Latrell out of Origin, Dolphins lose one star but get another back, Turbo season over – The Roar

Souths superstar Latrell Mitchell may be out for another month after coach Jason Demetriou revealed that he will miss the third and final game of State of Origin with a calf issue.

The fullback pulled up in Blues training for Game 1 and went into camp for Game 2, before being ruled out again. His coach told media on Saturday morning that he may not be out for a further month, which would take Mitchell out of contention for the final Origin game, with a Round 21 return scheduled.

Dolphins halfback Sean O’Sullivan is set for his first game since round four as coach Wayne Bennett shuffles his line-up ahead of Saturday’s NRL clash with Parramatta.

O’Sullivan returns from a ruptured pectoral suffered against Brisbane three months and will partner Kodi Nikorima in the halves, with young gun Isaiya Katoa moving to the bench.

But hooker Jeremy Marshall-King won’t play against the Eels because of a shoulder niggle, leaving youngster Harrison Graham set to make his debut.

Tom Trbojevic is done for the year after Manly confirmed that scans revealed that he has torn his pectoral muscle. He met a specialist on Friday who said he would need to undergo surgery.

The star fullback had been named in the reserves for Manly and without him, Kaeo Weekes will likely persist in the No.1 jersey, with the potential that Reuben Garrick, who has generally been the cover for Turbo’s many injury layoffs in the past, will return to the back long term.

Manly are already struggling in 12th spot on the ladder with just six wins from 14 starts so they are looking likely to miss the playoffs in Anthony Seibold‘s first year as coach of the club.

All other Origin representatives look like they’ll back up for club duty.

Newcastle coach Adam O’Brien confirmed second-rower Tyson Frizell will back-up after NSW State of Origin duty for Saturday’s trip to Penrith, joining power winger Greg Marzhew and prop Daniel Saifiti in a huge trio of inclusions from the side that faced the Roosters.

Ben Hunt has confirmed he will lead out St George Illawarra in Friday night’s home game against the Warriors even though his Dragons future is far from resolved.

The defiant Dragons named Hunt despite their star playmaker requesting an immediate release from the final two-and-a-half years of his lucrative contract.

After representing Queensland ahead in Wednesday night’s State of Origin II, it will be interesting to see what sort of reception Hunt receives from the Wollongong faithful.

Souths have copped mixed news with star fullback Latrell Mitchell again ruled out due to the calf injury which has kept him out of both Origin matches.

However, Cody Walker has been cleared to return from his thigh strain while props Tom Burgess (back) and Davvy Moale (knee) will make comebacks after lengthy stints on the sidelines.

The Roosters have reportedly told prop Matt Lodge that he is free to leave immediately and Manly are the frontrunners for his signature. He was not named in their squad to face Canberra on Sunday.

They have switched Joey Manu back to the centres after Luke Keary was cleared of a serious jaw injury with the veteran named in the halves with rookie Sandon Smith.

Second-rower Sitili Tupouniua, who badly corked his thigh against the Knights, is doubtful but they at least get Victor Radley back from his three-game striking ban.

Meanwhile, Brisbane winger Selwyn Cobbo has recovered from the hip injury that ruled him out of Origin II and will line up in Sunday’s derby clash against Gold Coast, who have five-eighth Kieran Foran back from a toe complaint.

But the Broncos have lost second-rower Kurt Capewell to a quad injury that will sideline him until round 20.

Eels star Shaun Lane could make an early return from a hamstring injury after he was named on the bench while North Queensland have confirmed talented second-rower Heilum Luki will miss “multiple weeks” with the facial fracture he suffered in Friday’s defeat of Penrith.

The fracture is the latest setback for Luki, who went down with an ACL injury last year, only to spend more time sidelined with a hamstring strain suffered three weeks after returning to the field.

There were no charges at all from the match review committee from the five Round 16 matches.

Teams with three Origin reps can name an additional player in their NRL squad, if they have more on midweek duty, they can name two more reserves.

Round 17 teams

Dragons vs Warriors, at WIN Stadium – 8pm, Friday, June 23

Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Jack Bird 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Talatau Amone 15. Michael Molo 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Zane Musgrove 18. Jaiyden Hunt 19. Moses Mbye 20. Max Feagai 21. Toby Couchman 22. Billy Burns

Ben Hunt has been named in his usual No.7 jersey despite a turbulent week in which he requested an immediate release.

