Eels coach Brad Arthur has confirmed a promising teenager will return to the facet in a brand new function after copping the axe final week.
Cameron Ciraldo is dealing with a brutal name concerning the make-up of his backline after a powerful displaying in opposition to the Storm from Connor Tracey.
Meanwhile, the Roosters have a utility headache with Sam Walker as a consequence of return within the No.7, whereas the Dragons might have to switch Jack Bird within the centres.
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Read beneath for all of your Round 7 group news!
THURSDAY APRIL 18
Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm, 7:50pm @ Allianz Stadium
Last week’s Roosters group: 1. Joseph Manu 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 5. Fetalaiga Pauga 6. Connor Watson 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Nat Butcher 12. Angus Crichton 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17. Terrell May 18. Egan Butcher
Team Tips: The Roosters are set to welcome a number of troops again in Round 7. James Tedesco will return at fullback after every week off as a consequence of concussion, which can see Joey Manu shift to the centres rather than Michael Jennings. Sam Walker additionally returns within the No.7, shifting Connor Watson out of the halves and into the utility function after a robust displaying beginning at five-eighth. Sandon Smith can be as a consequence of return from an elbow damage and will be a part of Watson on the bench as one other utility, with Watson possible enjoying a center ahead function. However, it stays to be seen if each gamers can match on a bench. Sitili Tupouniua additionally suffered a head knock and can sit out for every week, that means Egan Butcher may be a part of the bench.
Last week’s Storm group: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16. Tepai Moeroa 17. Alec MacDonald
Team Tips: Prop Tui Kamikamica is about to be sidelined with a calf damage, that means Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s return could possibly be a well timed one for the Storm. Speaking post-match in Round 6, Craig Bellamy revealed Joe Chan is an possibility to switch the PNG worldwide, nonetheless Asofa-Solomona is a robust probability of returning. Ryan Papenhuyzen additionally averted suspension for a hip-drop sort out on Josh Addo-Carr.
FRIDAY APRIL 19
St George Illawarra Dragons vs New Zealand Warriors, 6:00pm @ WIN Stadium
Last week’s Dragons group: 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 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth 14. Jesse Marschke 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Jack de Belin 18. Ben Murdoch-Masila
Team Tips: Jack Bird is about to take a seat out for every week after struggling a head knock, nonetheless the Dragons may problem grading with Shane Flanagan explaining Bird was “fine in the dressing room, absolutely nothing wrong with him”. Flanagan has a number of choices to switch him, with Zac Lomax an opportunity of transferring again to the centres. That choice appears unlikely contemplating his type on the wing, that means Savelio Tamale could possibly be in line for an NRL debut or Max Feagai may earn a call-up.
Last week’s Warriors group: 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. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris 14. Chanel Harris-Tavita 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Jacob Laban
Team Tips: Jazz Tevaga is about to be sidelined for an prolonged interval with a hamstring damage, that means the Warriors want a bench ahead. Zyon Maiu’u, who began at prop in NSW Cup, could possibly be in line for choice, whereas Tanner Stowers-Smith can be an out of doors probability with Bunty Afoa and Marata Niukore sidelined.
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Parramatta Eels vs the Dolphins, 8:00pm @ TIO Stadium, Darwin
Last week’s Eels group: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Morgan Harper 5. Sean Russell 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Dylan Brown 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 16. Joe Ofahengaue 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J’maine Hopgood 10. Junior Paulo 14. Luca Moretti 15. Ryan Matterson 17. Kelma Tuilagi
Team Tips:Daejarn Asi was sturdy within the halves alongside Dylan Brown and can stay within the No.6 jersey this week. Brad Arthur additionally indicated he thought Bailey Simonsson and Morgan Harper “did a really good job” as a centre and wing pairing, that means they can even possible preserve their spots within the facet, regardless of Simonsson leaving the sphere with a knee damage. Brad Arthur confirmed Blaize Talagi can be named in opposition to the Dolphins as an impression participant off the bench. “We’re going to use him off the bench this week. He can cover a few different spots for us. When it gets fast we might put him on through the middle. We’re going to experiment a few things with him because he does provide x-factor for us,” Arthur stated on NRL 360. “Blaize is a young kid that has a real ability to find space with the ball. He’s still learning the game. He handled the first three games physically for us. He’s just got to get on top of some detail.”
