Storm celebrity Cameron Munster will don the No.1 jersey after Nick Meaney’s delayed concussion signs sparked a giant backbone shake-up.
Manly have additionally tweaked their backbone with Cooper Johns shifting into the halves for rookie Kaeo Weekes, who had an sad day in defence final week.
Tom Trbojevic has been named at fullback for Friday’s conflict regardless of battling again spasms.
And cavalry returns for the Roosters, Rabbitohs and the Bulldogs with Matt Lodge, Jai Arrow and Tevita Pangai Jr again in motion.
Read under for Round 7 staff evaluation.
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THURSDAY APRIL 13
Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium — 7:50pm AEST
Dolphins staff: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Robert Jennings 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Herman Ese’ese 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Tom Gilbert 14. JJ Collins 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Kurt Donoghoe 18. Poasa Faamausili 19. Mason Teague 20. Edrick Lee 21. Jack Bostock 22. Valynce Te Whare
Team evaluation: Kodi Nikorima has been cleared to play after escaping a ban for a lifting deal with. Skipper Jesse Bromwich makes a well timed return from an sickness, pushing Mark Nicholls again to the bench. Meanwhile veteran prop Jarrod Wallace is out as a result of concussion protocols with JJ Collins the brand new man on the bench.
Rabbitohs staff: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Jai Arrow 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jed Cartwright 15. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 16. Davvy Moale 17. Hame Sele 18. Taane Milne 19. Blake Taaffe 20. Ben Lovett 21. Michael Chee Kam 22. Tallis Duncan
Team evaluation: Star winger Alex Johnston returns from a concussion, whereas Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson has overcome an ankle damage suffered final week to line up on the opposite wing. In a giant increase for the Bunnies Jai Arrow returns from a hamstring damage to play his first recreation since Round 1. He is a straight swap within the entrance row for Tevita Tatola, who’s out with a knee damage.
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FRIDAY APRIL 14
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters at PointsGuess Stadium — 6:00pm AEST
Sharks staff: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Royce Hunt 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Wade Graham 15. Jack Williams 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Braydon Trindall 19. Connor Tracey 20. Tuku Hau Tapuha 21. Mawene Hiroti 22. Jayden Berrell
Team evaluation: The Sharks could also be contemporary off the bye, however have been compelled into a few key adjustments. Royce Hunt strikes into the beginning aspect after Toby Rudolf underwent toe surgical procedure and Cameron McInnes begins at lock with Dale Finucane suspended. Speaking of suspensions, Wade Graham is again from his and joins the bench.
Roosters staff: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Drew Hutchison 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Terrell May 17. Matthew Lodge 18. Corey Allan 19. Siua Wong 20. Paul Momirovski 21. Jake Turpin 22. Elie El Zakhem
Team evaluation: Skipper James Tedesco returns at fullback, forcing Joseph Manu to the centres and Drew Hutchison to the bench and Jake Turpin out of the 17. And in one other massive return, Matt Lodge has been named on the bench for his first recreation since struggling a facial fracture in Round 1.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Melbourne Storm at 4 Pines Park — 8:00pm AEST
Sea Eagles staff: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Morgan Harper 5. Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 6. Cooper Johns 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Jake Trbojevic 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Kelma Tuilagi 13. Josh Aloiai 14. Kaeo Weekes 15. Ethan Bullemor 16. Aaron Woods 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Sean Keppie 19. Samuela Fainu 20. Ben Condon 21. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 22. Josh Schuster
Team evaluation: Josh Schuster has been named within the reserves and is an opportunity of getting back from a quad damage. But for now, coach Anthony Seibold has gone with the expertise of Cooper Johns over younger gun Kaeo Weekes, who’s again on the bench. There’s a number of different massive adjustments for Manly with Reuben Garrick sideline as a result of concussion protocols. Rookie winger Ray Vaega has been named in his place. Aaron Woods has been named to make his membership debut off the bench instead of Karl Lawton, who suffered a shoulder damage final week. But remarkably, celebrity fullback Tom Trbojevic has been named regardless of battling again spasms in opposition to the Panthers.
Storm staff: 1. Cameron Munster 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tom Eisenhuth 17. Tariq Sims 18. Grant Anderson 19. Aaron Pene 20. Tyran Wishart 21. Sualauvi Faalogo 22. Jack Howarth
Team evaluation: Handy fullback Nick Meaney will sit out this week as a result of delayed concussion signs following a head knock final Thursday. Superstar five-eighth Cameron Munster has been named at No.1 with rookie playmaker Jonah Pezet changing him within the halves.
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SATURDAY APRIL 15
New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys at Mat Smart Stadium — 3:00pm AEST
Warriors staff: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Edward Kosi 3. Viliami Vailea 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Dylan Walker 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Bayley Sironen 13. Tohu Harris 14. Taine Tuaupiki 15. Josh Curran 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Tom Ale 18. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 20. Ronald Volkman 21. Demitric Sifakula 22. Ali Leiataua 23. Zyon Maiu’u
Team evaluation: Warriors coach Andrew Webster has been compelled into making a few massive adjustments to his aspect following the accidents to Te Maire Martin and Wayde Egan. Dylan Walker strikes to the halves to cowl Martin with Taine Tuaupiki — who was a late inclusion final week — retaining his spot on the bench as a utility. Freddy Lussick will line up at hooker. Meanwhile, skipper Tohu Harris returns at lock, pushing Jazz Tevaga again to the bench and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has missed out on the 17 regardless of starring in NSW Cup final weekend.
