Manly coach Anthony Seibold revealed Josh Schuster is eyeing a chock Round 11 return after he was stood down to work on his fitness and nurse injuries.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson is set to keep Sam Walker exiled after a resounding defeat at the hands of the Cowboys.
Meanwhile, it remains unclear whether Zac Lomax will return to the Dragons side after a loss to the Tigers.
Read on for all of the latest Round 11 team news.
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THURSDAY
Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos 7.50pm at AAMI Park
Last week’s Storm team: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William 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 19. Grant Anderson
Team Tips: Utility Tom Eisenhuth was sent for a HIA against the Rabbitohs in Magic Round but was cleared of a head knock and returned to the field. Meanwhile, enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona had his knee heavily strapped and left the field with a rib injury. He will likely be cleared fit to take the field in Round 11. Craig Bellamy is also set to welcome Tui Kamikamica back into the team following a suspension and the Fijian international will likely take Grant Anderson or Aaron Pene’s spot on the bench.
Last week’s Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas 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
Team Tips: Kevin Walters watched on nervously against Manly with Adam Reynolds hobbling around Suncorp Stadium. Luckily for the Broncos, the veteran halfback had only suffered a cork and will be fit to play in Round 11. Meanwhile, Kurt Capewell suffered a head knock late in the game which was deemed a category two blow. He could take the field is cleared by an NRL-approve neurologist. Kobe Hetherington, Corey Jensen or Brendan Piakura could take his place in the starting team if the veteran is ruled out.
FRIDAY
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors 6pm at Accor Stadium
Last week’s Bulldogs 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
Team Tips: Gun winger Jacob Kiraz made a return from a knee injury, but was clearly struggling to hit top speed. However, he got through the Bulldogs’ Magic Round clash unscathed and will likely line up in the No.2 again. Max King also returned from a rib injury and got through the game. Speaking in the post-match press conference Cameron Ciraldo revealed no players were expected to return from injury, with a long list including Braidon Burns, Josh Addo-Carr, Luke Thompson and Viliame Kikau all sidelined.
Last Week’s Warriors 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
Team Tips: Edward Kosi suffered a knee injury whilst delivering a massive tackle on Panthers gun Stephen Crichton. He failed to return to the field in the second half and will likely be sidelined for Round 11. Viliami Vailea is the next in line to take his place on the wing. Meanwhile, Jackson Ford was sin binned in the 49th minute and didn’t return. Webster said the backrower “had symptoms around something to do with his head” but said Ford is “fine” and will likely take the field. Luke Metcalf is also due to return to the side from a pre-season hamstring injury and could slot into five-eighth, with Dylan Walker shifting back to his native utility role. Mitch Barnettremains a week-by-week proposition after suffering a neck injury in Round 3.
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters 8pm at BlueBet Stadium
Last week’s Panthers 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
Team Tips: Spencer Leniu was a late inclusion into the team and got through the game after being ruled out with a calf injury against the Tigers. Liam Martin remains a week-by-week proposition, currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Last week’s Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Corey Allan 3. Joseph Suaalii 21. Billy Smith 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 17. Matthew 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
Team Tips: Backrower Egan Butcher failed a HIA against the Cowboys, meaning he will be stood down for 11 days. Angus Crichton is the likely man to slot into his spot with Terrell May, Naufau Whythe or Fletcher Baker coming on to the bench. Joey Manu was also placed on report for a high tackle but will likely be free to play after Trent Robinson confirmed he will stick with Manu and Luke Keary in the halves. Sam Walker didn’t feature in NSW Cup due to illness but it remains likely his NRL exile will continue.
Parramatta Eels Press Conference | 02:30
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SATURDAY
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Wests Tigers 3pm at Accor Stadium
Last week’s Rabbitohs 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
Team Tips: Skipper Cameron Murray left the field with a late HIA against the Storm, but he will likely be free to play in Round 11. Siliva Havili is also nearing a return from an ankle injury.
