NRL confirmed team lists: Every side's lineup for Round 21

Mark Molyneux

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Round 21 of the NRL is done and dusted.

Here's how every team lined up.

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New Zealand Warriors 28-16 Wests Tigers

Friday, July 26 at Go Media Stadium (6.00pm AEST)

New Zealand confirmed team:

1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Ali Leiataua
4. Moala Graham-Taufa
5. Edward Kosi
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Te Maire Martin
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett
11. Marata Niukore
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Dylan Walker

14. Freddy Lussick
15. Jackson Ford
16. Jazz Tevaga
17. Leka Halasima

18. Tom Ale
20. Bunty Afoa
21. Demitric Sifakula
22. Setu Tu
23. Ben Farr

Warriors team news:

Taine Tuaupiki was ruled out after a head knock against the Raiders last week with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to take over at fullback as Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad still faces another week out. 

Adam Pompey was also injured last week with the centre set to be sidelined for an extended period with a knee injury, while Marcelo Montoya is still sidelined with a groin injury.

As a result, Moala Graham-Taufa starts at centre and Edward Kosi has been named on the wing. 

Shaun Johnson was scheduled to return from injury but he remains out, so Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita continue in the halves. 

Wests confirmed team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. Luke Laulilii
3. Solomona Faataape
4. Starford To'a
5. Charlie Staines
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Latu Fainu
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Reuben Porter
12. Samuela Fainu
13. Isaiah Papali'i

14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Alex Seyfarth
16. Sione Fainu
17. Alex Twal

18. Heath Mason
19. Justin Matamua
20. Kit Laulilii
21. Solomon Alaimalo
22. Tony Sukkar

Tigers team news:

Benji Marshall is set to be boosted by the returns of Api Koroisau and Isaiah Papali'i this week. 

Koroisau takes over at dummy-half with Tallyn Da Silva dropping to the bench after impressing in the loss to the Bunnies. Fonua Pole shifts to prop to make room for Papali'i at lock. 

Elsewhere, Adam Doueihi drops out of the side with the returning Starford To'a named in the centres. 

Aidan Sezer has copped a two-match ban for a dangerous tackle, so Latu Fainu is handed the reins at halfback. 

Sezer isn't the only veteran missing from the side though with David Klemmer and John Bateman also absent. 

Alex Seyfarth has earned a spot on the pine after missing last week due to concussion. 

Parramatta Eels 14-32 Melbourne Storm

Friday, July 26 at CommBank Stadium (8.00pm)

Parramatta confirmed team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Jake Tago
3. Blaize Talagi
4. Will Penisini
5. Sean Russell
6. Dylan Brown
7. Daejarn Asi
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Brendan Hands
10. Wiremu Greig
11. Shaun Lane
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. Ryan Matterson

14. Joey Lussick
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Luca Moretti 
22. Dan Keir

17. Makahesi Makatoa 

Eels team news:

Sean Russell has been recalled into the backline as a bruised and battered Eels return from the bye. Lorenzo Mulitalo drops out of the side. 

Daejarn Asi will continue at halfback with Mitch Moses sidelined for the rest of the year with a biceps injury. 

Charlie Guymer suffered an ankle injury in Round 19 and will be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Ryan Matterson takes over in the No.13 jersey with Shaun Lane and Bryce Cartwright named on the edges. 

Dan Keir and Joey Lussick have been added to the bench, while Matt Arthur and Matt Doorey drop to the reserves. 

Melbourne confirmed team:

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Will Warbrick
3. Jack Howarth
4. Nick Meaney
5. Grant Anderson
6. Tyran Wishart
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tui Kamikamica
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero

14. Sualauvi Faalogo
16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
17. Lazarus Vaalepu
20. Cameron Munster

19. Tepai Moeroa

Storm team news: 

Grant Anderson has been named despite going down with a knee injury in the final play of the game last week against the Roosters.

Melbourne have received a massive boost this week with Cameron Munster on the bench as he returns from a groin injury that has kept him sidelined since Magic Round. 

Joe Chan copped a two-match ban for a high shot last week while Alec MacDonald drops out with the Storm welcoming Nelson Asofa-Solomona back on the pine.

Brisbane Broncos 16-41 Canterbury Bulldogs 

Saturday, July 27 at Suncorp Stadium (3.00pm)

Brisbane confirmed team:

1. Reece Walsh
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Deine Mariner
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Kobe Hetherington
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Blake Mozer
16. Xavier Willison
17. Martin Taupau
18. Corey Oates

15. Tyson Smoothy

Broncos team news:

Selwyn Cobbo is set to return from a groin injury which kept him sidelined last week with Corey Oates dropping out of the backline.

