Teams: Huge blow for Dragons as star ruled out

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St George Illawarra Dragons prima Jack Bird is apt to miss the side's adjacent 2 games aft helium was near retired of the squad for Sunday's clash against the Panthers.

The inferior is reportedly battling soreness successful his genu with the Dragons apt to remainder the premiership winner.

Billy Burns volition regenerate Bird successful the second-row. 

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Jack Bird celebrates with squad mates. (Getty)

Gold Coast Titans Kieran Foran is besides retired for circular 14, succumbing to a toed wounded that's troubled him for weeks. 

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Jayden Campbell volition determination to five-eighth with Keano Kini coming into the squad astatine fullback.

FRIDAY

Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders astatine Campbelltown Sports Stadium, 8pm

Tigers:

1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To'a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa 18. Brent Naden 19. Aistasi James 20. Daine Laurie 21. Justin Matamua 22. Tallyn Da Silva

Analysis: The Tigers volition play their archetypal crippled since Joe Ofahengaue departed the nine for Parramatta. Alex Seyfarth moves connected to the seat portion Fonua Pole is lock.

Jahream Bula of the Tigers celebrates with squad mates. (Getty)

Raiders:

1. Sebastian Kris 2. Nick Cotric 3. Albert Hopoate 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Pasami Saulo 11. Hudson Young 12. Corey Horsburgh 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Matt Frawley 17. Ata Mariota 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Danny Levi 20. Harley Smith-Shields 21. Xavier Savage 22. Peter Hola

Referee: Gerard Sutton

Analysis: As Ricky Stuart said post-game, Jarrod Croker is rested truthful helium tin play his 300th lucifer astatine location portion Corey Harawira-Naera is retired arsenic expected aft his on-field seizure. Hudson Young has been named to backmost up aft Origin, Albert Hopoate volition determination from helping to centre with Nick Cotric replacing him. Matt Frawley comes connected to the bench.

SATURDAY

Warriors vs Dolphins astatine Go Media Stadium, 3pm

Warriors:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Josh Curran 16. Mitchell Barnett 17. Bayley Sironen 18. Tom Ale 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Demitric Sifakula 22. Ronald Volkman 23. Ali Leiataua

Analysis: A fig of changes for the Warriors with Wayde Egan, Dylan Walker and Mitch Barnett each returning to the side, replacing Freddy Lussick, Demitric Sifakula and Tom Ale.

Dolphins:

1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Tesi Niu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Herman Ese'ese 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Mason Teague 17. Valynce Te Whare 18. Harrison Graham 19. Max Plath 20. Poasa Faamausili 21. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Oliver Gildart

Analysis: Unchanged broadside with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tom Gilbert not picked to backmost up from Origin. 

NRL Highlights: Dolphins v Dragons - Round 13

Referee: Grant Atkins

Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs astatine Cbus Super Stadium, 5.30pm

Titans:

1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Phillip Sami 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu 14. Sam Verrills 15. Erin Clark 16. Klese Haas 17. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui 18. Kruise Leeming 19. Brian Kelly 20. Jaimin Jolliffe 21. Thomas Mikaele 22. Ken Maumalo

Analysis: David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui could backmost up from Origin portion Foran volition beryllium rested. Sam Verrills volition instrumentality connected the seat from his collarbone wounded with caller enlistee Kruise Leeming dropping out. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui has been recalled connected the seat and Alofiana Khan-Pereira is besides backmost successful the squad connected the wing.

Kieran Foran is retired for the Titans. (Bradley Kanaris via Getty Images)

Rabbitohs:

1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Richard Kennar 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jai Arrow 15. Michael Chee Kam 16. Shaq Mitchell 17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 18. Taane Milne 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Peter Mamouzelos 21. Tallis Duncan 22. Dean Hawkins

Analysis: Cameron Murray and Jai Arrow are some named contempt Origin appearances. Centre Campbell Graham volition instrumentality from a sternum wounded portion Taane Milne has been dropped successful favour of Richie Kennar.

Referee: Liam Kennedy

Cronulla Sharks vs Brisbane Broncos astatine PointsBet Stadium, 7.35pm

Sharks:

1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Wade Graham 15. Jack Williams 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Braydon Trindall 19. Connor Tracey 20. Jesse Colquhoun 21. Daniel Atkinson 22. Jayden Berrell

Analysis: Connor Tracey is dropped owed to Siosifa Talakai's return. Nicho Hynes has been named arsenic helium prepares to play disconnected the seat connected Wednesday.

