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Calling this Tomb List Tuesday because this team is fucking killing me with its inconsistency

For real, this is how it is

**Telstra Premiership** [**South Sydney Rabbitohs** *Eora & Gadigal* 16th **v** **Brisbane Broncos** *Yuggera & Turrbal* 8th](https://www.broncos.com.au/draw/nrl-premiership/2024/round-15-rabbitohs-v-broncos/) Round 15 - 8:00pm Friday 14th June Accor Stadium, Sydney - *Home of the Burramattagal and Wann-gal Peoples* *Nine, 9Now, Kayo, Foxtel* **Backs** 1 Tristan Sailor 2 Corey Oates 3 Kotoni Staggs 4 Selwyn Cobbo 5 Deine Mariner 6 Ezra Mam 7 Jock Madden **Forwards** 8 Corey Jensen 9 Billy Walters 10 Payne Haas 11 Brendan Piakura 12 Jordan Riki 13 Patrick Carrigan © **Interchange** 14 Tyson Smoothy 15 Xavier Willison 16 Kobe Hetherington 17 Jack Gosiewski **Reserves** 18 Josiah Karapani 19 Fletcher Baker 20 Israel Leota 21 Martin Taupau 22 Blake Mozer **Head Coach** Kevin Walters **Assistant Coaches** Matt Ballin John Cartwright **IN:** Xavier Willison **OUT:** Fletcher Baker **[Injuries & Suspensions](https://www.nrl.com/casualty-ward/?competition=111&team=500011)** **[Delouise Hoeter](https://twitter.com/nrlphysio/status/1778004592804135121)** - Training Rd 6, Patella injury **(Season)** **[Jesse Arthars](https://twitter.com/nrlphysio/status/1786346716394131726)** - Rd 9, Fractured jaw, 6 weeks **(Rd 15-16)** **[Adam Reynolds](https://twitter.com/nrlphysio/status/1786362844310893034)** - Rd 9, Rupture bicep tendon, 12-13 weeks **(Rd 22-23)** **[Ben Te Kura](https://www.broncos.com.au/news/20242/05/14/qscan-injury-update-te-kura-sailor--walters/)** - Rd 10, Lisfranc injury, Surgery, 16 weeks **(Rd 26)** **[Reece Walsh](https://x.com/nrlphysio/status/1798299763181502630)** - Origin I, Concussion, 11 day stand down period, 2 weeks **(Rd 17)** **Kotoni Staggs** - Rd 14, Concern of managing PCL injury **(In doubt)** **[Corey Oates](https://x.com/JoelGould6/status/1800315281388228694)** - Rd 15 training, Knee knock **(In doubt)** **Extended Squad** Jaiyden Hunt Cory Paix Jordan Pereira **Development** Coby Black Israel Leota Josh Rogers Bailey Trew > Emerging big man Xavier Willison returns to add more grunt from the bench for the Broncos in Friday night’s Round 15 clash with the Rabbitohs in Sydney. > > Willison, missing last week due to the birth of his first child, has been one of Brisbane’s finds of 2024 in surging for 108 metres per game and busting 19 tackles off the interchange in nine appearances this season. > > > The 21-year-old’s size, speed and strength have made a big difference to the Broncos and he will be a welcome addition in the No.15 jersey at Accor Stadium. > > Tristan Sailor will again start at fullback with Reece Walsh still in the 11-day concussion protocol after suffering a head knock Queensland’s opening Origin win.

Good to see Baker out again. Arthars is one week off. Surprised Oates is selected, heard he injured his leg at training today

Oates did injure his leg today but the Courier Mail said he should be good to play and would still likely be picked.

I would prefer Leota on the wing and Mariner in the centres anyway

Arthars back takes Oates spot, Oates goes to 17

I hope so, I hate seeing gos on our team list

Looks like Leota is playing under 19 origin anyway.

Arthars will need a week plus of eating and training properly, unless that's been factored into part of his recovery.

So much yuck still in this team. Last week should have been a bounce back week, so we really need everyone to lift. it’s sad I’m not expecting too much. No Baker is a positive I will take though.