Brendan Piakura limped from the field during his side's victory over the Knights and will be replaced in the backrow by Xavier Willison

Blake Mozer was cut from the side late on last week to allow for the return of their Origin stars but has earned a recall on the bench. 

Canterbury confirmed team:

1. Connor Tracey
5. Blake Wilson
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
22. Jeral Skelton
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
8. Josh Curran
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Sam Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Kurt Mann

14. Bailey Hayward
15. Lipoi Hopoi
16. Kurtis Morrin
17. Harry Hayes

21. Hayze Perham 

Bulldogs team news:

Cameron Ciraldo has named a mostly unchanged side despite their narrow loss to the Cowboys last week with the likes of Josh Addo-Carr, Jaeman Salmon and Max King still sidelined. 

Chris Patolo suffered a knee injury last week so is replaced on the bench by Lipoi Hopoi

North Queensland Cowboys 30-22 Cronulla Sharks

Saturday, July 27 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium (5.30pm)

North Queensland confirmed team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Villiami Vailea
5. Valentine Holmes
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter

14. Sam McIntyre
15. Harrison Edwards
16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
17. Griffin Neame

18. Jake Granville
19. Braidon Burns
20. Thomas Mikaele
21. Murray Taulagi
22. Jake Clifford

Cowboys team news:

Todd Payten has named an unchanged 17 following their win over the Dogs in Round 20. 

Murray Taulagi could be a late addition though as he attempts to return from injury. 

Cronulla confirmed team:

1. Liam Ison
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Kayal Iro
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 
6. Daniel Atkinson
7. Braydon Trindall
8. Royce Hunt
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes

14. Siosifa Talakai
15. Thomas Hazelton
16. Toby Rudolf
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele

18. Billy Burns
19. Samuel Stonestreet 
20. Niwhai Puru
21. Jayden Berrell
22. Jack Williams

Sharks team news: 

Will Kennedy will be sidelined due to suspension this week with Craig Fitzgibbon having to find a left field replacement with Kade Dykes and Nicho Hynes out injured. 

Liam Ison will make his NRL debut in the No.1 jersey, while Siosifa Talakai returns from his suspension to take his spot on the bench after Jesse Colquhoun suffered an ACL rupture in Round 19. 

Sydney Roosters 34-30 Manly Sea Eagles 

Saturday, July 27 at Allianz Stadium (7.35pm)

Sydney confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Joseph Suaalii
4. Sitili Tupouniua
5. Dom Young
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Spencer Leniu
9. Brandon Smith
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Victor Radley
13. Connor Watson

14. Sandon Smith
15. Naufahu Whyte
16. Nat Butcher
17. Terrell May

18. Michael Jennings
19. Siua Wong
20. Ethan King
21. Salesi Foketi
22. Zach Dockar-Clay

Roosters team news:

Sitili Tupouniua and Joseph Suaalii were both injured during their loss to the Storm last week but have been cleared for this one. 

Lindsay Collins was dropped to the bench following his Origin exertions but replaces Naufahu Whyte up front, while Spencer Leniu will start ahead of Terrell May

Meanwhile, Joseph Manu is expected to be out for one more week with a hand injury, while Junior Pauga and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves still have time to serve on their suspensions. 

Manly confirmed team:

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Ben Trbojevic
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Tommy Talau
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Josh Aloiai
11. Corey Waddell
12. Karl Lawton
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
15. Ethan Bullemor
16. Toafofoa Sipley
17. Nathan Brown

18. Jamie Humphreys
19. Clayton Faulalo
20. Caleb Navale
21. Ben Condon
22. Dean Matterson

Sea Eagles team news: 

Lehi Hopoate suffered a fractured eye socket during Manly's win last week and will be replaced in the backline by Ben Trbojevic with Tommy Talau reverting to the wing. 

Taniela Paseka made a successful return from injury last week and has been named to start in Round 21 with Toafofoa Sipley going back to the bench.

Haumole Olakau’atu still has one game to serve after being cited for his involvement in the melee during Origin III, so Corey Waddell comes in to replace him on an edge alongside Karl Lawton. 

