NRL CONFIRMED TEAM LISTS: EVERY SIDE'S LINEUP FOR ROUND 17

State of Origin is set to cause plenty of uncertainty in NRL lineups this week with a host of stars possibly called upon to back-up after Game II. 

Canterbury have the shortest turnaround in Round 17 with Stephen Crichton racing the clock to return for the Bulldogs, who will already be without Connor Tracey. 

Andrew Webster has made a number of changes at the New Zealand Warriors after their horror loss to the Gold Coast. However, Ricky Stuart has taken the opposite approach following Canberra's defeat to the Wests Tigers. 

Benji Marshall's side and St George Illawarra are set to welcome a number of injured players back into the fray, while the Sydney Roosters have named a surprise name in their backline. 

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Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Cronulla Sharks

Friday, June 28 at Accor Stadium (8.00pm AEST)

Canterbury confirmed team:

4. Jacob Kiraz

2. Blake Wilson

3. Bronson Xerri

23. Stephen Crichton

5. Jeral Skelton

6. Matt Burton

7. Toby Sexton

8. Max King

9. Reed Mahoney

10. Sam Hughes

11. Viliame Kikau

12. Jaeman Salmon

13. Bailey Hayward

1. Blake Taaffe

15. Josh Curran

16. Kurtis Morrin

17. Lipoi Hopoi

22. Harry Hayes

Bulldogs team news:

Connor Tracey will be sidelined after copping a high shot in last week's loss to the Roosters, with Blake Kiraz shifted to fullback. Blake Taaffe will start from the bench.

Drew Hutchison has dropped out of the backline with Bronson Xerri back on deck after missing last week with a hamstring issue.

Stephen Crichton has been listed in the reserves will back-up from Origin despite the short turnaround.  

Bailey Hayward was dropped back to the bench last week but has been named at lock once again with Kurt Mann still serving a suspension. 

Cronulla confirmed team:

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. Sifa Talakai

13. Cameron McInnes

14. Jack Williams

15. Royce Hunt

16. Thomas Hazelton

21. Teig Wilton

18. Daniel Atkinson

Sharks team news:

Craig Fitzgibbon has named a settled side after the bye with just Braden Hamlin-Uele dropping out and Tuku Hau Tapuha added to the pine. 

However, in a late change the young forward has dropped off the bench and been replaced by the returning Teig Wilton. 

New Zealand Warriors vs. Brisbane Broncos

Saturday, June 29 at Go Media Stadium (3.00pm)

New Zealand confirmed team:

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

4. Adam Pompey

5. Marcelo Montoya

6. Chanel Harris-Tavita

7. Te Maire Martin

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Wayde Egan

10. Jackson Ford

11. Marata Niukore

12. Mitch Barnett

13. Tohu Harris

14. Freddy Lussick

15. Dylan Walker

16. Jazz Tevaga

17. Kurt Capewell

18. Tom Ale

20. Jacob Laban

21. Edward Kosi

22. Taine Tuaupiki

23. Moala Graham-Taufa

Warriors team news:

Following their horrific 66-6 loss to the Titans last week, Andrew Webster has made some changes. 

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will return from suspension and takes the place of Edward Kosi on the wing. 

Shaun Johnson will be sidelined for a month after being struck down with an Achilles issue during his side's defeat to the Titans. 

Te Maire Martin will take over at halfback with Chanel Harris-Tavita drafted into five-eighth and Freddy Lussick added to the bench. 

Mitch Barnett will back-up from Origin after acting as 18th man for NSW, while Kurt Capewell will be touch and go after featuring for QLD off the bench. 

The duo have been named in the 17 for now though which pushes Jacob Laban and Tom Ale out of the side. 

Brisbane confirmed team:

1. Tristan Sailor

2. Jesse Arthars

3. Kotoni Staggs

4. Selwyn Cobbo

5. Deine Mariner

6. Ezra Mam

7. Jock Madden

8. Corey Jensen

9. Billy Walters

10. Xavier Willison

11. Brendan Piakura

12. Jack Gosiewski

13. Kobe Hetherington

14. Tyson Smoothy

15. Fletcher Baker

16. Josiah Karapani

17. Martin Taupau

18. Josh Rogers

19. Blake Mozer

20. Reece Walsh

21. Payne Haas

22. Patrick Carrigan

23. Corey Oates

Broncos team news:

Kevin Walters has decided to take a cautious approach with his Origin stars, with Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan listed in the reserves. 

