NRL team lists: Every side's confirmed lineup for Magic Round

Liam O'Loughlin

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All eight games will be held at the same venue this weekend, with another instalment of NRL Magic Round set to descend upon Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

A number of sides have received timely boosts with the likes of Tom Trbojevic, Tohu Harris and James Fisher-Harris returning from injury, while Payne Haas and Dale Finucane headline those stars coming back from suspension. 

Although it isn't all good news with AJ Brimson ruled out with a hamstring injury and Jake Trbojevic facing an extended period on the sidelines. 

Here's all the mail for NRL Magic Round. 

NRL ROUND 10 RESULTS:

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS 30 - 34 CANBERRA RAIDERS

Friday 5th May, Suncorp Stadium (6pm)

Bulldogs confirmed team:

1. Hayze Perham
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Jake Averillo
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Declan Casey
6. Josh Reynolds
7. Matt Burton
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Tevita Pangai Junior 
11. Corey Waddell
12. Jacob Preston
13. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

14. Karl Oloapu
15. Jayden Okunbor
16. Franklin Pele
17. Samuel Hughes

21. Harrison Edwards

Bulldogs team news:

A massive boost for the Bulldogs with Jacob Kiraz and Max King both starting despite being under injury clouds heading into the clash. 

Franklin Pele (arm) has returned to the side on the bench, along with Karl Oloapu who was impressive in his NRL debut off the pine. 

Although Braidon Burns (knee) has been sidelined after putting in a brilliant display against the Dragons despite nursing an injury throughout the majority of the match. 

Raiders confirmed team:

1. Sebastian Kris 
2. Xavier Savage
3. Jarrod Croker 
4. Matt Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
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. Ata Mariota

19. James Schiller

Raiders team news:

Xavier Savage returned via NSW Cup last weekend and has been named to start on the wing in place of Albert Hopoate. 

Corey Harawira-Naera drops out of the side as Ata Mariota comes into the 17 after recovering from a broken hand. 

MANLY SEA EAGLES 6 - 32 BRISBANE BRONCOS

Friday 5th May, Suncorp Stadium (8.05pm)

Sea Eagles confirmed team:

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Brad Parker
4. Tolu Koula
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Cooper Johns
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Sean Keppie
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Josh Aloiai

14. Karl Lawton
15. Ben Trbojevic
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Aaron Woods

19. Kaeo Weekes

Sea Eagles team news:

Major changes for the Sea Eagles headlined by the return of Tom Trbojevic. 

It's mixed news for the Trbojevic brothers though with the youngest, Ben, also returning to the fold via the bench, while Jake is expected to miss up to a month in a massive blow for the Sea Eagles and Blues. 

Brad Parker has been named in the centres despite initial fears of him being out for weeks through injury. 

He is joined in the backline by Tolu Koula (knee) who slots in at centre, with Morgan Harper and Christian Tuipulotu dropping out. 

Toafofoa Sipley has copped a three-game suspension for a crusher tackle. Aaron Woods has been added to the forward rotation in his place. 

Broncos confirmed team: 

1. Reece Walsh
2. Jesse Arthars
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Tom Flegler 
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Cory Paix
15. Corey Jensen
17. Martin Taupau
22. Kobe Hetherington

18. Deine Mariner

Broncos team news:

Huge boost for the ladder-leaders with suspended duo Payne Haas and Ezra Mam both returning to the starting lineup for Magic Round.

Kobe Hetherington has been a late addition to the team named on Tuesday with Keenan Palasia dropping out. 

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 6 - 18 PENRITH PANTHERS

Saturday 6th May, Suncorp Stadium (3pm)

Warriors confirmed team:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Marcelo Montoya
4. Adam Pompey
5. Edward Kosi
6. Dylan Walker
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
18. Freddy Lussick
10. Bunty Afoa
11. Jackson Ford
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tohu Harris

9. Wayde Egan
15. Josh Curran
16. Demitric Sifakula
17. Tom Ale

20. Taine Tuaupiki

Warriors team news:

Timely boost for the Warriors with captain Tohu Harris (knee) and fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (head knock) both returning. 

