The Las Vegas season opening video games are simply over a month away and each NRL coach can be determined to make the proper choice calls forward of Round 1.
Some golf equipment, like Raiders and Rabbitohs, can be with out key gamers to begin the season as a consequence of suspensions carried over from 2023.
While others have wide range complications on their arms, with new recruits forcing their method into the equation.
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Trent Robinson has an enormous exterior backs name to make, with Billy Smith and Daniel Tupou on the chopping block following Dominic Young’s arrival.
Meanwhile, Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins are set to subject a brand new, and harmful, backline after recruiting two strike centres.
Here foxsports.com.au predicts each membership’s predicted Round 1 workforce!
BRISBANE BRONCOS
Ins: Fletcher Baker (Roosters), Jaiyden Hunt (Dragons)
Outs: Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins), Keenan Palasia (Titans), Tom Flegler (Dolphins), Kurt Capewell (Warriors)
Unavailable: None
Analysis: The Broncos have a number of positions to fill after dropping grand last quartet Herbie Farnworth, Tom Flegler and Kurt Capewell and Keenan Palasia.
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has confirmed Maroons winger Selwyn Cobbo will exchange 2023 Dally M Team of the Year star Farnworth within the centres.
That means Jesse Arthars will earn a everlasting spot on the wing and veteran Corey Oates will return to the aspect if he can stave off younger gun Deine Mariner.
Brendan Piakura, who performed nicely off the bench within the grand last, will doubtless come into the beginning aspect for second-rower Capewell.
Corey Jensen, 30, will compete with Roosters recruit Fletcher Baker to interchange Flegler within the entrance row.
Rising prop Xavier Willison will fill the Palasia void off the bench, whereas rookie hooker Blake Mozer also needs to push Tyson Smoothy for some pine time.
Predicted Round 1 workforce:
1. Reece Walsh
2. Jesse Arthars
3. Selwyn Cobbo
4. Kotoni Staggs
5. Corey Oates
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Jordan Riki
12. Brendan Piakura
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Fletcher Baker
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Xavier Willison
CANBERRA RAIDERS
Ins: Kaeo Weekes (Sea Eagles), Simi Sasagi (Knights), Morgan Smithies (Wigan Warriors), Zac Hosking (Panthers)
Outs: Jack Wighton (Rabbitohs), Matt Frawley (Leeds Rhinos), Jarrod Croker (retired)
Unavailable: Corey Horsburgh (suspended, Round 4), Seb Kris (suspended, Round 5), Corey Harawira-Naera (well being, indefinite)
Analysis: Canberra coach Ricky Stuart boldly claimed final week that with slightly luck his aspect will make the highest 4 in 2024.
That’s regardless of dropping 2020 Dally M Medal winner Jack Wighton, the veteran centre Jarrod Croker and Stuart admitted Corey Harawira-Naera has doubtless performed his final recreation of NRL.
Throw in consultant stars Corey Horsburgh and Seb Kris lacking the primary month of the season suspended, and the Green Machine might be in for a tricky begin to 2024.
Stuart’s hardest choice choice is who replaces Wighton within the No. 6 jersey, with teenage rookie Ethan Strange battling it out with recruit Kaeo Weekes.
Weekes struggled to crack Manly’s 17 final 12 months, whereas Strange has performed only one NRL recreation – within the centres towards Melbourne final 12 months – however Stuart isn’t afraid of blooding younger weapons from the opening spherical.
The different intriguing choice battle is at fullback, with Weekes additionally in rivalry there towards Xavier Savage and rising star Chevy Stewart.
Hooker Zac Woolford’s launch request to hitch the Dragons was rejected which implies he’ll doubtless retain the No. 9 jersey forward of Tom Starling and Danny Levi.
