NRL confirmed team lists: Every side's lineup for Round 12

Mark Molyneux

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Canterbury Bulldogs 44-12 St George Illawarra Dragons

Thursday, May 23 at Accor Stadium (7.50pm AEST)

Canterbury confirmed team:

1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Matt Burton
7. Drew Hutchison
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Sam Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jaeman Salmon
15. Josh Curran

14. Bailey Hayward
16. Kurtis Morrin
17. Jacob Preston
21. Jake Turpin

22. Blake Wilson
23. Toby Sexton

Dogs team news:

Connor Tracey endured a tough game at fullback in Magic Round but will keep his place ahead of Blake Taaffe.  

Viliame Kikau suffered a leg injury after being the victim of a hip drop tackle from Josh Papalii. He soldiered on and will play this week. 

Jacob Preston has been eased back into action and will start from the bench for the third straight week with Jaeman Salmon returning after missing last week due to illness. Poasa Faamausili drops out of the 17. 

Josh Curran will replace Kurt Mann at lock after the former Newcastle utility dropped out of the side. Jake Turpin has been added to the bench. 

St George Illawarra confirmed team:

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. Hame Sele
11. Tom Eisenhuth
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Jack de Belin

14. Fa'amanu Brown
15. Blake Lawrie
16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
17. Luciano Leilua

18. Ben Murdoch-Masila
20. Alec Tuitavake

Dragons team news: 

Fresh off the bye, Shane Flanagan has basically a full-strength side to pick from. 

Jack de Belin was initially named on the bench in Round 10 but was promoted into the starting side at lock, while Tom Eisenhuth started on an edge ahead of Raymond Faitala-Mariner and the same set-up is set to be repeated.  

Luciano Leilua has missed the past month due to a calf injury but has replaced Ben Murdoch-Masila on the pine. 

North Queensland Cowboys 42-28 Wests Tigers

Friday, May 24 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium (6.00pm)

North Queensland confirmed team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
5. Murray Taulagi
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Villiami Vailea
21. Kyle Feldt
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Griffin Neame
11. Heilum Luki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter

14. Sam McIntyre
15. Thomas Mikaele
16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
17. Jason Taumalolo

20. Harrison Edwards

Cowboys team news:

Todd Payten named an unchanged side for Round 12 after the Cowboys picked up their first win in over a month against the Rabbitohs. 

Kyle Feldt was ruled out last week due to an ankle injury with Braidon Burns starring in his absence. However, the winger has been cleared to return for this clash. 

Wests confirmed team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. Charlie Staines
3. Declan Casey
4. Josh Feledy
5. Solomon Alaimalo
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Bud Sullivan
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Api Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali'i
12. Samuela Fainu
15. Alex Twal

13. Justin Matamua
14. Jake Simpkin
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Fonua Pole

19. Alex Lobb

Tigers team news:

"If we can't change it, then the people have to change," Benji Marshall said following his side's seventh straight loss and the rookie coach has struck true to his word.

Brent Naden and Justin Olam were sin-binned during the defeat at Magic Round and have been hit with suspensions. 

With Starford To'a and Junior Tupou injured, Marshall will be forced to field a new-look centre partnership. Declan Casey and Josh Feledy have been named to start.  

Isaiah Papali'i returns from suspension and slots into the backrow, with Asu Kepaoa out of the side. 

Aidan Sezer still has games to serve of his suspension, while John Bateman and Adam Doueihi remain sidelined long-term. 

Manly Sea Eagles 26-20 Melbourne Storm

Friday, May 24 at 4 Pines Park (8.00pm)

Manly confirmed team:

21. Lehi Hopoate
2. Jason Saab
3. Tommy Talau
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Karl Lawton
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
15. Corey Waddell
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Nathan Brown

18. Aaron Woods

Sea Eagles team news:

Tolu Koula will be ruled out of the clash with a shoulder injury after initially being named to start at fullback. Lehi Hopoate will take his place.

There is a surprise boost for the Sea Eagles with Jason Saab returning earlier than expected from injury. His inclusion pushes Jaxson Paulo out of the side. 

Lachlan Croker remains out after missing the past two weeks due to a neck injury. Karl Lawton continues in his absence while Gordon Chan Kum Tong remains on the bench. 

Matthew Lodge is set to spend an extended period of time on the sidelines after suffering a biceps injury last week. Nathan Brown will replace him on the bench as he battles back from injury. 

