The State of Origin decider looms large over proceedings in the NRL this weekend.
The round got underway on Friday night when Cronulla and the Dolphins met in the Shire.
Newcastle has been devastated by the losses of Kalyn Ponga and Fletcher Sharpe to injury and faces a daunting task against Melbourne, who have now won five games on the bounce.
St George Illawarra are also having a tough time on the injury front and will come up against a Sydney Roosters outfit boosted by the return of their Origin stars.
Meanwhile, Penrith and Brisbane will be hoping to continue their great recent runs with victories over their respective rivals, Parramatta and the Gold Coast Titans.
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Parramatta Eels vs. Penrith Panthers
(Sunday, July 13 at CommBank Stadium, 4:05 pm AEST)
Parramatta confirmed team:
1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Zac Lomax
4. Sean Russell
21. Bailey Simonsson
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Dylan Brown
7. Dean Hawkins
8. Jack Williams
22. Joash Papalii
10. Junior Paulo
11. Charlie Guymer
12. Kitione Kautoga
15. Dylan Walker
13. J'maine Hopgood
14. Tallyn Da Silva
16. Matt Doorey
17. Sam Tuivaiti
3. Jordan Samrani
Eels team news:
Zac Lomax is the sole Origin representative from Jason Ryles' side and has been named to back up.
Dean Hawkins continues at halfback, with Mitch Moses scheduled to return from a calf injury he picked up in NSW camp ahead of Game II in the coming weeks.
In better news for Parra, Tallyn Da Silva has been brought straight into the team following his switch from the Tigers. Joey Lussick retains the No.9 jersey, with the new recruit set to be introduced off the bench.
Kelma Tuilagi copped a lengthy suspension for a crusher tackle in Round 17, so will need to be replaced in the backrow. Charlie Guymer has been promoted off the bench to take his place.
Sam Tuivaiti returns to the fold after being sidelined for the past two months and has grabbed a spot on the pine. Joash Papalii has dropped to the reserves.
Bailey Simonsson is nearing a return to action after being included in the extended squad.
Ryley Smith will be back on deck next week after serving his suspension. Suspended pair Will Penisini and Tuilagi still have a few weeks to serve on their bans.
UPDATE:
In a flurry of late changes, Simonsson has been brought into the backline, with Jordan Samrani dropping to 18th man.
Papalii will start at hooker after Lussick was dropped, while Dylan Walker gets the nod at lock ahead of J'maine Hopgood.
Penrith confirmed team:
1. Daine Laurie
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Paul Alamoti
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Brad Schneider
8. Moses Leota
9. Mitch Kenny
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Luke Garner
12. Isaiah Papalii
23. Isaah Yeo
13. Matthew Eisenhuth
15. Liam Henry
16. Luron Patea
19. Nathan Cleary
17. Mavrik Geyer
Panthers team news:
Dylan Edwards, Brian To'o, Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo have all been named in the reserves by Ivan Cleary. However, Edwards, To'o and Martin have since dropped out.
Daine Laurie has been handed the No.1 jersey and Paul Alamoti will start on the wing.
Brad Schneider has been given the nod at halfback, while Isaiah Papali'i and Matt Eisenhuth will form parts of the pack.
Support will be provided off the bench by Mavrik Geyer, while Jack Cole has been named to serve as the utility.
Scott Sorensen is scheduled to return from suspension in Round 20.
UPDATE:
In two late boosts, Cleary and Yeo have been added to the side. Yeo replaces Eisenhuth at lock, with Cole dropping off the bench.
Meanwhile, Cleary will take an unfamiliar spot of being on the bench, as he replaces Geyer.
Gold Coast Titans vs. Brisbane Broncos
(Sunday, July 13 at Cbus Super Stadium, 6:15 pm AEST)
Gold Coast confirmed team:
1. AJ Brimson
2. Jaylan De Groot
3. Brian Kelly
4. Jojo Fifita
5. Phillip Sami
6. Kieran Foran
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Chris Randall
12. Beau Fermor
15. Jaimin Jolliffe
13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
16. David Fifita
17. Klese Haas
20. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
14. Jacob Alick-Wiencke
Titans team news:
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is the only Origin rep for Des Hasler's side and has been named to back up at lock.
In other good news, Jayden Campbell will return from a head knock to take Tom Weaver's place at halfback.
David Fifita is also scheduled to finally return from an ankle issue that has caused him to miss the last two months. His inclusion on the bench pushes Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui out of the 17.