 

St George Illawarra Dragons 10-46 Penrith Panthers

Sunday, July 28 at WIN Stadium (2.00pm)

St George Illawarra confirmed team:

18. Mathew Feagai
2. Zac Lomax
3. Moses Suli
4. Max Feagai
5. Christian Tuipulotu
6. Kyle Flanagan
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Jack de Belin
11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Tom Eisenhuth

14. Hame Sele
15. Luciano Leilua
16. Toby Couchman
17. Ben Murdoch-Masila

19. Blake Lawrie
20. Jack Bird
21. Fa'amanu Brown
22. Mikaele Ravalawa

Dragons team news:

Tyrell Sloan was dropped from the side and played NSW Cup Saturday, with Mat Feagai taking up fullback duties for the team.

Zac Lomax and Ben Hunt return for the Dragons following Origin with Mikaele Ravalawa and Jesse Marschke dropping out. 

Raymond Faitala-Mariner has missed his side's past two games due to a back injury but is expected to be ready to go this week, with his inclusion pushing Luciano Leilua to the bench. 

There is no place in the 17 for Jack Bird, who drops into the reserves. 

Penrith confirmed team:

1. Daine Laurie
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To'o
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo

14. Trent Toelau
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Liam Henry
17. Mavrik Geyer

18. Matthew Eisenhuth
19. Jack Cole
20. Brad Schneider
21. Isaiah Iongi
23. Luke Sommerton

Panthers team news: 

Ivan Cleary is set to welcome the majority of his Origin stars back this week after resting most of them in Round 20. 

Dylan Edwards is out due to a knee injury he suffered in the decider, so Daine Laurie will continue at fullback. 

However, Brian To'o, Jarome Luai, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo all come back in. 

Paul Alamoti suffered a broken arm against the Dolphins and is replaced on the wing by To'o, while Luai replaces Brad Schneider

Liam Henry drops to the bench to make way for Martin, while Matthew Eisenhuth goes to 18th man with Yeo starting at lock and Mavrik Geyer preferred on the pine. 

Luke Garner was a late withdrawal last week with a hamstring niggle and remains sidelined for this one. 

Dolphins 14-21 Gold Coast Titans

Sunday, July 28 at Suncorp Stadium (4.05pm)

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. Max Plath
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Kenny Bromwich

14. Josh Kerr
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
18. Sean O'Sullivan

17. Trai Fuller
19. Tesi Niu
20. Anthony Milford
21. Mason Teague
22. Oryn Keeley

Dolphins team news:

Sean O'Sullivan makes a late swap with Trai Fuller, pushing the fullback to 18th man.

Gold Coast confirmed team:

1. Keano Kini
2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3. Brian Kelly
4. Phillip Sami
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Jayden Campbell
7. Kieran Foran
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
16. Keenan Palasia
11. David Fifita
12. Beau Fermor
13. Chris Randall

14. Isaac Liu
15. Klese Haas
10. Erin Clark
17. Josiah Pahulu

18. Tony Francis
19. Joe Stimson
20. Tanah Boyd
21. Jacob Alick-Wiencke
22. Jaylan De Groot

Titans team news: 

Keenan Palasia moves into the starting lineup, with Erin Clark shuffled to the bench.

AJ Brimson remains out after continuing to struggle with a groin injury. 

Canberra Raiders 32-12 South Sydney Rabbitohs

Sunday, July 28 at GIO Stadium (6.15pm)

Canberra confirmed team:

1. Kaeo Weekes 
2. Jordan Rapana
3. Matt Timoko
4. Seb Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Tom Starling
10. Joe Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Morgan Smithies

14. Danny Levi
15. Trey Mooney
16. Ata Mariota
17. Zac Hosking

18. Adam Cook
19. Albert Hopoate
20. Simi Sasagi
21. Zac Woolford
22. Emre Guler

Raiders team news:

Ricky Stuart was left relieved after last week's nail-biting win over the Warriors and has stuck strong with the same 17 who got the job done. 

South Sydney confirmed team:

1. Jye Gray
2. Alex Johnston
3. Taane Milne
4. Michael Chee Kam
5. Jacob Gagai
6. Jack Wighton
7. Cody Walker
8. Davvy Moale
9. Damien Cook
10. Sean Keppie
11. Jacob Host
12. Tallis Duncan
13. Keaon Koloamatangi

14. Peter Mamouzelos
15. Siliva Havili
16. Tom Burgess
17. Liam Le Blanc

18. Dion Teaupa
19. Fletcher Myers
20. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson
21. Shaq Mitchell
​​​​​​​22. Brock Gray

Rabbitohs team news: 

Richard Kennar was ruled out of last week's win over the Tigers due to concussion and has been replaced in the centres by Michael Chee Kam. 

Jacob Host returns to the side to fill in on an edge alongside Tallis Duncan with Cameron Murray still suspended and Jai Arrow out injured. 

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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.