NRL Team Lists: Round 8

Broncos: Coach Kevin Walters has named the same 17 that downed the Bulldogs on Friday. Te Maire Martin will again wear the No.1 after his impressive comeback following three years on the sidelines while Adam Reynolds and Tyson Gamble again team up in the halves as Walters gets some stability in his spine.

Sharks: In the only change to the 17 that beat Manly, skipper Dale Finucane (head knock) returns, Cameron McInnes goes back to the bench and Braydon Trindall drops to the reserves. Wade Graham is listed among the reserves as he nears a return from an ankle injury.

Titans v Panthers, Friday 6.00pm at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans: A new-look backline with AJ Brimson taking over from Jamayne Isaako at fullback, Will Smith going to five-eighth, Phil Sami (knee) back on the wing, Patrick Herbert returning to centre and David Fifita back to the forwards.

Fifita's return to second row pushes Kevin Proctor to the bench and Jarrod Wallace to the reserves while Moeaki Fotuaika is named to start at prop and Jaimin Jolliffe is out with a calf injury. Tanah Boyd and Herman Ese'ese join the bench.

Jayden Campbell (ribs) is listed among the reserves and appears a good chance of returning at fullback so a reshuffle could be on the cards later in the week.

Panthers: Impressive debutant Soni Luke retains his place on the bench as the Panthers go with the same 17 that took care of business against Canberra. Premiership-winning winger Brian To'o (knee) is aiming for a return in round nine.

Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles, Friday 7.55pm at Central Coast Stadium

Rabbitohs: Taane Milne's suspension paves the way for Isaiah Tass to come into the centres for his second NRL game. Jacob Host is out with a shoulder injury so Siliva Havili joins the bench.

Sea Eagles: Martin Taupua (COVID protocols) and Sean Keppie (head knock) are the new props with Andrew Davey sidelined by a shoulder injury and Toafofoa Sipley reverting to the bench.

Haumole Olakau'atu (suspension) and Taniela Paseka (knee) are out so Ben Trbojevic and Kurt de Luis come in. Ethan Bullemor moves from the bench to the starting side.

In the backline, Tolutau Koula comes into the starting side at centre with Morgan Harper left out. 

Warriors v Raiders, Saturday 3.00pm at Moreton Daily Stadium

Warriors: A number of changes after the heavy loss to Melbourne with Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (concussion), Josh Curran (knee), Aaron Pene (suspension) and Edward Kosi (omitted) all out of the side. The new faces are Rocco Berry and Viliami Vailea on the wings and Jack Murchie and Eliesa Katoa on the bench, while Bayley Sironen moves into the starting side. 

Ben Murdoch-Masila has been sidelined since round four with a knee injury and is listed among the reserves. Coach Nathan Brown gave a strong indication on Wednesday that he will come into the 17. Daejarn Asi, who has made a mid-season switch from the Cowboys, is also on the reserves list.

Raiders: A boost for the Green Machine with skipper Elliott Whitehead back on deck after missing the Penrith game with a severe facial laceration following a training mishap. Harry Rushton is the man to make way for Whitehead.

Club legend Jarrod Croker is listed among the reserves as he chases his first appearance of the season.

Bulldogs v Roosters, Saturday 5.30pm at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs: Winger Brent Naden and centre Jake Averillo return from COVID lay-offs with Jayden Okunbor and Jacob Kiraz out. Ava Seumanufagai also returns on the bench in place of Billy Tsikrikas.

Roosters: Kevin Naiqama comes onto the wing for the suspended Daniel Tupou. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Victor Radley are back in the run-on side with Siosiua Taukeiaho and Nat Butcher to start from the bench.

Eels v Cowboys, Saturday 7.05pm at TIO Stadium, Darwin

Eels: Unchanged after last week's big win over Newcastle, with Dylan Brown again in the centres.

Cowboys: Todd Payten has named the exact same 17 he named this time last week, although there could again be some late reshuffles with the likes of Reuben Cotter and Tom Gilbert a chance of starting over Coen Hess and Heilum Luki.

Knights v Storm, Sunday 2.00pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: Dane Gagai has suffered a fractured cheekbone and is replaced by Simi Sasagi in the centres. Brodie Jones has been named despite concerns around an elbow injury. Sauaso Sue is the new man on the bench.

Storm: There are no changes to the run-on side but a minor tweak on the bench with Chris Lewis moving back to 18th man and Tyran Wishart listed back in the No.15 jersey. Reimis Smith has been included in the backline despite failing a HIA against the Warriors. Cooper Johns, Bronson Garlick and Jack Howarth are among the reserves.

Dragons v Wests Tigers, Sunday 4.00pm at WIN Stadium

Dragons: Anthony Griffin has named Jack Bird (arm) at five-eighth in a boost for the side following their ANZAC Day win over the Roosters. Josh McGuire takes the place of Jaydn Su'A (ankle) in the back row with Tyrell Fuimaono coming onto the interchange. Tyrell Sloan and Cody Ramsey are among the reserves.

Tigers: Starford To'a comes in for Daine Laurie (knee) at fullback with Oliver Gildart and Luke Garner listed in the centres. Kelma Tuilagi returns to the back row after missing last week's win due to illness with Alex Seyfarth shifting to the interchange bench. Jake Simpkin (ankle) is 18th man with Jacob Liddle keeping his spot at hooker.