Josh Curran moves back to the bench, while Freddy Lussick has been named as a late change for Wayde Egan at hooker.

Panthers confirmed team:

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Tyrone Peachey
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Brian To'o 
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Zac Hosking
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Soni Luke
15. Lindsay Smith
17. Jaeman Salmon
21. Spencer Leniu

19. Luke Garner

Panthers team news:

A big inclusion for the premiers with James Fisher-Harris (knee) returning in the front-row, while Spencer Leniu is a late inclusion, pushing Liam Henry out of the side.

Matt Eisenhuth (shoulder) has dropped out of the side after going off early in Penrith's loss to the Tigers last weekend. 

CRONULLA SHARKS 16-36 DOLPHINS

Saturday 6th May, Suncorp Stadium (5.30pm)

Sharks confirmed team:

1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Matt Moylan
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Oregon Kaufusi 
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Royce Hunt
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
14. Cam McInnes

13. Dale Finucane
15. Jack Williams
16. Wade Graham
17. Thomas Hazelton

18. Braydon Trindall

Sharks team news:

Braden Hamlin-Uele (knee) will miss the next month after suffering an MCL injury against the Cowboys.

However, in better news, Dale Finucane returns from suspension but will start on the bench with Cam McInnes at lock.

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken 
21. Valynce Te Whare
5. Tesi Niu
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
10. Kenny Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
19. Poasa Faamausili
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Tom Gilbert

14. Jarrod Wallace
15. Anthony Milford
16. Mason Teague
17. Herman Ese'ese

22. JJ Collins

Dolphins team news:

Two major blows for Wayne Bennett with captain Jesse Bromwich and centre Brenko Lee ruled out with hamstring injuries. 

Valynce Te Whare will make his NRL debut in the centres as a result, while Poasa Faamausili will start at prop. 

Ray Stone (concussion) and Robert Jennings are out with Tesi Niu and Anthony Milford returning from injury to take their places. 

Mason Teague is also added to the 17 with Kurt Donoghoe going back to the reserves. 

MELBOURNE STORM 12-28 SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

Saturday 6th May, Suncorp Stadium (7.45pm)

Storm confirmed team:

1. Nick Meaney
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Justin Olam
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
9. Harry Grant
10. Christian Welch
11. Trent Loiero
12. Eliesa Katoa
13. Josh King

14. Bronson Garlick
15. Aaron Pene
16. Tom Eisenhuth
17. Tariq Sims

18. Tyran Wishart
19. Grant Anderson

Storm team news:

Fresh off the bye, Craig Bellamy has named a settled side with Eli Katoa set to start despite suffering a concussion on Anzac Day and being subjected to the mandatory 11-day stand-down process. 

Rabbitohs confirmed team:

1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Taane Milne
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
10. Hame Sele
11. Michael Chee Kam
12. Jacob Host
13. Cameron Murray

14. Jed Cartwright
15. Jai Arrow
16. Liam Knight
17. Thomas Burgess

18. Josiah Karapani
19. Blake Taaffe

Rabbitohs team news:

Liam Knight has been named to make his first appearance of the season after a successful return to action via the NSW Cup last weekend. Davvy Moale drops out as a result. 

WESTS TIGERS 18 - 16 ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Sunday 7th May, Suncorp Stadium (1.50pm)

Tigers confirmed team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To'a 
4. Tommy Talau
5. Junior Tupou
6. Brandon Wakeham
7. Luke Brooks
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
17. Asu Kepaoa
13. Fonua Pole

14. Jake Simpkin 
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Alex Twal
18. Alex Seyfarth

21. Shawn Blore

Tigers team news:

John Bateman (hamstring) was ruled out prior to kickoff. 

Brent Naden has been suspended for three matches which has allowed Tommy Talau to take his place in the backline. 

Asu Kepaoa also returns to the 17 after missing last week's win over the Panthers through illness.

