Raiders and Dogs reshuffle as mind games begin; Warriors delay RTS return — Late Mail

In a huge blow to Canberra, prop Corey Horsburgh won’t play in the blockbuster against the Bulldogs.

Meanwhile, Warriors veteran Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s hopes of an early return from injury have been scuppered.

Read on for all of the Round 10 late mail!

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SATURDAY MAY 10

Canberra Raiders vs. Canterbury Bulldogs at GIO Stadium, 3.00pm AEST

Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 19. Simi Sasagi 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 15. Zac Hosking 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Ata Mariota 18. Manaia Waitere 22. Danny Levi

Players cut: 8. Corey Horsburgh 20. Pasami Saulo 21. Trey Mooney

Late Mail: Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh has been ruled out after failing to pass NRL concussion protocols. He left the field after a head knock against the Storm and according to Code Sports, he appeared to show signs of being dazed this week hence will be stood down for 11 days. He has been replaced in the starting side by the versatile Simi Sasagi although thar could change at the final update an hour out from kick off.

Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Viliame Kikau 15. Harry Hayes 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Bailey Hayward 20. Blake Wilson 21. Lipoi Hopoi 22. Luke Smith

Players cut: 12. Jacob Preston 19. Blake Taaffe 23. Drew Hutchison

Late Mail: The Bulldogs will be without Jacob Preston after the star was suspended for four weeks over a crusher tackle. Harry Hayes will start on an edge with front rower Lipoi Hopoi coming into the 17. Hopoi will come off the bench in jersey No. 21.

St George Illawarra Dragons vs. New Zealand Warriors at WIN Stadium, 5:30pm AEST

Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Corey Allan 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Lyhkan King-Togia 8. Toby Couchman 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Dylan Egan 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Jack de Belin 16. Luciano Leilua 17. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 19. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 21. Blake Lawrie

Players cut: 18. Nathan Lawson, 20. Lachlan Ilias, 22. Finau Latu

Late Mail: Young gun Lyhkan King-Togia has received rave reviews from his Dragons teammates after an eye-catching performance at Magic Round where he provided an instant spark to their attack that they’ve been missing this year.

King-Togia turns 20 next week but played like a man with years of experience under his belt as he took his chances against the Wests Tigers and set up two tries in his first start at halfback in the NRL.

His promotion to the first grade side was inevitable after setting up nine tries in reserve grade, while Lachlan Ilias had managed just four assists to start the season as he worked his way back from a horror leg injury.

“I thought Lyhkan did a really good job,” representative centre Valentine Holmes said.

“He only had the preparation of one week and I thought he did well. He listened to what the attacking coaches asked him to do, he set up a couple of tries and defended really well.

“It’s a big step up from NSW Cup to the NRL – and it’s not only NRL but Magic Round on the big stage.

“We all know what a talent he is and the ball-playing skills that he has. Most young halves these days are silky, but it’s usually the defensive side of things where you need to be really good at because if teams see a young half, they’ll send traffic their way.

“It’s about being solid defensively, and I think he was sound.”

King-Togia played four games last season and is a big part of the club’s future after signing a new deal last week, and he showed he’s ready to be their halfback now.

Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Kurt Capewell 5. Taine Tuaupiki 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. Jackson Ford 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 15. Jacob Laban 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Bunty Afoa 18. Te Maire Martin 20. Tanah Boyd 23. Eddie Ieremia

Players cut: 14. Samuel Healey 21. Tanner Stowers-Smith 22. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Late Mail: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is among the three players to drop out of the extended squad 24 hours from kick-off. The 31-year-old was named on the extended bench in hope returning from the hamstring injury that has sidelined him since the Round 3 but he’s been given another week. Hooker Sam Healey was named in the No. 14 jersey after making his NRL debut in Magic Round but he also drops out as Te Maire Martin comes into theh 17.

North Queensland Cowboys vs. Penrith Panthers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 7:35pm AEST

Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Sam McIntyre 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Griffin Neame 17. Coen Hess 18. Zac Laybutt 19. Thomas Duffy 20. Semi Valemei 21. Karl Lawton 22. Kai O’Donnell

Players cut:

Late Mail: The Cowboys have revealed Jason Taumalolo has been ruled out due to a calf injury. Kai O’Donnell has been named as his replacement, but it remains to be seen if he will slot onto the bench or into the starting pack.

Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Paul Alamoti 3. Izack Tago 4. Luke Garner 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Brad Schneider 15. Liam Henry 16. Luron Patea 17. Thomas Jenkins 18. Luke Sommerton 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Casey McLean 21. Daine Laurie 22. Trent Toelau

Players cut:

Late Mail: To come.

SUNDAY MAY 11

Melbourne Storm vs. Wests Tigers at AAMI Park, 2:00pm AEST

Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Sualauvi Faalogo 3. Grant Anderson 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Joe Chan 18. Ativalu Lisati 19. Lazarus Vaalepu 20. Kane Bradley 21. Keagan Russell-Smith 22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Players cut:

Late Mail: To come.

Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Brent Naden 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jarome Luai 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Alex Twal 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Royce Hunt 16. Jack Bird 17. Sione Fainu 18. Tony Sukkar 19. Heath Mason 20. Solomona Faataape 21. Josh Feledy 22. Tristan Hope

Players cut:

Late Mail: To come.

Manly Sea Eagles vs. Cronulla Sharks at 4 Pines Park, 4:05pm

Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Jake Trbojevic 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jazz Tevaga 14. Tommy Talau 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown 18. Caleb Navale 19. Clayton Faulalo 20. Jakob Arthur 21. Michael Chee Kam 22. Aitasi James

Players cut:

Late Mail: To come.

Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Billy Burns 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Jayden Berrell 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Hohepa Puru 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Chris Veaila

Players cut:

Late Mail: To come.