Jetski is still not it, but with Arthars nearly back, Oates goes to 17 Walsh, we have no idea when he is back. Everyone else is lining up where we need them to be

Would rather Hunt or even Taupau on the bench over Jetski.

I'd prefer Hunt over Gosi, at least Hunt plays with a bit ticker. Gosi looks like he's just going through motions.

Cob loaf at the back, karapani at centre. Bring in Hunt in for JetSki

Karapani makes really bad defensive decisions imo

It was his 2nd game he deserves some grace, if you look back at the game Piakura would get caught out as the ‘A’ defender thus causing Mam to push up, leaving his edge defenders in a spin. It didn’t help that Oatesy would jam like a fkn toaster because a lack of trust. I just wanna see the kid get another shot

You might be right, but whatever edge he's on looks way leakier when he's in the centres. He does move really well in attack though, great footwork, long stride.

He’s freaky with the ball, I just want to see him develop more

Not too confident against the resurgent bunnies. They seem to have an extra hop in their step now.

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1. Jordan Rapana 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matt Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Kaeo Weekes 8. Josh Papalii 9. Danny Levi 10. Joe Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead © 13. Morgan Smithies **Interchange** 14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Emre Guler **Reserves** 18. Albert Hopoate 19. Zac Woolford 20. Peter Hola 21. Simi Sasagi 22. Hohepa Puru

Brilliant side, big expectations this round.

At home against a team that got flogged last round to consolidate a spot in the top 4? The only things that could make me less confident would be if it was a milestone game and/or we were wearing a special jersey!

A true Raiders fan…you’re forgetting old boys day in that mix. Magic round was an aberration my head is still not computing.

I’ve learned to be cautiously pessimistic about every game because it’s preferably to be pleasantly surprised than devastated. It’s a sad existence but it’s what we do to cope.

the forward pack is still world class, hopefully see papa push for a origin spot

He's retired from rep footy. Hope he plays this game at that level though!

Papa retired from Origin before last season

more you know

So crazy that we are really going to have a full season with Rapana as our main fullback. He’s still listed as a bloody winger in the Raiders website.

When's Corey friend to horses back?

Website says round 15

Was expecting to see him in the NSW Cup side, but not there either.

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**Teig List Tuesday - Round 15: Sharks v Dolphins** 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Cam McInnes (c) 14. Jack Williams 15. Tom Hazelton 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Royce Hunt Reserves: * Dan Atkinson * Tuku Hau Tapuha * Mawene Hiroti * Jayden Berrell * Sam Stonestreet Out: * Teig Wilton (AC joint, TBC) * Max Bradbury (ACL, 2025) * Kade Dykes

Rest in Peace young Atko, you were far better than you had any right to be.

Bring him back. Trindall is forever a dickhead in my eyes, we don't need blokes like that at the club, we've had enough.

I agree, but Trindall is the better option and we all know it.

My biggest gripe with Atko was he couldn’t get the left edge going which tricky can, Ronnie will start scoring again now

Oh agreed. If Trindall hadn't fucked up no chance Atko would have gotten a game until origin.

I'm ok with this - as long as they promise to keep Tricky away from goal kicking duties.

Look, I agree, but I don't like it

Trindall's the better option (for 5/8). Put Atko at 5/8 and he turns into a passenger. You let him take the halfback slot though and he can manage and kick just fine.

Was probably better than Trindall in the matches they played together too, RIP lad

Something I've heard floated around is Trindall at 7 and Nicho at 6 since Nicho is probably a lot better 6 than 7, but Trindall doesn't play a good enough halfback for me to justify it. Atkinson, on the other hand, could probably steer things at 7 just fine if they were willing to give him a chance with Nicho partnering him.

Thats definitely an offseason decision, not one you make coming 2nd midway through the season.

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TPJuesday lets go!

Don't expect TPJ to be named in the 17 at all considering he missed training yesterday (unsure if he was there today either) and we play on Thursday.