Dragons confirmed team:

1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Max Feagai
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Talatau Amone
7. Ben Hunt
8. Jack De Belin
9. Moses Mbye
10. Blake Lawrie
11. Billy Burns
12. Jaydn Su'a
13. Jack Bird

14. Jayden Sullivan
15. Michael Molo
16. Ben Murdoch-Masila
17. Josh Kerr

18. Toby Couchman
19. Jaiyden Hunt

Dragons team news:

Major changes for Anthony Griffin's Dragons after they suffered a fourth-straight loss last weekend. 

Jayden Sullivan has been recalled as the bench utility in favour of Jacob Liddle - but reports from The Daily Telegraph indicate that the young gun will play halfback and Ben Hunt will make the move to hooker. 

Zac Lomax has been dropped, with Max Feagai moving to the centres and Mikaele Ravalawa (hamstring) returning to the side on the wing. 

Jack de Belin starts at prop with Michael Molo moving to the interchange, while Jack Bird takes over at lock. Jaydn Su'A (shoulder) returns from injury, with Billy Burns also named in the back-row. 

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 20 - 6 SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Sunday 7th May, Suncorp Stadium (4pm)

Roosters confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Corey Allan
3. Joseph Suaalii
21. Billy Smith
5. Jaxson Paulo
6. Joey Manu
7. Luke Keary
17. Matt Lodge 
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Egan Butcher
12. Nat Butcher
13. Victor Radley

4. Drew Hutchison
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
15. Angus Crichton
16. Sitili Tupouniua

14. Jake Turpin

Roosters team news:

Brandon Smith (neck) was taken to hospital following the win over the Warriors, but has been named to start at hooker. 

Paul Momirovski (shoulder) has been ruled out, allowing Billy Smith to return to the side in the centres and Drew Hutchison moving to the bench. 

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (back) was rested in Round 9 following a short turnaround but is back on deck and replaces Fletcher Baker in the side. 

Sam Walker remains on the outer with Joey Manu and Luke Keary named to start in the halves for the third week in a row. 

Cowboys confirmed team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Peta Hiku
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
11. Heilum Luki
12. Jack Gosiewski
13. Reuben Cotter

14. Jake Granville
15. Mitch Dunn
16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

19. Ben Hampton

Cowboys team news:

Chad Townsend (calf) has overcome an injury and will start the game at halfback. 

Jeremiah Nanai has been issued with a four-game suspension for a hip-drop against Cronulla. But his absence is offset by the return of Heilum Luki (hamstring) in the back-row.

Young gun Tom Chester (knee) suffered an ACL injury against the Sharks with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki the new man on the bench. 

GOLD COAST TITANS 26 - 24 PARRAMATTA EELS

Sunday 7th May, Suncorp Stadium (6.25pm)

Titans confirmed team:

1. Jayden Campbell
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita
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

15. Erin Clark
16. Klese Haas
17. Joe Vuna
18. Keano Kini

14. Kruise Leeming

Titans team news:

AJ Brimson (hamstring) will sidelined for an extended period after picking up an injury in Round 9. 

Jayden Campbell will slot into the No.1 jumper and Keano Kini will make his NRL debut off the bench. 

Eels confirmed team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Bailey Simonsson
5. Haze Dunster
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Wiremu Greig
9. Josh Hodgson
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Andrew Davey
13. J'maine Hopgood

14. Bryce Cartwright
15. Brendan Hands
16. Ryan Matterson 
17. Makahesi Makatoa

18. Jake Arthur

Eels team news:

Ryan Matterson was a late scratching last week through illness but has been named to return on the bench. 

New signing Andrew Davey surprisingly comes straight into the side and takes over on the right edge, pushing Bryce Cartwright to the pine and Ofahiki Ogden out of the side. 

Bailey Simonsson returns after missing last week with concussion and takes over from Sean Russell. 

Liam O'Loughlin

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Liam has been with The Sporting News since 2019, helping lead both NRL and cricket content, as well as delving into the world of combat sports and NFL. A true rugby league tragic, he has spent the past 20 years playing, coaching and volunteering for his beloved junior club, Penshurst RSL. 

Away from work, Liam has a lifelong passion for all things pro wrestling and has travelled abroad to attend showcase events for WWE, AEW and NJPW.