Cowboys staff: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Mitchell Dunn 9. Reece Robson 10. Reuben Cotter 11. Coen Hess 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Jake Granville 15. Tomas Chester 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Riley Price 18. Jack Gosiewski 19. Ben Hampton 20. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 21. Brendan Elliot 22. Taniela Sadrugu
Team evaluation: The Cowboys will probably be boosted by the return of star duo Murray Taulagi (knee) and Jeremiah Nanai (suspension). Brendan Elliott makes approach for Taulagi, whereas Nanai is a straight swap for Griffin Neame, who has suffered a throat damage.
Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers at McDonald Jones Stadium — 5:30pm AEST
Knights staff: 1. Lachlan Miller 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Mathew Croker 14. Kurt Mann 15. Jack Hetherington 16. Jack Johns 17. Brodie Jones 18. Enari Tuala 19. Dylan Lucas 20. Simi Sasagi 21. Hymel Hunt 22. Ryan Rivett
Team evaluation: The Knights have moved Phoenix Crossland to hooker following the devastating replace on Tuesday that captain Jayden Brailey has ruptured his proper ACL for the second time in his budding profession. Tyson Gamble (concussion) returns within the No. 6 jersey only a week out from Kalyn Ponga’s scheduled comeback.
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Panthers staff: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Matt Eisenhuth 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Tyrone Peachey 19. Jack Cogger 20. Liam Martin 21. Luke Garner 22. Thomas Jenkins
Team evaluation: Ivan Cleary has named the identical 17 that fogged Manly final week, nonetheless Blues and Kangaroos backrower Liam Martin has been named on an prolonged bench and will return.
Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium — 7:35pm AEST
Titans staff: 1. Jayden Campbell 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu 14. Kruise Leeming 15. Erin Clark 16. Jo Vuna 17. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 18. Klese Haas 19. Jojo Fifita 20. Thomas Mikaele 21. Thomas Weaver 22. Sam McIntyre
Team evaluation: Kieran Foran (calf) returns on the expense of Toby Sexton who has been ignored of the squad. Former Wests Tigers prop Thomas Mikaele will make his membership debut off the pine simply weeks after becoming a member of the membership from the tremendous League.
Broncos staff: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 15. Keenan Palasia 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Jordan Pereira 19. Brendan Piakura 20. Brendan Frei 21. Jock Madden 22. Xavier Willison
Team evaluation: Corey Jensen is available in for prop Thomas Flegler (concussion) and Kobe Hetherington (ruptured biceps) joins the bench after lacking the beginning of the season. Kevin Walters has in any other case caught strong with the aspect that was upset by the Raiders final week.
SUNDAY APRIL 16
Canberra Raiders vs St George Illawarra Dragons at GIO Stadium — 2:00pm AEST
Raiders staff: 1. Sebastian Kris 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Albert Hopoate 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Corey Harawira-Naera 18. Harley Smith-Shields 19. Trey Mooney 20. Peter Hola 21. James Schiller 22. Brad Schneider
Team evaluation: Ricky Stuart’s males will probably be brimming with confidence after knocking off table-toppers Brisbane and this week they get again three of their finest gamers in Jack Wighton, Joe Tapine and Nick Cotric. The latter replaces Jordan Rapana (head knock), whereas membership legend Jarrod Croker has retained his spot as he closes inside six video games of 300. Peter Hola and Brad Schneider drop out of the 17.
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Panthers thrash Manly in dominant win | 01:55
Dragons staff: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Tautau Moga 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Zane Musgrove 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Ben Murdoch-Masila 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack Bird 14. Moses Mbye 15. Jack de Belin 16. Toby Couchman 17. Josh Kerr 18. Michael Molo 19. Max Feagai 20. Jayden Sullivan 21. Jaiyden Hunt 22. Viliami Fifita
Team evaluation: Francis Molo (suspended) has been changed by Zane Musgrove at prop. Veteran Tautau Moga is available in for winger Mikaele Ravalawa, who has suffered a hamstring damage.
Parramatta Eels vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at CommBank Stadium — 4:00pm AEST
Eels staff: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Haze Dunster 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Ryan Matterson 14. J’maine Hopgood 15. Brendan Hands 16. Wiremu Greig 17. Makahesi Makatoa 18. Jakob Arthur 19. Matt Doorey 20. Ofahiki Ogden 21. Jack Murchie 22. Waqa Blake
Team evaluation: Junior Paulo (suspension) is again which pushes Wiremu Greig to the bench and Jack Murchie drops out of the 17. Brad Arthur has in any other case stored the identical aspect that scraped previous the Wests Tigers on Easter Monday.
Bulldogs staff: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Braidon Burns 6. Matt Burton 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 14. Josh Reynolds 15. Jayden Okunbor 16. Corey Waddell 17. Ryan Sutton 19. Karl Oloapu 20. Jackson Topine 21. Samuel Hughes 22. Declan Casey 23. Andrew Davey
Team evaluation: Tevita Pangai Jr (calf) will play his first recreation of the season after lacking the opening six rounds, whereas Viliame Kikau (concussion) and Raymond Faitala-Mariner additionally return in a triple increase for the Dogs. Braidon Burns replaces Josh Addo-Carr (ankle) on the wing, whereas Jayden Okunbor is again from a one-game suspension.
Bye: Wests Tigers.
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