In a late change, Alofiana Khan-Pereira has been added to the bench, with Jacob Alick-Wiencke dropping to 18th man. Meanwhile, Tino has also moved to the pine as Jaimin Jolliffe gets the nod at lock.
Brisbane confirmed team:
1. Reece Walsh
2. Josiah Karapani
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Deine Mariner
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Xavier Willison
9. Ben Hunt
15. Kobe Hetherington
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Billy Walters
16. Jack Gosiewski
17. Tyson Smoothy
19. Ben Talty
21. Jaiyden Hunt
Broncos team news:
Reece Walsh, Gehamat Shibasaki, Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan were set to be back on the deck. However, Haas has since been ruled out.
Kobe Hetherington takes over from the prop up front, while Ben Talty has returned to the bench.
Walsh's return pushes Selwyn Cobbo out of the side. He has also lost out to Deine Mariner for a spot on the wing.
Xavier Willison played a starring role up front during his side's stunning comeback against the Dogs last week and he will keep his place in the starting side with Corey Jensen ruled out.
Ben Hunt has been scheduled to return for the past few weeks only to be put on ice each time. He has been named to take over at dummy-half this week, with Cory Paix dropping to the reserves.
Jaiyden Hunt has lost his places on the bench.
NRL ROUND 19 RESULTS:
Cronulla Sharks 24-12 Dolphins
(Friday, July 11 at Sharks Stadium, 8:00 pm AEST)
Cronulla confirmed team:
1. Will Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Sifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Cameron McInnes
14. Daniel Atkinson
15. Jesse Colquhoun
16. Toby Rudolf
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele
18. Billy Burns
19. Hohepa Puru
20. Niwhai Puru
21. Michael Gabrael
22. Jayden Berrell
Sharks team news:
Cronulla has lost four of their last five matches and will be desperate to arrest this form slump when they take on the red-hot Dolphins on home soil.
Sifa Talakai keeps his place in the centres as KL Iro and Mawene Hiroti remain on the sidelines.
Daniel Atkinson was dropped to 18th man during their most recent clash against Melbourne but has regained his place on the pine for this one ahead of Billy Burns in the only change.
Dolphins confirmed team:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Max Feagai
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jake Averillo
6. Sean O'Sullivan
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Francis Molo
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12. Oryn Keeley
13. Kurt Donoghoe
14. Aublix Tawha
15. Connelly Lemuelu
16. Ray Stone
17. Josh Kerr
18. Harrison Graham
19. Trai Fuller
20. Tevita Naufahu
21. LJ Nonu
22. Peter Hola
Phins team news:
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has been named in the No.1 jersey and is likely to back up after the Origin decider.
Max Feagai has moved into the centres, with Jake Averillo taking over on the wing following Jack Bostock's, season-ending injury in Perth a few weeks ago.
There has also been a shuffle in the halves following Kodi Nikorima's hamstring injury in Round 17. Sean O'Sullivan takes over in the No.6 jersey.
Otherwise, Kristian Woolf has named a settled side with Aublix Tawha keeping his spot on the bench ahead of Harrison Graham.
Felise Kaufusi isn't expected to return from a knee issue until Round 22, while Nikorima will be back on deck in the last few rounds of the regular season.
Daniel Saifiti, Tom Gilbert and Max Plath have been ruled out for the rest of the campaign.
Newcastle Knights 14-32 Melbourne Storm
(Saturday, July 12 at McDonald Jones Stadium, 3:00 pm AEST)
Newcastle confirmed team:
1. Fletcher Hunt
2. Dom Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Jackson Hastings
7. Jack Cogger
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Dylan Lucas
12. Kai Pearce-Paul
13. Tyson Frizell
14. Jayden Brailey
15. Mat Croker
16. Jermaine McEwen
17. Brodie Jones
18. Thomas Cant
Knights team news:
Kalyn Ponga suffered a serious foot injury in Round 17 which ruled him out of the Origin decider and, more than likely, the rest of the NRL season for the Knights.
Coupled with the loss of Fletcher Sharpe, Adam O'Brien will now have to do without his best two attacking weapons.
Fletcher Hunt has bagged the No.1 jersey as a result of the two major injuries. Meanwhile, the backline has also changed due to the return from injury of Greg Marzhew, with James Schiller dropping out.
Newcastle will also receive a welcome boost up front, with Leo Thompson returning after serving a suspension. The Kiwi enforcer will start alongside Jacob Saifiti, while Tyson Frizell will move to lock.
Phoenix Crossland is restored to dummy-half and Jayden Brailey has dropped back to the bench.
Jermaine McEwen has kept his place on the pine, while Thomas Cant has dropped to the reserves.
