The Wests Tigers have suffered a devastating damage blow with co-captain and second-rower Kezie Apps dominated out for the rest of the NRLW season with a knee damage.
Apps suffered a PCL damage throughout her facet’s 20-4 loss to the Roosters at Gosford on Saturday, when her proper knee was pushed into the bottom.
The 33-year-old is anticipated to be sidelined for six to eight weeks with solely six regular-season rounds remaining within the NRLW season.
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After three rounds, the Wests Tigers are but to win a sport and sit backside of the premiership ladder.
Kezie Apps of the Wests Tigers runs with the ball. Scott Gardiner by way of Getty Imahes
In the meantime, North Queensland Cowboys coach Todd Payten has swung the axe with Chad Townsend dropped to the reserves and Jake Clifford taking his place.
Payten’s choice comes after the Cowboys misplaced 42-18 to the Broncos.
Townsend will not be on the Cowboys subsequent 12 months after signing with the Roosters and has been changed by Jake Clifford who hasn’t performed first grade since spherical 17.
Chad Townsend has been dropped to the reserves. Getty
Penrith might obtain a serious increase for his or her extremely anticipated conflict in opposition to the Storm, with Dylan Edwards named within the reserves.
The celebrity fullback hasn’t performed since Origin III when he suffered a PCL damage.
Isaiah Iongi and Daine Laurie have performed fullback within the 28-year-old’s absence but when Edwards returns it will likely be vital for the Panthers with the prospect they may go equal first with the Storm.
Dylan Edwards. Getty
In the meantime, the Broncos might have the bye however have suffered some terrible information round star fullback Reece Walsh.
The 22-year-old has a metacarpal fracture in his hand with the membership consulting a specialist earlier than figuring out how lengthy he’ll be out.
THURSDAY
Penrith Panthers vs Melbourne Storm, BlueBet Stadium, Penrith at 7:50pm
Panthers: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Mavrik Geyer 12. Liam Henry 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Trent Toelau 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Luron Patea 17. Jack Cole 18. Brad Schneider 19. James Fisher-Harris 20. Dylan Edwards 21. Austin Dias 22. Luke Sommerton
Evaluation: James Fisher-Harris is an opportunity to return from his groin damage together with Edwards. Fisher-Harris has not performed since spherical 21. Liam Martin and Scott Sorensen are each out as a result of suspension and damage with Mavrik Geyer and Liam Henry becoming a member of the beginning facet.
Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Grant Anderson 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Lazarus Vaalepu 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Kane Bradley 19. Sualauvi Faalogo 20. Tepai Moeroa 21. Dean Ieremia 22. Chris Lewis
Evaluation: Eli Katoa returns from a knee damage with Trent Loiero transferring to lock, Nelson Asofa-Solomona at prop and Tui Kamikamica dropping to the bench.
Referee: Ashley Klein
FRIDAY
Manly Sea Eagles vs Warriors, Brookvale Oval at 6pm
Manly: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tommy Talau 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Karl Lawton 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Ben Trbojevic 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown 18. Tolutau Koula 19. Toafofoa Sipley 20. Corey Waddell 21. Jamie Humphreys 22. Clayton Faulalo
Evaluation: Josh Aloiai returns from damage with Nathan Brown going to the bench. Toafofoa Sipley drops out of the beginning facet.
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Dylan Walker 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Demitric Sifakula 18. Leka Halasima 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Luke Metcalf 22. Edward Kosi 23. Bunty Afoa
Evaluation: Halfback Shaun Johnson has been named to return from a quad pressure. Adam Pompey and Marcelo Montoya are additionally each again from accidents. Ali Leiataua is out as a part of concussion protocols whereas Ed Kosi and Te Maire Martin drop out of the squad altogether.
Referee: Chris Butler
Sydney Roosters vs Parramatta Eels, Allianz Stadium at 8pm
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Younger 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson 14. Sitili Tupouniua 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Nat Butcher 17. Terrell Might 18. Sandon Smith 19. Siua Wong 20. Ethan King 21. Salesi Foketi 22. Robert Toia
Evaluation: The Roosters have named an unchanged 17.
Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Jake Tago 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Arms 10. Wiremu Greig 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Ryan Matterson 14. Joey Lussick 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Kelma Tuilagi 17. Dan Keir 18. Ethan Sanders 19. Maika Sivo 20. Matt Doorey 21. Morgan Harper 22. Makahesi Makatoa
Evaluation: Kelma Tuilagi is again from damage with Matt Doorey pushed to the reserves.
