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NRL Round 13: Team News, Updates, and Late Mail

 NRL Round 13: Team News, Updates, and Late Mail

As we gear up for Round 13 of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership, let's dive into the latest team news, injury updates, and judiciary decisions. Here’s a comprehensive look at what to expect this weekend.

Key Updates:

  • NSW Blues squad member Luke Keary is set to be released from Origin camp to play for the Roosters against the Cowboys on Sunday.
  • The Knights welcome back Daniel Saifiti from suspension and have Krystian Mapapalangi in the centres for his first NRL game since late 2022.


  • Match Previews:

    Knights vs. Bulldogs

    Friday at McDonald Jones Stadium

    • Knights: Daniel Saifiti returns from suspension, taking a spot on the bench. Fletcher Sharpe remains in jersey 22 but is unlikely to play, with David Armstrong expected to continue at fullback. Krystian Mapapalangi replaces the injured Bradman Best in the centre.
    • Bulldogs: Kurt Mann returns at lock, moving Josh Curran to the interchange. Jacob Kiraz will play centre, and Blake Wilson returns on the wing. Jaeman Salmon remains in the back row due to Viliame Kikau's injury.

    Team Lineups:

    Knights

    • Fullback: David Armstrong
    • Wingers: Enari Tuala, Greg Marzhew
    • Centres: Dane Gagai, Krystian Mapapalangi
    • Halves: Jack Cogger, Jackson Hastings
    • Forwards: Jacob Saifiti, Jayden Brailey, Leo Thompson, Kai Pearce-Paul, Dylan Lucas, Adam Elliott
    • Interchange: Phoenix Crossland, Tyson Frizell, Daniel Saifiti, Brodie Jones

    Bulldogs

    • Fullback: Connor Tracey
    • Wingers: Blake Wilson, Josh Addo-Carr
    • Centres: Bronson Xerri, Jacob Kiraz
    • Halves: Drew Hutchison, Toby Sexton
    • Forwards: Max King, Reed Mahoney, Samuel Hughes, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Kurt Mann
    • Interchange: Bailey Hayward, Josh Curran, Kurtis Morrin, Poasa Faamausili

    Other Matches:

    Panthers vs. Dragons

    Saturday at BlueBet Stadium

    • Panthers: Brad Schneider and Jake Cole are injury doubts, with Trent Toelau and Isaiah Iongi on standby. Daine Laurie returns to fullback.
    • Dragons: Major changes with the Feagai brothers starting and the Couchman brothers on the bench. Jesse Marschke steps in as halfback in Ben Hunt's absence.

    Team Lineups:

    Panthers

    • Fullback: Daine Laurie
    • Wingers: Sunia Turuva, Jesse McLean
    • Centres: Izack Tago, Paul Alamoti
    • Halves: Jack Cole, Brad Schneider
    • Forwards: Moses Leota, Mitch Kenny, James Fisher-Harris, Scott Sorensen, Liam Henry, Lindsay Smith
    • Interchange: Trent Toelau, Preston Riki, Mavrik Geyer, Tyrone Peachey

    Dragons

    • Fullback: Tyrell Sloan
    • Wingers: Sione Finau, Mathew Feagai
    • Centres: Mosese Suli, Max Feagai
    • Halves: Kyle Flanagan, Jesse Marschke
    • Forwards: Francis Molo, Jacob Liddle, Jack De Belin, Luciano Leilua, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Tom Eisenhuth
    • Interchange: Blake Lawrie, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Toby Couchman, Ryan Couchman

    Dolphins vs. Raiders

    Saturday at Kayo Stadium

    • Dolphins: Trai Fuller returns to fullback with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on Maroons duty. Mark Nicholls moves to the starting side.
    • Raiders: Simi Sasagi joins the bench, and Ata Mariota steps into the back row for Hudson Young.

    Team Lineups:

    Dolphins

    • Fullback: Trai Fuller
    • Wingers: Jamayne Isaako, Jack Bostock
    • Centres: Jake Averillo, Herbie Farnworth
    • Halves: Kodi Nikorima, Isaiya Katoa
    • Forwards: Jesse Bromwich, Jeremy Marshall-King, Mark Nicholls, Connelly Lemuelu, Euan Aitken, Max Plath
    • Interchange: Josh Kerr, Kenneath Bromwich, Ray Stone, Anthony Milford

    Raiders

    • Fullback: Jordan Rapana
    • Wingers: Nick Cotric, Xavier Savage
    • Centres: Matthew Timoko, Sebastian Kris
    • Halves: Ethan Strange, Kaeo Weekes
    • Forwards: Josh Papalii, Danny Levi, Joseph Tapine, Ata Mariota, Elliott Whitehead, Morgan Smithies
    • Interchange: Tom Starling, Simi Sasagi, Trey Mooney, Emre Guler

    Roosters vs. Cowboys

    Sunday at Allianz Stadium

    • Roosters: Luke Keary is expected to join the team from NSW camp. Victor Radley stays on the edge, with Naufahu Whyte at lock.
    • Cowboys: Tom Chester returns from a hamstring injury, with Braidon Burns on the wing. Harrison Edwards and Gehamat Shibasaki are added to the bench.

    Team Lineups:

    Roosters

    • Fullback: James Tedesco
    • Wingers: Daniel Tupou, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
    • Centres: Joseph Manu, Billy Smith
    • Halves: Luke Keary, Sam Walker
    • Forwards: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Brandon Smith, Lindsay Collins, Nat Butcher, Angus Crichton, Naufahu Whyte
    • Interchange: Drew Hutchison, Siua Wong, Fletcher Baker, Terrell May

    Cowboys

    • Fullback: Scott Drinkwater
    • Wingers: Kyle Feldt, Braidon Burns
    • Centres: Peta Hiku, Tom Chester
    • Halves: Chad Townsend, Tom Dearden
    • Forwards: Jordan McLean, Reece Robson, Coen Hess, Jeremiah Nanai, Heilum Luki, Jason Taumalolo
    • Interchange: Jake Granville, Griffin Neame, Harrison Edwards, Gehamat Shibasaki

    Stay tuned for all the action, updates, and late mail as we head into another exciting round of NRL.

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