Last week’s Dolphins group: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Tesi Niu 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 16. Mark Nicholls 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Euan Aitken 13. Ray Stone 14. Josh Kerr 15. Anthony Milford 17. Jarrod Wallace 22. Lachlan Hubner
Team Tips: Wayne Bennett suffered yet one more damage blow, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow taking place with a hamstring damage. Kodi Nikorima seems to be to be his apparent alternative within the No.1 but in addition was battling a calf criticism himself, with Bennett assured he can take the sphere in Round 7. Max Plath is because of return and can both slot onto the bench or exchange Ray Stone at lock. Meanwhile, Connelly Lemuelu can be as a consequence of return and is an opportunity of displacing Kenny Bromwich within the backrow with Felise Kaufusi sidelined as a consequence of a hamstring injury. Tom Fleger can be unlikely to return.
SATURDAY APRIL 20
Penrith Panthers vs Wests Tigers, 3:00pm @ Carrington Park, Bathurst
Round 5 Panthers group: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 15. Lindsay Smith 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 10. James Fisher-Harris 14. Daine Laurie 16. Liam Henry 17. Matt Eisenhuth
Team Tips: Nathan Cleary’s return date has been delayed and that includes in Round 7 seems to be unlikely for the halfback celebrity. If he fails to show his health, Brad Schneider will stay within the halves. Meanwhile, Scott Sorensen is because of return from a knee damage and will exchange Luke Garner within the backrow, shifting Matt Eisenhuth off the pine. Jarome Luai has additionally been battling a knee damage however will likely be match to take the sphere.
Last week’s Tigers group: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Justin Olam 5. Junior Tupou 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Twal 16. Justin Matamua 17. Asu Kepaoa
Team Tips: The return of the Tigers’ rising star. Lachlan Galvin will return from suspension and take a spot within the halves, shifting Jayden Sullivan to the utility function and Jake Simpkin out of the group. David Klemmer averted suspension after being positioned on report twice, whereas John Bateman will take up a spot within the backrow after being sidelined for every week as a consequence of a head knock. Samuela Fainu can be as a consequence of return, which may see each Justin Matamua and Asu Kepaoa drop out of the facet.
Gold Coast Titans vs Manly Sea Eagles, 5:30pm @ Cbus Super Stadium
Last week’s Titans group: 1. Jayden Campbell 5. Jojo Fifita 2. Harley Smith-Shields 3. Brian Kelly 22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 4. AJ Brimson 6. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 16. Isaac Liu 11. David Fifita 14. Sam Verrills 15. Erin Clark 17. Josiah Pahulu
Team Tips: AJ Brimson and Kieran Foran look to be the Titans halves pairing transferring ahead after a stable displaying in opposition to the Raiders. Jayden Campbell suffered one other damage setback together with his knee damage flaring up, that means Keano Kini will possible return to the facet at fullback. Meanwhile, Keenan Palasia is because of return and will displace Josiah Pahulu on the bench.
Last week’s Sea Eagles group: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Tommy Talau 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Ben Trbojevic 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Corey Waddell 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Karl Lawton 15. Ethan Bullemor 16. Toafofoa Sipley 19. Aaron Woods
Team Tips: An entire host of accidents for the Sea Eagles. Ben Trbojevic is about to be sidelined after a hamstring damage, and he will likely be changed by the returning Reuben Garrick within the centres. Prop Toafofoa Sipley is battling a knee damage and can possible miss video games, however in a well timed increase Nathan Brown is because of return from a knee damage. Lachlan Croker was additionally taken from the sphere for a HIA but it surely was later revealed he had truly injured his shoulder, that means he could possibly be cleared to take the sphere. Meanwhile, Matt Lodge is because of return from a knee damage and can exchange Aaron Woods on the bench. Winger Jason Saab can be set to be match to take the sphere after a hamstring damage suffered in Las Vegas, that means he’ll take the place of Jaxson Paulo or Tommy Talau.