Referee: Grant Atkins
SATURDAY
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins, Salter Oval, Bundaberg at 3pm
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Josh Curran 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Kurt Mann 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Harry Hayes 17. Jaeman Salmon 19. Lipoi Hopoi 20. Chris Patolo 21. Hayze Perham 22. Drew Hutchison 23. Poasa Faamausili
Evaluation: Jaeman Salmon is again for the Bulldogs after his jaw damage.
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich 14. Oryn Keeley 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O’Sullivan 18. Trai Fuller 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Josh Kerr
Evaluation: Mark Nicholls has been changed by Lachlan Hubner as a result of a head knock.
Referee: Adam Gee
North Queensland Cowboys vs Canberra Raiders, Queensland Nation Financial institution Stadium at 5:30pm
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Sam McIntyre 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Jaxon Purdue 17. Griffin Neame 18. Tomas Chester 19. Chad Townsend 20. Jamal Shibasaki 21. Semi Valemei 22. Marly Bitungane
Evaluation: As talked about, Townsend has been dropped to the reserves for Jake Clifford. Jeremiah Nanai is out as a result of a head knock with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki beginning and Thomas Mikaele on the bench.
Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Sebastian Kris 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Ethan Unusual 5. Xavier Savage 6. Adam Prepare dinner 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Younger 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Danny Levi 15. Emre Guler 16. Ata Mariota 17. Simi Sasagi 18. Albert Hopoate 19. Zac Woolford 20. Trey Mooney 21. Hohepa Puru 22. Corey Horsburgh
Evaluation: There’s been a backline reshuffle for the Raiders. Jordan Rapana is out with a head knock so Seb Kris goes to the wing, Ethan Unusual is centre and Adam Prepare dinner at five-eighth. Danny Levi and Emre Guler have been named on the bench.
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Referee: Todd Smith
Wests Tigers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs, Campbelltown Sports activities Stadium, at 7:35pm
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Luke Laulilii 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Adam Doueihi 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Alex Seyfarth 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Isaiah Papali’i 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Sione Fainu 16. Fonua Pole 17. Alex Twal 18. Latu Fainu 19. Heath Mason 20. Reuben Porter 21. Junior Tupou 22. Tony Sukkar
Evaluation: Luke Laulilii returns from concussion, changing Solomon Alaimalo. Alex Seyfarth is within the beginning facet for Reuben Porter. Sione Fainu is on the bench.
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Grey 2. Fletcher Myers 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Prepare dinner 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Jacob Host 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Shaquai Mitchell 18. Dean Hawkins 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Brock Grey 21. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 22. Tyrone Munro
Evaluation: One change for the Rabbitohs with Tallis Duncan changing Michael Chee Kam who suffered a calf pressure. Jacob Host returns on the bench.
Referee: Belinda Sharpe
SUNDAY
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans, WIN Stadium at 2pm
Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Mathew Feagai 4. Max Feagai 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth 14. Toby Couchman 15. Ryan Couchman 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Jack Chicken 18. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 19. Lyhkan King-Togia 20. Mikaele Ravalawa 21. Michael Molo 22. Connor Muhleisen
Evaluation: Jack Chicken has been recalled for the Dragons and can play off the bench. Toby Couchman returns from suspension whereas Mat Feagai is available in for the injured Moses Suli. Hame Sele has been changed by Francis Molo. Raymond Faitala-Mariner has been dropped to 18th man.
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Jaimin Jolliffe 9. Sam Verrills 10. Erin Clark 11. David Fifita 12. Klese Haas 13. Chris Randall 14. AJ Brimson 15. Isaac Liu 16. Josiah Pahulu 17. Keenan Palasia 18. Beau Fermor 19. Tanah Boyd 20. Joe Stimson 21. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 22. Tony Francis
Evaluation: Brian Kelly is again with AJ Brimson dropping to the bench. Erin Clark replaces the suspended Moeaki Fotuaika whereas Keenan Palasia is again on the bench.
Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights, Shark Park at 4pm
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Blayke Brailey 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Jack Williams 14. Jayden Berrell 15. Billy Burns 16. Royce Hunt 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Niwhai Puru 19. Braden Hamlin-Uele 20. Braydon Trindall 21. Ronaldo Mulitalo 22. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Evaluation: Sharks are unchanged.
