Team Tips, Round 12, ins and outs, changes, injuries, Sydney Roosters halves, Joey Manu out, Anthony Griffin, Dragons, Jayden Sullivan, Dolphins, Wayne Bennett, Valynce Te Whare

Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium, 7.50pm AEST

Last week’s Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 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. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 15. Corey Jensen 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau

Team Tips: The Broncos are set to be without gun halfback Adam Reynolds after the veteran suffered a nasty head knock against the Storm. Reynolds was cleared of any neck issues and will be stood down for 11 days under the NRL’s concussion protocols. Jock Madden will take his place in the halves, playing his first game alongside Ezra Mam. Corey Oates is also due to return from a knee injury and will once again displace Jesse Arthars if fit.

Last week’s Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 17. Jaeman Salmon 21. Liam Martin

Team Tips: The Panthers will be without prop Spencer Leniu for an extended period after he suffered a ruptured testicle during a training mishap midweek. Liam Martin also returned via the bench and played 33 minutes. Meanwhile, backrower Zac Hosking left the field for a HIA and passed, however Ivan Cleary opted against putting him back on the field. The Panthers now have a big decision to make regarding their first choice backrowers following a career-best performance from Scott Sorensen on the left edge, scoring two tries with six offloads and 165 running metres.

FRIDAY MAY 19

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, 6.00pm AEST

Last week’s Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 14. Jayden Sullivan 8. Jack de Belin 7. Ben Hunt 10. Blake Lawrie 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack Bird 15. Michael Molo 9. Moses Mbye 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Josh Kerr 18. Toby Couchman

Team Tips: Anthony Griffin may not be leading the Dragons by the week’s end, but the Red V head coach has a big headache on his hands. After switching Jayden Sullivan into the halves an hour before kick-off, the young gun only played 20 minutes. Sullivan was sent to the sin bin, but didn’t return to the field. “We needed someone fresh in there, needed to get Ben Hunt out of there as he had done a lot of tackling,” Griffin said in the post-match press conference. He now has a dig decision regarding the make-up of his halves, but expect Sullivan to return to the starting halfback position. Meanwhile, Tautau Moga is due to return from a shoulder injury and could take Mat Feagai’s spot.

Last week’s Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Corey Allan 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Billy Smith 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 18. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 9. Brandon Smith 15. Fletcher Baker 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17. Matthew Lodge

Team Tips: The Roosters were hit with two crucial injuries in Round 11, adding to Sam Walker’s knee blow which will see the young gun sit out for a “couple of weeks”. Prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves suffered a pectoral injury in the 16th minute against the Panthers and is set for a stint on the sidelines. Egan Butcher is set for a timely return from a head knock, shifting Angus Crichton or Nat Butcher to the bench and Matthew Lodge into the starting front row. Meanwhile, five-eighth Joey Manu went down with an ankle injury and initial fears suggest the Kiwi international has suffered ligament damage. Manu could be sidelined for several weeks and Drew Hutchison looks the likely man to slot into his spot.

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels at Allianz Stadium, 8.00pm AEST

Last week’s Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jai Arrow 15. Jed Cartwright 16. Liam Knight 18. Blake Taaffe

Team Tips: Tom Burgess aggravated a back injury in the warm-up in Round 11 and could be forced to sit out in Round 12. Meanwhile, Jed Cartwright suffered a head knock and will sit out for 11 days. Ben Lovett was strong in reserve grade, running for 131 metres with 52 post-contact metres and could be in line for his second NRL appearance. Keaon Koloamatangi looks to be another week away from a return following an ankle injury.

Last week’s Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Haze Dunster 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jakob Arthur 8. Wiremu Greig 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Andrew Davey 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Bryce Cartwright 15. Brendan Hands 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Makahesi Makatoa

Team Tips: In a huge boost, halfback Mitchell Moses is set to return after sitting out due to concussion, slotting into Jakob Arthur’s spot in the halves. Meanwhile, Shaun Lane “could be out for a period” according to Brad Arthur after he suffered a hamstring injury. Ryan Matterson is the likely man to slot into the starting side with a potential debutant on the cards. Toni Mataele ran for 190 metres with 95 post-contact metres. Jirah Momoisea and Ky Rodwell could also line up on the pine.

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SATURDAY MAY 20

Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, 3.00pm AEST

Last week’s Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 19. Connor Tracey 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 14. Cameron McInnes 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 15. Jack Williams 16. Wade Graham 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Braydon Trindall 21. Mawene Hiroti

Team Tips: Siosifa Talakai was ruled out with a neck injury ahead of the Sharks’ Round 11 clash and coach Craig Fitzgibbon revealed he had “no idea” if the gun centre would be sidelined for Round 12. However, he did praise replacement Connor Tracey labelling his performance against Manly “awesome”. Oregon Kaufusi was also a late withdrawal, sitting out due to an infection which required a course of medication. He will likely return to the team, shifting Cameron McInnes back to the bench and Braydon Trindall out of the team.