Melbourne confirmed team:

1. Sua Fa'alogo
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Nick Meaney
5. Xavier Coates
6. Tyran Wishart
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tui Kamikamica
9. Harry Grant
10. Christian Welch
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Josh King

14. Trent Loiero
15. Grant Anderson
16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
17. Alec MacDonald

18. Bronson Garlick

Storm team news:

In a massive blow, Cameron Munster is facing an extended stint on the sidelines after re-aggravating a groin injury during Magic Round. 

Luckily, his usual halves partner, Jahrome Hughes, is set to return to the fold and will partner Tyran Wishart

Canberra Raiders 16-44 Sydney Roosters

Saturday, May 25 at GIO Stadium ((3.00pm)

Canberra confirmed team:

1. Jordan Rapana
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matt Timoko
4. Seb Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Kaeo Weekes 
8. Emre Guler
9. Danny Levi
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Morgan Smithies

14. Tom Starling
15. Ata Mariota
16. Trey Mooney
17. Peter Hola

18. Albert Hopoate

Raiders team news:

Jordan Rapana avoided suspension for a trip despite being cited, so will feature at fullback. 

Josh Papalii will miss a game after being charged for a dangerous tackle at Magic Round. Emre Guler will continue up front in his absence with Peter Hola added to the bench. 

Sydney confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph Suaalii
4. Joey Manu
5. Dom Young
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Victor Radley
13. Naufahu Whyte

14. Sandon Smith
15. Egan Butcher
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Terrell May

18. Fetalaiga Pauga

Roosters team news: 

Fetalaiga Pauga is unlucky to miss out after last week's brilliant solo efforts with Joey Manu returning from a head knock. 

Luke Keary copped a blow to the eyebrow late on during his side's loss to Cronulla and will be monitored during the week.

Victor Radley makes a shift from lock to an edge with Naufahu Whyte starting in the No.13 jersey and Nat Butcher dropping to the reserves. 

Brandon Smith dropped to the bench with Connor Watson starting at dummy-half last week, although the Kiwi has been named in the No.9 jersey with Watson sidelined with a throat injury. 

Sandon Smith will return from suspension to take the utility spot on the pine. 

Cronulla Sharks 0-42 Penrith Panthers

Saturday, May 25 at PointsBet Stadium (5.30pm)

Cronulla confirmed team:

1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Kayal Iro
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Daniel Atkinson
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Thomas Hazelton
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cam McInnes

14. Jack Williams
15. Sifa Talakai
16. Royce Hunt
17. Tuku Hau Tapuha

18. Mawene Hiroti

Sharks team news:

Craig Fitzgibbon has named an unchanged side after the ladder-leading Sharks beat the Roosters last week. 

Penrith confirmed team:

1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Brian To'o
6. Jack Cole
7. Jarome Luai
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Daine Laurie
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Liam Henry
17. Matt Eisenhuth

21. Jesse McLean

Panthers team news: 

Taylan May is set to be sidelined indefinitely after being charged by police, with Paul Alamoti to continue in the centres. 

After returning from a knee injury last week via the bench, Scott Sorensen will start with Luke Garner out of the squad. 

Liam Henry returns from a head knock to take his place on the pine. 

South Sydney Rabbitohs 42-26 Parramatta Eels 

Saturday, May 25 at Accor Stadium (7.35pm)

South Sydney confirmed team:

1. Latrell Mitchell
2. Alex Johnston
3. Taane Milne
4. Michael Chee Kam
5. Jacob Gagai
6. Jack Wighton
18. Dion Teaupa
8. Davvy Moale
9. Damien Cook
10. Sean Keppie
11. Jacob Host
12. Jai Arrow
13. Keaon Koloamatangi

14. Peter Mamouzelos
15. Tallis Duncan
16. Siliva Havili
17. Tom Burgess

19. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson

Rabbitohs team news:

A major shake-up in the backline with Jack Wighton moved out of the centres and originally partnering Cody Walker in the halves. However, Walker has since been ruled out with Dion Teaupa recalled to the side. 

Taane Milne and Michael Chee Kam are the new pairing in the centres with Izaac Thompson dropping out. 

Jacob Host returns from suspension and slots into the backrow. pushing Keaon Koloamatangi to lock and Siliva Havili to the bench. 

The likes of Cameron MurrayCampbell GrahamTevita Tatola, Isaiah Tass and Jye Gray remain out. 