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. Xavier Savage
2. Jordan Rapana
3. Ethan Strange
4. Matt Timoko
5. Albert Hopoate
6. Kaeo Weekes
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Emre Guler
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Joseph Tapine
14. Tom Starling
15. Morgan Smithies
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Zac Hosking
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CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
Ins: Bronson Xerri (return from ban), Stephen Crichton (Panthers), Connor Tracey (Sharks), Blake Taaffe (Souths), Jaeman Salmon (Panthers), Josh Curran (Warriors), Kurt Mann (Knights), Drew Hutchison (Roosters), Jake Turpin (Roosters)
Outs: Jake Averillo (Dolphins), Tevita Pangai Junior (retired), Kyle Flanagan (Dragons), Paul Alamoti (Panthers), Luke Thompson (Wigan), Corey Waddell (Sea Eagles)
Unavailable: Connor Tracey (damage), Ryan Sutton (damage)
Analysis: Due to the quantity of participant turnover within the low season, the Bulldogs Round 1 workforce checklist can be one of many extra anticipated line ups.
Former Panther Stephen Crichton is a positive factor to fit into the beginning aspect, with fellow recruits Josh Curran (lock) and Blake Taaffe (fullback) very prone to be named for Round 1 as nicely.
Crichton was signed with fullback in thoughts, however with the previous Panther proving final season he is among the world’s finest centres and Taaffe on the books, we anticipate Crichton will a minimum of begin the season in his typical place.
With Curran at lock, Max King and Liam Knight are anticipated to begin at prop.
Jaeman Salmon was signed as a utility from the Panthers and he and one other new recruit in Kurt Mann can be exhausting to go away out of the aspect.
What can be constant from final season is the damaging second row pairing of Viliame Kikau and Jacob Preston in addition to stud winger Josh Addo-Carr.
The halves pairing for Round 1 can be Matt Burton and Toby Sexton, but when the Bulldogs begin the season slowly, Drew Hutchison might be known as upon.
Predicted Round 1 workforce:
1. Blake Taaffe
2. Blake Wilson
3. Jacob Kiraz
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Liam Knight
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Josh Curran
14. Jaeman Salmon
15. Harrison Edwards
16. Samuel Hughes
17. Kurt Mann
CRONULLA SHARKS
Ins: Billy Burns (Dragons), Michael Gabrael (Bulldogs)
Outs: Wade Graham (retired), Matt Moylan (Leigh Leopards), Connor Tracey (Bulldogs)
Unavailable: None
Analysis: The Sharks are probably the most settled groups within the NRL with little or no turnover this summer time, however there are nonetheless some choice selections to make.
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzibbon is 0-3 in finals in his first two seasons in cost and he’s now with out veterans Wade Graham and Matt Moylan.
Connor Tracey loved a breakout season in 2023 however has since left for the Bulldogs however the Sharks have picked up a helpful recruit in Billy Burns.
Will Kennedy returns to his No. 1 jersey and thrilling younger gun Kayal Iro might drive his method into the centres equation, nevertheless Siosifa Talakai will doubtless get first crack.
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Nicho Hynes
7. Braydon Trindall
8. Braden Hamlin-Uele
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Dale Finucane
14. Cameron McInnes
15. Royce Hunt
16. Tom Hazelton
17. Jesse Colquhoun
DOLPHINS
Ins: Herbie Farnworth (Broncos), Tom Flegler (Broncos), Jake Averillo (Bulldogs)
Outs: Brenko Lee (launched), Herman Ese’ese (Hull FC)
Unavailable: None
Analysis: The basis Dolphins stunned everybody of their maiden NRL season and so they in 2024 even stronger.
Wayne Bennett has poached Herbie Farnworth and Tom Flegler from their cross-town rivals, whereas additionally signing rising star Jake Averillo.
Farnworth, who was named within the 2023 Dally M Team of the Year, and Averillo will type probably the most thrilling centre pairings within the competitors.
Flegler joins a pack that welcomes again Tom Gilbert who was having fun with a standout season earlier than a shoulder damage lower it quick.
Veteran Kodi Nikorima loved a return to type in 2023 and can push for a spot within the 17 as will thrilling younger winger Jack Bostock who has reportedly received a wing spot in accordance with The Courier Mail.
Val Te Whare can even push for minutes after Bennett banished the fan favorite centre besides camp for turning as much as pre-season chubby and he dropped 10kgs to avoid wasting his profession.
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Herbie Farnworth
4. Jake Averillo
5. Jack Bostock
6. Isaiya Katoa
7. Sean O’Sullivan
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Tom Flegler
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Tom Gilbert
14. Ray Stone
15. Kenny Bromwich
16. Euan Aitken
17. Jarrod Wallace
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GOLD COAST TITANS
Ins: Keenan Palasia (Broncos), Harley Smith-Shields (Raiders).