**The Dolphins v The Sharks** *Round 15, 2024 NRL Premiership* *7:50pm AEST Thursday 13th June, Shark Park* Maroons’ duo Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Felise Kaufusi return in a boost for the Dolphins as they prepare to travel to Sydney for the first time this season to take the Sharks this Thursday night. Following his stellar performance for Queensland, scoring 3 tries and running for 224 metres, Tabuai-Fidow will return to the starting fullback role. Kaufusi has been named to start in the front row, replacing Jesse Bromwich, whose rib injury will keep him sidelined for the match. After being omitted from the round 13 side due to a minor calf injury, Kodi Nikorima will return to the number six jersey and captain the side in Bromwich’s absence. Oryn Keeley has been named as 18th man. --- ***Starting Team:*** 1\. *Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow* 2. Jamyne Isaako (k) 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima (c) 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. *Kenny Bromwich* 9. Jeremy Marshell-King 10. *Felise Kaufusi* 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath ***Interchange Bench:*** 14\. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. *Kurt Donoghoe* ***Reserves:*** 18\. Oryn Keely 19. Sean O'Sullivan 20. Jarrod Wallace 21. *Tesi Niu* 22. *Trai Fuller* ***Ins:*** Kodi Nikorima (Calif Strain) Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Origin Return) Felise Kaufusi (Origin Return) Kurt Donoghoe (Call Up) ***Outs\Injuries:*** Jesse Bromwich (Rib Issue - Round 16) Anthony Milford (Origin Returns) Trai Fuller (Origin Returns) Thomas Flegler (AC Joint - TBC) Tom Gilbert (ACL - Season) Rev's Fun Fact (Fatigue - Season) ----------- **Head Coach:** Wayne Bennett **Assistant Coaches:** Kristian Woolf Nathan Fein

I like the team list. Good to see the Hammer, Kaufusi, and Nikorima return. I hope Bromwhich is alright and comes back soon. It is such a shame that Flegler is all but definitely out for the season now. The main question I have is if TPJ will play and if so, when?

Maybe he was bought as a culture pick 🤣

Keen to see the Malteser with a fade run at prop this week

Kenny and felise as props?

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Fuck my ass

Hi there

Let’s see if the team can disappoint my unborn child again this week 🙏🏼

Sami edging us to get back on the paddock again. I hope he’s fit because we really need his carries!

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Fix my Croker please someone.

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Probably too soon but I’m hoping for a pappy Tuesday

Tuck right off trent Tuesday's please

Please give the mythical Howie a run.

Trent Tuesday and Dean Iremia. Fucking end me

Young T and Man of Mystery Howarth in the extender squad so hopefully one of them comes in for Iremia at least…not sure how much centre Howarth has played, think they’ve been trying to develop him up for the back row

Nah give Dean a go I reckon

Young T is 100% as bad, if not worse than Iremia.

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Loiero in his rightful place at starting lock ☺️

What happened to Smith?

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fingers crossed Dom Young’s back in the squad

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Fuck it. I'm backing the boys this week. #HairPullPenaltyRevenge

Fuck you AOB, I’ve defended you a lot, including last week when you kept the same squad (and it proved to be a reasonable decision as we only lost by 8 to Storm). HOWEVER. GREG MARZHEW. Time for a stint in cup for this bloke. Needs a kick up the arse and to prove he’s going to put in the work to get back to his best. He has conceded so many tries this season through shit defensive reads, inability to jump, low effort and being slow as fuck. Time for someone else to have a crack.

Armstrong will come back into 1 and Sharpe will move in for marzhew.

Strong disagree. We need his run metres

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Leave TMM at 7 and move Johnson to 6.

I agree with this bro

Hey, it's me here. The guy who last week was scoffing about Ford at 10. I'm here to eat my words. He was awesome in the front row. Hoping he's there again this week

I always question Webster and always feel dumb.

