NRL Team Lists: Round 12
The NRL season continues with Round 12, and teams are making strategic moves to optimize their lineups. Here's a breakdown of the team lists and key player movements:
Raiders vs. Dolphins
- Raiders: Daine Laurie shines at five-eighth, while Ata Mariota takes the back row. Ethan Strange and Hudson Young are out, replaced by Coby Black and Jake Clydsdale.
- Dolphins: Trai Fuller and Tevita Naufahu make their mark on the wings. Isaiya Katoa and Bradley Schneider form the five-eighth duo.
Bulldogs vs. Storm
- Bulldogs: Jacob Kiraz returns to the wing, and Enari Tuala moves to centre. Marcelo Montoya joins the interchange, while Josh Curran is listed among the reserves.
- Storm: Keagan Russell-Smith steps up at five-eighth, and Trent Toelau starts at hooker. Alec MacDonald returns from injury, and Gabriel Satrick makes his NRL debut.
Dragons vs. Warriors
- Dragons: Jaydn Su'A returns from suspension, and Tyrell Sloan overcomes a groin injury to be named on the bench.
- Warriors: Te Maire Martin takes over for injured halfback Tanah Boyd. Jackson Ford and Jacob Laban come into the starting side.
Sea Eagles vs. Titans
- Sea Eagles: Josh Feledy and Blake Wilson join the backline. Jackson Shereb starts in the back row, and Brandon Wakeham returns at hooker.
- Titans: Klese Haas and Jaylan de Groot form the new prop and centre duo. Chris Randall is listed among the reserves.
Cowboys vs. Rabbitohs
- Cowboys: Jason Taumalolo returns to start at lock, and Robert Derby joins the wing. Liam Sutton and Xavier Kerrisk retain their spots, with Viliami Vailea and Kai O'Donnell on the interchange.
- Rabbitohs: Alex Johnston returns from injury, and Talanoa Penitani makes his NRL debut on the wing. Peter Mamouzelos returns at hooker, and Adam Elliott starts in the back row.