Round 14 Team Lists Late Mail: Gilbert gone, Turbo out, Maroons duo charged as clubs count cost of bruising Origin

Maroons forward Tom Gilbert and Blues centre Tom Trbojevic are definitely out while clubs are checking up on a long line of injured players after Wednesday night’s bruising State of Origin opener in Adelaide.

Gilbert was already due to be rested by the Dolphins this weekend but will be out for at least a month after dislocating his shoulder while making a tackle midway through the first half of Queensland’s 26-18 win.

His club and state teammate, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, was also not selected by coach Wayne Bennett for the Redcliffe side’s trip to Auckland to face the Warriors on Saturday.

Trbojevic was assessed with a category-one concussion after being hit high by Tom Flegler so he will be subject to the NRL’s 11-day stand-down period, meaning he won’t play next Friday against the Dolphins after Manly’s bye this round.

Tom Trbojevic. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Man of the match Reuben Cotter was charged for a crusher tackle on Thursday morning and Flegler was pinged with a grade-two careless offence for his sin bin hit on Trbojevic but both will avoid bans by being fined 10-13% percentage of their match fee.

Murray Taulagi failed to finish the match due to a head knock so he is unlikely to suit up for the Cowboys on Sunday against Melbourne in Townsville while his fellow Queensland winger Selwyn Cobbo injured his hip late in the game so Brisbane will likely bring Corey Oates in for him when they head to Shark Park on Saturday night.

Blues advisor Greg Alexander on Thursday morning said he expected the Blues picked for club duty this weekend to all back up.

Club affected by Origin representation have been allowed to choose extra players to cover potential absences.

Penrith had six players line up at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday night for the series opener after Stephen Crichton was brought in to start at centre following Latrell Mitchell‘s calf strain.

They have chosen a 24-man squad and have the luxury of Izack Tago (pectoral), Spencer Leniu (ruptured testicle) and Matt Eisenhuth (shoulder) ready to make returns from injury as cover for their Origin stars.

Their opponents, St George Illawarra, have not picked veteran forward Jack Bird after he experienced knee soreness and he is likely to miss at least another week before returning.

Tigers hooker Api Koroisau is likely to line up against Canberra on Friday night, 48 hours after playing 80 minutes for NSW in the State of Origin series opener. Tim Sheens named Koroisau to start but will wait until his captain arrives back at Tigers HQ before locking in the selection decision.

“He wants to play,” Sheens said. “I’m not sure until we see him exactly what we’re going to do there.”

NSW’s 19th man Stefano Utoikamanu flew back from Adelaide in time for the Tigers’ captain’s run and will start in the front row as planned.

Canberra have gone ahead with their plan to rest captain Jarrod Croker from this Friday’s trip to Campbelltown and despite the move dividing opinion, coach Ricky Stuart is adamant he’s not disrespecting the Wests Tigers.

Jarrod Croker. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

“It’s not nothing to do with who we play, it’s not being disrespectful … it’s for the whole community of Canberra,” he said on Thursday. “It’s about looking after Jarrod and making a decision where I think the community can get right behind one of our favourite sons.

“It’s a decision I’ve made for Jarrod from a physical point of view … (and) for the team in regards to where we’re at at the moment. I don’t feel like we’ve weakened the team, I feel we’re in a really good position from a whole organisation point of view going into next weekend.”

Canberra forward Corey Harawira-Naera also won’t be suiting up on Friday but is hoping to return to the field as soon as possible after being discharged from hospital on Sunday following his mid-game seizure.

It’s been speculated the Raiders will give Harawira-Naera at least a month off playing, Stuart stating he was “not really concerned” about a return to playing at this early stage. “I spoke to him yesterday about when he could just get back to doing a little bit of physical activity, probably next week he can start doing a little bit of light training just to get back into normal routine.”

Raiders winger Nick Cotric paid a $3000 fine for a shoulder charge against Souths rather than risk a two-game ban by challenging the judiciary.

Rabbitohs fullback Blake Taaffe ($1000 for a high tackle), Broncos prop Xavier Willison ($1000 for dangerous contact), Dragons stand-in skipper Jack de Belin ($1800 for a cannonball tackle) and Dolphins veteran Kodi Nikorima ($1800 for a high tackle) have also avoided bans despite being charged.

