NRL teams Round 8: SuperCoach NRL analysis, Jack Bird named, Dane Gagai injury

Fowl was named within the Dragons facet on Tuesday, the membership having been given latitude with the naming of their squad as a result of they had been concerned within the Anzac Day sport in opposition to the Sydney Roosters solely 24 hours earlier.

Fowl completed that sport along with his arm in a sling however there are real hopes that he’ll keep away from a protracted stint on the sidelines. Dragons officers and Fowl are assured he has averted a break, however they nonetheless have to rule out the chance that he has suffered a small fracture.

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Fowl has been one of many Dragons’ finest performers this season and his presence can be vital on Sunday given the Tigers are one of many sides believed to be circling the versatile participant, who’s off contract on the finish of the season.

Fowl has been locked in talks with St George Illawarra over a two-year extension however the Tigers have proven curiosity and will make a play for the 27-year-old.

The Dragons paid a big worth for his or her Anzac win over the Roosters, dropping Jaydn Su’A for an prolonged interval. The period of time Su’A spends on the sidelines will hinge on whether or not he’s required to bear surgical procedure.

Massive blow for Knights’ finest

Newcastle’s harm woes have continued with consultant centre Dane Gagai is anticipated to overlook a minimum of a month with a fractured cheekbone whereas teammate Hymel Hunt is dealing with an extended stint after each suffered comparable accidents on the weekend.

Gagai managed to play via the 80 minutes in Newcastle’s 39-2 loss however scans have since returned a facial fracture.

Hunt suffered his harm whereas taking part in NSW Cup and is taken into account extra severe with a six-week return to play timeframe.

Sharks captain Wade Graham will play his first sport of the season, cleared to return from an ankle harm in opposition to the Broncos on Thursday night time.

Graham suffered the harm in the course of the membership’s pre-season trials, however educated with out incident on Tuesday. It’s anticipated Graham will likely be chosen in Craig Fitzgibbon’s 21-man squad for the in-form Sharks journey to Brisbane.

Will Kennedy (shoulder) has additionally recovered after leaving the sector final weekend and can play in opposition to the Broncos.

And as if being humiliated by the Storm wasn’t sufficient.

The Warriors have been struck by one other hurdle of their mission to beat the membership’s greatest loss of their historical past – with their flight out of Victoria delayed by nearly five-hours.

The Warriors had been as a consequence of depart Tullamarine Airport round 9am on Tuesday, however had been nonetheless ready to board their delayed flight at 1pm.

The delay will closely impression the Warriors restoration.

Centre Euan Aitken has a calf harm however the Warriors aren’t certain of the severity as a consequence of their incapability to have the problem scanned upon their return to Redcliffe.

Warriors coach Nathan Brown is determined for his facet to rebound from the embarrassing 70-10 loss to Melbourne.

Ben Murdoch Masila and Jack Murchie are anticipated to be named to face the Raiders this weekend. Josh Curran (knee) and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Concussion) are out.

ROUND 8 TEAMS

BRONCOS v SHARKS

Thursday, 7.50pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Broncos

1. Te Maire Martin, 2. Corey Oates, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Herbie Farnworth, 5. Selwyn Cobbo, 6. Tyson Gamble, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Corey Jensen, 9. Billy Walters, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Kurt Capewell, 12. Jordan Riki, 13. Kobe Hetherington

Bench: 14. Cory Paix, 15. Rhys Kennedy, 16. Thomas Flegler, 17. Keenan Palasia

Reserves: 18. Brenko Lee, 19. Jordan Pereira, 20. TC Robati, 21. Ezra Mam, 23. Ethan Quai-Ward, 23. Logan Bayliss, 24. Ryan James

Staff information: No modifications to the successful 17. Billy Walters named to begin at hooker and Cory Paix on the bench.

Sharks

1. Will Kennedy, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Jesse Ramien, 4. Siosifa Talakai, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Matt Moylan, 7. Nicho Hynes, 8. Toby Rudolf, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Aiden Tolman, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Teig Wilton, 13. Dale Finucane

Bench: 14. Jack Williams, 15. Cameron McInnes, 16. Royce Hunt, 17. Andrew Fifita

Reserves: 18. Braydon Trindall, 19. Wade Graham, 20. Matt Ikuvalu, 21. Mawene Hiroti, 22. Lachlan Miller, 23. Luke Metcalf, 24. Franklin Pele

Staff information: Dale Finucane (concussion) returns which sees Cameron McInnes transfer to the bench and Braydon Trindall to the reserves. Wade Graham is within the reserves too and anticipated to be a late name as much as the 17.

