NRL 2023, round 18 official team lists, ins and outs, injuries, updates

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Timestamp: Tue 27 Jun 2023, 10:41 PM

Official team lists, updates and injury news for Round 18 of the 2023 Telstra Premiership season.

NRL Team Lists: Round 18

Sharks v Dragons, Thursday 7.50pm at PointsBet Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Thursday 29 Jun

Full Time

Sharks

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Tautau Moga
Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jayden Sullivan
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Oregon Kaufusi

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob Liddle
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Ben Murdoch-Masila
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Cameron McInnes

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Michael Molo
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Thomas Hazelton

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby Couchman
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jack Williams

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jaiyden Hunt
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Wade Graham

Interchange for Dragons is number 19 Moses Mbye

Reserves

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Connor Tracey

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Ryan Couchman

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:45 AM

Sharks: Coming off the bye the Sharks will field the same 17 that took care of the Bulldogs 48-10 in Round 16. Big man Toby Rudolf is listed among the reserves and is a chance to return from the foot injury that has sidelined him since Round 5.

Dragons: Centre Moses Suli miss the game after suffering a head knock against the Warriors. His place is taken by Tautau Moga, who makes his third appearance of the season. Ben Murdoch-Masila moves from the bench into the starting side and Jack Bird is out with a knee injury. Zane Musgrove has also been omitted. The new faces on the bench are Toby Couchman and Jaiyden Hunt.

Warriors v Rabbitohs, Friday 6.00pm (AEST) at Go Media Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Friday 30 Jun

Full Time

Warriors

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Blake Taaffe
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 18 Tyrone Munro
Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 19 Taane Milne
Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Richard Kennar
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Metcalf

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 14 Siliva Havili
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 17 Thomas Burgess
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Warriors is number 15 Mitchell Barnett

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Michael Chee Kam
Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Bayley Sironen

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Hame Sele
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Shaquai Mitchell
Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Freddy Lussick

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy Moale

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Brayden Wiliame

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 20 Dean Hawkins

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 2/18/2024 9:52:20 AM

Warriors: Mitch Barnett returns from suspension and takes the place of Marata Niukore in the 17, after he accepted a three-match ban for a high tackle charge stemming from Round 17. Josh Curran is named to start in the second row with Barnett coming off the interchange. Coach Andrew Webster has otherwise maintained the squad who got the job done in convincing fashion against the Dragons last week.

Rabbitohs: Back-rower Jacob Host (suspended) has been replaced by Michael Chee Kam in the starting side. Siliva Havili returns on the bench after playing NSW Cup last weekend while Shaquai Mitchell also joins the bench. Jed Cartwright and Peter Mamouzelos drop out.

Storm v Panthers, Friday 8.00pm at Marvel Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Friday 30 Jun

Full Time

Storm

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Jack Cogger

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tariq Sims

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Storm is number 18 Tyran Wishart

Interchange for Panthers is number 18 Zac Hosking
Interchange for Storm is number 19 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Panthers is number 21 Tyrone Peachey

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Replacement for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:45 AM

Storm: The Storm have star playmaker Cameron Munster back after he was rested last week while Tui Kamikamica (calf) also returns on the bench. Aaron Pene is listed among the reserves after suffering an ankle injury against Manly. Last week's 18th Man Kane Bradley joins the bench for his third game of the season.

Panthers: Origin stars Brian To'o, Stephen Crichton, Jarome Luai, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo are all back on deck so Jaeman Salmon goes back to the bench and Tyrone Peachey, Thomas Jenkins, Zac Hosking and Matt Eisenhuth drop out.

Raiders v Titans, Saturday 3.00pm at GIO Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 1 Jul

Full Time

Raiders

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris

Fullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Titans is number 18 Jojo Fifita
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
Prop for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Erin Clark
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Nick Cotric

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Chris Randall

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Brad Schneider

Replacement for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:45 AM

Raiders: Prop Josh Papali'i is out with a hamstring injury so Pasami Saulo moves into the starting side and Ata Mariota joins the bench. No other changes to the side that jumped from seventh to sixth on the back of the win over the Roosters.

Titans: Just the one change to the side that upset the Broncos with captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui back on deck after he was rested on Sunday. Jaimin Jolliffe goes back to the bench and Izack Fa'asuamaleaui to 18th Man. Veteran playmaker Kieran Foran made a solid return from a toe injury and will be all the better for the run.

Cowboys v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 1 Jul

Full Time

Cowboys

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Semi Valemei

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Daine Laurie
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Brandon Wakeham

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake Simpkin
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shawn Blore
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 John Bateman

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Fonua Pole
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal
Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Alex Seyfarth

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 19 Kyle Feldt

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 17 Asu Kepaoa

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Nick Morel
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:45 AM

Cowboys: Coach Todd Payten has named the same 17 that performed so impressively against the Rabbitohs. Jason Taumalolo was a late withdrawal with a hamstring injury and has been named as 18th Man so he could be a late inclusion closer to game day. Blues hooker Reece Robson suffered a hamstring injury against Souths but has been named.