Taaffe avoiding suspension for his hit on Raiders winger Jordan Rapana is a relief for the Bunnies given that Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out of Origin with a calf strain so he is unlikely to be available this Saturday against the Titans who will be without five-eighth Kieran Foran.

He is out with a foot injury so Jayden Campbell switches to fullback with Keano Kini lining up at fullback. .

Manly centre Tolu Koula ($1000 for a high shot on Kalyn Ponga) and Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland ($1800 for dangerous contact) were also fined in the only two charges from Sunday’s games.

Brent Naden. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Round 14 teams

Tigers vs Raiders, at Campbelltown Sport Stadium – 8pm, Friday, June 2

Tigers: 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. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa 18.Brent Naden 19. Aitasi James 20. Daine Laurie 21 Justin Matamua 22. Tallyn Da Dilva

Brent Naden is available for selection again after serving a three-game ban for a shoulder charge which stretched out to four weeks after the bye last round but has been named in the reserves.

The only change to the team which thumped the Cowboys last start is Fonua Pole elevated to lock for Eels recruit Joe Ofahengaue with Alex Seyfarth the new interchange forward.

Api Koroisau is set to back up from Origin.

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

Jarrod Croker will be rested so Nick Cotric comes into the starting side out wide on the wing with Albert Hopoate shifting to centre.

Cotric paid a $3000 fine for a shoulder charge against Souths rather than risk a two-game ban by challenging the judiciary.

Corey Harawira-Naera will be sidelined for an indefinite period after suffering an on-field seizure against the Rabbitohs but the Raiders should have Hudson Young back from his NSW debut in the second row after he got through unscathed.

Warriors vs Dolphins, at Go Media Stadium – 3pm, Saturday, June 3

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. Mitchell Barnett 17 Bayley Sironen 18 Tom Ale 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21 Demitric Sifakula 22 Ronald Volkman 23. Ali Leiataua

Wayde Egan (calf) is back with Freddy Lussick (head knock) making way at hooker. Dylan Walker has returned from a toe injury and will be joined on the bench by veteran forward Mitch Barnett, who has been out with a neck injury since Round 3.

Dolphins: 1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Tesi Niu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Herman Ese’ese11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone Bench: 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Mason Teague 17. Valynce Te Whare Reserves: 18. Harrison Grahami 19. Max Plath 20 Poasa Faamausil 21 Kurt Donoghoe 22 Oliver Gildart

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tom Gilbert will not resume their spots after being rested after representing Queensland with their lock now facing an extended stint out with a dislocated shoulder. Kodi Nikorima remains at fullback with Valynce Te Whare staying in the game-day 17 after he received only a couple of minutes in the win over the Dragons.

Titans vs Rabbitohs, at Cbus Super Stadium – 5.30pm, Saturday, June 3

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

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and David Fifita will try to line up for club duty after their Origin clash while hooker Sam Verrills will return from the broken collarbone he suffered early in the season via the bench.

Five-eighth Kieran Foran is out with a foot injury so Jayden Campbell switches to fullback with Keano Kini lining up at fullback.

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. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jai Arrow 15. Michael Chee Kam 16. Shaq Mitchell 17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 18. Taane Milne 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Peter Mamouzelos 21. Tallis Duncan 22. Dean Hawkins

Blake Taaffe avoided a suspension for a high tackle and will retain his spot at fullback with Latrell Mitchell injured before Origin. Cameron Murray and Jai Arrow squared off in Origin.

Campbell Graham (sternum) was close to playing last weekend against the Raiders so he should return to the centres with Jed Cartwright going back to the bench.

Front-rowers Tom Burgess (back) and Davvy Moale (knee) remain sidelined. 

(Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Sharks vs Broncos, at PointsBet Stadium – 7.35pm, Saturday, June 3

Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Wade Graham 15. Jack Williams 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Braydon Trindall 19. Connor Tracey 20. Jesse Colquhoun 21. Daniel Atkinson 22. Jayden Berrell

Nicho Hynes is Cronulla’s only Origin rep and played only limited minutes at the end while centre Siosifa Talakai (neck) should be right to return after missing the past two club matches before the bye so Connor Tracey drops out.