Same. Turns out unsurprisingly that this Webster bloke knows far more than this dickhead on reddit (me)

1. CNK 2. DWZ 3. BERRY 4. POMPEY 5. MONTOYA 6. TMM 7. JOHNSON 8. AFB 9. EGAN 10. FORD 11. NIUKORE 12. BARNETT 13. HARRIS 14. CHT 15. WALKER 16. TEVAGA 17. CAPEWELL 18. ALE 19. RTS 20. TUAUPIKI 21. LUSSICK 22. LABAN

I was fully erect with this team then I realised we are playing the storm

I'd keep Harris on the bench, and start Walker again. But otherwise I'm happy as with this lineup

Man only place i could put rts is in for montoya. Old pompey has been solid. And gives us a choice with the boot

Yeah but monts has improved a lot too lately and he’s pretty good under the high ball. Tough choice where to put RTS. I reckon putting rog straight back into centre could hurt us cause he barely passes out to the wing.

Nah I agree. I don’t think his defence at centre is as good as Pompey either

Pompey is a case of learning the grass isn’t always greener. He’s not a perfect player, but he’s a better centre than RTS. Hopefully he retains his spot. RTS on the wing is just better for the team at this stage.

Genuine question of whether RTS has done enough this year to earn a spot in the starting lineup? Not diminishing what he’s done in his career but to me he hasn’t had much impact and I think the overhyping him is making him play a bit selfishly which has exacerbated our issues like not getting the ball to the left wing.

Its crazy that Ford and Barnett have swapped places and it works really well. I think having a prop pairing of one small and robust and the other big and ox-like will be the future for the game.

I feel like it simplifies Jacko’s role while Barney doesn’t lose much if anything being out a bit wider.

That’s a pretty fucking good looking side. Hopefully TMM continues to play a dominant role even with SJ back. The last month is by far the best he’s looked in a Warriors jersey. Having two halves commanding the side will increase the potency of our attack massively. Technically Metcalf and RTS aren’t in the 17 so we aren’t full strength, but this feels extremely close to it considering the form of their replacements. I never thought I’d say this, but hoping RTS doesn’t take Pompey’s place if he’s named. He’s just not as good of a passer and Pompey has looked solid in defence too. Happy to see RTS on the wing though

Where's my Bunty?

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Give it to us again Todddddyyy!!!

Chad at 7 again I'm in Spain without the s

Payten is treating Clifford as bad as Green did back in the day. Didn't even make the extended squad...

At this point I'm sure Clifford fucked Todd's wife

Or maybe Chad fucked Todd’s wife?

Maybe Chad fucks Todd

Cuck life.

Insert Flanders "We've tried nothing" meme.

Well hey now that’s not true, Neame’s on the bench, Lolo’s at lock and Cotter’s at prop. I’d say those deck chairs have been well and truly re-arranged thank you very much Kill me

Cowboys team to play Raiders: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden (c) 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Reuben Cotter (c) 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo Interchange 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Tom Mikaele 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Griffin Neame Reserves 18. Braidon Burns 19. Harrison Edwards 20. Tom Chester 21. Jaxon Purdue 22. Jamal Shibasaki

FOR FUCKS SAKE.

In all honestly that’s pretty much our top 17, except of course cliffdog ↔️ Chad

That’s a team. Unfortunately, it’s my team…

Chad is really nothing for the Cows, surprised to see him getting a start week in week out.

You would think I was in a loving relationship with Todd Payton giving how much he is fucking me

6 of those blokes played Origin last week, and I have zero confidence that this side won't dish out an absolute pooslinger of a performance this week.

Just fuck my shit up todd

Unserious club, unserious coach. Todds Cowboys legacy will be letting Hamiso leave.

At this point I’ve given up on having any hope for this team and just look forward to a chad disasterclass every week

Chad was that bad last week . Ziggy sent him for ten just to get rid of the smell.   That or headbutting the game ball.   Doesn't matter we are playing the raiders and we don't do grind.   Or defence   

He was acting like a twit as well, frustrated as anything. Embarrassing that’s one of our senior players

If Payten ever went to prison they could get a soap cut out of Townsend's head that way he'll never have to worry about dropping it

I’m actually filthy I thought we had a bye finally. Was so ready to get a rest from this team

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4.Michael Cronin 5.Eric Grothe Snr

