Overview
June 21, 2024 8:00 pm @ Suncorp Stadium
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Dolphins – In: Trai Fuller, Jesse Bromwich, Tevita Pangai Junior / Out: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Felise Kaufusi, Kurt Donoghoe
Storm – In: Ryan Papenhuyzen, Will Warbrick, Bronson Garlick / Out: Xavier Coates, Harry Grant, Dean Ieremia
What We Like
It is written in the stars that Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will open up the scoring this weekend. The star fullback returns to first-grade this weekend after several months on the sidelines and fate will likely hand him the opening try of the round.
Final Thought
The Storm have only lost two players (Xavier Coates and Harry Grant) due to State of Origin, while the Dolphins will be without star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, who has lifted them in recent weeks.
June 22, 2024 3:00 pm @ Cbus Super Stadium
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Titans – In: David Fifita, Joe Stimson, Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui / Out: Moeaki Fotuaika, Klese Haas, Jacob Alick
Warriors – In: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Edward Kosi, Tom Ale, Jacob Laban / Out: Rocco Berry, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Kurt Capewell, Mitch Barnett
What We Like
The Warriors enter the match as favourites – despite being away from home – and should produce a big win against an inconsistent Titans team that fell to the Wests Tigers last week.
Final Thought
The absence of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak means another Warriors player will have to stand up in his absence when it comes to scoring tries. Look no further than centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who will make his long-awaited return this weekend.
June 22, 2024 5:30 pm @ Industree Group Stadium
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Roosters – In: Blake Steep, Dominic Young, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves / Out: Connor Watson, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Spencer Leniu, Michael Jennings
Bulldogs – In: Jeral Skelton, Jake Turpin, Poasa Faamausili / Out: Jacob Preston, Stephen Crichton, Kurt Mann
What We Like
The Bulldogs will enter the clash as underdogs but come into the clash after winning three on the trot. Also, the last time the Roosters played during Origin time, they lost to a depleted Cowboys team that was without eight starting first-grade players.
Final Thought
The last time that Dominic Young faced the Bulldogs he was sent off. Suspended due to four-weeks at the time for a vicious high-tackle, Young will be looking to make amends in his first game against the Dogs since the incident.
June 22, 2024 7:35 pm @ Accor Stadium
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Rabbitohs – In: Jye Gray, Liam Le Blanc / Out: Latrell Mitchell, Cameron Murray
Sea Eagles – In: Aaron Schoupp, Ben Condon, Caleb Navale, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Aitasi James / Out: Jake Trbojevic, Daly Cherry-Evans, Reuben Garrick, Taniela Paseka, Haumole Olakau’atu
What We Like
In what will be an interesting clash due to both teams having star players out, it’s hard to see the Rabbitohs losing this week. Manly are unearthing several debutants, and the likes of veterans Jack Wighton and Jai Arrow will stand up and take control of the match.
Final Thought
Former Titan Aaron Schoupp will make his club debut this week for Manly and will be eager for a good showing. A great performance could see him enter the conversation as a consistent starter for weeks to come.
June 23, 2024 4:05 pm @ Campbelltown Sports Stadium
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Tigers – In: Lachlan Galvin, Kit Laulilii / Out: Heath Mason, Jordan Miller
Raiders – In: Zac Woolford / Out: Tom Starling
What We Like
Since moving to the Tigers from the Melbourne Storm, Justin Olam has been a revelation in the centre jersey with the hard-running and incredible attacking skill. He showed last week that he can nearly take on every centre in the competition.
Final Thought
After a superb win last weekend, the Tigers will be attempting to add another two points to the ladder and end their losing streak at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. They will also receive several players back from injury this weekend.