Broncos:

1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 15. Corey Jensen 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Deine Mariner 19. Brendan Piakura 20. Keenan Palasia 21. Xavier Willison 22. Corey Oates 23. Tristan Sailor 24. Jock Madden

Analysis: Payne Haas, Patrick Carrigan, Reece Walsh, Thomas Flegler and Selwyn Cobbo person each been named and volition beryllium monitored based disconnected Origin. The enactment of the Maroons and Blues players means Corey Jensen and Kobe Hetherington person moved to the seat with Tristan Sailor, Keenan Palasia and Deine Mariner each retired of the 17. Corey Oates could marque a instrumentality from his genu injury.

NRL Highlights: Warriors v Broncos - Round 13

Referee: Todd Smith

SUNDAY

Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs astatine Industree Group Stadium, 2pm

Roosters:

1. James Tedesco 2. Corey Allan 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Billy Smith 5. Junior Pauga 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Sitili Tupouniua 14. Drew Hutchison 15. Nathan Brown 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge 18. Daniel Tupou 19. Sandon Smith 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Terrell May 22. Naufahu Whyte

Analysis: Skipper James Tedesco and guardant person Lindsay Collins volition beryllium fixed the accidental to backmost up from Origin portion Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Joey Manu are some acceptable to instrumentality from injury. Drew Hutchison returns to the seat on with Matt Lodge. Jake Turpin could play 80 minutes aft Brandon Smith's thumb injury.

Bulldogs:

1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Blake Wilson 6. Karl Oloapu 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Ryan Sutton 11. Jayden Okunbor 12. Jacob Preston 13. Corey Waddell 14. Josh Reynolds 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Samuel Hughes 17. Harrison Edwards 19. Khaled Rajab 20. Jackson Topine 21. Josh Addo-Carr 22. Kyle Flanagan 23. Tevita Pangai Junior 24. Jeral Skelton

Analysis: Tevita Pangai Junior and Josh Addo-Carr are some successful the reserves aft Origin selection. Josh Reynolds has been recalled connected the bench.

Referee: Ashley Klein

North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm astatine Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 4.05pm

Cowboys:

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Peta Hiku 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Heilum Luki 13. Jake Granville 14. Jack Gosiewski 15. Jeremiah Nanai 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Griffin Neame 18. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 19. Brendan Elliot 20. Jason Taumalolo 21. Ben Hampton 22. Valentine Holmes 23. Reuben Cotter 24. Murray Taulagi

Analysis: The Cowboys large 3 of Valentine Holmes, Reuben Cotter and Murray Taulagi are each connected the reserves and could backmost up from Origin. Jason Taumalolo is besides among the reserves arsenic helium looks to instrumentality from the genu injury. Jeremiah Nanai returns from a four-game suspension. Semi Valemei volition marque his nine debut connected the helping successful spot of Robert Derby.

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Storm:

1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Aaron Pene 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Grant Anderson 18. Tyran Wishart 19. Marion Seve 20. Tom Eisenhuth 21. Tariq Sims 22. Kane Bradley

Analysis: Unchanged broadside with Tui Kamikamica replacing Nelson Asofa-Solomona successful the starting team.

Referee: Peter Gough

Penrith Panthers vs St George Illawarra Dragons astatine BlueBet Stadium, 6.15pm

Panthers:

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Martin 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Jack Cogger 19. Luke Garner 20. Thomas Jenkins 21. Matt Eisenhuth 22. Liam Henry 23. Izack Tago 24. Spencer Leniu

Analysis: The aforesaid 17 that defeated the Broncos with Stephen Crichton, Brian To'o, Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin each to beryllium monitored station Origin.

Dragons:

1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Michael Molo 11. Billy Burns 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Jaiyden Hunt 17. Josh Kerr 18. Moses Mbye 19. Toby Couchman 20. Zane Musgrove 21. Max Feagai 22. Tautau Moga

Analysis: Jack Bird is retired with injury, portion Ben Hunt returns to the starting side, depending connected however helium pulls up from Origin. Moses Mbye and Toby Couchman are the different players retired with Billy Burns and Jaydn Su'A coming in.

Referee: Chris Sutton

Bye: Eels, Knights, Sea Eagles

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