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Round 24 begins in epic fashion with a potential grand final preview as the Panthers host the Roosters.

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Manly then tackle the Dolphins in the early Friday game before the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs clash at Accor Stadium in a match with massive finals implications for both clubs.

The Broncos and Warriors square off in Brisbane on Saturday night, before the Tigers and Dragons close things out on Sunday.

The Storm have the bye.

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NRL 2026 — ROUND 24

Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters

(Thursday, August 13 at CommBank Stadium, 7:50pm AEST)

Penrith predicted team:

1. Dylan Edwards*
2. Thomas Jenkins
3. Izack Tago
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Brian To’o
6. Jack Cogger
7. Nathan Cleary (c)
8. Moses Leota  
9. Freddy Lussick
10. Liam Henry
11. Liam Martin
12. Isaiah Papali’i
13. Lindsay Smith

14. Billy Scott
15. Scott Sorensen
16. Luron Patea
17. Billy Phillips
18. Jaxen Edgar
19. Jack Cole

Panthers team news:

In a massive blow Isaah Yeo suffered a right pectoral tear against the Warriors and is unlikely to play again until the NRL finals. First-choice spine members Dylan Edwards (shoulder) and Mitch Kenny (leg) also continue to be under injury clouds although there are reports Edwards could return this week sending Jaxen Edgar back to the bench — or NSW Cup. Casey McLean is a chance to be named as he recovers from hand surgery — but even if he is it’s unlikely he actually plays.

Roosters predicted team:

1. James Tedesco* (c)
2. Billy Smith
3. Hugo Savala
4. Robert Toia
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Daly Cherry-Evans
7. Sam Walker
8. Naufahu Whyte 
9. Reece Robson
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Salesi Foketi 
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson 
15. Nat Butcher
16. Egan Butcher
17. Spencer Leniu
18. Cody Ramsay
19. Tommy Talau

Roosters team news:

Daniel Tupou (shoulder) remains out while Lindsay Collins could return to the starting 13 after a successful return from a long concussion lay-off last week. James Tedesco continues to manage an ankle issue after being a late withdrawal last weekend against the Bulldogs but will be desperate to play.

Manly Sea Eagles vs. Dolphins

(Friday, August 14 at 4 Pines Park, 6:00pm AEST)

Manly predicted team:

1. Tom Trbojevic (c)
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolo Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Joey Walsh
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Paul Bryan 
9. Brandon Wakeham
10. Simione Laiafi
11. Haumole Olakau’atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Jake Simpkin
15. Corey Waddell
16. Jackson Shereb
17. Clayton Faulalo
18. Nathan Brown
19. Onitoni Large

Sea Eagles team news:

Skipper Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) and Ben Trbojevic (concussion) both missed the trip to Perth and should return this week, as could Clayton Faulalo (hamstring). Kobe Hetherington (bicep) is out for the rest of the season while Ethan Bullemor suffered a head knock at training last week and is in NRL concussion protocols. Prop Taniela Paseka (knee) left the field against the Storm with a suspected MCL injury and is unlikely to be available for several weeks.

Dolphins predicted team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jack Bostock
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Kodi Nokirima
7. Isaiya Katoa (c)
8. Tom Flegler
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Francis Molo
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Morgan Knowles

14. Max Plath
15. Felise Kaufusi
16. Tom Gilbert
17. Brad Schneider
18. Sebastian Su’a
19. Tevita Naufahu

Dolphins team news:

The Dolphins are cooking in attack, but their defence remains a worry heading into the finals. It will be interesting to see if Kristian Woolf makes any changes to try and shore things up. Kurt Donoghoe (broken thumb)has had minor surgery and is expected to miss two matches.

Canterbury Bulldogs vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs

(Friday, August 14 at Accor Stadium, 8:00pm AEST)

Canterbury predicted team:

1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Matt Burton
4. Enari Tuala
5. Jethro Rinakama
6. Stephen Crichton (c)
7. Lachlan Galvin
8. Max King
9. Bailey Hayward
10. Leo Thompson
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston 
13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann
15. Josh Curran
16. Harry Hayes
17. Jed Reardon
18. Sean O’Sullivan
19. Jake Turpin

Bulldogs team news:

Sitili Tupouniua re-injured his hamstring in his first match since Round 16 and there are fears his season could be over. Don’t expect too many changes elsewhere.