Walsh is unlikely to feature though after appearing to be off the pace for the Maroons in Game II, while Haas and Carrigan are also doubtful. 

Jesse Arthars is scheduled to return from a broken jaw and will take his place in the backline with Josiah Karapani dropping to the bench. 

Jordan Riki is serving a suspension for a late shot on Cam Murray, so is replaced in the backrow by Jack Gosiewski. 

Xavier Willison and Kobe Hetherington have been promoted to the starting side while Fletcher Baker and Martin Taupau are the new faces on the bench. 

Newcastle Knights vs. Parramatta Eels 

Saturday, June 29 at McDonald Jones Stadium (5.30pm)

Newcastle confirmed team:

1. Fletcher Sharpe

2. Enari Tuala

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Will Pryce

7. Jackson Hastings

8. Jacob Saifiti

 9. Phoenix Crossland

10. Leo Thompson

11. Tyson Frizell

12. Dylan Lucas

13. Adam Elliott

14. Jayden Brailey

15. Daniel Saifiti

16. Kai Pearce-Paul

17. Brodie Jones

18. Mat Croker

19. Jack Hetherington

20. Jack Cogger

21. Krystian Mapapalangi

22. David Armstrong

Knights team news:

Fletcher Sharpe is set to remain at fullback with David Armstrong only listed in the reserves after recovering from injury. 

Dane Gagai acted as 18th man for QLD so will be fine to take his place in the centres for the Knights. 

In a major change, Jack Cogger has dropped out of the side with Will Pryce handed his NRL debut at five-eighth. 

Jayden Brailey dropped back to the bench for Phoenix Crossland in his side's previous match against the Panthers and this swap has been formalised in the starting lineup this round. 

Dylan Lucas is set to continue in the backrow with Kai Pearce-Paul only named on the pine after recovering from a toe injury. Jack Hetherington goes back to the reserves. 

Parramatta confirmed team:

1. Clint Gutherson

2. Maika Sivo

3. Will Penisini

4. Sean Russell

5. Blaize Talagi

6. Dylan Brown

7. Mitch Moses

8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

9. Brendan Hands

10. Junior Paulo

11. Shaun Lane

12. Bryce Cartwright

13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Matthew Arthur

15. Makahesi Makatoa

16. Matt Doorey

17. Ryan Matterson

18. Daejarn Asi

19. Joey Lussick

20. Wiremu Greig

21. Jake Tago

22. Charlie Guymer

Eels team news: 

Maika Sivo is expected to be back on deck after missing his side's previous two matches with a hamstring injury with Daejarn Asi dropping out of the backline.  

Mitch Moses has been named at halfback and should be fine to back-up after enjoying a stellar return to the Origin arena for the Blues. 

Kelma Tuilagi was issued with a five-game ban for a dangerous throw and has been replaced in the backrow by Bryce Cartwright. 

J'maine Hopgood missed out on Origin selection due to a back issue and remains sidelined with Joe Ofahengaue starting at lock. 

There are two new faces on the pine with Matthew Arthur set to make his NRL debut, while Matt Doorey has also been included ahead of Luca Moretti. 

Melbourne Storm vs. Canberra Raiders 

Saturday, June 29 at AAMI Park (7.35pm)

Melbourne confirmed team:

22. Sualauvi Faalogo

2. Will Warbrick

3. Grant Anderson

4. Jack Howarth

5. Xavier Coates

6. Tyran Wishart

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Tui Kamikamica

15. Bronson Garlick

10. Josh King

11. Shawn Blore

12. Eli Katoa

13. Trent Loiero

14. Christian Welch

16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

17. Joe Chan

21. Kane Bradley

20. Alec MacDonald

19. Dean Ieremia

Storm team news:

Ryan Papenhuyzen made a successful return from injury last week but is out this week with a bruised foot. Sualauvi Faalogo will start at fullback. 

