NRL: NRL 2022, Round 2 team lists, latest updates, injuries, injury news, TV times and info

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Timestamp: Tue 15 Mar 2022, 04:00 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for round two of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season.

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Round 2 team lists

Storm v Rabbitohs, Thursday 8.05pm at AAMI Park

Round 2 - Round 2 - Thursday 17 Mar

Full Time

Storm

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Storm is number 2 Dean Ieremia

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jaxson Paulo
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Mark Nicholls
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva Havili

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jacob Host
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Trent Loiero

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tepai Moeroa

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Davvy Moale

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Chris Lewis

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 17 Michael Chee Kam

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Storm: Mass changes for the home side with Brandon Smith (broken hand) out for five weeks and Christian Welch (Achilles) and George Jennings (knee) gone for the remainder of the season. Storm stars Cameron Munster and Harry Grant come into the side after serving suspensions. Dean Ieremia replaces Jennings on the wing while Jesse Bromwich is back at prop following his COVID-19 quarantine last week. The bench remains the same following the side’s win over Wests Tigers with Chris Lewis listed as 18th man and Nick Meaney shifting to the reserves.

Rabbitohs: A huge inclusion for the Bunnies with Latrell Mitchell named at fullback for his first game since round 24 last season. Blake Taaffe (ankle) remains sidelined with Alex Johnston shifting back to his preferred wing spot. Josh Mansour moves back to the reserves. Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou has otherwise stuck with the same squad who went down to Brisbane in the season opener.

Dragons v Panthers, Friday 6pm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Friday 18 Mar

Full Time

Dragons

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Cody Ramsey

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Charlie Staines
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
Hooker for Dragons is number 19 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Panthers is number 16 Matthew Eisenhuth
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jack Bird

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Dragons is number 20 Tariq Sims

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange for Panthers is number 8 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Moses Mbye

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mitch Kenny
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Josh Kerr

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 George Burgess

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 16 Jack Gosiewski

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 J'maine Hopgood

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:52 PM

Dragons: Aaron Woods (hamstring) is out, replaced by Francis Molo in the front row. Former Rabbitoh George Burgess comes onto the bench after playing NSW Cup last week. Tariq Sims remains in the reserves with Jaydn Su’A and Jack Bird preferred in the second row. Michael Molo, the younger brother of Francis, is the new reserve.

Panthers: Moses Leota (shoulder) is out for at least eight weeks with Spencer Leniu promoted to the starting side. Matt Eisenhuth returns to the 17 after playing NSW Cup last week with Jaeman Salmon retaining his spot on the bench. Lindsay Smith is the new player amongst the reserves.

Roosters v Sea Eagles, Friday 8.05pm at Sydney Cricket Ground

Round 2 - Round 2 - Friday 18 Mar

Full Time

Roosters

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Paul Momirovski

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sam Walker

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Luke Keary

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
Hooker for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Roosters is number 17 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ethan Bullemor
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Karl Lawton
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Andrew Davey

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Kevin Naiqama

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:51 PM

Roosters: Victor Radley and Billy Smith have been named despite suffering head knocks last week against the Knights. Both will be monitored during the week. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is named to start the game but may swap on game day with youngster Fletcher Baker as they did in round one.

Sea Eagles: Experienced utility Dylan Walker returns to the squad at the expense of youngster Tolutau Koula, who played eight minutes in his debut game against the Panthers. Karl Lawton suffered a head knock in round one after getting his head in an awkward position while making a tackle but has been named on the bench. Andrew Davey (knee) has been named among the reserves after a try-scoring return from injury for Blacktown Workers last week.

Titans v Warriors, Saturday 3.00pm (AEDT) at Cbus Super Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 19 Mar

Full Time

Titans

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Titans is number 2 Phillip Sami

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Adam Pompey
Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Jesse Arthars
Centre for Titans is number 4 Patrick Herbert

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Rocco Berry
Winger for Titans is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Halfback for Titans is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Ashley Taylor

Forwards

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin Clark

Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Prop for Titans is number 10 Isaac Liu

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Matthew Lodge
2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Euan Aitken
2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Josh Curran

Interchange

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Will Smith

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Jazz Tevaga
Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam Lisone

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty Afoa
Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe

Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Aaron Pene
Interchange for Titans is number 17 Kevin Proctor

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Bayley Sironen

Reserves

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Jarrod Wallace

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Kodi Nikorima

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:51 PM

Titans: AJ Brimson (groin) is good to go after missing the season opener, slotting in at five-eighth with Will Smith sliding to the bench. Tanah Boyd is the man to drop out of the 17.

Warriors: Some big ins for the Warriors as they welcome star fullback Reece Walsh and prop Matt Lodge back from suspension. Walsh's return sees Chanel Harris-Tavita move to five-eighth and Kodi Nikorima drops out. Injuries to centre Viliami Vailea, winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and halfback Shaun Johnson have forced more backline changes with Jesse Arthars coming in at centre, Adam Pompey on the wing and Ash Taylor at halfback. Bunty Afoa shifts to the bench to accommodate Lodge's return in the front row. Ben Murdoch-Masila has gone to the reserves list.