Outs: Kruise Leeming (Wigan Warriors), Treymain Spry (launched), Joe Vuna (unsigned).
Unavailable: NIL
Analysis: On paper, the Titans have a roster loaded with expertise but it surely’s truthful to say they’ve underachieved in latest seasons.
The arrival of Des Hasler will assist, because the premiership profitable coach will get the whole lot out of this workforce.
The query heading into the low season was what the Titans would do with Jayden Campbell because it was clear that he’s too good to be coming off the bench. That query has been answered, with the Titans signalling they’ll begin Campbell at fullback and shift AJ Brimson to the centres.
Young gun Keano Kini has been coaching the home down, and might be an possibility off the bench like Campbell was used at occasions final season.
Tanah Boyd will begin at halfback, however there are some queries if he’s the proper man for the job after a blended 2023 marketing campaign. Tom Weaver was good in his restricted alternatives final season and can be pushing for choice.
The Titans boast among the best ahead packs within the competitors and the arrival of Keenan Palasia from the Broncos simply makes them that rather more formidable.
David Fifita suffered a pectoral damage final 12 months and underwent surgical procedure however is anticipated to be match for Round 1.
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. Jayden Campbell
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. AJ Brimson
4. Brian Kelly
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Mo Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Keenan Palasia
11. David Fifita
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
14. Keano Kini
15. Isaac Liu
16. Erin Clark
17. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
MANLY SEA EAGLES
Ins: Luke Brooks (Wests Tigers), Jaxson Paulo (Roosters), Aitasi James (Wests Tigers)
Outs: Kelma Tuilagi (Eels), Morgan Harper (Eels), Kaeo Weekes (Raiders), Sean Keppie (Rabbitohs)
Unavailable: Matt Lodge (knee)
Analysis: The Sea Eagles will boast two Dally M Team of the Year halves in 2024 after signing Luke Brooks to companion Daly Cherry-Evans.
It means the Josh Schuster at No. 6 experiment is formally over, with coach Anthony Seibold confirming he’ll play within the backrow transferring ahead.
Tom Trbojevic poured chilly water on solutions he ought to transfer into the centres, the place he performs for NSW, whereas recruit Jaxson Paulo is anticipated to get picked on the wing over Christian Tuipolotu.
Reuben Garrick returns after breaking his again on the finish of final season and is anticipated to maneuver into the centres this 12 months at Brad Parker’s expense.
Fan favorite Gordon Chan Kum Tong, who performed two NRL video games and two video games for Samoa in 2023, ought to earn an everyday spot on the bench this 12 months.
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jaxson Paulo
3. Reuben Garrick
4. Tolutau Koula
5. Jason Saab
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Josh Aloiai
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Taniela Paseka
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Josh Schuster
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
15. Toafofoa Sipley
16. Ben Trbojevic
17. Ethan Bullemor
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MELBOURNE STORM
Ins: Shawn Blore (Wests Tigers)
Outs: Justin Olam (Wests Tigers) Tariq Sims (Catalans), Jayden Nikorima (Catalans), George Jennings (launched), Jordan Grant (launched), Tom Eisenhuth (Dragons)
Unavailable: None
Analysis: In true Craig Bellamy vogue, he’s signed only one participant whereas permitting six to go away and the Storm will nonetheless discover a technique to make the highest 4 in 2024.
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen stays on observe to be match for Round 1, whereas his celebrity substitute on the finish of final season Sua Fa’alogo ought to have a everlasting spot on the bench.
Mr Versatile Nick Meaney will doubtless put on the No. 3 jersey which not so way back Justin Olam had a mortgage on.
The man they swapped Olam for, Shawn Blore, will doubtless slot into the backrow alongside rising star Eli Katoa.
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Xavier Coates
3. Reimis Smith
4. Nick Meaney
5. Will Warbrick
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Christian Welch
9. Harry Grant
10. Tui Kamikamica
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Josh King
14. Bronson Garlick
15. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
16. Trent Loiero
17. Sua Fa’alogo
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NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Ins: Kai Pearce-Paul (Wigan Warriors), Will Pryce (Huddersfield Giants), Jack Cogger (Panthers), Jed Cartwright (Rabbitohs), Tom Jenkins (Panthers)
Outs: Dominic Young (Roosters), Lachlan Fitzgibbon (Warrington Wolves), Fa’amanu Brown (Hull FC), Kurt Mann (Bulldogs)
Unavailable: None
Analysis: The Knights have been the shock packets of 2023 and there’s been loads of modifications to Adam O’Brien’s squad this summer time.