Harry Grant will be rested after Origin, but Xavier Coates has been named to back-up. Bronson Garlick will start at hooker.

Jack Howarth moves from the wing into the centres, while Grant Anderson also keeps his place in the backline with Nick Meaney absent with a calf injury.

Canberra confirmed team:

1. Jordan Rapana

2. Albert Hopoate

3. Matt Timoko

4. Seb Kris

5. Xavier Savage

6. Ethan Strange

7. Kaeo Weekes 

8. Josh Papalii

9. Tom Starling

10. Joe Tapine

11. Hudson Young

12. Elliott Whitehead

13. Morgan Smithies

14. Danny Levi

15. Ata Mariota

16. Trey Mooney

17. Jordan Martin

18. Simi Sasagi

19. Zac Woolford

20. Adam Cook

21. James Schiller

​​​​​​​22. Emre Guler

Raiders team news: 

Stuart has made minimal changes despite Canberra's shocking defeat to the Tigers last week. 

Nick Cotric has been ruled out due to injury and replaced by Albert Hopoate on the wing. 

Zac Woolford started at dummy-half last week although he has dropped out with the return of Tom Starling. 

Jordan Martin will make his NRL debut off the pine after replacing Emre Guler in the 17. 

St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Dolphins 

Sunday, June 30 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (2.00pm)

St George Illawarra confirmed team:

1. Tyrell Sloan

2. Zac Lomax

3. Moses Suli

4. Max Feagai

5. Mathew Feagai

6. Kyle Flanagan

7. Ben Hunt

8. Francis Molo

9. Jacob Liddle

10. Jack de Belin

11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

12. Jaydn Su'A

13. Tom Eisenhuth

14. Blake Lawrie

15. Ben Murdoch-Masila

16. Toby Couchman

17. Luciano Leilua

18. Michael Molo

19. Christian Tuipulotu

20. Ryan Couchman

21. Jesse Marschke

​​​​​​​22. Jack Bird

23. Fa'amanu Brown

Dragons team news:

Zac Lomax starred for the Dragons after he backed up from Origin I duty and has been named once again, although there are doibts around him after he seemed to play through a knee issue. 

QLD duo Ben Hunt and Jaydn Su'A are likely to be fine to back-up. 

Moses Suli was a late withdrawal in his side's last game due to a hamstring injury but is set to return this week which pushes Christian Tuipulotu out of the 17. 

Jack Bird could also be back on deck after missing the past month with an ankle injury. He has been included in the extended squad for now. 

Dolphins confirmed team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jake Averillo

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Tesi Niu

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Isaiya Katoa

8. Jesse Bromwich

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Kenny Bromwich

11. Connelly Lemuelu

12. Euan Aitken

13. Max Plath

14. Felise Kaufusi

15. Mark Nicholls

16. Ray Stone

17. Tevita Pangai Junior

18. Josh Kerr

19. Sean O'Sullivan

20. Kurt Donoghoe

21. Trai Fuller

​​​​​​​22. Oryn Keeley

Dolphins team news:

Trai Fuller is set to replace Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow after the latter suffered a shoulder injury for QLD in Game II. 

Jack Bostock suffered a head knock last week and will be replaced on the wing by Tesi Niu. 

Connelly Lemuelu struggled with a shoulder issue during his side's loss to the Storm last week but has been named to start. 

Felise Kaufusi will likely take his spot on the bench after playing for QLD, with Josh Kerr dropping to the reserves. 

Tevita Pangai Junior was charged for a late shot during his club debut last week but avoided a suspension, so will be free to take his place on the pine. 