Sharks v Eels, Saturday 5.30pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 19 Mar

Full Time

Sharks

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Eels is number 2 Waqa Blake
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Sharks is number 20 Connor Tracey

Centre for Eels is number 4 Tom Opacic
Winger for Sharks is number 4 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Eels is number 5 Bailey Simonsson
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Eels is number 13 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Aiden Tolman

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Makahesi Makatoa
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Siosifa Talakai

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ray Stone
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Andrew Fifita

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Nathan Brown
Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Cameron McInnes

Interchange for Eels is number 18 Jake Arthur

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 5 Matt Ikuvalu

Replacement for Eels is number 15 Bryce Cartwright

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:51 PM

Sharks: The Sharks have named the same 17-man squad that went so close in Canberra as coach Craig Fitzgibbon takes charge on match day for the first time after COVID kept him away in round one. Some big names among the reserves including Cameron McInnes (knee) and Connor Tracey (quad) who are nearing returns. Franklin Pele is also listed among the reserves having completed a suspension for a shoulder charge during the trials.

Eels: The injury to hat-trick hero Sean Russell has forced a reshuffle with Waqa Blake shifting out to the wing and Tom Opacic coming into the side at centre. Oregon Kaufusi is the new No.13 and Ryan Matterson (hamstring) is out. Nathan Brown is back in the squad after playing NSW Cup last week and Bryce Cartwright has been promoted to the bench after he was 18th man in round one. Jake Arthur goes from the bench to the reserves list.

Cowboys v Raiders, Saturday 7.35pm (AEDT) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 19 Mar

Full Time

Cowboys

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Raiders is number 5 James Schiller
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Semi Valemei
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Raiders is number 19 Sebastian Kris
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Matt Frawley

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tom Gilbert

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Corey Harawira-Naera
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Elliott Whitehead

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Adrian Trevilyan
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Heilum Luki

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Mitchell Dunn

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Adam Elliott
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Corey Horsburgh

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 19 Scott Drinkwater

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Xavier Savage

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:51 PM

Cowboys: Jordan McLean replaces Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (knee) in the starting side and Griffin Neame is the new face on Todd Payten's bench. Coen Hess has been promoted to the starting side at prop, Jason Taumalolo goes back to lock and Mitchell Dunn to the bench.

Raiders: After six games in two seasons as a Raider, Matt Frawley gets the nod at halfback with Brad Schneider forced into COVID isolation. Tom Starling takes over at hooker from Josh Hodgson, who is expected to miss a month with a knee injury. The new back-up hooker is 20-year-old Adrian Trevilyan, who makes his NRL debut off the bench.

Knights v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Sunday 20 Mar

Full Time

Knights

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 20 Tex Hoy

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 James Roberts
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Oliver Gildart
Winger for Knights is number 5 Enari Tuala

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken Maumalo
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jackson Hastings
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Adam Clune

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 10 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Chris Randall

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake Simpkin
Prop for Knights is number 15 Mitchell Barnett

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Luciano Leilua
Lock for Knights is number 13 Kurt Mann

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Joe Ofahengaue

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tyrone Peachey
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Leo Thompson

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Zane Musgrove
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jirah Momoisea

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Knights is number 18 Mat Croker

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Thomas Mikaele

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 21 Simi Sasagi

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 19 Luke Garner

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:51 PM

Knights: Coach Adam O'Brien has named the same 17 that kicked off the season in impressive fashion against the Roosters. Daniel Saifiti (leg) has been named among the reserves but is expected to miss at least another week.

Wests Tigers: The Tigers welcome co-captain James Tamou back from suspension so Alex Twal goes to the bench and Luke Garner to the reserves list. Hooker Jake Simpkin has been named and is expected to be good to go despite hurting his shoulder against the Storm.

Bulldogs v Broncos, Sunday 6.15pm at Accor Stadium

Round 2 - Round 2 - Sunday 20 Mar

Full Time

Bulldogs

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Matthew Dufty

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tesi Niu
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jayden Okunbor

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Braidon Burns

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Brent Naden

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Albert Kelly
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jake Averillo

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Paul Vaughan

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Keenan Palasia
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
Prop for Bulldogs is number 15 Corey Waddell

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Jack Hetherington

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh Jackson

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Luke Thompson

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Ryan James
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey Biondi-Odo

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Max King

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Teui Robati
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Ava Seumanufagai

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Billy Walters

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 25 Aaron Schoupp

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Brenko Lee

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy

Last updated: 3/4/2024 11:32:51 PM

Bulldogs: Tevita Pangai jnr is set to make his Bulldogs debut after missing round one with a hamstring injury. Corey Waddell moves to the bench and Chris Patolo to the reserves list. All four players who suffered head knocks in Townsville - Braidon Burns, Brent Naden, Jeremy Marshall-King and Patolo - have been named to play.

Broncos: Skipper Adam Reynolds' return from COVID sees Albert Kelly shift from halfback to five-eighth, Billy Walters goes to the interchange bench and Tyrone Roberts is out of the squad. Tesi Niu has recovered from a hamstring injury and takes over at fullback from Jamayne Isaako.