Big names together with Nicho Hynes and Ryan Matterson are set to make their first appearances of the season as a number of groups battle accidents and concussion woes forward of Round 4.
South Sydney, Canberra and Newcastle are among the many groups to have suffered contemporary harm blows, whereas it’ll be fascinating to see how Tim Sheens responds to the Wests Tigers’ newest loss amid discuss he might shake up his backbone.
The Melbourne Storm, in the meantime, could possibly be with out halfback Jahrome Hughes for his or her conflict with the Tigers and shall be sweating on famous person Cameron Munster’s return from a finger harm.
Read beneath for Round 4 Team Tips!
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THURSDAY MARCH 23
Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers, 8pm AEDT at Commbank Stadium
Last week’s Eels group: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Waqa Blake 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Junior Paulo 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Matt Doorey 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Jirah Momoisea 15. Jack Murchie 16. Wiremu Greig 17. Makahesi Makatoa 18. Jakob Arthur
Team Tips: The winless Eels get a well timed increase with Ryan Matterson out there for choice once more having served his three-match suspension. It’s a welcome inclusion given Matt Doorey suffered a knee harm within the loss to Manly and bench backrower Jack Murchie might miss out after failing a HIA. Brad Arthur mentioned Matterson would return “somewhere in the 17” however the unavailabilities could imply he comes straight again into the beginning line-up, whereas Jirah Momoisea might additionally earn a begin with Shaun Lane (jaw) nonetheless some weeks away.
Round 2 Panthers group: 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. James Fisher-Harris 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon
Team Tips: The Panthers come into the grand closing rematch contemporary off the bye, with Jarome Luai anticipated to be match regardless of being seen in a moon boot after the Round 2 win over South Sydney. Scott Sorenson (concussion) can be more likely to return to the 17, seemingly instead of Matt Eisenhuth.
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FRIDAY MARCH 24
Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers, 6pm AEDT at AAMI Park
Last week’s Storm group: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Jonah Pezet 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tariq Sims 21. Bronson Garlick 17. Jordan Grant 18. Grant Anderson
Team Tips: Jahrome Hughes is at risk of lacking out after being charged with harmful contact within the loss to Gold Coast. Should the star halfback miss out, teen Jonah Pezet could be in line for an additional recreation after his spectacular debut. Craig Bellamy steered Cameron Munster was nonetheless one other week away after his gory finger harm however he could possibly be an outdoor likelihood to return.
Last week’s Tigers group: 1. Charlie Staines 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Brent Naden 4. Starford To’a 5. Junior Tupou 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Asu Kepaoa 20. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 12. Shawn Blore 14. Brandon Wakeham 15. Alex Twal 16. Joe Ofahengaue 18. Justin Matamua
Team Tips: Tim Sheens has some wide selection calls to make because the Tigers chase their first win after a late comeback towards the Bulldogs fell simply brief. Daine Laurie (knee) could possibly be out there once more however the veteran coach steered Adam Doueihi could possibly be set for a stint at fullback after Brandon Wakeham impressed off the bench on Sunday. David Nofoaluma’s place within the group could also be underneath menace after he was hooked mid-game towards the Bulldogs, with Charlie Staines probably retaining a beginning spot on the wing, though Ken Maumalo (knee) can be scheduled to return. Isaiah Papali’i (suspension) returns to the backrow in an enormous increase.
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Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos, 8pm AEDT at Suncorp Stadium
Last week’s Dolphins group: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Tesi Niu 6. Isaiya Katoa 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 17. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Connelly Lemuelu 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Tom Gilbert 9. Kodi Nikorima 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 18. Mason Teague
Team Tips: Felise Kaufusi will contest a harmful contact cost on the NRL judiciary in a bid to play within the inaugural Brisbane derby, however he dangers a suspension of as much as 4 weeks if he’s not profitable. Connelly Lemuelu might begin once more if Kaufusi misses out, with Jarrod Wallace (private causes) an opportunity to return. Jeremy Marshall-King stays suspended for an additional match however Herman Ese’ese (pec) and Edrick Lee (ankle) are each due again from harm — though Wayne Bennett will certainly maintain adjustments to a minimal after an excellent 3-0 begin.
Last week’s Broncos group: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 16. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 8. Corey Jensen 14. Cory Paix 15. Keenan Palasia 17. Martin Taupau 18. Deine Mariner
Team ideas: Ezra Mam damage his knee within the win over St George-Illawarra however coach Kevin Walters declared “he’s alright” post-match. Payne Haas averted being charged for a excessive shot on Michael Molo, that means the Broncos head into the blockbuster conflict at full energy except long-term absentee Corey Oates (jaw).
SATURDAY MARCH 25
North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans, 5.30pm AEDT at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Last week’s Cowboys group: 1. Tomas Chester 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Reuben Cotter 11. Coen Hess 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 18. Heilum Luki 19. Brendan Elliot
Team ideas: The Cowboys haven’t any contemporary harm considerations however Todd Payten could possibly be tempted to tweak his group after an underwhelming begin to the season. Heilum Luki made his return from an ACL harm off the bench within the loss to the Warriors and shall be pushing for a begin within the coming weeks. Peta Hiku and Scott Drinkwater are nonetheless one and two weeks away respectively resulting from suspension.
