Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler has confirmed seven players will be left out of the club’s crucial Roosters clash amid the Pride shirt controversy.
The Panthers are without star center Stephen Crichton after an ugly clash against the Sharks, while another key player could be ruled out.
Todd Payten’s Cowboys are poised for a big push, with the return of cult hero Reuben Cotter looming.
Read on for all the NRL team tips for Round 20.
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THURSDAY JULY 28
Manly Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters at 4 Pines Park, 7.50pm AEDT
Last week’s Sea Eagles team: 1. Reuben Garrick 2. Jason Saab 3. Morgan Harper 4. Tolutau Koula 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Sean Keppie 14. Dylan Walker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 18. Ben Trbojevic 13. Toafofoa Sipley 15. Josh Schuster 16. Martin Taupau 17. Daniela Paseka 21. Kaeo Weekes
Team advice: Des Hasler has confirmed that the Sea Eagles will not be there Josh Aloyai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula i Toafofoa Sipley on Thursday night with the septet boycotting the club’s pride shirt. Manly’s season is now at a crossroads, currently sitting ninth on the competition ladder. This week’s contest against the Roosters was set to become a crucial battle for places in the top eight, with four teams currently on 20 points – Sea Eagles, Roosters, Raiders and Dragons. Hasler’s side have a tough run at home, facing the Eels in Round 21, as well as the Sharks and Raiders to round out the season. Meanwhile, the club suffered a Covid nightmare in round 19, with Andrew Davey, Jake Trbojevic i Lachlan Croker giving positive Des Hasler will be hoping the trio can return, but with the short rate of change, these players will cut it well to come out of their isolation period. Trbojevic will probably block again, while Dylan Walker will also return to the utility instead of Lachlan Croker if fit Meanwhile, Davey’s replacement, Ben Trbojevic he suffered a bad head injury and was able to spend a period of time out.
Last week’s Roosters team1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Paul Momirovski 16. Drew Hutchison 5. Joseph Suali 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Egan Butcher 17. Terrell May 20. Adam Keighran
Team advice: Joey Manu He was a late scratch due to a quad injury and Trent Robinson is hoping his star center is back. Luke Keary made a welcome return to the opening side and delivered. Lindsay Collins it’s also a chance to come back after sitting out with concussion symptoms.
FRIDAY JULY 29
Warriors vs Melbourne Storm at Mt Smart Stadium, 6pm AEDT
Last week’s Warriors team: 1. Chanel Harris-Tavita 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Jesse Arthars 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Tohu Harris 11. Euan Aitken 17. Jack Murchie 13. Jazz Tevaga 12. Josh Curran 14. Reece Walsh 15. Bunty Afoa 18. Eliesa Katoa
Team advice: Interim head coach Stacey Jones said she liked what she saw Chanel Harris-Tavita on the side, that is Reece Walsh he will probably remain on the bench. Aaron Pene it’s a chance to come back after being ruled out due to illness, it’s likely to come All Eliesa on the bench
Last week’s Storm team: 1. Nick Meaney 2. Dean Ieremia 3. Marion Seve 4. Justin Olam 14. Grant Anderson 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 5. Tyran Wishart 15. Tui Kamikamica 16. Alec MacDonald 21. Tom Eisenhuth
Team advice: Coach Craig Bellamy warned his players after their fourth straight loss, highlighting defense as his team’s problem. But with the storm’s ugly casualty room, no changes are expected in the outer rears. In the meantime, Tepai Moeroa it could be due to the return of a shoulder injury.
Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers at CommBank Stadium, 7.55pm AEDT
Last week’s Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. William Penini 4. Waqa Blake 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paul 11. Shaun Lane 12. Isaiah Player 13. Ryan Matterson 14. Makahesi Makatoa 15. Jacob Arthur 16. Oregon Coffee 17. Martha Niukore
Team advice: The eels make it through round 19 unscathed and useful Bryce Cartwright he has to come back from a rib injury. Cartwright has little chance of fitting into the bench instead of Makahesi Makatoa or Oregon Kaufusi.