Penrith Panthers vs. North Queensland Cowboys

Sunday, June 30 at BlueBet Stadium (4.05pm)

Penrith confirmed team:

1. Dylan Edwards

2. Sunia Turuva

3. Izack Tago

4. Paul Alamoti

5. Brian To'o 

6. Jack Cole

7. Jarome Luai

8. Moses Leota

9. Mitch Kenny

10. James Fisher-Harris

11. Scott Sorensen

12. Liam Martin

13. Isaah Yeo

14. Daine Laurie

15. Lindsay Smith

16. Liam Henry

17. Matthew Eisenhuth

18. Brad Schneider

19. Mavrik Geyer

20. Luron Patea

21. Casey McLean

​​​​​​​22. Luke Sommerton

23. Trent Toelau

24. Tyrone Peachey

Panthers team news:

Penrith's Origin contingent will all need to be assessed after Game II but have been named to start. 

Jack Cole and Mitch Kenny have been sidelined for the past two weeks due to quad injuries but are set to return with Brad Schneider and Luke Sommerton dropping out. 

Matt Eisenhuth also replaces Trent Toelau on the bench. 

North Queensland confirmed team:

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Kyle Feldt

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Villiami Vailea

5. Braidon Burns

6. Jake Clifford

7. Chad Townsend

8. Jordan McLean

9. Harrison Edwards

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. Heilum Luki

12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

13. Sam McIntyre

14. Tom Chester

15. Jake Granville

16. Thomas Mikaele

17. Griffin Neame

18. Tom Duffy

19. Jamal Shibasaki

20. Valentine Holmes

21. Murray Taulagi

​​​​​​​22. Tom Dearden

23. Reece Robson

24. Reuben Cotter

Cowboys team news: 

Todd Payten has opted to take a cautious approach with his five stars as they have only been included in the reserves for now. 

Jaxon Purdue and Braidon Burns have been named in the backline, Jake Clifford in the halves, Harrison Edwards at dummy-half, Jason Taumalolo at prop and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki in the backrow. 

Jeremiah Nanai has been left out completely and will not back-up from Origin II. 

Jordan McLean is set to return from a calf complaint and will take his place up front, while fellow veteran Jake Granville has also been included on the bench after returning earlier than scheduled from injury. 

Sydney Roosters vs. Wests Tigers

Sunday, June 30 at Allianz Stadium (6.15pm)

Sydney confirmed team:

1. James Tedesco

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Sitili Tupouniua

4. Joey Manu

5. Dom Young

6. Luke Keary

7. Sam Walker

8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

9. Brandon Smith

10. Terrell May

11. Angus Crichton

12. Victor Radley

13. Connor Watson

14. Spencer Leniu

15. Naufahu Whyte

16. Nat Butcher

17. Lindsay Collins

18. Sandon Smith

19. Siua Wong

20. Blake Steep

21. Ethan King

​​​​​​​22. Michael Jennings

23. Salesi Foketi

24. De La Salle Va'a

Roosters team news:

Trent Robinson faced a difficult task in naming a centre after Fetalaiga Pauga's four-match suspension for a high shot last week. Pauga is joined on the sidelines by Joseph Suaalii and Billy Smith. 

Sitili Tupouniua is the surprise man who has taken the spot in the backline, while Michael Jennings has been listed in the reserves. 

Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu will need to be assessed after Origin II but have all been included for now. 

Wests confirmed team:

1. Jahream Bula

2. Solomona Faataape

3. Brent Naden

4. Adam Doueihi

5. Luke Laulilii

6. Lachlan Galvin

7. Aidan Sezer

8. Stefano Utoikamanu

9. Api Koroisau

10. Fonua Pole

11. Reuben Porter

12. Samuela Fainu

13. Justin Matamua

14. Heath Mason

15. Sione Fainu

16. Alex Seyfarth

17. David Klemmer

18. Kit Laulilii

19. Charlie Staines

20. Tallyn Da Silva

21. John Bateman

​​​​​​​22. Justin Olam

Tigers team news: 

Justin Olam, Charlie Staines and David Klemmer are all set to return for the Tigers, although Marshall has resisted the urge to include all of them after the side's impressive win over the Raiders last week. 

Luke Laulilii and Adam Doueihi have kept their places in the backline with Olam and Staines included in the reserves, while Klemmer has found a place on the bench ahead of Tony Sukkar. 

John Bateman has also been included in the extended squad and could be a late addition in the backrow. 

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