Madge’s big Mam call made easy after ugly Broncos injury blow; Knights flyer sidelined: Team Tips

The Broncos are set to welcome back a star five-eighth after an untimely injury to a veteran recruit.

Meanwhile, the Knights and Tigers are set to be without key players after fresh injuries.

Read on for all of the team news ahead of Round 11.

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FRIDAY

Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels, 6pm AEST at McDonald Jones Stadium

Last week’s Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. James Schiller 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Tyson Frizell 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Mathew Croker 16. Adam Elliott 17. Brodie Jones. 18th man: 18. Thomas Cant

Team Tips: A bumper blow for the Knights, losing winger Greg Marzhew to a knee injury in Round 10. The gun winger left the field in the final 10 minutes and didn’t return, with a four week stint on the sidelines looming. While a dream scenario would be for Newcastle to recruit and then pick Roosters exile Dom Young, Kyle McCarthy looks the likely man to slot into the backline. Adam O’Brien also highlighted changes could be made after a disappointing performance against the Titans. Tom Cant shapes as an obvious man to re-join the bench after his solid NRL performances, topping the run metres charts for the Knights in NSW Cup and also making 32 tackles. Young gun Matt Arthur could also be an inclusion in place of Jayden Brailey who only played 28 minutes, with the reserve grade hooker making an impressive 41 tackles.

Last week’s Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Dylan Walker 15. Luca Moretti 16. Jordan Samrani 17. Matt Doorey

Team Tips: Bailey Simonsson is set for a stint on the sidelines after suffering a foot injury in Round 10. Scans will determine how long he remains on the sidelines, with Zac Lomax returning from his own foot injury with one game to press his claims for Origin selection. Jake Tago scored a hattrick in NSW Cup and could put pressure on Sean Russell to be included in the first grade backline.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Sydney Roosters, 8pm AEST at Accor Stadium

Last week’s Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Viliame Kikau 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Bailey Hayward 21. Lipoi Hopoi 18th man: 20. Blake Wilson

Team Tips: Jaeman Salmon has suffered a fractured ankle and is set to miss 10 weeks of football in a huge blow for the Bulldogs. Josh Curran, Jacob Preston and Sitili Tupouniua are all out due to suspensions, with Kurt Mann a chance of slotting into the back row and Bailey Hayward starting in the No.13 jersey. Blake Taaffe, Zyon Maiu’u or Taniela Otukolo are the contenders to join the bench.

Round 9 Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Sandon Smith 7. Hugo Savala 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Salesi Foketi 16. Blake Steep 17. Egan Butcher. 18th man: 18. Ethan King

Team Tips: The Roosters enjoyed the bye in Round 10 and Sandon Smith in turn served his concussion stand down period and will be fit to take the field. No changes are expected elsewhere for the Roosters, with Dom Young scoring one try in reserve grade.

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SATURDAY

Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors, 3pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium

Last week’s Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Kurt Donoghoe 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 14. Ray Stone 13. Tom Gilbert 12. Connelly Lemuelu 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Josh Kerr 18. Harrison Graham

Team Tips: The Dolphins are expected to welcome Daniel Saifiti (shoulder) and Jeremy Marshall-King (leg infection) back into their side ahead of Round 11. Should Saifiti be fit, he will take Francis Molo’s spot in the front row, with Harrison Graham dropping off the pine. Marshall-King, meanwhile, will slot back into the No.9 jersey with Kurt Donoghoe a good chance of retaining his spot on the pine in place of Josh Kerr.

Last week’s Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Kurt Capewell 5. Taine Tuaupiki 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 17. Bunty Afoa 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 8. Jackson Ford 15. Jacob Laban 16. Demitric Vaimauga 18. Te Maire Martin. 18th man: 23. Eddie Ieremia

Team Tips: In what shapes as a huge boost, both James Fisher-Harris and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck are set to return after battling respective pectoral and hamstring injuries. Edward Kosi (chest) and centres Ali Leiataua (ankle) and Rocco Berry (hamstring) are all sidelined for the time being, with Kurt Capewell a good chance of reverting to the back row, however it remains to be seen if Tuivasa-Sheck will slot back into the centres. Fisher-Harris will return to the front row in place of Bunty Afoa with Te Maire Martin keeping his spot on the bench after a head knock to Jackson Ford.

North Queensland Cowboys vs Manly Sea Eagles, 5.30pm AEST at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Last week’s Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 17. Coen Hess 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Sam McIntyre 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Griffin Neame 22. Kai O’Donnell. 18th man: 18. Zac Laybutt

Team Tips: Jason Taumalolo was a late omission for the Cowboys and he looks set for a stint on the sidelines due to a calf issue. Kai O’Donnell took his spot on the pine and will remain on the bench. Reuben Cotter still has two games to serve on his three-week suspension.

Last week’s Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Jake Trbojevic 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jazz Tevaga 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown 19. Clayton Faulalo. 18th man: 18. Caleb Navale

Team Tips: The Sea Eagles will be desperate for hooker Lachlan Croker to return after battling with a knee injury which prolonged his recovery. Should he be fit, the gun hooker will slot straight into the No.9 jersey with Jake Simpkin reverting to the bench and Clayton Faulalo likely dropping out. Ethan Bullemor also suffered a knee injury and it remains to be seen the severity of that blow, with Caleb Navale the obvious man to take his spot on the bench.