Broncos: 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 18. Deine Mariner 19. Brendan Piakura 20. Keenan Palasia 21. Xavier Willison 22. Corey Oates 23. Tristan Sailor 24. Jock Madden

Kevin Walters will make a call on his Origin reps Payne Haas, Tom Flegler, Patrick Carrigan, Reece Walsh and Selwyn Cobbo after they return to camp. Cobbo’s hip injury is the greatest concern. 

Keenan Palasia, Tristan Sailor and Deine Mariner stepped up in particular in their absence last Saturday in the win over the Warriors.

Corey Oates (knee) is closing in on a return and has been named in the reserves so he could replace Cobbo. Oates has had a wretched run with injury this season, missing five weeks with a broken jaw and then sustaining a grade-two posterior cruciate ligament strain in the round-eight win over Parramatta.

Roosters vs Bulldogs, at Industree Group Stadium – 2pm, Sunday, June 4

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

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (pec strain), Joey Manu (ankle) and Daniel Tupou (hamstring) are on track for comebacks but halfback Sam Walker (knee) is another couple of weeks away. Tupou has been named in the reserves but could be a late inclusion.

Bulldogs: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Blake Wilson 6. Karl Oloapu 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Ryan Sutton 11. Jayden Okunbor 12. Jacob Preston 13. Corey Waddell 14. Josh Reynolds 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Samuel Hughes 17. Harrison Edwards 19. Khaled Rajab 20. Jackson Topine 21. Josh Addo-Carr 22. Kyle Flanagan 23. Tevita Pangai Junior 24. Jeral Skelton

Second-rower Raymond Faitala-Mariner sat out the 20-18 last-start win over the Titans with an illness and remains out. Veteran five-eighth Josh Reynolds has earned a reprieve on the bench.

Jason Taumalolo. (Photo by Andy Jackson/Getty Images)

Cowboys vs Storm, at QCB Stadium – 4.05pm, Sunday, June 4

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. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Heilum Luki 13. Jake Granville 14. Jack Gosiewski 15. Jeremiah Nanai 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Griffin Neame 18. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 19. Brendan Elliot 20. Jason Taumalolo 21. Ben Hampton 22. Valentine Holmes 23. Reuben Cotter 24. Murray Taulagi

Valentine Holmes, Murray Taulagi, Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden will look to back up from Origin midweek while Jason Taumalolo should be right to return from knee surgery after he was named on the extended bench for the second week in a row. Taulagi will need to pass the concussion protocols.

Jeremiah Nanai is also back after he has served his four-game hip-drop ban while ex-Raider Semi Valemei makes his club debut on the wing.

Storm: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Aaron Pene 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Grant Anderson 18. Tyran Wishart 19. Marion Seve 20. Tom Eisenhuth 21. Tariq Sims 22. Kane Bradley

Cameron Munster and Harry Grant are their only Origin maybes as Christian Welch was an unused Maroons reserve. 

Eliesa Katoa (shoulder) and Alec MacDonald (elbow) are in doubt this week but have been named in the squad.

Panthers vs Dragons, at BlueBet Stadium – 6.15pm, Sunday, June 4

Panthers: 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 16. Liam Martin 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Jack Cogger 19. Luke Garner 20. Thomas Jenkins 21. Matt Eisenhuth 22. Liam Henry 23. Izack Tago 24. Spencer Leniu

Ivan Cleary could rest a few of his Origin stars with Isaah Yeo, Jarome Luai, Brian To’o, Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Stephen Crichton all playing for NSW.

Izack Tago (pectoral), Spencer Leniu (ruptured testicle) and Matt Eisenhuth (shoulder) are close to making returns from injury and have been named in the extended 24-man squad.

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

Ben Hunt will be back from Maroons duty to regain the captaincy from Jack de Belin, who was sin-binned in his controversial debut as skipper last week.

Front-rower Blake Lawrie (hand) is likely to be out a few weeks while Jaydn Su’A (hamstring) will play this week, sending Billy Burns back to the bench while Jack Bird is being rested.

Bye – Eels, Knights, Sea Eagles

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