NRL confirmed team lists: Every side's lineup for Round 17

Mark Molyneux

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Round 17 of the NRL is done and dusted.

Here's how every team lined up this weekend.

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Canterbury Bulldogs 15-14 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However, in a late change the young forward has dropped off the bench and been replaced by the returning Teig Wilton.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 32-16 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
12. Mitch Barnett
11. Marata Niukore
17. Kurt Capewell
15. Dylan Walker

10. Jackson Ford
13. Tohu Harris
14. Freddy Lussick
16. Jazz Tevaga

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. He has been moved from the backrow into prop with Jackson Ford dropping back to the pine. 

In two other changes to the starting side, Kurt Capewell has been added to the backrow after featuring for QLD off the pine in Game II. 

Meanwhile, Dylan Walker has been promoted to start with Tohu Harris going back to the pine. 

Jacob Laban and Tom Ale have been cut 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
14. Tyson Smoothy
10. Xavier Willison
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jack Gosiewski
13. Kobe Hetherington

9. Billy Walters
15. Fletcher Baker
16. Josiah Karapani
17. Martin Taupau

18. Josh Rogers

Broncos team news:

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

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. 

In a late change, Billy Walters has gone back to the pine with Tyson Smoothy to start at dummy-half. 

Newcastle Knights 34- 26 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
15. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
16. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Adam Elliott

14. Jayden Brailey
17. Brodie Jones
18. Mat Croker
19. Jack Hetherington

21. Krystian Mapapalangi

Knights team news:

Fletcher Sharpe will 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 was set to continue in the backrow although a hamstring injury has seen him drop out of the side. The returning Kai Pearce-Paul will be promoted off the bench, while Mat Croker has been added to the 17. 

In a late change, Leo Thompson has dropped out and Daniel Saifiti has been promoted into the starting side with Jack Hetherington joining the bench. 

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
15. Makahesi Makatoa
11. Shaun Lane
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. Joe Ofahengaue

10. Junior Paulo
14. Matthew Arthur
16. Matt Doorey
17. Ryan Matterson

18. Daejarn Asi

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

In a late switch, Junior Paulo has dropped to the bench with Makahesi Makatoa promoted to the starting side. 

Melbourne Storm 16-6 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
16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

13. Trent Loiero
14. Christian Welch
17. Joe Chan
21. Kane Bradley

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.

In a late switch, Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been moved into the starting side with Trent Loiero dropping to the pine. 

Canberra confirmed team:

1. Jordan Rapana
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Matt Timoko
20. Adam Cook
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

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. 

In a late change, Adam Cook has been drafted into the side with Seb Kris dropping out. 

St George Illawarra Dragons 26-6. Dolphins 

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

St George Illawarra confirmed team:

1. Tyrell Sloan
5. Mathew Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Max Feagai
19. Christian Tuipulotu
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

20. Ryan Couchman
23. Fa'amanu Brown

Dragons team news:

Zac Lomax starred for the Dragons after he backed up from Origin I duty and was named once again. However, he has since been ruled out with a knee injury. 

Christian Tuipulotu has been added into the backline, with Jack Bird cut from the extended squad as he bids to return from an ankle injury. 

Moses Suli was a late withdrawal in his side's last game due to a hamstring injury but will return this week. 

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

Dolphins confirmed team:

21. Trai Fuller
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
14. Felise Kaufusi
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Euan Aitken
13. Max Plath

10. Kenny Bromwich
15. Mark Nicholls
17. Tevita Pangai Junior
20. Kurt Donoghoe

18. Josh Kerr
19. Sean O'Sullivan

Dolphins team news:

Trai Fuller will 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 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. 

In a late change, Ray Stone has dropped off the pine with Kurt Donoghoe added to the 17. 

Penrith Panthers 6-16 North Queensland Cowboys

Sunday, June 30 at BlueBet Stadium (4.05pm)

Penrith confirmed team:

14. Daine Laurie
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Paul Alamoti
21. Casey McLean
6. Jack Cole
18. Brad Schneider
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
16. Liam Henry
13. Isaah Yeo

15. Lindsay Smith
17. Matthew Eisenhuth
20. Luron Patea
23. Trent Toelau

19. Mavrik Geyer
22. Luke Sommerton

Panthers team news:

Penrith's Origin contingent have been assessed after Game II with all but Isaah Yeo given a rest. 

Daine Laurie will start at fullback ahead of Dylan Edwards, while Casey McLean will make his debut in the absence of Brian To'o

Jarome Luai has been replaced by Brad Schneider, while Liam Henry has taken Liam Martin's spot in the backrow. 

Jack Cole and Mitch Kenny have been sidelined for the past two weeks due to quad injuries but are set to return. 

Matt Eisenhuth is joined by Trent Toelau and Luron Patea on the pine. 

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

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 40-6 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

19. Siua Wong
21. Ethan King

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

15. Sione Fainu
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. David Klemmer
21. John Bateman

14. Heath Mason
19. Charlie Staines

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 been added into the 17 after recovering from injury with Heath Mason dropping to the reserves. 

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Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.