TITANS v PANTHERS

Friday, 6pm, Cbus Tremendous Stadium, Gold Coast

Titans

1. AJ Brimson, 2. Phillip Sami, 3. Brian Kelly, 4. Patrick Herbert, 5. Greg Marzhew, 6. Will Smith, 7. Toby Sexton, 8. Moeaki Fotuaika, 9. Erin Clark, 10. Isaac Liu, 11. David Fifita, 12. Beau Fermor, 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

Bench: 14. Tanah Boyd, 15. Sam Lisone, 16. Herman Ese’ese, 17. Kevin Proctor

Reserves: 18. Jamayne Isaako, 19. Jarrod Wallace, 20. Sam McIntyre, 21. Esan Marsters, 22. Paul Turner, 23. Corey Thompson, 24. Jayden Campbell

Staff information: Titans coach Justin Holbrook has responded to the Gold Coast’s sloppy type by switching five-eighth AJ Brimson to his most well-liked place of fullback for Friday night time’s daunting conflict with the unbeaten Panthers. Holbrook has axed fullback Jamayne Isaako and prop Jarrod Wallace for the sport at Cbus Tremendous Stadium because the Titans seek for a much-needed victory. Utility Will Smith will begin at five-eighth alongside halfback Toby Sexton, with Holbrook as soon as once more overlooking Jayden Campbell (named within the reserves) for fullback. David Fifita returns to the second row after a failed experiment within the centres final week, with Patrick Herbert shifting into the centres and Phillip Sami returning to the wing. In different modifications, Jaimin Jolliffe (calf) is out, whereas Herman Ese-ese and Tanah Boyd come onto the interchange bench.

Panthers

1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Charlie Staines, 3. Izack Tago, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Taylan Might, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. Matthew Eisenhuth, 9. Api Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo

Bench: 14. Soni Luke, 15. Scott Sorensen, 16. Spencer Leniu, 17. Jaeman Salmon

Reserves: 18. Robert Jennings, 19. Chris Smith, 20. J’Maine Hopgood, 21. Lindsay Smith, 22. Mitch Kenny, 23. Christian Chrichton, 24. Sean O’Sullivan

Staff information: No modifications – Soni Luke has held his spot on the interchange after a pleasant cameo debut final week.

RABBITOHS v SEA EAGLES

Friday, 7.55pm, Central Coast Stadium, Gosford

Rabbitohs

1. Blake Taaffe, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Isaiah Tass, 4. Campbell Graham, 5. Josh Mansour, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Lachlan Ilias, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Damien Prepare dinner, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Keaon Koloamatangi, 12. Jai Arrow, 13. Cameron Murray

Bench: 14. Siliva Havili, 15. Hame Sele, 16. Davvy Moale, 17. Liam Knight

Reserves: 18. Trent Peoples, 19. Jaxson Paulo, 20. Richard Kennar, 21. Dean Hawkins, 22. Peter Mamouzelos, 23. Josiah Karapani, 24. Shaquai Mitchell

Staff information: Two modifications from final week. Taane Milne (suspended) is changed by Isaiah Tass and Jacob Host (shoulder) by Siliva Havili.

Sea Eagles

1. Reuben Garrick, 2. Jason Saab, 3. Brad Parker, 4. Tolutau Koula, 5. Christian Tuipulotu, 6. Kieran Foran, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Sean Keppie, 9. Lachlan Croker, 10. Martin Taupau, 11. Karl Lawton, 12. Ethan Bullemor, 13. Jake Trbojevic

Bench: 14. Dylan Walker, 15. Ben Trbojevic, 16. Kurt De Luis, 17. Toafofoa Sipley

Reserves: 18. Morgan Harper, 19. Jorge Taufua, 20. James Roumanos, 21. Viliami Fifita, 22. Josh Schuster, 23. Kaeo Weekes, 24. Jacob Sykes

Staff information: Loads of modifications for the Sea Eagles. Within the backline, Morgan harper has paid the worth for Sifa Talakai mauling him final week opening the door for Tolu Koula to begin. Within the forwards Haumole Olakau’atu (suspension), Taniela Paseka (knee) and Andrew Davey (shoulder) are all out. Sean Keppie and Marty Taupau return at prop, Ethan Bullemor is available in to begin at second row and Ben Trbojevic and Kurt de Luis be part of the bench.