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Fletcher Sharpe 3. Dane Gagai 4. Dylan Lucas 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Phoenix Crossland 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jack Cogger 15. Mathew Croker 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Brodie Jones 18. Thomas Cant 19. Thomas Jenkins 20. Jackson Hastings 21. Will Pryce 22. Kyle McCarthy
Evaluation: Dylan Lucas returns from damage and goes into the centres. Krystian Mapapalangi is out.
Referee: Gerard Sutton
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NRLW spherical 4 groups
SATURDAY
Brisbane Broncos vs Canberra Raiders, Completely Workwear Stadium at 11am
Broncos: 1. Hayley Maddick 2. Julia Robinson 3. Mele Hufanga 4. Shenae Ciesiolka 5. Stacey Waaka 6. Gayle Broughton 7. Ali Brigginshaw 8. Keilee Joseph 9. Jada Ferguson 10. Chelsea Lenarduzzi 11. Tazmin Rapana 12. Romy Teitzel 13. Jasmine Fogavini 14. Future Brill 15. Tafito Lafaele 16. Lavinia Gould 17. Lauren Dam 18. Skyla Adams 19. Bree Spreadborough 20. Hannah Larsson 21. Ashleigh Werner
Evaluation: Scott Prince has named an unchanged facet.
Raiders: 1. Apii Nicholls 2. Madison Bartlett 3. Cheyelle Robins-Reti 4. Mackenzie Wiki 5. Shakiah Tungai 6. Zahara Temara 7. Ash Quinlan 8. Tommaya Kelly-Sines 9. Chante Temara 10. Sophie Holyman 11. Monalisa Soliola 12. Hollie Dodd 13. Simaima Taufa 14. Emma Barnes 15. Grace Kemp 16. Kerehitina Matua 17. Sereana Naitokatoka 18. Relna Wuruki-hosea 19. Jaida Faleono 20. Felice Quinlan 21. Georgia Willey 22. Alanna Dummett
Evaluation: Canberra are additionally unchanged.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans, Queensland Nation Financial institution Stadium at 12:45pm
Cowboys: 1. Krystal Blackwell 2. Francesca Goldthorp 3. Jakiya Whitfeld 4. Jasmine Peters 5. Libby Surha 6. Tahlulah Tillett 7. Kirra Dibb 8. Tallisha Harden 9. Emma Manzelmann 10. Essay Banu 11. China Polata 12. Tiana Raftstrand-Smith 13. Bree Chester 14. Jetaya Faifua 15. Lily Peacock 16. Sareka Mooka 23. Harata Butler 18. Lillian Yarrow 19. Shaniah Energy 21. Ebony Raftstrand-Smith 22. Shellie Lengthy 24. Vitalina Naikore
Evaluation: Tallisha Harden has been named to begin with Lily Peacock on the bench. Alisha Foord hasn’t been named with Jetaya Faifua named for her first look of the season in opposition to her previous membership.
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Titans: 1. Evania Pelite 2. Georgia Gray 3. Jaime Chapman 4. Lailani Montgomery 5. Emily Bass 6. Taliah Fuimaono 7. Lauren Brown 8. Shannon Mato 9. Brittany Breayley-Nati 10. Jessika Elliston 11. Rilee Jorgensen 12. Shaylee Bent 13. Georgia Hale 14. Lily-Rose Kolc 15. Laikha Clarke 16. Matekino Grey 17. Dannii Perese 18. Hailee-Jay Maunsell 19. Ngatokotoru Arakua 20. Georgia Sim 21. Sarina Masaga 22. Malaela Sua
Evaluation: Lailani Montgomery will make her NRLW debut, changing the injured Niall Williams-Guthrie. Matekino Grey has been named for a debut off the bench. Cult hero Rilee Jorgensen is again within the facet.
