NRL Teams Analysis - 2017 Round 12

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Sam Bourke has a breakdown of the teamlists for the first shortened round of the 2017 NRL season - Round 12.

1. Cody Walker 2. Alex Johnston 3. Hymel Hunt 15. Tyrell Fuimaono 5. Aaron Gray 6. John Sutton 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Robbie Farah 17. George Burgess 11. Kyle Turner 12. Angus Crichton 13. Sam Burgess 10. Robbie Rochow 14. Damien Cook 16. Anthony Cherrington 19. Zane Musgrove

In - George Burgess

Out - Zane Musgrove

Analysis - South Sydney put in a strong performance against the competition leaders Melbourne in Perth last week going down narrowly 14-6. The Rabbitohs are not hindered by Origin selection this year and will be close to full strength with George Burgess returning to the front row from suspension, replacing Zane Musgrove. Cody Walker has again been named at fullback, with John Sutton starting at five-eighth as per last week.   

1. Bevan French 2. Semi Radradra 3. Brad Takairangi 4. Kirisome Auva'a 5. Josh Hoffman 6. Clint Gutherson 7. Mitchell Moses 17. Siosaia Vave 9. Kaysa Pritchard 10. Tim Mannah 11. Manu Ma'u 12. Tepai Moeroa 15. Daniel Alvaro 8. Suaia Matagi 14. Beau Scott 16. Kenny Edwards 19. Will Smith

In - Brad Takairangi 

Out - Michael Jennings

Analysis - The Eels were shut out late against the Raiders last week, with a late try to Raiders winger Jordan Rapana resulting in back to back losses heading into the representative period. Parramatta are also unaffected by Origin but lose former NSW centre Michael Jennings, who is replaced by Brad Takairangi. In form lock Nathan Brown has been named at lock but is in doubt after leaving the field with what looked to be a serious rib injury which put the enforcer in hospital after last week's loss.

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1. Roger Tuivasa-sheck 2. Charnze Nicoll-klokstad 3. Blake Ayshford 4. David Fusitua 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kieran Foran 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Gavet 9. Issac Luke 10. Ben Matulino 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering 14. Nathaniel Roache 15. Sam Lisone 16. Albert Vete 17. Bunty Afoa

In - Simon Mannering, Albert Vete

Out - Jacob Lillyman, Charlie Gubb

Analysis - The Warriors host the Broncos back in the familiar surroundings of Mt Smart Stadium, where traditionally they start to find their form around the representative period. Lock Simon Mannering returns in a huge boost for the home side, while Ben Matulino will start in the front row as per last week, replacing Queensland prop Jacob Lillyman. Albert Vete comes onto the interchange bench, while strike weapons Solomone Kata and Manu Vatuvei have again missed selection with rookie Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Ken Maumalo again named on the flanks.

1. Jordan Kahu 2. Jonus Pearson 3. James Roberts 4. Tautau Moga 5. David Mead 6. Benji Marshall 7. Ben Hunt 8. Herman Essese 9. Travis Waddell 10. Adam Blair 11. Alex Glenn 12. Jaydn Su'a 13. Korbin Sims 14. George Fai 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Jai Arrow 18. Kodi Nikorima

In - Ben Hunt, Benji Marshall, George Fai, Jai Arrow, Jaydn Su'a, Jonus Pearson, Travis Waddell

Out - Darius Boyd, Anthony Milford, Josh McGuire, Andrew McCullough, Matt Gillett, Sam Thaiday, Corey Oates

Analysis - The Broncos head into the Origin period in second place on the NRL ladder after a terrific start to 2017. Brisbane have again contributed heavily to the Queensland side, with 6 players selected. Jordan Kahu moves to fullback to replace Darius Boyd, which sees Jonus Pearson come onto the wing for Corey Oates and David Mead coming back into the starting side on the right wing. Ben Hunt returns from injury at slots straight back into halfback, with off season recruit Benji Marshall named at five-eighth. Despite his excellent form replacing Hunt at halfback over the last five weeks, Kodi Nikorima has been relegated to the bench. Jaydn Su'a will start in place of Matt Gillett, with Korbin Sims moving to lock for Josh McGuire. Alex Glenn will start for Sam Thaiday, with George Fai and Jai Arrow joining the interchange rotation. Travis Waddell replaces Andrew McCullough at hooker, who misses the trip to Auckland after being heavily concussed last week against the Tigers. Centre James Roberts is in some doubt with a toe injury suffered at training during the week but has been named and will be vital in the new look backline for the visitors.

