs PARRAMATTA EELS
Friday 11th August, Suncorp Stadium (8pm)
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. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Brendan Piakura
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Keenan Palasia
18. Corey Jensen
19. Xavier Willison
20. Tristan Sailor
21. Jock Madden
22. Jordan Pereira
Bronco team news:
Adam Reynolds (groin) remains under an injury cloud but has been named, with Jock Madden on standby should the star halfback fail to prove his fitness.
Jordan Riki was named as 18th man over the weekend and comes into the starting side after recovering from a foot injury. Kobe Hetherington also returns via the bench.
Xavier Willison and Corey Jensen drop out of the side as a result of the duo returning to fitness.
Jesse Arthars (head knock) will miss at least a week, opening the door for Deine Mariner on the wing.
Eels confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Bailey Simonsson
3. Will Penisini
4. Daejarn Asi
5. Sean Russell
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Joe Ofahengaue
9. Joey Lussick
10. Junior Paulo
11. Andrew Davey
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. J’maine Hopgood
14. Luca Moretti
15. Ryan Matterson
16. Wiremu Greig
17. Brendan Hands
18. Makahesi Makatoa
19. Waqa Blake
20. Ofahiki Ogden
21. Ky Rodwell
22. Jack Murchie
Eels team news:
Brad Arthur has decided to switch his backline around with Daejarn Asi named in the centres, Bailey Simonsson shifting to the wing and Arthur Miller-Stephen dropping out.
Brendan Hands returns on the bench displacing Makahesi Makatoa, while he will be joined on the pine by Ryan Matterson with Andrew Davey preferred to start in the backrow.
Maika Sivo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard are both sidelined for one more week due to suspension.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS vs ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Saturday 12th August, Barlow Park (3pm)
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. Shaq Mitchell
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jacob Host
13. Cameron Murray
14. Tallis Duncan
15. Jed Cartwright
16. Siliva Havili
17. Davvy Moale
18. Ben Lovett
19.Tyrone Munro
20. Peter Mamouzelos
21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
22. Dean Hawkins
Rabbitohs team news:
Major blow for the Bunnies with star forward Tom Burgess (suspension) sidelined for this crucial clash, while Hame Sele and Tevita Tatola also remain sidelined.
However, they have received a boost with Jai Arrow (back) named to start at prop despite going off injured during last week’s loss to Cronulla. He will be joined up front by Shaq Mitchell.
Jacob Host has been named on an edge with Michael Chee Kam out, while Taane Milne returns on the wing with young gun Tyrone Munro dropping out after enduring a tough night in Perth.
Dragons confirmed team:
1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Max Feagai
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Talatau Amone
7. Ben Hunt
8. Michael Molo
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Blake Lawrie
11. Billy Burns
12. Dan Russell
13. Ben Murdoch-Masila
14. Connor Muhleisen
15. Ryan Couchman
16. Toby Couchman
17. Zane Musgrove
18. Jaiyden Hunt
19. Sione Finau
20. Nick Lui-Toso
21. Paul Turner
22. Tautau Moga
Dragons team news:
Moses Suli (calf) returns after missing the Parramatta clash, although his centre partner Zac Lomax has now been ruled out with injury.
Max Feagai comes into the side to join his brother Mat, while both Ryan and Toby Couchman will take their places on the bench to make it two sets of brothers in the St George Illawarra side.
Francis Molo failed his HIA last week, so is replaced by his brother Michael.
Ben Murdoch-Masila has been named to start at lock with the likes of Jack Bird and Jack de Belin unavailable.
WESTS TIGERS vs NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Saturday 12th August, FMG Stadium Waikato (5.30pm)
Tigers confirmed team:
1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To’a
4. Asu Kepaoa
5. Junior Tupou
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. Jake Simpkin
15. Alex Seyfarth
16. Alex Twal
17. Shawn Blore
18. Justin Matamua
19. Aitasi James
20. Triston Reilly
21. Josh Feledy
22. Kit Laulilii
Tigers team news:
Stefano Utoikamanu and Shawn Blore both return from concussion, while Daine Laurie has been named in the halves despite suffering his own head knock last weekend.
Alex Twal drops to the bench with Utoikamanu’s return, while Justin Matamua and Aitasi James go to the reserves.
Charlie Staines (hamstring) has been ruled out, so Junior Tupou takes his place on the wing and Asu Kepaoa starts at centre.