South Sydney predicted team:

1. Matt Dufty
2. Alex Johnston
3. Tallis Duncan
4. Jack Wighton
5. Campbell Graham*
6. Cody Walker
7. Jayden Sullivan
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Brandon Smith
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
11. David Fifita
12. Adam Elliott
13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Jye Gray
15. Lachlan Hubner
16. Euan Aitken
17. Jamie Humphreys
18. Sean Keppie
19. Liam Le Blanc

Rabbitohs team news:

It remains unclear if and when Latrell Mitchell (nerve) will be available again this season. Euan Aitken should be back this week, possibly on the bench. Campbell Graham (calf) was a late withdrawal in Round 23 and while initial fears were for a 2-3 week absence word is he could be named this week after all. Ashton Ward suffered a hamstring injury while goal kicking and is set to miss some time with Jayden Sullivan likely to take his place in the No.7.

Cronulla Sharks vs. Canberra Raiders

(Saturday, August 15 at Ocean Protect Stadium, 3:00pm AEST)

Cronulla predicted team:

1. Will Kennedy 
2. Sione Katoa
3. Mawene Hiroti 
4. KL Iro*
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall 
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Tom Hazelton
9. Blayke Brailey (c)
10. Jesse Colquhoun
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton 
13. Cam McInnes

14. Hohepa Puru
15. Billy Burns
16. Oregon Kaufusi
17. Toby Rudolf*
18. Michael Gabrael
19. Hohepa Puru

Sharks team news:

KL Iro (concussion) was replaced by Mawene Hiroti in Round 23 and could again be in doubt while fellow centre Jesse Ramien suffered a pectoral injury against the Dragons and looks set to miss some time. Siosifa Talakai (bicep) is 50/50 after also missing last week. Addin Fanua-Blake is out after after copping a one-week ban for a shot on Hamish Stewart. His absence could see Toby Rudolf (knee) return to first-grade for the first time since Round 15.

Canberra predicted team:

1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Jed Stuart
3. Sebastian Kris
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Josh Papalii
9. Owen Pattie 
10. Joe Tapine (c)
11. Zac Hosking
12. Ata Mariota
13. Morgan Smithies

14. Tom Starling
15. Joe Roddy
16. Matty Nicholson
17. Daine Laurie
18. Savelio Tamale
19. Corey Horsburgh

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Raiders team news:

Simi Sasagi is likely to be rested this week according to Ricky Stuart, paving the way for out-of-favour Sebastian Kris to possibly return to the Raiders’ centres. Ata Mariota and Corey Horsburgh both went on report in the loss to the Knights but escaped with fines and are free to play. Whether Horsburgh is selected remains to be seen after Ricky Stuart’s epic blow-up following the Knights loss.

Parramatta Eels vs. North Queensland Cowboys

(Saturday, August 15 at CommBank Stadium, 5:30pm AEST)

Parramatta predicted team:

1. Joash Papalii
2. Brian Kelly
3. Will Penisini
4. Jordan Samrani
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Ronald Volkman
7. Mitchell Moses (c)
8. Sam Tuivaiti
9. Tallyn Da Silva
10. Luca Moretti
11. Jack Williams
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Jack De Bellin

14. Dylan Walker*
15. Junior Paulo
16. Teancum Brown
17. Kelma Tuilagi
18. Sean Russell
19. Lorenzo Talataina

Eels team news:

Sean Russell (adductor) was close last week and could return this time, together with veteran Dylan Walker who the club said was rested in Round 23. Isaiah Iongi suffered a knee injury in the loss to the Rabbitohs with Joash Papalii likely to return at fullback.

North Queensland predicted team:

1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Braidon Burns
3. Zac Laybutt
4. Tom Chester
5. Murray Tualagi
6. Jake Clifford
7. Jaxon Purdue
8. Griffin Neame
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
12. Kai O’Donnell
13. Rueben Cotter (c)

14. Soni Luke
15. Tom Mikaele
16. Matthew Lodge
17. Coen Hess
18. Ethan King
19. John Bateman

Cowboys team news:

Tom Dearden (ankle) is still on the sidelines but Reed Mahoney (concussion) is a strong chance to return, pushing Soni Luke back to the bench. Jeremiah Nanai (hamstring) is out for at least another week.