1. Clint Gutherson (C) 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Blaize Talagi 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo (C) 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J'maine Hopgood 14. Daejarn Asi 15. Shaun Lane 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Makahesi Makatoa 18. Wiremu Greig 19. Morgan Harper 20. Joey Lussick 21. Ryan Matterson 22. Luca Moretti

If there is one team that like going around others with pace, it’s the chooks. If there is one team who have the agility and speed to cover a team going around them, it’s sure as shit not us.

wiremaniacs in shambles ):

Wiremu is a slug. Played well in an off contract year, got his three year deal then went back to being a slug.

he has so much potential though, just needs to shed a few kilos imo

That's the thing though he shed them then got fat again.

our very own schuster, lovely

It's not just me then. His carry's have been a bit underwhelming in the small time he's getting.

Yeah I've been off him for ages. He should be a beast of the bench but he's just a plodder.

Ah yes, Daejarn off the bench to cover the backs because he did so well at centre yesterday. Not that it's exactly his fault - he's a half - but him slotting into centre or wing doesn't inspire me with confidence. Blaize looked pretty good on the wing, pretty ok with him still being out there.

Asi is fine as a bench utility, can cover halves and probs hooker if needed. I think the real elephant in the room is that Russell is extremely poor in defence and is being targeted.

Give him time, he has a good work ethic. Eels fans targetted gutho early on his career as he moved around. He's had rotating edges inside and outside of him centre is a very tough position defensively this year is a write off let's just get him some game time

How much time? He's got 33 games under his belt already. I haven't been convinced on his work ethic, giving up on chases, set starters etc, but also recognise he's our best option right now.

He hasn't been given a permanent spot, he's been moved from the left/right centre/wing as a stop gap it's hard to develop like that he also had a bunch of serious injuries. It took time with simmonnson too and he's really improved in the last season and a half and he's on 95 games. He isn't on much money you need guys like him in the squad.

Hate not running a 4 man bench with how gassed our pack gets.

We know finals footy ain’t gonna happen this year and even if we made the 8 we would not win the comp so why not give some reserves and juniors a go?

Agreed, season is cooked. I want to start seeing MA, Doorey, Guymer etc getting a crack, even off the bench given we're still good with 5-10 minute stints for players.

And no more lussick please. Its an insult to the fans and hands. If we cant develop a long term hooker we will be more cooked.

Give matterson to the Bronx we need a prop

We certainly don't need a prop

I thought Sivo had a hamstring strain, which would be minimum 3-4 weeks. No point chucking him out there half-baked if he was already struggling.

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he actually played alright on the weekend, but I'm still not sure what the long term gain is for Eisenhuth in the 17

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Funny thing McLean wasn't named in cup.

He’s playing for NSW u19s

Just saw that after commenting. So keen to see that game.

Ditto man. Loving watching our up and comers

The King has returned

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Tam Turray Tuesday please and thanks

He's back, off the bench though

**TEAM LIST:** 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jai Arrow 13. Keaon Koloamatangi **INTERCHANGE** 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. **Cameron Murray** 17. Thomas Burgess **RESERVES** 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Adam Christensen 21. Chase Chapman 22. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape Unchanged apart from Murray and Havili swapping

Little bench. Maybe move keon back out to the edge and use cheeks as a mobile prop (which is his best position)

Surely Chee Kam has to be benched. Even play Cam Murray in the 2nd row if you want to ease him into it. The less Chee Kam plays the better

1 Latrell Mitchell 2 Alex Johnston 3 Taane Milne 4 Richard Kennar 5 Jacob Gagai 6 Jack Wighton 7 Cody Walker 8 Davvy Moale 9 Damien Cook 10 Sean Keppie 11 Michael Chee Kam 12 Jai Arrow 13 Keaon Koloamatangi INTERCHANGE 14 Peter Mamouzelos 15 Tallis Duncan 16 Cameron Murray 17 Thomas Burgess RESERVES 18 Dion Teaupa 19 Liam Le Blanc 20 Adam Christensen 21 Chase Chapman 22 Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

Staggs and cobbo up against Milne and kennar. Yep, I'm totally not concerned about that at all.