Last week’s Titans group: 1. AJ Brimson 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. Jayden Campbell 15. Erin Clark 16. Jo Vuna 17. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui 18. Sam McIntyre 19. Klese Haas
Team ideas: Star Titans recruit Sam Verrills is reportedly set to overlook greater than two months after struggling a fractured collarbone within the Round 2 loss to the Dragons that means Chris Randall is probably going set for an prolonged run as beginning hooker. The Titans ought to have few adjustments from the upset win over the Storm with David Fifita (harmful contact) and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (shoulder cost) set to flee with fines.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly Sea Eagles, 7.35pm AEDT at Accor Stadium
Last week’s Rabbitohs group: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 15. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Michael Chee Kam 13. Cameron Murray 10. Thomas Burgess 16. Davvy Moale 17. Shaq Mitchell 18. Jed Cartwright
Team ideas: Hame Sele will miss the conflict underneath concussion protocols whereas Shaquai Mitchell could possibly be set for an prolonged interval on the sidelines after struggling a suspected damaged foot within the loss to the Sydney Roosters. Jacob Host and Daniel Suluka-Fifita shall be out there to return again in and Jai Arrow (hamstring) is an outdoor likelihood to return — however provided that he’s “100 per cent”, based on coach Jason Demetriou.
Last week’s Sea Eagles group: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Brad Parker 4. Tolutau Koula 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Josh Schuster 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. Ben Trbojevic 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Sean Keppie 21. Karl Lawton
Team ideas: The Sea Eagles haven’t any contemporary harm considerations as they chase a 3-0 begin in Saturday’s blockbuster match-up. Jason Saab (knee) is a long-term absentee whereas Morgan Harper (knee) is scheduled to return from a knee harm however will discover it laborious to interrupt right into a successful group.
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SUNDAY MARCH 26
New Zealand Warriors vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2pm AEDT at Mt Smart Stadium
Last week’s Warriors group: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Edward Kosi 4. Adam Pompey 18. Viliami Vailea 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Mitchell Barnett 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 16. Bayley Sironen 17. Tom Ale 22. Jazz Tevaga 20. Freddy Lussick
Team ideas: Wayde Egan (concussion) and Mitchell Barnett (neck) could possibly be huge outs for the Warriors however the latter has fortunately been cleared of great harm after being taken to hospital with nerve ache, and will but play in Round 4. Jazz Tevaga was spectacular off the bench in his first recreation of the season and could possibly be named at No.9, though Freddy Lussick is an alternative choice. Jackson Ford and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad might each return from head knocks.
Last week’s Bulldogs group: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Ryan Sutton 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 14. Jayden Okunbor 15. Corey Waddell 17. Fa’amanu Brown 23. Jayden Tanner 21. Josh Reynolds
Team Tips: Tevita Pangai Jr is nearing a return from a calf harm, however should be one other week off. Franklin Pele is ready to be out there once more however his place within the 17 seemingly hinges on Pangai Jr’s availability.
Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders, 4.05pm AEDT at McDonald Jones Stadium
Last week’s Knights group: 1. Lachlan Miller 2. Hymel Hunt 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Dominic Young 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Jack Hetherington 11. Brodie Jones 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Leo Thompson 14. Ryan Rivett 15. Mathew Croker 17. Dylan Lucas 22. Thomas Cant
Team ideas: The Knights welcome again skipper Jayden Brailey from concussion, that means Phoenix Crossland will revert to the bench. The membership’s accidents woes continued with Daniel Saifiti hurting his shoulder within the loss to the Dolphins however Tyson Frizell could possibly be again from an ankle downside. Kalyn Ponga is out indefinitely resulting from concussion and there’s been no work on a probable return date but.
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Last week’s Raiders group: 1. Sebastian Kris 20. James Schiller 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Harley Smith-Shields 5. Albert Hopoate 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 17. Emre Guler 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Harawira-Naera 8. Pasami Saulo 14. Tom Starling 15. Trey Mooney 16. Corey Horsburgh 19. Matt Frawley
Team ideas: The Raiders are set to be with out hooker Danny Levi who suffered a brutal harm within the win over Cronulla and is ready to overlook greater than two months.“I don’t think he’s any good, I think he broke his jaw,” coach Ricky Stuart mentioned after the win. Tom Starling will begin in his place whereas Nick Cotric is ready for greater than a month on the sidelines with a hamstring downside, with James Schiller more likely to proceed in his place. Stuart mentioned younger gun Xavier Savage is “still a long way off” in his bid to return from a jaw harm however Kangaroos prop Josh Papali’i will resume coaching with the squad as he closes in on a return from a calf downside.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks, 6.15pm AEDT at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Last week’s Dragons group: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Moses Mbye 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Ben Murdoch-Masila 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack Bird 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Zane Musgrove 17. Josh Kerr 18. Michael Molo 20. Jaiyden Hunt
Team ideas: Jack de Belin is near coming back from a calf harm however few adjustments are anticipated for the Dragons from their loss to Brisbane. Jayden Sullivan’s kind at five-eighth means Talatau Amone will seemingly need to bide his time in his bid to return since being cleared by the NRL to play.
Last week’s Sharks group: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Cameron McInnes 15. Royce Hunt 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Jack Williams 18. Connor Tracey
Team ideas: The Sharks are lastly set to welcome again Dally M winner Nicho Hynes from a calf harm. He would take the place of Braydon Trindall, who has an ankle downside however might retain a spot within the 17 if match given his glorious kind in Hynes’ absence. “Brayden has done exceptional, that’s why we re-signed him, we believe in him for the future,” Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon mentioned of Trindall.
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