The Eels, Titans and Rabbitohs are the three teams taking part in Round 19 that have been hit hardest by Game III State of Origin squads.
The Titans will also be missing four stars but Jayden Campbell will be given another chance to excite at fullback in AJ Brimson’s absence.
Parramatta will be without four starters including Clint Gutherson and Mitch Moses but welcome the return of back rower Shaun Lane.
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Meanwhile, the Dolphins will be boosted by the return of Jarrod Wallace from a three-match suspension however will be without two stars, one potentially for the rest of the season.
Read on for the Team Tips for Round 19.
THURSDAY
Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks at CommBank Stadium, 7.50pm AEST
Last week’s Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Brent Naden 4. Starford To’a 5. Junior Tupou 6. Daine Laurie 7. Brandon Wakeham 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jake Simpkin 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Shawn Blore 13. John Bateman 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Fonua Pole 16. Alex Twal 18. Alex Seyfarth
Team Tips: Coach Tim Sheens could make a raft of changes after his side was thrashed 74-0 by the Cowboys. Skipper Api Koroisau (jaw) is still three weeks away from returning. Luke Brooks (hamstring) is likely out for another week. Stefano Utoikamanu is available for selection after being dropped by the Blues. Cult hero Alex Twal (suspension) will spend a week on the sideline.
Last week’s Sharks 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. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Cameron McInnes 15. Thomas Hazelton 16. Jack Williams 17. Wade Graham
Team Tips: Captain Dale Finucane (suspension) will miss the next two weeks for a dangerous throw. Braden Hamlin-Uele (rib) is expected to miss a number of weeks. Thomas Hazelton was outstanding off the bench against the Dragons and could be in line to start in Hamlin-Uele’s place.
Finucane set for two match ban | 00:28
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FRIDAY
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Canberra Raiders at WIN Stadium, 8.00pm AEST
Last week’s Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Tautau Moga 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Ben Murdoch-Masila 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 15. Michael Molo 16. Toby Couchman 17. Jaiyden Hunt 19. Moses Mbye
Team Tips: Mosese Suli (head knock) is slated to return as is Jack Bird (knee). Junior Amone was a late omission last week, but was terrific in reserve grade and could be called onto partner Jayden Sullivan in the halves with Ben Hunt in QLD camp.
Last week’s Raiders team: 1. Sebastian Kris 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 17. Ata Mariota 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh 8. Pasami Saulo 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Nick Cotric
Team Tips: Corey Horsburgh won’t play due to Origin duties, however Hudson Young will after being dropped from the Blues side for Game III. Pasami Saulo (head knock) is out after being stood down for the mandatory 11-day period for failing a HIA. Josh Papalii (hamstring) is at least another week away. The hard-running second rower Trey Mooney has put his hand up for a recall after a strong showing in NSW Cup last week.
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Horsburgh set for Origin debut | 00:35
SATURDAY
Parramatta Eels vs Warriors at CommBank Stadium, 5.30pm AEST
Round 17 Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Sean Russell 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 14. Ofahiki Ogden 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Andrew Davey 13. J’maine Hopgood 10. Junior Paulo 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Makahesi Makatoa
Team Tips: The Eels will go without Clint Gutherson, Mitch Moses, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and J’maine Hopgood (Origin duties). The halves pairing of Ryan Matterson and Daejarn Asi led Parramatta to a 34-4 win when Moses was out in Round 16, so Brad Arthur could call on the pair again to do the job. Shaun Lane should be ready to return from a hamstring injury and he’ll likey start in the back row. In Gutherson’s absence, Sean Russell and Bailey Simonsson are contenders to be named at fullback.
Last week’s Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 15. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 16. Bayley Sironen 17. Tom Ale 18. Freddy Lussick.
Team Tips:. Josh Curran (league-imposed suspension) will miss at least a couple of games.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs at Accor Stadium, 7.35pm AEST
Last week’s Rabbitohs team: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 18. Tyrone Munro 19. Taane Milne 5. Richard Kennar 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 14. Siliva Havili 17. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Michael Chee Kam 13. Cameron Murray 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 15. Shaq Mitchell 16. Davvy Moale
Team Tips: Cody Walker, Keaon Koloamatangi and Damien Cook will all be in NSW Origin camp after being selected for Game III. Dean Hawkins and Peter Mamouzelos could take Walker and Cook’s spots after strong showings in NSW Cup. Campbell Graham (sternum) is being rested until after the team’s bye in Round 20. Tyrone Munro was very good on debut in NZ and may have done enough to keep his spot. Isaiah Tass should come back into the side after missing the Warriors clash due to the birth of his child.
Last week’s Bulldogs team: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Khaled Rajab 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Jayden Okunbor 12. Jacob Preston 13. Kurtis Morrin 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Ryan Sutton 17. Jackson Topine 23. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Team Tips: It won’t be surprising to see Cameron Ciraldo wield the axe after an embarrassing 66-0 loss to the Knights. Khaled Rajab was benched at halftime of the rout. Karl Oloapu is in line for a return to five-eighth. Raymond Faitala-Mariner could start after returning to the side through the interchange bench last week. Viliame Kikau (pectoral) is at least a couple of weeks away.
1st hat-trick – Bradman’s brilliant BEST | 00:36
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SUNDAY
Gold Coast Titans vs Dolphins at Cbus Super Stadium, 4.05pm AEST
Last week’s Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Aaron Schoupp 19. Jojo Fifita 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu 14. Jayden Campbell 15. Erin Clark 16. Jaimin Jolliffe 17. Chris Randall
Team Tips: Phillip Sami was a late scratching against the Raiders after injuring his hamstring in the warm-up. Jayden Campbell will slot back into fullback with AJ Brimson in QLD camp. Jaimin Jolliffe and Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui will start at prop in the absence of Mo Fotuaika and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (both Origin). Erin Clarkmay be promoted to starting second row in place of David Fifita (Origin).
Last week’s Dolphins team: 17. Kodi Nikorima 2. Jamayne Isaako 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 4. Valynce Te Whare 5. Tesi Niu 6. Isaiya Katoa 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 16. Connelly Lemuelu 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Ray Stone 3. Euan Aitken 10. Herman Ese’ese 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls
Team Tips: Jeremy Marshall-King (shoulder) could miss the rest of the season according to Wayne Bennett. Harrison Graham was close to best afield in QLD Cup last week and is a chance of earning a recall. Felise Kaufusi (head knock) has been stood down after failing a HIA in the Battle of Brisbane. The Dolphins will be boosted by the return of Jarrod Wallace (suspension). Anthony Milford (suspension) is also available for selection. Brenko Lee (leg) is a chance of returning.
Byes: Broncos, Cowboys, Knights, Panthers, Roosters, Sea Eagles, Storm