Brisbane Broncos vs. New Zealand Warriors

(Saturday, August 15 at Suncorp Stadium, 7:35pm AEST)

Brisbane predicted team:

1. Reece Walsh
2. Josiah Karapani
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Deine Mariner
5. Grant Anderson
6. Ezra Mam
7. Tom Duffy
8. Xavier Willison
9. Billy Walters
10. Payne Haas
11. Jack Gosiewski
12. Jordan Riki
13. Pat Carrigan (c)

14. Ben Hunt 
15. Va’a Semu
16. Ben Talty
17. Aublix Tawha
18. Jaiyden Hunt
19. Hayze Perham

Broncos team news:

Adam Reynolds (concussion) missed Broncos training on Tuesday morning and is set to be ruled out for another week. Billy Walters looked good in his first start for almost a year at No.9 and will stay there with Cory Paix booked in for season-ending shoulder surgery.

Warriors predicted team:

1. Taine Tuaupiki*
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 
3. Ali Leiataua
4. Leka Halasima
5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. James Fisher-Harris (c)
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitch Barnett 
11. Kurt Capewell 
12. Jacob Laban
13. Erin Clark 

14. Sam Healey
15.Tanner Stowers-Smith
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
18. Luke Metcalf
19. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Warriors team news:

Te Maire Martin (hamstring) is set to miss another 2-3 weeks with Luke Metcalf remaining in the No.7 jersey. Taine Tuaupiki (foot) is a chance to return with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad potentially moving back to the bench. Demitric Vaimauga (ribs) has missed the past two weeks but is expected to return on the bench.

Newcastle Knights vs. Gold Coast Titans

(Sunday, August 16 at McDonald Jones Stadium, 2:00pm AEST)

Newcastle predicted team:

1. Kalyn Ponga (c)
2. Dominic Young 
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best*
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Fletcher Sharpe
7. Sandon Smith
8. Tyson Frizell
9. Phoenix Crossland*
10. Trey Mooney
11. Jermaine McEwen
12.Francis Manuleleua
13. Mat Croker

14. Harrison Graham
15. Cody Hopwood
16. Lachlan Crouch
17. Thomas Cant
18. Fletcher Hunt
19. Toby Winter

Knights team news:

Jacob Saifiti (hamstring) is getting close but may need another week or two. Bradman Best (calf) missed Round 23 with Fletcher Hunt taking his place in the centres and he could be out again. Phoenix Crossland (calf) was a late withdrawal against the Raiders but should return. Brodie Jones picked up a hamstring injury in the win over the Raiders.

Gold Coast predicted team:

1. Keano Kini
2. Dean Ieremia
3. Jojo Fifita
4. AJ Brimson
5. Phillip Sami
6. Jayden Campbell
7. Lachlan Ilias 
8. Moeaki Fotuaika (c)
9. Oliver Pascoe
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (c)
11. Arama Hau
12. Beau Fermor 
13. Chris Randall

14. Kurtis Morrin
15. Josh Patston
16. Klese Haas
17. Cooper Bai
18. Sam Verrills
19. Adam Christensen

Titans team news:

Josh Hannay made several late changes against the Cowboys — and it didn’t work. AJ Brimson will likely shift back to the centres with Lachlan Ilias starting at No.7. In the forwards look for Oliver Pascoe and Arama Hau to be in the starting 13 this time. Jayden Campbell continues to manage a turf toe injury.

Wests Tigers vs. St. George Illawarra Dragons

(Sunday, August 16 at CommBank Stadium, 4:05pm AEST)

Tigers predicted team:

1. Jahream Bula
2. Junior Tupou
3. Heamasi Makasini
4. Patrick Herbert
5. Sunia Turuva
6. Jarome Luai (c)
7. Adam Doueihi
8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Sione Fainu
13. Alex Twal

14. Heath Mason
15. Charlie Murray 
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Tony Sukkar
18. Tristan Hope
19. Starford To’a

Tigers team news:

Fresh off the bye the Tigers will be desperate to halt their late season slump against the last-placed Dragons, but will need to get their attack firing having only managed 45 points, total, in their last six matches. Latu Fainu remains suspended.

St. George Illawarra predicted team:

1. Clint Gutherson
2. Setu Tu
3. Moses Suli
4. Valentine Holmes
5. Tyrell Sloan
6. Lyhkan King-Togia
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
9. Damien Cook (c)
10. Toby Couchman*
11. Dylan Egan 
12. Hamish Stewart
13. Ryan Couchman

14. Jacob Liddle
15. Emre Guler
16. Josh Kerr
17. Jacob Halangahu
18. Christian Tuipulotu
19. Daniel Atkinson

Dragons team news:

Toby Couchman is set to return from concussion protocols after missing last week’s win over the Sharks. Mathew Feagai left the field in Round 23 with a back injury.

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