Warriors confirmed team:
1. Taine Tuaupiki
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Rocco Berry
4. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Luke Metcalf
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Jackson Ford
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tohu Harris
14. Dylan Walker
15. Jazz Tevaga
16. Bayley Sironen
17. Josh Curran
18. Freddy Lussick
20. Edward Kosi
21. Bunty Afoa
22. Viliami Vailea
23. Ronald Volkman
Warriors team news:
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (head knock) will be sideline for at least a week, with young gun Taine Tuaupiki named in the No.1 jumper in the only change for Andrew Webster.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS vs DOLPHINS
Saturday 12th August, Allianz Stadium (7.35pm)
Roosters confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Joseph Manu
5. Joseph Suaalii
6. Luke Keary
7. Drew Hutchison
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Nat Butcher
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley
14. Sandon Smith
15. Fletcher Baker
16. Terrell May
17. Dylan Napa
18. Fetalaiga Pauga
19. Elie El-Zakhem
20. Jake Turpin
21. Zach Dockar-Clay
22. Corey Allan
Roosters team news:
Dylan Napa will make his first appearance in the NRL since 2021 after being named on the bench to replace the suspended Nathan Brown.
Egan Butcher (head knock) remains out, so Siua Wong retains his spot in the back row.
Dolphins confirmed team:
1. Kodi Nikorima
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
4. Valynce Te Whare
5. Tesi Niu
6. Isaiya Katoa
7. Sean O’Sullivan
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Kenny Bromwich
14. Ray Stone
15. Josh Kerr
16. Anthony Milford
17. Jarrod Wallace
18. Herman Ese’ese
19. Max Plath
20. Poasa Faamausili
21. Harrison Graham
22. Jack Bostock
Dolphins team news:
Ray Stone returns from a broken hand to push Herman Ese’ese to 18th Man in the only change made by Wayne Bennett following his side’s tight loss to the Knights.
MELBOURNE STORM vs CANBERRA RAIDERS
Sunday 13th August, AAMI Park (2pm)
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. Eli Katoa
16. Tepai Moeroa
17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
18. Alec MacDonald
19. Reimis Smith
20. Jonah Pezet
21. Tariq Sims
22. Tyran Wishart
Storm team news:
Jahrome Hughes returns for the Storm at halfback, pushing Jonah Pezet to the reserves.
George Jennings (knee) looks set to miss the remainder of the season with an MCL injury, but luckily Xavier Coates is also back on deck after missing last week with a hip injury.
Reimis Smith (hip) could be late addition after being included in the reserves. Tariq Sims is also in the extended squad after serving his two-match suspension.
There is still no Justin Olam, while Ryan Papenhuyzen is expected to be eased back for a few more weeks in the Qld Cup.
Raiders confirmed team:
1. Jordan Rapana
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Ethan Strange
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Nick Cotric
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. Adrian Trevilyan
15. Emre Guler
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Ata Mariota
18. Brad Morkos
19. Matt Frawley
20. Tom Starling
21. Trey Mooney
22. Utuloa Asomua
Raiders team news:
A big blow for Canberra following their narrow victory over the Tigers in Round 23, with Seb Kris likely ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
His absence opens the door for NSW Under 19’s gun Ethan Strange to make his NRL debut in the centres.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS vs CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
Sunday 13th August, McDonald Jones Stadium (4.05pm)
Knights confirmed team:
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Enari Tuala
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. Mat Croker
18. Dylan Lucas
19. Hymel Hunt
20. Simi Sasagi
21. Jack Johns
22. Daniel Saifiti
Knights team news:
Bradman Best (groin) and Jacob Saifiti (hamstring) were both under an injury cloud but it is just Best, for now, who is set to miss out.
The centre has been replaced by Enari Tuala while Saifiti has been named to start at prop.
Meanwhile, his brother Daniel could be a late addition after the forward was included in the reserves as he continues to work back from a quad injury.
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. Ryan Sutton
14. Kyle Flanagan
15. Luke Thompson
16. Liam Knight
17. Corey Waddell
19. Harrison Edwards
20. Kurtis Morrin
21. Jayden Okunbor
22. Hayze Perham
23. Samuel Hughes
Bulldogs team news:
Just the one change for Cameron Ciraldo to the side which beat the Dolphins before the bye last week. Luke Thompson will play his first game of the season after recovering from a foot injury with Harrison Edwards dropping to the reserves.