The Rabbitohs have named two debutants in their new-look outfit that includes the returning Latrell Mitchell who has served his suspension.
Kevin Walters has solved his halves headache by naming a one-game rookie to play alongside Ezra Mam.
Meanwhile, Brad Arthur has called upon one of the club’s rising stars to replace the injured Clint Gutherson. Read on for the NRL Team Lists for Round 10.
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THURSDAY, MAY 9
The Dolphins vs Manly Sea Eagles, 7:50pm @ Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins team: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath 14. Josh Kerr 15. Kenny Bromwich 16. Ray Stone 17. Connelly Lemuelu 18. Kurt Donoghoe 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Jarrod Wallace 21. Edrick Lee 22. Oryn Keeley
Analysis: A huge boost with Herbie Farnworth returning from a shoulder injury, replacing Tesi Niu who suffered an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Kurt Donoghue has dropped out of the side with Kenny Bromwich returning from concussion on the bench.
Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tommy Talau 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Karl Lawton 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Ben Trbojevic 12. Corey Waddell 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Toafofoa Sipley 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Matthew Lodge 18. Aaron Woods 19. Jakob Arthur 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 22. Ben Condon
Analysis: Nathan Brown has dropped out after sustaining a hip flexor injury, with Ben Trbojevic named to return from a hamstring injury pushing Ethan Bullemor to the bench. Lachlan Croker is also out after a head knock, being replaced by Karl Lawton with Gordon Cham Kum Tong on the bench as the utility.
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FRIDAY, MAY 10
Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs, 6.00pm @ BlueBet Stadium
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jack Cole 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Mavrik Geyer 18. Daine Laurie 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Brad Schneider 21. Preston Riki 22. Soni Luke
Analysis: Look who’s back. Nathan Cleary returns from a week hiatus due to a hamstring injury. He replaces Brad Schneider, while Paul Alamoti earns a recall to replace the suspended Izack Tago who earnt himself a one-game ban. Matt Eisenhuth also drops out of the side with Liam Henry returning from a ban of his own.
Bulldogs team: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Josh Curran 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Kurt Mann 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Samuel Hughes 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Jacob Preston 19. Poasa Faamausili 20. Blake Wilson 21. Toby Sexton 22. Connor Tracey 23. Jake Turpin
Analysis: Connor Tracey has been named on the extended bench and could prove his fitness and replace Blake Taaffe come game day. Otherwise the Bulldogs have an unchanged 17.
Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos, 8:00pm @ CommBank Stadium
Eels team: 1. Blaize Talagi 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Ethan Sanders 7. Dylan Brown 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Bryce Cartwright 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kelma Tuilagi 18. Luca Moretti 19. Morgan Harper 20. Daejarn Asi 21. Wiremu Greig 22. Brendan Hands
Analysis: Eels rising star Blaize Talagi has been named as the man to fill the big shoes left by the injured Clint Gutherson who suffered a knee blow. Morgan Harper has been dropped, with Sean Russell named in the centres while Bryce Cartwright returns via the bench from a rib injury, shifting Brendan Hands out of the side.
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Joshua Rogers 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Tristan Sailor 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Benjamin Te Kura 21. Jordan Pereira 22. Blake Mozer
Analysis: One-game halfback Joshua Rogers has been named to take over from Adam Reynolds after he suffered a biceps injury. Jesse Arthars, who suffered a jaw injury, has also been replaced by Corey Oates. Meanwhile, a new face has been named on the bench for Brisbane with Jack Gosiewski in line to make his club debut in place of Fletcher Baker.
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SATURDAY, MAY 11
Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights, 3.00pm @ Accor Stadium
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Starford To’a 4. Justin Olam 5. Brent Naden 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Samuela Fainu 12. John Bateman 13. Isaiah Papali’i 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Twal 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Fonua Pole 18. Tallyn Da Silva 19. Solomon Alaimalo 20. Asu Kepaoa 21. Alexander Lobb 22. Solomona Faataape
Analysis: Api Koroisau returns from a back injury at hooker, replacing Jake Simpkin who slots onto the bench. Jayden Sullivan replaces the suspended Aidan Sezer in the halves while Solomon Alaimalo has dropped out of the 17 with Brent Naden on the wing and the returning Starford To’a in the centres.
Knights team: 1. David Armstrong 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Dylan Lucas 17. Brodie Jones 18. Jack Hetherington 19. Jack Cogger 20. Mathew Croker 21. Jed Cartwright 22. Krystian Mapapalangi
Analysis: Two big boosts for the Knights. Tyson Frizell returns from a hamstring while Jacob Saifiti has overccome a leg injury. Dylan Lucas reverts to the bench while Jack Hetherington and Jed Cartwright are unable to make the starting 17.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, 5:30pm @ Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Jack Bird 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Hame Sele 11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth 14. Fa’amanu Brown 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Jack de Belin 17. Ben Murdoch-Masila 18. Michael Molo 19. Mathew Feagai 20. Toby Couchman 21. Luciano Leilua 22. Jesse Marschke
Analysis: Moses Suli returns after missing last week due to concussion protocols. He slots straight back into the centres, pushing Zac Lomax to the wing and Christian Tuipulotu out of the 17. The club also announced Tuipulotu is unavailable for this clash due to personal reasons. Luciano Leilua has been named in the reserves as he attempts to return from a calf injury.
Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Gehamat Shibasaki 3. Jack Wighton 4. Michael Chee Kam 5. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 6. Cody Walker 7. Dion Teaupa 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Siliva Havili 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Matthew French 18. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 19. Leonard Skelton 20. Liam Le Blanc 21. Chase Chapman 22. Alex Johnston
Analysis: The Rabbitohs have been hit hard with injuries, forcing interim coach Ben Hornby to scramble to fill holes. Young fullback Jye Gray is unavailable due to an ankle injury, but in a timely boost superstar Latrell Mitchell returns from suspension in the No.1 jersey. Skipper Cameron Murray is out due to a hip injury, with Siliva Havili to replace him at lock and Tallis Duncan joining the bench. Dean Hawkins is also out (quad), which has opened the door for Dion Teaupa to make his NRL debut at halfback. Matt French joins the bench in what will also be his NRL debut, while mid-season recruit Gehamat Shibasaki will make his club debut on the wing, replacing the injured Isaiah Tass (ankle).
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks, 7:35pm @ AAMI Park
Storm team: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Grant Anderson 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Cameron Munster 8. Christian Welch 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Joe Chan 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Kane Bradley 19. Jack Howarth 20. Dean Ieremia 21. Chris Lewis 22. Tui Kamikamica
Analysis: With Ryan Papenhuyzen picking up an ankle injury, exciting rookie Sua Fa’alogo gets his first start at fullback in what will also be his first game at AAMI Park. Grant Anderson slots onto the wing, where Fa’alogo played last week. In a major blow for the Storm, star halfback Jahrome Hughes has been ruled out for two-to-three weeks with a calf injury. Cameron Munster has been shifted to No.7 with the versatile Tyran Wishart to play five-eighth and Bronson Garlick joining the bench. Tui Kamikamica has been named in the reserves as he bids for a return from a calf injury.
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Jack Williams 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Royce Hunt 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Tuku Hau Tapuha 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Samuel Stonestreet 21. Kade Dykes 22. Billy Burns
Analysis: Just one change for the Sharks with Toby Rudolf ruled out due to a knee injury. Royce Hunt replaces him on the bench.
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SUNDAY, MAY 12
Sydney Roosters vs New Zealand Warriors, 2.00pm @ Allianz Stadium
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Terrell May 18. Sandon Smith 19. Egan Butcher 20. Sitili Tupouniua 21. Siua Wong 22. Fetalaiga Pauga
Analysis: Several big names return for the Roosters. Veteran winger Daniel Tupou is back from a knee injury and is a straight swap for Fetalaiga Pauga, who moves to the reserves. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is also back on deck for what will be his 300th Roosters game after being a late scratching last week. He will start at prop with Naufahu Whyte moving back to the bench. Meanwhile Victor Radley has overcome a hamstring injury and starts at lock with Connor Watson going to the bench. And new recruit Spencer Leniu returns from suspension for what will be his second game for the club.
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Adam Pompey 18. Jacob Laban 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Zyon Maiu’u 22. Edward Kosi 23. Freddy Lussick
Analysis: Kurt Capewell is out due to a calf injury. Mitch Barnett shifts to the second row to cover for him, while Bunty Afoa will start at prop. And Jazz Tevaga is the new face on the bench after missing three weeks with a hamstring injury.
Gold Coast Titans vs North Queensland Cowboys, 4:05pm @ Cbus Super Stadium
Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Phillip Sami 3. Brian Kelly 4. Harley Smith-Shields 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Chris Randall 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Isaac Liu 14. Keano Kini 15. Erin Clark 16. Klese Haas 17. Josiah Pahulu 18. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 19. Keenan Palasia 20. Joe Stimson 21. Jacob Alick-wiencke 22. Aaron Schoupp
Analysis: With no Tanah Boyd (wrist), coach Des Hasler has had to turn to hooker Chris Randall to fill in at five-eighth. That means Sam Verrills starts at hooker with Keaoni Kini coming onto the bench. In a boost though, the club’s reigning Player of the Year Mo Fotuaika returns to the pack. His inclusion pushes Josiah Pahulu to the bench and Joe Stimson out of the 17. Keenan Palasia has been named in the reserves and could be a late inclusion after making his return from a quad injury last week via Queensland Cup.
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Heilum Luki 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Jason Taumalolo 18. Jake Granville 19. Jake Clifford 20. Harrison Edwards 21. Braidon Burns 22. Jaxon Purdue
Analysis: Veteran halfback Chad Townsend returns from a knee injury, pushing Jake Clifford back to the reserves in the only change to last week’s team. Murray Taulagi is still another week away from returning from a hamstring injury.
Bye: Canberra Raiders
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