Melbourne confirmed team:
4. Nick Meaney
2. Grant Anderson
3. Joe Chan
18. Jack Howarth
22. Kane Bradley
6. Tyran Wishart
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Tui Kamikamica
21. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
15. Stefano Utoikamanu
13. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
14. Jonah Pezet
17. Ativalu Lisati
19. Trent Loiero
9. Bronson Garlick
Storm team news:
Craig Bellamy has named the majority of his Origin contingent in the reserves, with Stefano Utoikamanu the only player named in the 17 initially.
Xavier Coates has been left out completely and will not back up, while Cameron Munster has withdrawn. Harry Grant and Trent Loiero are late additions.
Ryan Papenhuyzen was a late withdrawal last week due to calf tightness and sits out again. Nick Meaney stays at fullback.
Joe Chan has also been retained in the centres, with Jack Howarth taking the other slot.
St George Illawarra Dragons 24-31 Sydney Roosters
(Saturday, July 12 at Jubilee Stadium, 5:30 pm AEST)
St George Illawarra confirmed team:
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Tyrell Sloan
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Sione Finau
6. Lyhkan King-Togia
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Emre Guler
9. Damien Cook
10. David Klemmer
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Jack de Belin
14. Jacob Liddle
15. Hamish Stewart
16. Blake Lawrie
17. Michael Molo
18. Corey Allan
19. Loko Pasifiki Tonga
20. Lachlan Ilias
21. Viliami Fifita
22. Nick Tsougranis
Dragons team news:
Shane Flanagan's side has won two of their last five games and will now come up against a boosted Roosters outfit looking for redemption after last week's shock loss to the Tigers.
Valentine Holmes is the only Origin representative for the Red V and has been named to play in clubland.
Holmes' return sees Corey Allan drop out of the side. Meanwhile, Tyrell Sloan or Sione Finau have kept their places on the wings.
The club have received two boosts on the injury front, with Luciano Leilua and Hamish Stewart returning after missing last week.
Leilua takes over from Michael Molo in the backrow, despite the latter performing well as a late call-up due to Raymond Fataila-Mariner's withdrawal.
Viliami Fifita and Loko Pasifiki Tonga have dropped off the bench, while Blake Lawrie has kept his place on the pine.
St George Illawarra has a serious injury list to deal with as Mat Feagai, Christian Tuipulotu and Nathan Lawson remain out.
RFM and Hame Sele are also unavailable after being ruled out last week, while Toby Couchman, Ryan Couchman and Dylan Egan have been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Sydney confirmed team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Robert Toia
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Hugo Savala
7. Sam Walker
8. Naufahu Whyte
9. Connor Watson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Salesi Foketi
13. Victor Radley
14. Zach Dockar-Clay
15. Blake Steep
16. Egan Butcher
17. Spencer Leniu
18. Ethan King
19. Taylor Losalu
20. Sandon Smith
21. Benaiah Ioelu
22. Max McCathie
23. Tom Rodwell
24. Makahesi Makatoa
Roosters team news:
Trent Robinson has named all of his Origin players, with Robert Toia, Lindsay Collins, Spencer Leniu, Connor Watson and Angus Crichton set to boost their side.
Mark Nawaqanitawase returns to the wing to accommodate Toia's return, while Billy Smith is also set to return to the backline after missing last week's loss to the Tigers due to a knee issue. Tom Rodwell drops to the reserves, as a result.
In a major boost, Sam Walker has been named to play in his first NRL match this year after recovering from an ACL injury and a broken thumb. Sandon Smith has dropped to the reserves, with Hugo Savala preferred at five-eighth.
Benaiah Ioelu and Makahesi Makatoa have lost their places in the 17 and Blake Steep has dropped back to the bench along with Egan Butcher.
Salesi Foketi has kept his spot in the backrow, while Victor Radley will return at lock after sitting out the past few weeks due to concussion issues.
Max McCathie, Taylor Losalu and De La Salle Va'a have missed out on selection.
North Queensland Cowboys 8-12 Canterbury Bulldogs
(Saturday, July 12 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 7:35 pm AEST)
North Queensland confirmed team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Robert Derby
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Zac Laybutt
5. Braidon Burns
6. Jake Clifford
7. Tom Dearden
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Griffin Neame
11. Reuben Cotter
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Harrison Edwards
14. Karl Lawton
15. Thomas Mikaele
16. Kai O'Donnell
17. Coen Hess
18. Ryan Rivett
19. Temple Kalepo
20. Kaiden Lahrs
21. Dane Aukafolau
22. Murray Taulagi
23. Marly Bitungane
24. Jaxson Paulo
Cowboys team news:
Tom Dearden, Reece Robson, Jeremiah Nanai and Reuben Cotter have all be named to start, provided they get through the Origin decider unscathed.