The greatest loss is star winger Dominic Young who broke the membership report for tries in a season (25) final 12 months.
Enari Tuala and recruit Tom Jenkins are battling to interchange him, whereas Dylan Lucas will doubtless exchange Lachlan Fitzgibbon on the sting.
Englishman Kai Pearce-Paul, who stands 196cm, will doubtless be the one different change to a comparatively settled 17.
Utility Phoenix Crossland loved a breakout season at hooker in 2023 however he’ll revert to the bench as skipper Jayden Brailey returns.
Panthers recruit Jack Cogger can be a robust probability of forcing his method into the halves sooner or later within the season, nevertheless O’Brien will doubtless keep loyal to the profitable pairing of Jackson Hastings and Tyson Gamble to begin the 12 months.
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Greg Marzhew
3. Bradman Best
4. Dane Gagai
5. Enari Tuala
6. Tyson Gamble
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Jacob Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Dylan Lucas
13. Adam Elliott
14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Leo Thompson
16. Kai Pearce-Paul
17. Jack Hetherington
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Ins: Viliami Vailea (Warriors), Thomas Mikaele (Warrington Wolves)
Outs: James Tamou (retired), Peta Hiku (Hull KR), Mitch Dunn (retired), Ben Hampton (unsigned), Brendan Elliot (unsigned) Riley Price (Panthers), Gehamat Shibasaki (unsigned), Jake Bourke (unsigned), Taniela Sadrugu (Brive rugby)
Unavailable: None
Analysis: Cowboys coach Todd Payten has ruthlessly lower the fats after his aspect spiralled from third to eleventh on the ladder within the area of 12 months.
The 9 gamers who departed have been largely fringe first-graders and Payten made simply two signings in Viliami Vailea (Warriors) and Thomas Mikaele (Warrington Wolves).
It means his finest 17 subsequent 12 months stays largely unchanged and on paper they’re nonetheless probably the most gifted sides within the NRL.
A powerful mixture of youth and expertise has them nicely positioned to bounce again in 2024, with all of their starters having earned consultant honours of their profession.
At this stage the Cowboys have a full complement to select from with their solely damage Tom Chester who’s due again within the pre-season trials.
However, there can be modifications from their finest 17 final 12 months with centre Peta Hiku transferring to Hull KR. Murray Taulagi appears set to shift from wing to centre to fill the void, with Kyle Feldt prone to come again into the beginning workforce on the wing forward of recruit Viliami Vailea to companion Semi Velemei.
Scott Drinkwater, Valentine Holmes, Tom Dearden and Chad Townsend are all locks within the beginning backline.
Meanwhile, Jason Taumalolo, Jordan McLean, Jeremiah Nanai and Reuben Cotter are locks within the pack. Taumalolo might shift to prop completely to prop for the again finish of his profession, with Cotter at lock.
Luciano Leilua will get loads of competitors from younger gun Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, however ought to begin the season within the again row.
Finefeuiaki might nab a bench spot, however incumbents, Jake Granville, Coen Hess, Griffin Neame and Heilum Luki ought to begin the season on the bench.
Predicted Round 1 workforce:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Murray Taulagi
5. Semi Valemei
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter
14. Jake Granville
15. Coen Hess
16. Griffin Neame
17. Heilum Luki
PARRAMATTA EELS
Ins: Kelma Tuilagi (Sea Eagles), Morgan Harper (Sea Eagles)
Outs: Jack Murchie (Huddersfield Giants), Josh Hodgson (retired), Andrew Davey (retired)
Unavailable: None
Analysis: There’s been little or no motion on the station for the Eels this low season with only a handful of participant turnover in Brad Arthur’s squad.
The backline ought to largely stay the identical with recruit Morgan Harper not anticipated to crack the aspect in Round 1, whereas Daejarn Asi is an alternative choice within the centres.