Last week’s Panthers team1. Dylan Edwards 2. Tylan May 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 10. James Fisher-Harris 9. Apisai Koroisau 16. Matt Eisenhuth 11. William Kikau Liam Martin 13. Isaiah Yeo 14. Mitch Kenny 15. Scott Sorensen 17. Jaeman Salmon 19. Spencer Leniu
Team advice: Stephen Crichton out with concussion after a head crash that saw him lose a piece of his ear. “He’s out this week with a concussion but hopefully he’ll be back next week and he might have to wear a head gear (to protect his hearing) which I’m sure he’ll love,” coach Ivan Cleary said . Robert Jennings He was withdrawn from the NSW Cup on Sunday and is the likely replacement. In another blow to the mountain men, playmaker Jarome Luai he could be ruled out for up to six weeks with a knee injury according to Channel 9. According to the NRL Physio, Luai may have suffered a sprained MCL with a recovery timetable suggesting a 3-6 week turnaround. Sean O’Sullivan is the likely replacement to fit the halves. In the meantime, Guillem Kitau he escaped suspension for a shoulder charge and will be free to play.
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SATURDAY JULY 30
Gold Coast Titans vs Canberra Raiders at Cbus Super Stadium, 3pm AEDT
Last week’s Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Sosefo Fifita 3. Phillip Sami 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Corey Thompson 6. Tanah Boyd 7. Toby Sexton 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Aaron Booth 10. Isaac Liu 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13 Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Erin Clark 15. Jaimin Jolliffe 16. Herman Ese’ese 17. Jayden Campbell
Team advice: Jayden Campbell made a timely return alongside Justin Holbrook and was impressive in a short period. The Titans will be hoping to fit Brimson and Campbell into their squad, meaning Brimson could partner Toby Sexton in the halves. In the meantime, Kevin Proctor he is expected to return from a biceps injury, probably switching Herman Ese’ese off the bench
Last week’s Raiders team: 1. Xavier Savage 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Albert Hopoate 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papalii’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Adam Elliott 14. Tom Starling 15. Ryan Sutton 16. Emre Guler 17. Corey Harawira-Naera
Team advice: Xavier Savage was limping towards the end of the Raiders’ Round 19 clash, but coach Ricky Stuart described the young gun as “super tough”. ‘Sticky’ also revealed the extreme Albert Hopoate would be on his team next week ie by James Schiller return could be delayed after leg injury. In the meantime, Semi Valemei needs to come back from a knee injury but may struggle to force Timoko and Kris out of the 17.
Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at PointsBet Stadium, 5.30pm AEDT
Last week’s Sharks team: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Connor Tracey 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. British Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13 Dale Finucane 14. Teig Wilton 15. Cameron McInnes 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Andrew Fifita
Team advice: The Sharks made it through Round 19 unscathed and will likely line up in Round 17 as well.
Last week’s Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jed Cartwright 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Elias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Mur Jai Arrow Cameron Mur Jai Arrow 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Davvy Moale 16. Silver Havili 17. Thomas Burgess
Team advice: Centre Thane Milne he has to come back from a hand injury, though by Jed Cartwright The performance could see the 25-year-old retain his place. Latrell Mitchell praised Cartwright after the game after he contained Justin Olam’s attacking threat.
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Brisbane Broncos vs Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium, 7.35pm AEDT
Last week’s Broncos team1. Tesi Niu 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Brenko Lee 5. Jordan Pereira 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 16. Thomas Flegler 9. Jake Turpin 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki .Patrick Carrigan 8. Corey Jensen 14. Cory Peace 15. Kobe Hetherington 17. Keenan Palace
Team advice: Kevin Walters’ men are ready to welcome a young gun Selwyn Cobbo i Billy Walters on its initial side. Cobbo’s return remains to be seen Jordan Pereira fell, while Walters will likely move to No. 9, with Jake Turpin unlikely to remain at 17.
Last week’s Tigers team: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Brent Naden 3. Starford Toa 4. Asu Kepaoa 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Luke Brooks 8. James Tamou 9. Fa’manu Brown 10. Joe Ofahengaue 11. Luke Garner 12 Kelma Tuilagi 13. Jackson Hastings 14. Fonua Pole 15. Zane Musgrove 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Tyrone Peachey
Team advice: Jackson Hastings he looks set to stick with the No.13 jersey for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, extreme David Nofoaluma could return from illness. Kimmorley will have a big call on his hands next Ken Maumalo i Brent Naden both were strong against the Cowboys in Round 19.
SUNDAY JULY 31
Newcastle Knights vs Canterbury…