Cronulla Sharks vs Melbourne Storm, 7.35pm AEST at Sharks Stadium

Last week’s Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 17. Thomas Hazelton 11. Briton Nikora 12. Billy Burns 13. Cameron McInnes 10. Oregon Kaufusi 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele. 18th man: 20. Hohepa Puru

Team Tips: Siosifa Talakai (concussion) and Teig Wilton (shoulder) are both set to return in Round 11, with Daniel Atkinson a chance of dropping off the bench. Last time Talakai was on the pine, Atkinson was 18th man with Craig Fitzgibbon potentially happy to run a four forward bench considering Talakai can play in the backline. Wilton, meanwhile, will likely be a straight swap for Billy Burns in the back row who will drop straight out of the 17.

Last week’s Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Sualauvi Faalogo 3. Grant Anderson 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Alec MacDonald 17. Joe Chan 22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona. 18th man: 20. Kane Bradley

Team Tips: Winger Will Warbrick looks unlikely to return to the field anytime soon, with Storm football manager Frank Ponissi explaining his situation. “Will is recovering slowly, and like all concussions, he will take his time and tread carefully,” he said. “We certainly won’t push Will and when he’s ready he’ll start training more and we’ll have a better understanding of his return date.” Elsewhere, Harry Grant is set to return from a hamstring injury at hooker. Bronson Garlick has been solid during his stint at dummy-half, but it seems unlikely he will unseat Tyran Wishart as the Storm’s bench utility. Nelson Asofa-Solomona also enjoyed an impressive NRL return and will almost certainly retain his bench spot.

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SUNDAY

Brisbane Broncos vs St George Illawarra Dragons, 2pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium

Last week’s Broncos team: 1. Selwyn Cobbo 2. Deine Mariner 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ben Hunt 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Patrick Carrigan 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 16. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 11. Xavier Willison 14. Cory Paix 15. Corey Jensen 17. Fletcher Baker. 18th man: 18. Tyson Smoothy

Team Tips: A huge blow for the Broncos with Ben Hunt suffering a hamstring injury. The veteran playmaker is set to spend four to six weeks on the sidelines, with Ezra Mam a certainty to wear the No.6 in Round 11 after an impressive Queensland Cup return. Hunt’s injury also rules him out of selection calculations for the Origin series opener. No other changes are expected for the Broncos.

Last week’s Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Corey Allan 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Lyhkan King-Togia 8. Toby Couchman 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 16. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart 11. Dylan Egan 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Jack de Belin 17. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga. 18th man: 19. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Team Tips: Prop Toby Couchman is set to spend a period sidelined after suffering a shoulder injury in Round 10. Jack de Belin will likely take his spot in the front row with Emre Guler sidelined due to a shoulder issue. Christian Tuipulotu is likely to return in Round 13, with the Dragons enjoying a week off in Round 12 due to the Origin period.

Canberra Raiders vs Gold Coast Titans, 4.05pm AEST at GIO Stadium

Last week’s Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 15. Zac Hosking 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Ata Mariota 19. Simi Sasagi 18th man: 18. Manaia Waitere

Team Tips: English recruit Matty Nicholson is set to spend time on the sidelines after suffering a syndesmosis injury. “Hopefully it isn’t serious syndesmosis but he can’t put weight on it at the moment,” Ricky Stuart said in his post-match press conference. Despite starting in the front row, Zac Hosking will slot into Nicholson’s right edge spot. That leaves an opening for Corey Horsburgh to return in the front row after a week sidelined due to a head knock.

Last week’s Titans team: 1. Jaylan De Groot 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. AJ Brimson 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Klese Haas 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Chris Randall 15. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 16. Arama Hau 17. Josiah Pahulu. 18th man: 18. Jacob Alick-Wiencke

Team Tips: A big boost for the Titans with Kieran Foran due to return from a biceps injury, likely taking up a spot as a utility on the bench. Back rower David Fifita, meanwhile, is set for a three to four week stint on the sidelines after undergoing a keyhole surgery on his ankle. Jaimin Jolliffe returns from suspension and will be a straight swap on the bench for Iszac Fa’asumaleaui who suffered a head knock in Round 10.

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Wests Tigers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, 6.15pm AEST at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Last week’s Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Brent Naden 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jarome Luai 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Alex Twal 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Royce Hunt 17. Sione Fainu 18. Tony Sukkar 18th man: 16. Jack Bird

Team Tips: In a blow for the Tigers, Fonua Pole aggravated a knee injury against the Storm and did not return. “He had like a lingering meniscus injury,” Marshall said. “I’m not sure, to be honest. He could be back next week. We’ll have to get scans.” Jack Bird is the obvious man to slot back onto the bench after he was dropped to 18th man in Round 10 in place of Tony Sukkar. Sione Fainu could be the man to start at prop, while it remains to be seen when Jeral Skelton and Starford To’a will be fit to return, battling hamstring and neck injuries respectively.

Last week’s Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Fletcher Myers 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Jai Arrow 9. Siliva Havili 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. Euan Aitken 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Jye Gray 15. Sean Keppie 16. Davvy Moale 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Tevita Tatola

Team Tips: Veteran winger Alex Johnston is due to return from a hamstring injury in Round 11, replacing either Bayleigh Bentley-Hape or Fletcher Myers in the backline. After a solid win over the Broncos, no further changes are expected outside of Tevita Tatola returning on the pine in place of Liam Le Blanc after he was given a rest and named as 18th man. Jye Gray could also be on the chopping block after featuring for only

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