SUNDAY
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters, WIN Stadium at 12pm
Dragons: 1. Teagan Berry 2. Maatuleio Fotu-moala 3. Keele Browne 4. Bobbi Legislation 5. Kimberley Hunt 6. Tyla King 7. Raecene Mcgregor 8. Angelina Teakaraanga Katoa 9. Kasey Reh 10. Madison Mulhall 11. Shenai Lendill 12. Charlotte Basham 13. Alexis Tauaneai 14. Zali Hopkins 15. Ella Koster 16. Bronte Wilson 17. Steph Hancock 18. Sophie Clancy 19. Alice Gregory 20. Tayla Curtis 21. Jordyn Preston 22. Jamilee Shiny
Evaluation: Tyla King strikes from the bench to the beginning facet with Zali Hopkins in No. 14. Ella Koster is on the bench.
Roosters: 1. Sam Bremner 2. Jayme Fressard 3. Jessica Sergis 4. Jasmine Unusual 5. Mia Wooden 6. Isabelle Kelly 7. Tarryn Aiken 8. Millie Elliott 9. Keeley Davis 10. Mya Hill-Moana 11. Otesa Pule 12. Olivia Kernick 13. Jocelyn Kelleher 14. Aliyah Nasio 15. Pani Hopoate 16. Samantha Economos 18. Tavarna Papalii 19. Tiana Davison 20. Taina Naividi 21. Amber Corridor 22. Eliza Lopamaua
Evaluation: Mya Hill-Moana will transfer into beginning prop whereas Otesa Pule is within the second row. Amber Corridor and Pani Hopoate are the 2 that go to the bench.
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights, Shark Park at 1:45pm
Sharks: 1. Cassie Staples 2. Nakia Davis-Welsh 3. Tiana Penitani 4. Annessa Biddle 5. Georgia Ravics 6. Georgia Hannaway 7. Tayla Preston 8. Ellie Johnston 9. Quincy Dodd 10. Holli Wheeler 11. Talei Holmes 12. Vanessa Foliaki 13. Brooke Anderson 14. Sharni Smale 15. Chloe Saunders 16. Manilita Takapautolo 17. Tegan Dymock 19. Leki Leilua 20. Pia Tapsell 21. Emma Tonegato 22. Jaydika Tafua
Evaluation: Rugby sevens star Sharni Smale has been named for her debut.
Knights: 1. Tamika Upton 2. Tenika Willison 3. Shanice Parker 4. Abigail Roache 5. Lilly-Ann White 6. Georgia Roche 7. Jesse Southwell 8. Tayla Predebon 9. Olivia Higgins 10. Kayla Romaniuk 11. Laishon Albert-Jones 12. Yasmin Clydsdale 13. Hannah Southwell 14. Nita Maynard 15. Simone Karpani 16. Rima Butler 17. Grace Kukutai 18. Jacinta Carter 19. Jules Kirkpatrick 20. Viena Tinao 21. Evie Jones 22. Isabella Waterman
Evaluation: One other sevens star is ready to debut with Tenika Willison named. She’ll change Sheridan Gallagher. Simone Karpani can be again within the facet.
Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels, Campbelltown Sports activities Stadium at 6:10pm
Tigers: 1. Botille Vette-Welsh 2. Rebecca Pollard 3. Leianne Tufuga 4. Rikeya Horne 5. Tess Staines 6. Pauline Piliae 7. Losana Lutu 8. Sarah Togatuki 9. Salma Nour 10. Christian Pio 11. Brooke Talataina 12. Shaianne McGlone 13. Najvada George 14. Sophie Curtain 15. Natasha Penitani 16. Tara Reinke 17. Jessica Kennedy 18. Tiana-Lee Thorne 19. Imogen Gobran 20. Claudia Nielsen 21. Ebony Prior
Evaluation: Apps and Concord Crichton are each out with knee accidents. This has compelled coach Brett Kimmorley to make adjustments to his facet for the primary time this season with Rebecca Pollard coming into the beginning facet together with Brooke Talataina. Jessica Kenna is on the bench.
Eels: 1. Abbi Church 2. Zali Fay 3. Rory Owen 4. Rosie Kelly 5. Monique Donovan 6. Cassey Tohi-Hiku 7. Rachael Pearson 8. Elsie Albert 9. Taneka Todhunter 10. Madeline Jones 11. Chloe Jackson 12. Mahalia Murphy 13. Kennedy Cherrington 14. Rosemarie Beckett 15. Tyla Amiatu 16. Jade Fonua 17. Ruby-Jean Kennard 18. Tafao Asaua 19. Breanna Eales 20. Chelsea Makira 21. Kate Fallon 22. Pihuka Berryman-Duff
Evaluation: Parramatta are unchanged.
