NRL Team Lists: Round 7

Sharks: Dale Finucane will miss the game after suffering a head knock and failing his HIA against Melbourne and Braden Hamlin-Uele (pectoral) is also out. Cameron McInnes will start at lock, Aiden Tolman comes into the starting side and Royce Hunt joins the bench. Sione Katoa (knee) returns on the wing pushing Mawene Hiroti to the reserves while Briton Nikora (COVID protocols) is also named to return. 

Sea Eagles: Morgan Harper returns in the centres after his COVID-enforced lay-off so Tolutau Koula goes to the reserves list. Josh Aloiai (shoulder) is out and his place is taken by Taniela Paseka who moves from the bench to the starting side. A head knock sidelines Sean Keppie so Ethan Bullemor joins the bench as does Kurt De Luis. Prop Martin Taupau (COVID) is still sidelined.

Broncos v Bulldogs, Friday 7.55pm at Suncorp Stadium

Broncos: The injury to fullback Tesi Niu has opened the door for Te Maire Martin to play his first NRL game since April 2019. The 26-year-old retired in 2020 due to a bleed on the brain but has fought his way back and will make an emotional return this weekend. Herbie Farnworth (leg) is back in the centres and Tyson Gamble is the new five-eighth with Billy Walters going to the bench.

Payne Haas returns from his one-game ban at prop so Keenan Palasia moves to the bench. Cory Paix is the new hooker with Jake Turpin nursing a shoulder injury. Thomas Flegler gets a spot on the bench on his return from suspension and Ryan James drops out. 

Bulldogs: Two changes to the side beaten by the Rabbitohs with Braidon Burns (hamstring) and Chris Patolo (head knock) sidelined. Aaron Schoupp comes in to the centres and Corey Waddell is the new face in the pack. 

Cowboys v Titans, Saturday 5.30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys: Bench forward Griffin Neame returns from concussion and Jordan McLean starts with Reuben Cotter back to the bench and Connelly Lemuelu dropping out. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is listed among the reserves as he works his way back from a knee injury.

Titans: Justin Holbrook has named the same 17 that put up a strong second-half showing against Manly. Fullback Jayden Campbell is listed among the reserves as he nears a return from a rib injury that has sidelined him since round three.

Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs, Saturday 7.35pm at CommBank Stadium

Tigers: Michael Maguire has named the same 17 that dug deep to grab the club's first win of the season on Monday. Jake Simpkin suffered an ankle injury but is expected to be right to play. Jacob Liddle is listed among the reserves and could come in if required while Jock Madden is another dummy-half option.

Rabbitohs: Davvy Moale has been recalled on the bench with Isaiah Tass going back to the reserves after debuting last week. Hame Sele has been named to start at prop with Tom Burgess on the bench.

Knights v Eels, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: Adam Clune has been named to return in the halves after he was a late withdrawal against the Dragons due to a knee injury. His return shifts Phoenix Crossland back to the bench and Simi Sasagi to 18th man. Hymel Hunt is edging closer to a return from a knee injury after being included in the reserves. Daniel Saifiti is listed to start but could swap with brother Jacob as per last week.

Eels: Representative prop Junior Paulo makes a return after missing the Easter Monday clash through suspension, shifting Oregon Kaufusi to the bench. Marata Niukore (leg tightness) is out, replaced by Will Penisini in the centres with Hayze Perham coming onto the wing. Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been named despite picking up an ankle injury on Monday. Mitch Rein reverts back to the reserves with Jakob Arthur coming onto the bench.

Panthers v Raiders, Sunday 4.05pm at BlueBet Stadium

Panthers: Ivan Cleary has named an unchanged line-up to the side that beat the Broncos last week. Nathan Cleary was charged for a grade one dangerous contact tackle on Billy Walters but is free to play after escaping with a fine. Dylan Edwards was given an early breather in last week's win and will play. The premiers have had the luxury of fielding the same side four weeks in succession.

Raiders: A couple of backline changes for the Green Machine with Jordan Rapana replacing fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad who moves to the bench and Xavier Savage coming onto the wing. Harry Rushton is in line for an NRL debut after being included on the bench with Emre Guler joining veteran Jarrod Croker remains in the reserves. Hudson Young is 18th man with Seb Kris out of the 24 squad this week.

Dragons v Roosters, Monday 4.00pm at Sydney Cricket Ground

Dragons: Anthony Griffin has named the same 17 that got the job done against the Knights with Tyrell Sloan still among the reserves with Moses Mbye getting the job done at fullback.

Roosters: Paul Momirovski replaces Kevin Naiqama in the backline and Sio Siua Taukeiaho replaces Daniel Suluka-Fifita on the bench. Sam Verrills is again named to start but could be benched for Drew Hutchison on game day again.

Storm v Warriors, Monday 7.00pm at AAMI Park

Storm: Ryan Papenhuyzen has been named despite an ankle injury last week. The Bromwich brothers return after a COVID lay-off with Jesse starting at prop and Kenny in the back row, pushing Brandon Smith and Trent Loiero to the bench with Chris Lewis and Alec MacDonald dropping out.

Warriors: Matt Lodge returns from a side strain, Aaron Pene goes to the bench and Taniela Otukolo drops out. Josh Curran and Shaun Johnson have both been named despite copping knocks to the lower leg last round. Jazz Tevaga has served a two-game ban and is named among the reserves.

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