Tigers: Daine Laurie comes in at five-eighth for his first game since Round 4 so Starford To'a moves back to the centres and Asu Kepaoa goes to the bench. Blues prop Stefano Utoikamanu returns so Fonua Pole reverts to the bench.

Broncos v Dolphins, Saturday 7.35pm at Suncorp Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 1 Jul

Full Time

Broncos

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 21 Tristan Sailor

Fullback for Dolphins is number 17 Kodi Nikorima
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs

Centre for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Valynce Te Whare
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi Niu
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya Katoa
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Keenan Palasia

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas

Prop for Dolphins is number 16 Connelly Lemuelu
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Ray Stone

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 12 Xavier Willison

Interchange for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken
Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy

Interchange for Dolphins is number 10 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jesse Arthars

Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Max Plath

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:45 AM

Broncos: Fullback Reece Walsh won't play after he was found guilty of contrary conduct towards a match official at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night and banned for three matches. Tristan Sailor shapes as the likely new No.1 in Walsh's place. Forwards Thomas Flegler and Jordan Riki are both out after picking up foot injuries against the Titans so Keenan Palasia and Xavier Willison have been drafted into the starting side.

Dolphins: Tesi Niu returns on the wing in place of Brayden McGrady, who scored a try on debut last week. The Dolphins' others Round 17 debutant, Harrison Graham, makes way for Jeremy Marshall-King who is set to to return from a shoulder complaint. Marshall-King will start with Kodi Nikorima reverting to the bench. Sean O'Sullivan has the No.7 jersey again after making his return from a long lay-off with a pec injury last week.

Bulldogs v Knights, Sunday 2.00pm at Accor Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Sunday 2 Jul

Full Time

Bulldogs

Knights

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz

Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Knights is number 3 Enari Tuala
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Khaled Rajab

Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson Gamble
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Matt Burton

Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior

Prop for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Jayden Okunbor

2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurtis Morrin

Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Harrison Edwards

Interchange for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Ryan Sutton

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt Mann
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Jackson Topine

Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 23 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Reece Hoffman

Replacement for Knights is number 18 Dylan Lucas

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Darian Furner
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:45 AM

Bulldogs: Young gun Khaled Rajab gets his first run-on appearance, taking over at five-eighth from Karl Oloapu while Max King has come into the front row for Chris Patolo. Youngster Harrison Edwards returns from concussion on the bench. Raymond Faitala-Mariner played his first game in over a month last week in NSW Cup after being sidelined with illness and he is listed among the reserves. Jackson Topine comes onto the bench at the expense of Corey Waddell.

Knights Centre Dane Gagai has succumbed to an injured foot he has been managing for several weeks and he is replaced in by Enari Tuala. Back-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon returns from concussion so youngster Dylan Lucas makes way.

Sea Eagles v Roosters, Sunday 4.05pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 18 - Round 18 - Sunday 2 Jul

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reuben Garrick

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Roosters is number 19 Corey Allan
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu

Winger for Roosters is number 18 Fetalaiga Pauga
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Josh Schuster

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sandon Smith

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Turpin
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Toafofoa Sipley

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Victor Radley
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Roosters is number 21 Nat Butcher
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Ben Trbojevic

Interchange for Roosters is number 12 Naufahu Whyte
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Josh Aloiai

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Terrell May
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Aaron Woods

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Siua Wong

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Jake Arthur

Replacement for Roosters is number 23 Jaxson Paulo

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:45 AM

Sea Eagles: Jake Trbojevic (calf) leads a posse of returning stars in Round 18 with Jason Saab (shoulder), Kelma Tuilagi (facial fracture), Ben Trbojevic (hamstring) and Brad Parker (elbow) also back on deck. Jake Trbojevic's last game was in Round 12 and his leadership has been sorely missed. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega, Morgan Harper, Sean Keppie, Karl Lawton and Ben Condon all make way.

Roosters: Joseph Suaalii returns from suspension and Fletcher Baker from a head knock in a boost for Trent Robinson's men but Angus Crichton (knee) faces an extended stint on the sideline and Egan Butcher (concussion) is also out. Back-rower Sitili Tupouniua (shoulder) will also be sidelined after scans confirmed he has sustained an acute disc injury to his neck. Nathan Brown and Naufahu Whyte come into the back row and Siua Wong makes his NRL debut off the bench. Jake Turpin took a knock to the ribs on Sunday but has been named.