Last week’s Knights team: 1. Lachlan Miller 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Kalyn Ponga 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 17. Jack Hetherington 13. Mathew Croker 14. Tyson Gamble 15. Jacob Saifiti 17. Adam Elliott 21. Dylan Lucas

Team Tips: The Knights for through their victory over the Titans unscathed. Expect Adam O’Brien to pick the same 17.

Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval, 5.30pm AEST

Last week’s Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa

Team Tips: “A few bumps and bruises but nothing serious that I can see,” Sheens said in the post-match press conference. In a breath of fresh air, the Tigers are expected to name the same 17 as they did to face the Rabbitohs.

Last week’s Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jack Gosiewski 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Mitchell Dunn 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Team Tips: In a huge boost, the Cowboys are expecting to welcome Jason Taumalolo back into the team. The Tongan international will likely push Reuben Cotter to the front row, with Coen Hess dropping back to the bench.

Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm at CommBank Stadium, 7.35pm AEST

Round 10 Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 21. Valynce Te Whare 5. Tesi Niu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 19. Poasa Faamausili 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Kenny Bromwich 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Tom Gilbert 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Anthony Milford 16. Mason Teague 17. Herman Ese’ese 22. JJ Collins

Team Tips: The NRL newcomers are set to welcome back several key players after enjoying a week off in Round 11. Jesse Bromwich will slot back into the front row in place of Poasa Faamausili who will likely drop out of the 17. Mark Nicholls also makes a timely return and could displace Mason Teague or Herman Ese’ese on the bench. Meanwhile, Ray Stone also returns and again could replace Teague or Ese’ese or play as a utility with Anthony Milford dropping out of the team. But Bennett’s biggest selection headache comes in the centres, with Brenko Lee due to return. Instant cult hero Valynce Te Whare scored a double on debut as the Dolphins downed the Sharks and could hold his position on the right edge.

Last week’s Storm team: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 21. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Aaron Pene 16. Tom Eisenhuth

Team Tips: Enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona is in doubt for Round 1 after suffering a rib injury, leaving the field in the first half. Tui Kamikamica will likely remain in the front row, with Alec McDonald making a timely return from an elbow injury on the bench.

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SUNDAY MAY 21

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Titans at Accor Stadium, 2.00pm AEST

Last week’s Bulldogs team: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 19. Blake Wilson 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Corey Waddell 12. Jacob Preston 17. Harrison Edwards 13. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 14. Karl Oloapu 15. Jayden Okunbor 16. Franklin Pele

Team Tips: After pulling up lame from the captain’s run ahead of Round 11, Josh Addo-Carr was a late pullout. However, Cameron Ciraldo is “confident” the gun winger will return and take Blake Wilson’s spot on the wing. Meanwhile, Chris Patolo could also return off the bench in place of Franklin Pele or Jayden Okunbor.

Last week’s Titans team: 1. Jayden Campbell 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu 14. Kruise Leeming 16. Klese Haas 17. Jo Vuna 20. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 18. Keano Kini

Team Tips: Barring a scare from Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, the Titans got through their Round 11 clash without any injuries and welcome back Erin Clark for their Bulldogs clash. He will likely force Jo Vuna or Iszac Fa’asumaleaui off the bench.

Canberra Raiders vs Manly Sea Eagles at GIO Stadium, 4.05pm AEST

Last week’s Raiders team: 1. Sebastian Kris 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papalii’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Ata Mariota

Team Tips: In a huge boost, the Raiders are set to welcome back international hooker Danny Levi after a horror jaw injury suffered in March. He will likely take Zac Woolford’s starting spot if fit, with Tom Starling remaining on the bench. Joseph Tapine also went off with a knee injury but skipper Jarrod Croker said he was fine in the post-match press conference.

Last week’s Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Tolutau Koula 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Cooper Johns 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Sean Keppie 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Kelma Tuilagi 13. Josh Aloiai 14. Karl Lawton 15. Ben Trbojevic 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Aaron Woods 18. Kaeo Weekes

Team Tips: Manly are set to be without Josh Aloiai for several weeks after he suffered a dislocated shoulder against the Sharks. Meanwhile, Kelma Tuilagi will also need a “plate inserted into his face” according to Anthony Seibold after suffering a nasty facial injury. Luckily for the Sea Eagles, Jake Trbojevic is set for a return if he gets through training and will likely slot into the No.13. Ethan Bullemor also looks the likely man to replace Tuilagi in the backrow. Josh Schuster will also have to prove his fitness during the week and could replace Cooper Johns in the No.6 jersey.

Bye: Warriors