WARRIORS v RAIDERS

Saturday, 3pm, Moreton Day by day Stadium, Redcliffe

Warriors

1. Reece Walsh, 2. Rocco Berry, 3. Jesse Arthars, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Viliami Vailea, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Shaun Johnson, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Matt Lodge, 11. Euan Aitken, 12. Bayley Sironen, 13. Jazz Tevaga

Bench: 14. Taniela Otukolo, 15. Bunty Afoa, 16. Eliesa Katoa, 17. Jack Murchie

Reserves: 18. Edward Kosi, 20. Ben Murdoch-Masila, 21. Daejarn Asi, 22. Satisfaction Petterson-Robati, 23. Junior Ratuva, 24. Valingi Kepu, 25. Jackson Frei

Staff information: Josh Curran (knee) is out which sees Bayley Sironen begin on an edge. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (concussion), Aaron Pene (suspension) and Edward Kosi are additionally out which sees Viliami Vailea return on a wing and Rocco Berry the opposite recent winger. Jack Murchie and Eliesa Katoa come on to the bench.

Raiders

1. Jordan Rapana, 2. Nick Cotric, 3. Matt Timoko, 4. Semi Valemei, 5. Xavier Savage, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. Brad Schneider, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Tom Starling, 10. Joseph Tapine, 11. Hudson Younger, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Ryan Sutton

Bench: 14. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 15. Corey Harawira-Naera, 16. Adam Elliott, 17. Corey Horsburgh

Reserves: 18. Harry Rushton, 19. Matt Frawley, 20. Jarrod Croker 21. Emre Guler, 22. Trey Mooney, 23. James Schiller, 24. Peter Hola

Staff information: Elliott Whitehead (face) returns on the expense of teen Harry Rushton as Ricky Stuart opts to stay with the group that was thrashed by the Panthers final week.

BULLDOGS v ROOSTERS

Saturday, 5.30pm, Accor Stadium, Sydney

Bulldogs

1. Matt Dufty, 2. Brent Naden, 3. Aaron Schoupp, 4. Jake Averillo, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Luke Thompson, 9. Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Corey Waddell, 12. Tevita Pangai Jr, 13. Josh Jackson

Bench: 14. Bailey Biondi-Odo, 15. Joe Stimson, 16. Max King, 17. Ava Seumanufagai

Reserves: 19. Josh Prepare dinner, 20. Jackson Topine, 21. Jayden Okunbor, 22. Reece Hoffman, 23. Billy Tsikrikas, 24. Paul Alamoti, 25. Tui Katoa

Staff information: Final week’s Covid subs Jacob Kiraz, Jayden Okunbor and Billy Tsikrikas are out changed by Jake Averillo and Brent Naden within the backs and Ava Seumanufagai on the bench.

Roosters

1. James Tedesco, 2. Kevin Naiqama, 3. Paul Momirovski, 4. Joey Manu, 5. Joseph Suaalii, 6. Sam Walker, 7. Luke Keary, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Sam Verrills, 10. Lindsay Collins, 11. Angus Crichton, 12. Sitili Tupouniua, 13. Victor Radley

Bench: 14. Drew Hutchison, 15. Fletcher Baker, 16. Nat Butcher, 17. Siosiua Taukeiaho

Reserves: 18. Lachlan Lam, 19. Daniel Suluka-Fifita, 20. Ben Marschke, 21. Naufahu Whyte, 22. Adam Keighran, 23. Renouf Atoni, 24. Tom Carr

Staff information: Daniel Tupou (suspended) will miss every week which opens the door for Kevin Naiqama to come back on to the wing. Siosiua Taukeiaho and Nat Butcher return to the bench with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Victor Radley named to begin as Trent Robinson continues to tinker along with his facet denying it a lot wanted stability.

EELS v COWBOYS

Saturday, 7.05pm, TIO Stadium, Darwin

Eels

1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Hayze Perham, 3. Will Penisini, 4. Dylan Brown, 5. Bailey Simonsson, 6. Jake Arthur, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Isaiah Papali’I, 13. Nathan Brown

Bench: 14. Makahesi Makatoa, 15. Ryan Matterson, 16. Oregon Kaufusi, 17. Bryce Cartwright

Reserves: 18. Wiremu Greig, 19. Mitch Rein, 20. Tom Opacic, 21. Ky Rodwell, 22. Solomone Naiduki, 23. Elie El-Zakhem, 24. Luca Moretti

Staff information: No change to the 17 from final week.

