It's looking like a good week for Fantasy owners with a couple of key injury returns and mostly good news on players involved in Origin, for the time being at least.
Take a look over all of the Fantasy-relevant news from a packed Team List Tuesday.
NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 17
Dragons v Warriors, Friday at WIN Stadium
Dragons: Popular MID Jack de Belin is back after suffering a head knock in Round 15, while there is good news for those who held onto Jack Bird as the EDG/CTR returns to action following a few weeks of being rested. Money makers Jacob Liddle and Jayden Sullivan keep their roles at hooker and five-eighth respectively.
Warriors: Luke Metcalf's spot in the halves is safe for at least another week, with no sign of Te Maire Martin yet as he works his way back from a broken leg. CTR Ali Leiataua isn't a cash cow for the time being, with a hamstring injury making him unavailable and Rocco Berry, who returns from concussion, taking his spot at centre. Dylan Walker is back on the bench for the first time since Round 11 after overcoming a toe injury.
Match: Dragons v Warriors
Round 17 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell SloanFullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew FeagaiWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese SuliCentre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jayden SullivanFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben HuntHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis MoloProp for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob LiddleHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake LawrieProp for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jack Bird2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
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Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Talatau AmoneInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
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Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Michael MoloInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Josh Curran
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ben Murdoch-MasilaInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Bayley Sironen
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Zane MusgroveInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Jaiyden HuntReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Freddy Lussick
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
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Dolphins v Eels, Saturday at Sunshine Coast Stadium
Dolphins: There is good and bad news relating to CTR prospects, with Valynce Te Whare, who is owned by 18 percent of teams, getting a start in place of the injured Brenko Lee, while the equally popular Connelly Lemuelu drops out of the starting side to the bench. New winger Brayden McGrady will be added to Fantasy ahead of his NRL debut, and is an intriguing player who has 10 tries in 11 games this year in reserve grade. But there is little job security for him while Tesi Niu and Robert Jennings are in the frame. Sean O'Sullivan is in the reserves and could come into the side at the expense of Isaiya Katoa or Kodi Nikorima.
Eels: Still no sign of Josh Hodgson, which is great news for owners of Brendan Hands, with the $308k HOK set to make some good money in coming weeks, and he is producing scores which make him playable in your 17 in the meantime. Ryan Matterson goes back to being a bench forward after hitting 44 as a five-eighth last week. Parra's top Fantasy player, Mitch Moses, is named to back up from Origin II and has a brilliant last three game average of 75.7.
Match: Dolphins v Eels
Round 17 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan AitkenCentre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Valynce Te WhareCentre for Eels is number 4 Bailey Simonsson
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Brayden McGradyWinger for Eels is number 5 Sean Russell
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi NikorimaFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Daejarn Asi
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 19 Sean O'SullivanHooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Herman Ese'eseProp for Eels is number 14 Ofahiki Ogden
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Bryce Cartwright
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Andrew Davey
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Ray StoneLock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh KerrInterchange for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark NichollsInterchange for Eels is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Connelly LemueluInterchange for Eels is number 16 Ryan Matterson
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Harrison GrahamInterchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 17 Max PlathReplacement for Eels is number 21 Waqa Blake
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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Panthers v Knights, Saturday at BlueBet Stadium
Panthers: The Zac Hosking train was being gradually vacated in recent weeks anyway and now it's derailed completely, with the $629k EDG out of the 17 and listed as 18th man. The player who has taken his job, Liam Martin, could be decent value at $504k, while those who took a punt on Scott Sorensen will be delighted to see him keep a starting edge job. Jack Cogger went off last week with a 74 and is now set to make some good money, but expect his scoring to drop off with the return of Jarome Luai.
Knights: High-performing WFB Greg Marzhew is back after being stood down last week for failing to meet team standards. Despite Tyson Frizell returning, cheapie Dylan Lucas (CTR, $303k) retains his starting back row spot after hitting 60 last week, with Lachlan Fitzgibbon (concussion) out. On the back of consecutive scores of 71, Kalyn Ponga has now shot up to be owned by 22 percent of all teams.
Match: Panthers v Knights
Round 17 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan EdwardsFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
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Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack TagoCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Panthers is number 21 Tyrone PeacheyCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Panthers is number 22 Thomas JenkinsWinger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman SalmonFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jack CoggerHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses LeotaProp for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 18 Zac Hosking2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Dylan Lucas
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Lock for Panthers is number 19 Matthew EisenhuthLock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni LukeInterchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay SmithInterchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
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Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer LeniuInterchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
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Interchange for Panthers is number 20 Luke GarnerInterchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker
Reserves
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Replacement for Panthers is number 23 Liam HenryReplacement for Knights is number 18 Brodie Jones
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
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Storm v Sea Eagles, Saturday at AAMI Park
Storm: Melbourne's most popular Fantasy player, Harry Grant, is named to back up, but owners should be wary after he managed only 39 on the back of Origin I (albeit in a thrashing at the hands of the Cowboys). Fellow Maroons Cameron Munster and Xavier Coates are also named, while Justin Olam returns in the centres. Bad news if you made the decision to hold Eliesa Katoa following his eye injury in Round 15, with the EDG not named again this week.
Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic being named in the reserves doesn't bode well for his chances of backing up, considering Daly Cherry-Evans has been named to play despite his involvement in Origin. Reuben Garrick's move to the centres looks likely to be a negative from a Fantasy point of view, but he's worth holding for another week given his side were well beaten last up. That positional move has made Christian Tuipulotu a possible pick up though, with the winger scoring 54 last week. Samuela Fainu's short stint as a cash cow might be over after he was left out of the 17.
Match: Storm v Sea Eagles
Round 17 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Will WarbrickWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis SmithCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Sea Eagles is number 20 Morgan Harper
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Sea Eagles is number 21 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 22 Jonah PezetFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Joshua Schuster
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian WelchProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Storm is number 15 Tariq SimsProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Toafofoa Sipley
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Nelson Asofa-Solomona2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ethan Bullemor
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh KingLock for Sea Eagles is number 16 Aaron Woods
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson GarlickInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 13 Sean Keppie
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Aaron PeneInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Karl Lawton
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tyran WishartInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai
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Interchange for Storm is number 21 Alec MacDonaldInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Ben Condon
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 18 Kane BradleyReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 19 Jake Arthur
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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Broncos v Titans, Sunday at Suncorp Stadium
Broncos: Brendan Piakura (EDG, $255k) has been handed the starting back-row role made vacant by Kurt Capewell's quad injury, and with the veteran not due back until Round 20 he should he a couple of games there before the club's Round 19 bye. With a four day turnaround after Origin II, and their game also being played in Brisbane, all four of the Broncos Origin players will be a good chance of backing up.
Titans: David Fifita is named to return provided he gets through Origin II, which is good news for the nine percent who own him and bad news for those who have Klese Haas, with the rookie dropping back to the bench after hitting 58 in Round 15. The return of Kieran Foran means Jayden Campbell's scores will likely drop off with his move back to being the bench utility. At this stage all of the Origin contingent will play.
Match: Broncos v Titans
Round 17 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece WalshFullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey OatesWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni StaggsCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn CobboWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra MamFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas FleglerProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy WaltersHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne HaasProp for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick CarriganLock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson SmoothyInterchange for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey JensenInterchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe HetheringtonInterchange for Titans is number 18 Chris Randall
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin TaupauInterchange for Titans is number 19 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jesse ArtharsReplacement for Titans is number 20 Jojo Fifita
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
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Rabbitohs v Cowboys, Sunday at Accor Stadium
Rabbitohs: Cody Walker returns to the halves after missing Round 15 with a quad strain, but there is still no sign of Latrell Mitchell as he continues to battle the calf injury which has seen him sidelined since Round 12. That means another game at fullback for Blake Taafe, who should make some cash this week with his break even at -3. Jed Cartwright (EDG/CTR, $221k) could get some attention this week after being named to start in the back row.
Cowboys: The big talking point is possible cash cow Kulikefu Finefeuiaki's promotion to the starting side after he scored 45 off the interchange last week. But before you go and grab him it's worth remembering that if Jeremiah Nanai emerges unscathed from Origin the rookie he may make a late switch to the bench. Speaking of the Origin group, Reece Robson is probably the safest bet to back up and play big minutes given he'll share the dummy-half role with Damien Cook for the Blues.
Match: Rabbitohs v Cowboys
Round 17 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Blake TaaffeFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Semi Valemei
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah TassCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell GrahamCentre for Cowboys is number 22 Valentine Holmes
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Richard KennarWinger for Cowboys is number 24 Murray Taulagi
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan IliasHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita TatolaProp for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Cowboys is number 20 Reece Robson
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Hame SeleProp for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 20 Jacob Host2nd Row for Cowboys is number 21 Jeremiah Nanai
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Cowboys is number 9 Jake Granville
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jed CartwrightInterchange for Cowboys is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy MoaleInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Thomas BurgessInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Peter MamouzelosInterchange for Cowboys is number 23 Reuben Cotter
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 14 Michael Chee KamReplacement for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
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Roosters v Raiders, Sunday at Allianz Stadium
Roosters: It's potentially bad news for the nearly 20 percent of teams who have Joey Manu, with the Kiwi moving back to the centres after a long stretch of strong scoring as a five-eighth and last week's monster 99 at fullback. But he's a definite hold while we see if/how much his scoring will be negatively impacted. The Roosters' next most popular player, James Tedesco, is named to back up, while CTR Billy Smith has kept his spot. Rookie HLF Sandon Smith ($223k) now has some serious cash cow potential after retaining the No.7 jersey on the back of a 41 last week.
Raiders: Hudson Young is named to back up from NSW duty, but his scores have dropped off since Round 12 which will be a concern for his owners. Corey Horsburgh ($759k) remains among the best MID prospects available right now.
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Round 17 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy SmithCentre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Fetalaiga PaugaWinger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sandon SmithHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake TurpinHooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay CollinsProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 14 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Nathan BrownInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Naufahu WhyteInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
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Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Terrell MayInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Nick Cotric
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Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Drew HutchisonInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Pasami Saulo
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 22 Zach Dockar-ClayReplacement for Raiders is number 18 Matt Frawley
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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