Jack Bird (knee) and Jack de Belin (concussion) return for St George Illawarra following their bye. De Belin will be lining up for his 200th match for the club.

Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Josh Curran 16. Bayley Sironen 17. Tom Ale 18. Freddy Lussick 20. Brayden Wiliame 21. Ronald Volkman 22. Kalani Going 23. Zyon Maiu’u

Veteran forward Mitch Barnett (high tackle) was suspended from the previous round after accepting a one-game ban for a hit on Jordan Rapana in the win at Canberra.

Another seasoned campaigner, Dylan Walker, is back from injury on the bench while Rocco Berry is back from a concussion at centre, replacing rookie Ali Leiataua.

Dolphins vs Eels, at Sunshine Coast Stadium – 3pm, Saturday, June 24

Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Valynce Te Whare 5. Brayden Mcgrady 6. Kodi Nikorima 19. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 18. Harrison Graham 10. Herman Ese’ese 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Ray Stone 7. Isaiya Katoa 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Connelly Lemuelu 17. Max Plath 20. Poasa Faamausili 21. Robert Jennings 22. Kurt Donoghoe

Felise Kaufusi is back after serving his suspension and had a hit-out with the Queensland Cup side on the weekend to blow out the cobwebs.

Sean O’Sullivan is nearing a return from his pec tear and has been elevated from the reserves while Brenko Lee (ankle) is out and Jeremy Marshall-King (shoulder) is also no good.

Mid-year recruit Josh Kerr slots straight into the interchange after the Indigenous All Stars forward’s release from the Dragons.

Prolific Q-Cup try-scorer Brayden McGrady has been elevated to the wing ahead of Robert Jennings after their 58-18 loss to Manly before the bye.

Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Sean Russell 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Andrew Davey 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Ofahiki Ogden 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Makahesi Makatoa 18. Haze Dunster 19. Matt Doorey 20. Luca Moretti 21. Waqa Blake 22. Shaun Lane

Mitchell Moses and Junior Paulo will return from Origin duty and with Dylan Brown stood down, Daejarn Asi will remain in the halves at five-eighth with Ryan Matterson returning to the pack.

Hooker Josh Hodgson (neck) is out but second-rower Shaun Lane is a chance to return from a hamstring injury after being named on the extended bench.

Panthers vs Knights, at BlueBet Stadium – 5.30pm, Saturday, June 24

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jack Cogger 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Zac Hosking 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Luke Garner 21. Tyrone Peachey 22. Thomas Jenkins 23. Liam Henry 24. Jack Cole

Ivan Cleary is yet to say how his Origin stars fared on Wednesday night with Brian To’o, Liam Martin, Jarome Luai, Isaah Yeo and Stephen Crichton looking to back up for the Blues.

Kiwi prop Moses Leota is back after sitting out their last match on personal leave.

Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott 14. Kurt Mann 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker 18. Brodie Jones 19. Enari Tuala 20. Lachlan Miller 21. Jack Johns 22. Adam Clune

Daniel Saifiti (sternum) should be right to return while second-rower Tyson Frizell is being monitored after Blues duty. Greg Marzhew was dropped for missing the team bus last week but has been brought back on the wing.

Second-rower Lachlan Fitzgibbon (concussion) is out so rookie Dylan Lucas has been retained.

Storm vs Sea Eagles, at AAMI Park – 7.35pm, Saturday, June 24

Storm: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tom Eisenhuth 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Tariq Sims 16. Aaron Pene 17. Tyran Wishart 18. Kane Bradley 19. Chris Lewis 20. George Jennings 21. Alec MacDonald 22. Jonah Pezet 23. Sualauvi Faalogo

Justin Olam (head knock) and Christian Welch (suspension) are back while Cameron Munster, Xavier Coates and Harry Grant starred for the Maroons and should be good to go. 