Young gun Brendan Hands appears to be the membership’s finest No. 9 heading into 2024, with Joey Lussick or recruit Kelma Tuilagi to take the ultimate bench spot.
Lussick will doubtless get the nod, taking stress off Hands who would in any other case need to ship an 80-minute efficiency below Arthur.
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Bailey Simonsson
5. Sean Russell
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Junior Paulo
9. Brendan Hands
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Shaun Lane
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. J’maine Hopgood
14. Joey Lussick
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Ryan Matterson
17. Wiremu Greig
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SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Ins: Jack Wighton (Raiders), Sean Keppie (Sea Eagles)
Outs: Hame Sele (Dragons), Blake Taaffe (Bulldogs), Jed Cartwright (Knights), Terrell Kalo Kalo (unsigned)
Unavailable: Jack Wighton (suspended)
Analysis: Souths have a largely settled workforce with Latrell Mitchell set to remain at fullback and Alex Johnston, Cambell Graham and Cody Walker all locks within the backline.
Meanwhile, skipper Cameron Murray, Damien Cook, Tevita Tatola, Jai Arrow and Keaon Koloamatangi are certainties within the beginning pack.
The Rabbitohs’ 2023 season ended disastrously however they’ve added a Dally M Medal winner to their squad for 2024.
Jack Wighton left lots of of hundreds of {dollars} on the desk when he determined to go away Canberra for South Sydney to hitch good mate Latrell Mitchell within the hunt for a premiership.
Wighton largely performed No. 6 for the Raiders, the place he received the 2019 Clive Churchill Medal in a dropping aspect, and he’s been linked with a transfer into the halves at Souths.
But under-pressure coach Jason Demetriou is adamant he’ll play him within the centres, with Lachlan Ilias and Cody Walker to remain within the halves.
However, Wighton was suspended for biting in his last recreation for the Raiders in a finals loss to the Knights and received’t debut for his new membership till Round 4.
South Sydney even have a giant battle on their arms for the vacant wing spot, with Isaiah Tass, Tyrone Munro, Taane Milne and Izack Thompson all in rivalry to companion Alex Johnston.
With Wighton out Tass ought to maintain his place at centre for the primary three weeks, with younger gun Munro tipped to get first crack on the wing, if he recovers from an ankle damage in time as predicted.
The Rabbitohs have additionally signed Sean Keppie in a direct swap from the Sea Eagles on a three-year deal and he’s prone to earn a spot on the bench for Round 1
Demetriou has misplaced Hame Sele (Dragons), Blake Taaffe (Bulldogs), Jed Cartwright (Knights). Siliva Havili will doubtless begin because the bench utility, whereas Jai Arrow will begin within the entrance row with Jacob Host beginning within the second row.
Young gun Tallis Duncan and veteran Tom Burgess spherical out the bench.
Predicted Round 1 workforce:
1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Tyrone Munro
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Jai Arrow
9. Damien Cook
10. Tevita Tatola
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jacob Host
13. Cameron Murray
14. Siliva Havili
15. Tallis Duncan
16. Tom Burgess
17. Sean Keppie
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Ins: Dominic Young (Knights), Spencer Leniu (Panthers)
Outs: Fletcher Baker (Broncos), Paul Momirovski (Leeds Rhinos), Drew Hutchison (Bulldogs), Jake Turpin (Bulldogs)
Unavailable: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (suspended, Round 2)
Analysis: The Roosters already had the very best workforce on paper in 2023 and so they’ve in some way bolstered it for 2024.
They poached worldwide winger Dom Young who’s recent off breaking the Knights’ single-season tries report (25).
Additionally, not solely has Jared Waerea-Hargreaves unexpectedly prolonged his profession for an additional 12 months however the Chooks have signed triple premiership winner Spencer Leniu.
Tricolours coach Trent Robinson as soon as once more has the very best beginning aspect within the competitors, with the membership’s report tryscorer Daniel Tupou unable to crack the aspect.
