Round 20 early mail, ins and outs, players cut, team selections, Mitch Moses injury, Origin injuries and suspensions – MASHAHER

A bruising Origin decider has taken its toll on club football, with several players exiting the brutal contest injured or suspended.

Following an all-in melee during the first half, 10 players were charged by the NRL’s Match Review Committee, with two set to miss some time for their clubs.

Elsewhere, Eels halfback Mitchell Moses suffered a season-ending injury, while a Maroons forward was seen following a moon boot on the morning after the decider.

Read on for your Round 20 Early Mail!

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FRIDAY:

Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors, 8:00pm AEST at GIO Stadium

Canberra team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jordan Rapana 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papalii 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Danny Levi 15. Trey Mooney 16. Ata Mariota 17. Zac Hosking 18. Adam Cook 19. Albert Hopoeta 20. Simi Sasagi 21. Zac Woolford 22. Emre Guler

Players cut:

Early Mail: To come.

Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Dylan Walker 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Jackson Ford 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Leka Halasima 18. Tom Ale 20. Bunty Afoa 21. Edward Kosi 22. Moala Graham-Taufa 23. Jacob Laban

Players cut:

Early Mail: Kurt Capewell was charged for two incidents in Game III but has escaped a ban and will be free to play against the Raiders, should he back up. The Warriors’ other Origin representative Mitch Barnett played 48 minutes and may be rested this week, given the bruising nature of the decider.

SATURDAY:

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers, 3:00pm AEST at Industree Group Stadium

Rabbitohs Team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Cameron Murray 12. Michael Chee Kam 13. Keaon Koloamatangi 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Siliva Havili 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Fletcher Myers 20. Liam Le Blanc 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Jacob Host

Players cut:

Early Mail:Cameron Murray has been suspended at least two games for his involvement in an all-in melee during the first half of Game III. It’s a major blow for Rabbitohs coach Ben Hornby, who is already without star edge Jai Arrow. Jacob Host will likely be promoted from the reserves to the starting back row in place of Murray.

Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Luke Laulilii 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Solomona Faataape 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. David Klemmer 11. John Bateman 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Fonua Pole 14. Latu Fainu 15. Alex Twal 16. Sione Fainu 17. Jordan Miller 18. Justin Matamua 19. Heath Mason 20. Reuben Porter 21. Solomon Alaimalo 22. Apisai Koroisau

Players cut:

Early Mail: To come.

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Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos, 5:30pm AEST at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Krystian Mapapalangi 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Will Pryce 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliot 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Dylan Lucas 18. Tyson Gamble 19. Mat Croker 20. Thomas Cant 21. Fletcher Sharpe 22. Thomas Jenkins

Players cut:

Early Mail: There’s no mail yet on whether Newcastle’s Origin trio – Kalyn Ponga, Dane Gagai and Bradman Best – will back up. Ponga played 29 minutes and is a chance to back up, while Best and Gagai exited the game without serious injury. If Adam O’Brien opts to rest them, Fletcher Sharpe, Thomas Cant and Dylan Lucas will likely jump into the starting side.

Broncos team: 1. Tristan Sailor 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Josh Rogers 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Xavier Willison 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Blake Mozer 15. Tyson Smoothy 16. Josiah Karapani 17. Martin Taupau 18. Va’a Semu 19. Corey Paix 20. Reece Walsh 21. Selwyn Cobbo 22. Patrick Carrigan 23. Payne Haas 24. Adam Reynolds

Players cut:

Early Mail: While none of his representative stars were named to start this week, Kevin Walters has plenty of post-Origin injury problems to deal with. Pat Carrigan was seen sporting a moon boot on Thursday morning, with the lock reportedly suffering a rolled ankle during Game III. He, alongside Reece Walsh, Selwyn Cobbo and Payne Haas, have all been sent for medical tests. All are doubts to back up but there is real concern for Walsh, who was on the end of some bruising NSW hits, and at one point appeared to be suffering from a leg injury, though he bravely played on. Adam Reynolds is named on the Broncos’ extended bench but won’t return this week, with Brisbane assistant coach Matt Ballin explaining the halfback’s name was included to fill the allotted spots on the team sheet.

Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters, 7:35pm AEST at AAMI Park

Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Will Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Grant Anderson 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loeiro 14. Sualauvi Faalogo 15. Christian Welch 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Reimis Smith 19. Joe Chan 20. Dean Ieremia 21. Chris Lewis 22. Lazarus Vaalepu

Players cut:

Early Mail: Harry Grant carried a sternum injury into Origin Game III but appeared to get through the game unscathed. He will likely need to back up for the Storm this weekend given Bronson Garlick is out with a back injury.

Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i 4. Sitili Tupouniua 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Terrell May 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson 14. Sandon Smith 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Naufahu Whyte 18. Ethan King 19. Siua Wong 20. Blake Steep 21. Jake Elliot 22. Salesi Foketi 23. Michael Jennings

Players cut:

Early Mail: Angus Crichton left Origin III early with a HIA, though passed it and returned to the field to finish the game as one of the Blues’ best. He may be rested as a precaution this weekend, with Nat Butcher likeliest to replace him if that’s the case. Linday Collins, Spencer Leniu and Connor Watson all got through mountains of work in the decider and could too be given the weekend off by Roosters coach Trent Robinson, although the club’s current injury crisis could see Robinson’s Origin stars back up. If they are rested Naufahu Whyte, Siua Wong and Blake Steep are waiting in the wings to replace them.

SUNDAY:

Penrith Panthers v Dolphins, 2:00pm AEST at BlueBet Stadium

Panthers team: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Paul Alamoti 6. Brad Schneider 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Luke Garner 13. Matthew Eisenhuth 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luron Patea 18. Isaiah Longi 19. Mavrik Geyer 20. Soni Luke 21. Tyrone Peachey 22. Jarome Luai 23. Brian To’o 24. Liam Martin

Players cut:

Early Mail: Jarome Luai, Brian To’o and Liam Martin have been named among the reserves for the Panthers this weekend, but may be given the afternoon given their massive stints for the victorious Blues. Elsewhere, Nathan Cleary is making his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury this week and will likely partner Brad Schneider in the Penrith halves. Hooker Mitch Kenny admitted earlier this week that Penrith’s No.7 is “stinging to get out there” after his extensive lay-off.

Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenneath Bromwich 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Trai Fuller 18. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Oryn Keeley

Players cut:

Early Mail: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Felise Kaufusi have both been named to back up from Origin duties. After a few weeks operating through the middle for Wayne Bennett’s side, Kaufusi will return to the back row in place of the injured Euan Aitken. Should the Dolphins opt to rest Tabuai-Fidow, Trai Fuller will be promoted to start, with SeanO’Sullivan the likeliest name to join the bench.

Manly Sea Eagles v Gold Coast Titans, 4:05pm at 4 Pines Park

Manly team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tommy Talau 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Nathan Brown 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Karl Lawton 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Ben Trbojevic 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Caleb Navale 19. Clayton Faulalo 20. Jamie Humphreys 21. Corey Waddell 22. Taniela Paseka

Players cut:

Early Mail: Daly Cherry-Evans and Jake Trbojevic finished Origin III unscatched and will likely back up for the Sea Eagles this weekend. However, Blues 19th man Haumole Olakau’atu was involved in Game III’s all-in melee and has been suspended for at least two weeks for his part in the altercation. Ben Trbojevic will likely be promoted to the starting side, with Caleb Navale or Corey Waddell likely to join the bench. Taniela Paseka is a chance to return from a thumb injury and play.

Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Erin Clark 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Isaac Liu 15. Klese Haas 16. Keenan Palasia 17. Josiah Pahulu 18. AJ Brimson 19. Joe Stimson 20. Tanah Boyd 21. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 22. Jaylan De Groot

Players cut:

Early Mail: AJ Brimson presented with soreness following last week’s win over Parramatta, and has been named in the reserves as the club look to ease him back from a significant groin injury. He remains a chance to play, though a final call is set to be made closer to kick off. Elsewhere, Mo Fotuaika was charged following Origin III but has escaped with a fine and will be free to play this weekend.

North Queensland Cowboys v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 6:15pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Jason Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 6. Jake Clifford 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Jake Granville 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Sam McIntyre 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Jamal Shibasaki 17. Griffin Neame 18. Thomas Duffy 19. Semi Valemei 20. Valentine Holmes 21. Tom Dearden 22. Jeremiah Nanai 23. Reece Robson 24. Reuben Cotter

Players cut:

Early Mail: Despite a bruising Origin encounter, Cowboys middle Reuben Cotter confirmed on Thursday morning that all of the Cowboys’ Origin representatives – Cotter, Valentine Holmes, Tom Dearden, Jeremiah Nanai and Reece Robson will back up against the Bulldogs. Jaxon Purdue and Jake Clifford will make way for Holmes and Dearden respectively, while Jake Granville will likely revert to the bench to make way for Robson. Cotter and Nanai may be eased back in from the bench, with Jamal Shibasaki and Thomas Mikaele the likeliest Cowboys to miss out as a result.

Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Josh Curran 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Kurt Mann 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Poasa Faamausili 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi 19. Harry Hayes 20. Drew Hutchinson 21. Hayze Perham 22. Jeral Skelton 23. Chris Patolo 25. Kitone Kautoga

Players cut:

Early Mail: Matt Burton has escaped suspension for his involvement in Origin III’s all-in melee and is free to play this week, which is a major boost for the Bulldogs. Stephen Crichton was seen with ice on his knee post-game but will likely back up for his side this weekend. With Max King out with a fractured wrist, Josh Curran is the new man in Cameron Ciraldo’s starting forward pack, while Poasa Faamausili joins the bench.