Sea Eagles: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Josh Schuster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Toafofoa Sipley 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ethan Bullemor 13. Sean Keppie 14. Karl Lawton 15. Josh Aloiai 16. Aaron Woods 17. Ben Condon 18. Samuela Fainu 19. Jakob Arthur 20. Morgan Harper 21. Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 22. Tom Trbojevic

Manly had been planning to rest State of Origin representative Tom Trbojevic for the round 17 clash against Melbourne on Saturday after naming him in the reserves but now he out for the season after injuring his pec.

Kaeo Weekes, fullback for last week’s big loss to Parramatta, retains the Sea Eagles’ No.1 jersey. Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans is due to back up at halfback.

Broncos vs Titans, at Suncorp Stadium – 2pm, Sunday, June 25

Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Corey Jensen 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Jesse Arthars 19. Keenan Palasia 20. Deine Mariner 21. Xavier Willison 22. Jock Madden 23. Tristan Sailor 24. Cory Paix

Selwyn Cobbo is a chance to suit up to return from the hip injury which ruled him out of Origin II. Patrick Carrigan, Payne Haas, Reece Walsh and Tom Flegler will look to back up on the same ground after Wednesday night’s clash.

Kurt Capewell will be out for a few weeks with a thigh problem so impressive young forward Brendan Piakura will start in the second row.

Titans: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu 14. Jayden Campbell 15. Erin Clark 16. Jaimin Jolliffe 17. Klese Haas 18. Chris Randall 19. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 20. Jojo Fifita 21. Kruise Leeming 22. Jo Vuna 23. Keano Kini 24. Ken Maumalo

Veteran playmaker Kieran Foran will make his comeback from a toe injury which has kept him out the past four weeks so Jayden Campbell is back on the bench.

Rabbitohs vs Cowboys, at Accor Stadium – 4.05pm, Sunday, June 25

Rabbitohs: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Richard Kennar 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jed Cartwright 13. Cameron Murray 14. Michael Chee Kam 15. Siliva Havili 16. Davvy Moale 17. Thomas Burgess 18. Tyrone Munro 19. Peter Mamouzelos 20. Jacob Host 21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 22. Dean Hawkins

Latrell Mitchell will not return from his ongoing calf injury while Cody Walker (thigh) was cleared for Origin selection so he will be able to suit up for Souths after failing to get the call-up.

Tom Burgess returns after several weeks out with a back injury while fellow prop Davvy Moale (knee) is also back after nearly two months out.

Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Peta Hiku 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Jake Granville 10. Coen Hess 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Griffin Neame 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Thomas Duffy 19. Riley Price 20. Reece Robson 21. Jeremiah Nanai 22. Valentine Holmes 23. Reuben Cotter 24. Murray Taulagi

With Valentine Holmes, Murray Taulagi, Reuben Cotter and Jeremiah Nanai as well as Blues debutant Reece Robson on Origin duty, it’s a nervous week for Todd Payten but they all appeared to get through the game without injury. 

Talented second-rower Heilum Luki will miss “multiple weeks” with the facial fracture he suffered in Friday’s defeat of Penrith. The fracture is the latest setback for Luki, who went down with an ACL injury last year, only to spend more time sidelined with a hamstring strain suffered three weeks after returning to the field.

Roosters vs Raiders, at Allianz Stadium – 6.15pm, Sunday, June 25

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Joseph Manu 5. Junior Pauga 6. Luke Keary 7. Sandon Smith 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Victor Radley 14. Angus Crichton 15. Nathan Brown 16. Nat Butcher 17. Naufahu Whyte 18. Terrell May 19. Drew Hutchison 20. Corey Allan 21. Jaxson Paulo 22. Zach Dockar-Clay

James Tedesco’s return at fullback will push Joey Manu back to centre. Sandon Smith has been named in the halves with Luke Keary, who was cleared of a fracture to his jaw in the win over Newcastle but he and forward Sitili Tupouniua (thigh) are doubtful this weekend.

The Roosters get Victor Radley back from his three-game striking ban.

Raiders: 1. Sebastian Kris 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Nick Cotric 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Matt Frawley 19. Xavier Savage 20. Ata Mariota 21. Danny Levi 22. Peter Hola

Fresh off the bye, the Green Machine only have Hudson Young to worry about on rep duty.

Bye – Tigers, Sharks, Bulldogs

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