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. James Tedesco
2. Joseph Suaalii
3. Joseph Manu
4. Billy Smith
5. Dom Young
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Egan Butcher
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Nat Butcher
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley
14. Sandon Smith
15. Spencer Leniu
16. Sitili Tupouniua
17. Terrell May
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Ins: Corey Allan (Roosters), Tom Eisenhuth (Storm), Kyle Flanagan (Bulldogs), Hame Sele (Rabbitohs)
Outs: Billy Burns (Sharks), Tyrell Fuimaono (unsigned), Jaiyden Hunt (Broncos), Zane Musgrove (Warrington Wolves), Jayden Sullivan (Wests Tigers)
Unavailable: Corey Allan (knee, season), Cody Ramsey (sickness, indefinite), Junior Amone (off-field, deregistered)
Analysis: It’s been the pre-season from hell for brand new Dragons coach Shane Flanagan who misplaced signings Corey Allan and Ronald Volkman, whereas his star No. 6 Junior Amone was deregistered after being discovered responsible of assault.
It means his son, Kyle Flanagan, will slot into the halves as a substitute of hooker and the Round 1 aspect will rely on the place Jack Bird will get picked.
Flanagan has already made it clear Bird will play within the centres which can see Zac Lomax shift to the wing, permitting him to swap with Tyrell Sloan at will.
Hame Sele will push for a begin spot whereas fellow recruit Tom Eisenhuth ought to drive his method onto the bench.
Predicted Round 1 workforce:
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. Blake Lawrie
11. Dan Russell
12. Jaydn Su’A
13. Jack de Belin
14. Michael Molo
15. Toby Couchman
16. Hame Sele
17. Tom Eisenhuth
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NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Ins: Kurt Capewell (Broncos), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Outs: Josh Curran (Bulldogs), Bayley Sironen (Super League)
Unavailable: Edward Kosi (hand, Round 3)
Analysis: Backrower Kurt Capewell is a big low season acquisition for a workforce who may need simply been one or two gamers away final season. He’ll slot straight into the beginning aspect.
As will Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who makes his highly-anticipated return to the Warriors after a two-year stint in rugby union.
RTS will line up within the centres as a substitute of fullback with coach Andrew Webster intending to maintain Charnze Nicholl-Klokstad on the again.
One of Rocco Berry or Adam Pompey would be the different centre come Round 1. We’ve given the nod to Berry after his spectacular again half of 2023.
Luke Metcalf and Te Maire Martin are in a battle for the no. 6 jersey, with the previous coming of age final season earlier than a hamstring damage ended his season. There’s a minor probability each might begin in Round 1 if Shaun Johnson isn’t able to go (ankle).
Round 1 predicted workforce:
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Rocco Berry
4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Luke Metcalf
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tohu Harris
14. Dylan Walker
15. Jackson Ford
16. Tom Ale
17. Bunty Afoa
WESTS TIGERS
Ins: Jayden Sullivan (Dragons), Aidan Sezer (Super League), Justin Olam (Storm), Samuela Fainu (Sea Eagles), Latu Fainu (Sea Eagles)
Outs: Tommy Talau (Sea Eagles), Luke Brooks (Sea Eagles), Shawn Blore (Storm), David Nofoaluma (launched), Daine Laurie (Panthers)
Unavailable: Adam Doueihi (knee, indefinite)
Analysis: The Benji Marshall period is upon us and regardless of the lack of Luke Brooks, the Tigers have recruited fairly nicely.
Jayden Sullivan and Aidan Sezer will begin within the halves in Round 1 and given first crack to steer this aspect across the park with assist from Api Koroisau.
The exterior backs will look slightly totally different as nicely with winger David Nofoaluma let go within the low season. Charlie Staines, Brent Naden and Junior Tupou will battle for the 2 flanks whereas new recruit Justin Olam will slot straight into the centres.
Rising stars and brothers Samuela Fainu and Latu Fainu come over from Manly. Samuela, a second rower, can be pushing for choice in Round 2 whereas Latu, a promising five-eighth, must bide his time.
Note: The Tigers have a bye in Round 1.
Round 2 predicted workforce:
1. Jahream Bula
2. Brent Naden
3. Justin Olam
4. Starford To’a
5. Junior Tupou
6. Jayden Sullivan
7. Aidan Sezer
8. David Klemmer
9. Api Koroisau
10. Stefano Utoikamanu
11. John Bateman
12. Isaiah Papali’i
13. Fonua Pole
14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Samuela Fainu
16. Justin Matamua
17. Asu Kepaoa
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