Parramatta confirmed team:

1. Blaize Talagi
2. Maika Sivo
4. Sean Russell
19. Morgan Harper
5. Bailey Simonsson
6. Daejarn Asi
7. Dylan Brown
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Joey Lussick
10. Junior Paulo
14. Bryce Cartwright
17. Kelma Tuilagi
13. J’maine Hopgood

11. Shaun Lane
15. Makahesi Makatoa
16. Joe Ofahengaue
18. Brendan Hands

22. Luca Moretti

Eels team news:

Despite the major upheaval during the week with Brad Arthur sacked and Trent Barrett taking over on an interim basis, the team remains essentially unchanged. 

Mitch Moses is still out with a foot injury which has kept him on the sidelines since Round 3.

Ryan Matterson was a late out at Magic Round due to illness and will once again miss out with Bryce Cartwright promoted off the bench and Brendan Hands added to the bench. 

In two late changes, Will Penisini drops out due to injury with Morgan Harper replacing him in the backline, while Kelma Tuilagi starts ahead of Shaun Lane

Brisbane Broncos 34-36. Gold Coast Titans

Sunday, May 26 at Suncorp Stadium (2.00pm)

Brisbane confirmed team:

1. Reece Walsh
2. Corey Oates
3. Josiah Karapani
4. Selwyn Cobbo
5. Deine Mariner
6. Ezra Mam
7. Jock Madden
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Tyson Smoothy
15. Xavier Willison
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Jack Gosiewski

18. Josh Rogers
19. Fletcher Baker

Broncos team news:

The Broncos have been boosted by the return of superstar Reece Walsh at fullback, however it's not all good news for the side. 

Selwyn Cobbo reverts to the centres where he will partner Josiah Karapani after Kotoni Staggs has been ruled out.  

Billy Walters will return from a wrist injury, which pushes Tyson Smoothy to the pine and Blake Mozer out of the 17. 

Payne Haas suffered a foot injury last week and will be monitored ahead of Brisbane's clash against the Titans. 

Gold Coast confirmed team:

1. Keano Kini
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
12. Beau Fermor
5. Tony Francis
6. Chris Randall
7. Tom Weaver
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Josiah Pahulu
11. David Fifita
13. Klese Haas
14. Keenan Palasia

15. Isaac Liu
16. Erin Clark
17. Joe Stimson
18. Jacob Alick-Wiencke

20. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
22. Jaylan De Groot

Titans team news:

A debut on the wing for Tony Francis after Aaron Schoupp left the club for Manly, while Jacob Alick-Wiencke will play in the centres after Jojo Fifita was ruled out through injury. 

Tom Weaver and Chris Randall have been named in the halves with Kieran Foran cut from the extended squad as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue. 

Jaimin Jolliffe suffered a pec injury in Magic Round and will be replaced up front by Josiah PahuluJoe Stimson joins the bench. 

New Zealand Warriors 24-20 Dolphins

Sunday, May 26 at Go Media Stadium (4.05pm)

New Zealand confirmed team:

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
5. Marcelo Montoya
4. Adam Pompey
23. Moala Graham-Taufa
22. Edward Kosi
20. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Te Maire Martin
10. Bunty Afoa
18. Paul Roache
17. Marata Niukore
11. Jackson Ford
12. Mitch Barnett
13. Dylan Walker

9. Freddy Lussick
14. Tom Ale
15. Jazz Tevaga
16. Jacob Laban

21. Zyon Maiu'u

Warriors team news:

A major re-shuffle in the backline for Andrew Webster from his initial side named on Tuesday with Rocco Berry ruled out. 

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad replaces Berry in the centres, while the returning Chanel Harris-Tavita takes over at five-eighth. 

Wayde Egan suffered a head knock in the opening exchanges against the Panthers last week and will be replaced by the returning Freddy Lussick at hooker. 

Addin Fonua-Blake has been dropped from the side following "a breach of club standards" in Magic Round. Marata Niukore replaces him up front while Paul Roache has returned to the pine.

Shaun Johnson, Tohu Harris and Kurt Capewell are expected to return in the coming weeks, while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck remains sidelined long-term. 

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Euan Aitken
13. Max Plath

14. Josh Kerr
15. Kenny Bromwich
16. Ray Stone
17. Connelly Lemuelu

18. Oryn Keeley
19. Sean O'Sullivan

Dolphins team news: 

Wayne Bennett has made just the one change following their victory over the Tigers at Magic Round with Max Plath back on deck after missing last week due to concussion. Kurt Donoghoe misses out. 

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Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.