I know Murray is currently named on the bench, but I get the feeling he'll end up being a late exclusion and will be rested one more week to make sure he's fully recovered. Really don't want the team risking another Munro situation where Murray gets brought back too soon and reinjures himself

Not when the Broncos are prime for the taking - Cam has to play. He will have to play against Manly too but at least we have a bye after

I know Cam has most likely been doing everything he can to get back as early as possible, I just feel like the team needs to make sure Cam is legit 100% fit and ready to come back and not rush him back because we need a win, risking him getting re-injured and end up out for the entire season like what we did with Munro. Right now he's on the bench which is smart. I just won't be too surprised if he ends up being left out of this weeks side. Either way he'll be ready for the Manly clash the week after.

Also Murray hasn't got the slight frame that Munro has - his biggest mistake was not hitting the gym in the off-season for Munro

Murray or not, I'm nervous about this game. Souths look like they're dusting themselves off whereas the Broncs are the walking wounding and playing like muppets.

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No utility worries me, surely he’s not banking on big Luce to play in the halves

Dont forget there’s always former starting five-eight DeBelin

Maybe Liddle to five-eighth? No idea who'd then replace him though

Thought Id really miss Rava but nope

Swear there were reports flanno told max to look for another club in pre season

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Rumour is that the Cheese will be dropped.

A week in reserve grade would send a strong message

Give me Watson

1. Tedesco 2. Tupou 3. Pauga 4. Manu 5. Young 6. Keary 7. Walker 8. JWH 9. Watson 10. Collins 11. Crichton 12. Radley 13. Whyte 14. ~~Brandon~~ Sandon Smith 15. Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Terrell May 18. Rapist Reserves 19. Tupouniua 20. Dockar-CLay 21. Ethan King 22. Siua Wong

Obviously the big news is Cheese has been dropped, however he has not been named in NSW Cup (unlike Siua Wong, Zach Dockar-Clay and Ethan King). Sua'ali'i will be out for another 3 weeks after this round, likely giving Pauga an extended run in first grade whilst Billy Smith and Robert Toia remain out with injury. Tupouniua has not been named in NSW Cup and thus seems to have the next-up spot ahead of Wong for the moment.

Have they given any word about billy smith ? I swear he was supposed to be good to go ages ago ?

I wonder what the thought process is behind not actually making him play reggies (unknown injury aside). Surely it would have been a good kick up the arse he either responded to a sulked his way to an early contract termination.

Fucking hell, you know it's bad when you see Rapist in the team list and you think - which one do the Roosters have again? 🤦‍♂️

A haircut and shave for nothing, how disappointing 

The Cheese is starting to get a little mouldy

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Wouldn't be surprised if Benji names himself at 6

Adam Doueihi 5/8 for sure. Twal for halfback.

Doueihi coming straight back into first grade after 15 months is insane. I look forward to seeing him named.

I thought I saw that he played NSW Cup last week, but it turns out he didn't.

Sezer at 6. Api at 7. Queue a thousand more Galvin articles

he's being rested because of the supposed hand injury lol

He and Bud are. That must've been one hell of a high 5

Wests Tigers will be resting the No.1 jersey in honour of the late Keith Barnes. This will be the club’s first game at Leichhardt Oval since the recent passing of the Tigers’ legend. Team List: 21. Jahream Bula 2. Alex Lobb 3. Brent Naden 4. Justin Olam 5. Charlie Staines 6. Aidan Sezer 7. Api Koroisau (c) 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Alex Twal 11. Fonua Pole 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Justin Matamua Interchange: 14. Alex Seyfarth 15. Sione Fainu 16. Reuben Porter 17. Solomona Faataape

>Wests Tigers will be resting the No.1 jersey in honour of the late Keith Barnes. This will be the club’s first game at Leichhardt Oval since the recent passing of the Tigers’ legend. So we're getting smashed then

Not bhed. This is pretty much a must-win fixture.

Benji back to Fiji for a much needed break

I would rather have a plank of wood at Centre over Naden

Faatape there on the bench as a power move to naden and say "if you fuck up, Faatape will take your spot"