Tom Duffy drops out of the halves to accommodate Dearden's return, while Harrison Edwards will move to lock as Robson takes over at dummy-half.
Nanai bumps Kai O'Donnell back to the bench, while Cotter will start in the backrow in the absence of John Bateman. There is also another key injury loss in the pack with Sam McIntyre sidelined.
Karl Lawton is back in the frame after serving a two-game suspension and takes his spot on the bench. Temple Kalepo and Kaiden Lahrs have lost their places in the 17.
Meanwhile, Murray Taulagi has a chance of returning to the wing after missing last week due to a knee issue. He has been listed in the reserves for this one and could be a late addition.
However, the likes of Jason Taumalolo and Viliami Vailea remain out of the picture due to injury.
Canterbury confirmed team:
1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Enari Tuala
6. Matt Burton
7. Toby Sexton
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Sam Hughes
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Bailey Hayward
14. Kurt Mann
15. Harry Hayes
16. Josh Curran
17. Lachlan Galvin
19. Jake Turpin
20. Jaeman Salmon
21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita
22. Kurtis Morrin
23. Blake Wilson
24. Jethro Rinakama
25. Jack Todd
Bulldogs team news:
Jacob Kiraz, Stephen Crichton, Max King and Kurt Mann are all expected to return for the Dogs, who have lost three of their last five games.
Enari Tuala has kept his place in the backline despite Kiraz's return, with Marcelo Montoya out of this one. Matt Burton shifts back into the halves to make way for the captain.
A major decision looms for Cameron Ciraldo on what to do with Lachlan Galvin. The star mid-season recruit has returned to the bench for now after being a late addition into the halves last week.
King pushes Harry Hayes to the pine, while Sam Hughes has kept the returning Daniel Suluka-Fifita out of the side up front.
Jake Turpin has lost his place at lock and has dropped out of the 17, while Kurtis Morrin and Jack Todd have also moved to the reserves.
Jaeman Salmon is nearing a return from long-term injury after being named in the extended squad. Sitili Tupouniua is believed to still be a few weeks away from returning from his injury issues.
New Zealand Warriors 34-14 Wests Tigers
(Sunday, July 13 at Go Media Stadium, 2:00 pm AEST)
New Zealand confirmed team:
1. Taine Tuaupiki
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Adam Pompey
4. Rocco Berry
5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Tanah Boyd
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Jackson Ford
11. Leka Halasima
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark
14. Te Maire Martin
15. Jacob Laban
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Tanner Stowers-Smith
18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
Warriors team news:
Andrew Webster's side are set for a major shake-up after their disastrous loss to Brisbane in their most recent match.
Luke Metcalf will be sidelined for the rest of the year after suffering an ACL injury, while Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is also out after copping a knee issue.
Taine Tuaupiki has been handed an opportunity to impress at fullback in CNK's absence, while Tanah Boyd takes over in the No7 jersey.
In better news on the injury front for the Warriors, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will return ahead of schedule and bump Ed Kosi out of the side.
Elsewhere, Jackson Ford and Leka Halasima have been promoted into the starting side, while Tanner Stowers-Smith has been recalled on the bench.
Kurt Capewell will not back up for the Warriors after also not being named to do so after Game II.
Wests Tigers confirmed team:
1. Sunia Turuva
2. Charlie Staines
3. Adam Doueihi
4. Starford To'a
5. Jeral Skelton
6. Jarome Luai
7. Latu Fainu
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Tony Sukkar
13. Alex Twal
14. Tristan Hope
15. Alex Seyfarth
16. Sione Fainu
17. Jack Bird
18. Heath Mason
Tigers team news:
Benji Marshall's side snapped a six-game losing streak by upsetting the Chooks last week and they are now set to get some troops back.
Jarome Luai has been named in the halves and is likely to back up provided he gets through the Origin decider unscathed. Adam Doueihi will revert to the centres and Luke Laulilii drops out.
Api Koroisau is also back on deck after missing last week due to a head knock. His return sees Tristan Hope drop to the bench, with Charlie Murray going to the reserves along with Kit Laulilii.
Heath Mason has returned from suspension but has been unable to grab a spot in the 17.
Meanwhile, Sunia Turuva will continue at fullback, with Jahream Bula still sidelined with a hamstring issue for the next few weeks.