Cowboys

1. Scott Drinkwater, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Valentine Holmes, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Murray Taulagi, 6. Tom Dearden, 7. Chad Townsend, 8. Jordan McLean, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Coen Hess, 11. Heilum Luki, 12. Jeremiah Nanai, 13. Jason Taumalolo

Bench: 14. Jake Granville, 15. Tom Gilbert, 16. Reuben Cotter, 17. Griffin Neame

Reserves: 18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 19. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 20. Connelly Lemuelu, 21. Ben Condon, 22. Emry Pere, 23. Brendan Elliot, 24. Ben Hampton

Staff information: No modifications right here both although coach Todd Payten will nearly actually make late modifications as he has each different spherical.

KNIGHTS v STORM

Sunday, 2pm, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Knights

1. Kalyn Ponga, 2. Edrick Lee, 3. Simi Sasagi, 4. Bradman Greatest, 5. Enari Tuala, 6. Jake Clifford, 7. Adam Clune, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Chris Randall, 10. Daniel Saifiti, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Brodie Jones, 13. Kurt Mann

Bench: 14. Phoenix Crossland, 15. Jacob Saifiti, 16. Leo Thompson 17. Sauaso Sue

Reserves: 18. Tex Hoy, 19. Jack Johns, 20. Brayden Musgrove, 21. Pasami Saulo, 22. Dylan Lucas, 23. Jaron Purcell, 24. Krystian Mapapalangi

Staff information: Dane Gagai (cheek) is out, changed by Simi Sasagi. Brodie Jones is known as regardless of injuring his arm final week – watch this house.

Storm

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen, 2. Nick Meaney, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Justin Olam, 5. Xavier Coates, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenny Bromwich, 13. Josh King

Bench: 14. Brandon Smith, 15. Tyran Wishart, 16. Trent Loiero, 17. Tepai Moeroa

Reserves: 18. Chris Lewis, 19. Marion Seve, 20. Alec MacDonald, 21. Jordan Grant, 22. Jack Howarth, 23. Bronson Garlick, 24. Cooper Johns

Staff information: Only a minor change with Chris Lewis and Tyran Wishart altering locations on the bench/reserves.

DRAGONS v TIGERS

Sunday, 4.05pm, WIN Stadium, Wollongong

Dragons

1. Moses Mbye, 2. Mathew Feagai, 3. Moses Suli, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Mikaele Ravalawa, 6. Jack Fowl, 7. Ben Hunt, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Andrew McCullough, 10. George Burgess, 11. Tariq Sims, 12. Josh McGuire, 13. Jack de Belin

Bench: 14. Talatau Amone, 15. Blake Lawrie, 16. Aaron Woods, 17. Tyrell Fuimaono

Reserves: 18. Tautau Moga, 19. Jackson Ford, 20. Josh Kerr, 21. Tyrell Sloan, 22. Cody Ramsey, 23. Jack Gosiewski, 24. Jayden Sullivan

Staff information: What’s occurring right here? Both the phrase on Jack Fowl (forearm fracture) was utterly incorrect, or coach Griffin has had a mind fade when naming his facet. Regardless, Jaydn Su’A is out with Josh McGuire and Tariq Sims named to begin within the second row.

Tigers

1. Starford To’a, 2. David Nofoaluma, 3. Luke Garner, 4. Oliver Gildart, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Luke Brooks, 7. Jackson Hastings, 8. James Tamou, 9. Jacob Liddle, 10. Zane Musgrove, 11. Kelma Tuilagi, 12. Luciano Leilua, 13. Joe Ofahengaue

Bench: 14. Jock Madden, 15. Alex Twal, 16. Thomas Mikaele, 17. Alex Seyfarth

Reserves: 18. Jake Simpkin, 19. Tyrone Peachey, 20. Junior Tupou, 21. Tukimihia Simpkins. 22. Austin Dias, 23. Fonua Pole, 24. Junior Tupou

Staff information: Daine Laurie (knee) is out opening the door for Star To’a to begin at fullback and Oliver Gildart to return to centre. Kelma Tuilagi is again pushing Alex Seyfarth to the bench.