Brisbane Broncos vs Canberra Raiders, 7:35pm @ Suncorp Stadium
Last week’s Broncos group: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Fletcher Baker 11. Jaiyden Hunt 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Tristan Sailor
Team Tips: It seems to be unlikely the Broncos will make any adjustments this week, until Payne Haas returns early from a knee damage.
Last week’s Raiders group: 1. Chevy Stewart 2. James Schiller 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Pasami Saulo
Team Tips: A horror blow for Zac Hosking who suffered a dislocated shoulder in opposition to the Titans. He will possible get replaced by Elliott Whitehead if he’s match to take the sphere after battling a calf damage. However, Ata Mariota seems to be a extra possible man to fill the backrow spot with Emre Guler returning to the bench. Albert Hopoate’s return date can be unclear after struggling burns in a cooking accident, but it surely stays to be seen if Ricky Stuart will drop in-form flyer James Schiller.
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SUNDAY APRIL 21
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights, 2:00pm @ Accor Stadium
Last week’s Bulldogs group: 1. Stephen Crichton 2. Connor Tracey 3. Jacob Kiraz 4. Bronson Xerri 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 10. Chris Patolo 9. Reed Mahoney 12. Josh Curran 11. Viliame Kikau 13. Jaeman Salmon 21. Jake Turpin 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Poasa Faamausili 16. Samuel Hughes 17. Kitione Kautoga
Team Tips: It stays to be seen whether or not Blake Taaffe will likely be match to return after an unsightly head knock in opposition to the Roosters. However, Connor Tracey’s efficiency at fullback may see him stay on the again, placing in a robust efficiency, switching with Stephen Crichton who wore the No.1. Taaffe’s return may come off the bench within the utility function. Kurtis Morrin can be as a consequence of return and will take the place of Bailey Hayward or Poasa Faamausili. It additionally stays to be seen whether or not Blake Wilson will break again into this facet, with Bronson Xerri delivering within the centres. Xerri, alongside Crichton, Jacob Kiraz and Josh Addo-Carr seems to be to be the membership’s finest backline. Drew Hutchison can be below stress to maintain his spot, with NSW Cup halfback Toby Sexton scoring a double in a powerful efficiency. It stays to be seen when Kurt Mann or Max King will return from their respective wrist and hand accidents.
Last week’s Knights group: 1. Kalyn Ponga 22. Greg Marzhew 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Jack Cogger 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker
Team Tips: The large speaking level for the Knights will likely be whether or not Kalyn Ponga is match to take the sphere. He suffered a hip pointer damage and bravely performed on in opposition to the Roosters, virtually orchestrating a comeback victory. Elsewhere, Tyson Frizell may return from a hamstring damage and push Dylan Lucas again to the bench.
Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys, 4:05pm @ Pointsbet Stadium
Last week’s Sharks group: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 15. Jack Williams 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Toby Rudolf
Team Tips:Dale Finucane is about to return from a facial damage and Tuku Hau Tapuha seems to be the person to drop off the bench. Sione Katoa can be set to overlook a sport as a consequence of suspension which may see Kayal Iro transfer to the wing and Siosifa Talakai into the centres.
Last week’s Cowboys group: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Tomas Chester 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Jack Gosiewski
Team Tips: The Cowboys are unlikely to make any adjustments, with Todd Payten proud of Tom Chester’s efficiency within the centres.
Bye: South Sydney Rabbitohs
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