Last week’s Tigers 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
Team Tips: English international John Bateman was a late scratching for the Tigers with a hamstring injury. Speaking in the post-match press conference Sheens said he was hopeful his off-season recruit would take the field. However if he remains sidelined, Asu Kepaoa will take his place again after he was the late replacement with Alex Seyfarth coming on to the bench.
North Queensland Cowboys vs St George Illawarra Dragons 5.30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Last week’s Cowboys 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. Mitchell Dunn 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Team Tips: The Cowboys got through their big win over the Roosters unscathed. After playing off the bench for a number of weeks, Reuben Cotter started at lock in Round 10 and was excellent. Todd Payten will likely keep the representative gun in the No.13 jersey. Meanwhile, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki was also solid on debut and is a strong chance of keeping his spot on the bench.
Last week’s Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew 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
Team Tips: The Dragons went down to the Tigers in another thriller and Anthony Griffin made a number of changes to his side. Jayden Sullivan came off the bench, shifting in to the halves with Ben Hunt moving to hooker. Hunt was strong from the ruck and Sullivan had his best game in a Dragons jersey, which could see both players start in the No.9 and No.7 respectively, with Moses Mbye shifting to the utility. Meanwhile, Zac Lomax could return to the team after being dropped for Magic Round. Griffin was asked about a potential return for the axed centre and said “we’ll have to see”. If he comes back into the 17 he will likely take Max Feagai’s spot in the centres.
Canberra Raiders vs Parramatta Eels 7.35pm at GIO Stadium
Last week’s Raiders team: 1. Sebastian Kris 2. Xavier Savage 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papalii’i 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
Team Tips: The Raiders got through their clash against the Bulldogs unscathed. Once again Corey Horsburgh excelled in the No.13 jersey and will likely remain at lock for the rest of the season. Danny Levi remains another week away from a return from a jaw injury.
Last week’s Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami 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
Team Tips: In a horror blow for the Eels, Mitchell Moses suffered a category one concussion at Magic Round. He will now remain sidelined for 11 days with Jake Arthur being his likely replacement in the No.7 jersey. Brad Arthur also has a looming decision regarding his hooker, with Brendan Hands breathing down Josh Hodgson’s neck to start in the No.9 jersey.
Eels get clutch last play awfully wrong! | 00:39
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SUNDAY
Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans 2pm at McDonald Jones Stadium
Round 9 Knights team: 1. Lachlan Miller 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Kalyn Ponga 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 13. Kurt Mann 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 16. Mathew Croker 9. Phoenix Crossland 14. Tyson Gamble 15. Jacob Saifiti 17. Jack Hetherington
Team Tips: The Knights enjoyed the bye and a contingent of the squad travelled to Bali to rest a recover. Adam O’Brien will be hoping his players came back refreshed after they were flogged by the Eels in Round 9. Adam Elliott is nearing a return from a groin injury and could slot on to the bench in place of Jack Hetherington or Tyson Gamble.
Last week’s Titans 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. Jo Vuna 18. Keano Kini
Team Tips: Keano Kini looked dangerous on debut in a win over the Eels and could remain on the bench as Justin Holbrook’s utility player. Meanwhile, the Titans suffered no injuries in Magic Round. Toby Sexton is due to return from a wrist injury but is unlikely to force his way in to the team over Tanah Boyd.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Cronulla Sharks 4.05pm at 4 Pines Park
Last week’s Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Tolutau 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
Team Tips: Young gun Josh Schuster could be a shock inclusion for the Sea Eagles in Round 11 after Anthony Seibold claimed the five-eighth “will be available”. However, it will come down to his training this week to determine whether he is fit to take the field. Cooper Johns will make way and likely drop out of the 17 if Schuster returns.
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. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 14. Cameron McInnes 13. Dale Finucane 15. Jack Williams 16. Wade Graham 17. Thomas Hazelton
Team Tips: The Sharks got through their loss against the Dolphin unscathed and bothy Craig Fitzgibbon and Nicho Hynes were scathing of their team’s performance. No changes are expected, but if the Cronulla side suffer another defeat — Fitzgibbon could swing the axe.
Bye: The Dolphins.
