AdminThe Broncos are poised to bring back two essential forwards, whereas the Storm are encountering a significant setback in their halves with Cameron Munster expected to miss Round 21.
Simultaneously, the Dragons’ backline depth has taken another hit due to a new injury, while the Eels are anticipated to see the return of their star player.
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Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm, 7.50pm AEST at Allianz Stadium
Last week’s Roosters squad: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Chad Townsend 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Salesi Foketi 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Blake Steep 16. Egan Butcher 17. Spencer Leniu 18. Ethan King
- Thomas Mikaele 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. Reuben Cotter 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Harrison Edwards 14. Karl Lawton 15. Kaiden Lahrs 16. Kai O’Donnell 17. Coen Hess
Team Insights: Murray Taulagi is dealing with a new hamstring injury from Round 20, while Thomas Mikaele will miss time due to an MCL injury, prompting the absence of both players. John Bateman is anticipated to return from a groin issue, likely pushing Reuben Cotter back to the front row to substitute Mikaele. Robert Derby is the probable addition to the backline.
Last week’s Dragons squad: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 18. Corey Allan 5. Sione Finau 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 17. Michael Molo 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 8. Emre Guler 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Hamish Stewart. 18th man: 22. Nicholas Tsougranis
Team Insights: Following the loss of Valentine Holmes to a shoulder injury, Sione Finau’s season is expected to end after he dislocated his shoulder in Round 20. Christian Tuipulotu is set to return from a hamstring issue, but if he cannot play, Mat Feagai will join the squad, with Nick Tsougranis also vying for a spot.
Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels, 8pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium
Round 19 Broncos squad: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Xavier Willison 9. Ben Hunt 15. Kobe Hetherington 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Billy Walters 16. Jack Gosiewski 17. Tyson Smoothy 19. Ben Talty. 18th man: 21. Jaiyden Hunt
Team Insights: The Broncos benefited from a week off in Round 20, and after resting following the Origin finale, Payne Haas (back) and Corey Jensen (calf) are likely to return, as reported by AAP’s Joel Gould, having trained with the main group. Jesse Arthars has been practicing in a no-contact bib but may still be ready for this weekend. Tyson Smoothy and Ben Talty are likely candidates to exit the bench, with Xavier Willison and Kobe Hetherington expected to move back to the bench.
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