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1. Valentine Holmes 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Gerard Beale 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Edrick Lee 6. Fa'amanu Brown 7. Chad Townsend 8. Chris Heighington 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Luke Lewis 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Paul Gallen 15. Jayson Bukuya 16. Sam Tagataese 17. Jeremy Latimore 18. Joseph Paulo

In - Matt Prior, Edrick Lee, Kurt Capewell, Fa'amanu Brown

Out - Andrew Fifita, James Maloney, Jack Bird, Wade Graham

Analysis - The Sharks made it three wins on the trot and now sit third on the NRL ladder as they host the Bulldogs on Saturday night at Shark Park. The home side are missing key players in James Maloney, Jack Bird, Wade Graham and Andrew Fifita who have all deservedly been selected for New South Wales. Matt Prior returns from suspension at prop for Andrew Fifita and Kurt Capewell replaces Wade Graham in the backrow. Utility Gerard Beale moves to centre, with Edrick Lee coming onto the wing.  

1. William Hopoate 2. Marcelo Montoya 3. Josh Morris 4. Brenko Lee 5. Kerrod Holland 6. Matt Frawley 7. Moses Mbye 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. James Graham 11. Greg Eastwood 12. Adam Elliot 13. Danny Fualalo 14. Sam Kasiano 15. Asipeli Fine 16. Francis Tualau 17. Craig Garvey

In - Marcelo Montoya, Francis Tualau, Asipeli Fine

Out - Josh Jackson, David Klemmer, Brett Morris

Analysis - Canterbury turned it on in the second half against the Roosters and despite a few rough calls go against them late in the game, the Dogs succumbed to back to back losses for the first time this season. Canterbury have three players selected for New South Wales in Josh Jackson, David Klemmer and Brett Morris. Morris is replaced on the wing by Marcelo Montoya, while Greg Eastwood and Danny Fualalo have been promoted to the backrow for Jackson and Klemmer respectively. Asipeli Fine and Francis Tualau join the bench.      

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1. Jack Wighton 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Junior Paulo 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 15. Luke Bateman 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Iosia Soliola 14. Adam Clydsdale 11. Joseph Tapine 16. Clay Priest 17. Dunamis Lui

In - Luke Bateman

Out - Josh Papalii

Analysis - Canberra snapped a three game losing streak, leaving it late to overcome Parramatta 22-16 at ANZ Stadium in Round 11. The Raiders now return home to GIO Stadium where they host the Roosters in a game they will be desperate to win, with the Green Machine sitting just inside the Top 8. The Raiders just have just Josh Papalii selected for Origin and this sees Joseph Tapine move to the second row, with Iosia Soliola named at lock. Luke Bateman comes onto the bench after missing last week's game through injury.   

1. Michael Gordon 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Mitchell Aubusson 5. Joseph Manu 6. Connor Watson 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Kane Evans 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 13. Zane Tetevano 14. Isaac Liu 15. Lindsay Collins 16. Chris Smith 17. Mitchell Cornish 18. Nat Butcher

In - Isaac Liu, Lindsay Collins, Chris Smith, Mitchell Cornish, Zane Tetevano

Out - Boyd Cordner, Mitchell Pearce, Blake Ferguson, Aidan Guerra, Dylan Napa

Analysis - The Roosters managed to get home against their bitter rivals the Bulldogs last Sunday after nearly blowing a 20-6 halftime lead. The Roosters will be missing five Origin stars for their trip to Canberra in Blues stars Boyd Cordner, Mitchell Pearce and Blake Ferguson, as well as Maroons forwards Dylan Napa and Aidan Guerra. Connor Watson gets a start alongside Luke Keary in the halves, with Kane Evans, Ryan Matterson and Zane Tetevano to start in the forwards. The versatile Mitch Aubusson will start at centre and Isaac Liu, Lindsay Collins, Chris Smith and former Raider Mitchell Cornish form a new look interchange for the Tricolours.  

Weather Watch - Cloudy