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NRL Late Mail: Round 18 and Origin - Broncos dealt blow

Author: ljmpta.com
Timestamp: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 11:42 AM

The Broncos have been dealt a blow on the eve of their clash with the Bulldogs, with Jesse Arthars and Corey Jensen ruled out of the Friday-night blockbuster.

See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Round 18 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership and Game Three of the Ampol State of Origin series.

Ampol State of Origin Late Mail

Blues v Maroons, Wednesday 8.05pm at Accor Stadium

Blues: Jacob Kiraz has been drafted into the NSW squad as 18th man and will come into the side if winger Brian To'o succumbs to a knee injury. Nathan Cleary (groin), Jarome Luai (infection), Payne Haas (back) and Hudson Young (groin) are all under injury clouds but expected to play in Wednesday night's decider. Lindsay Smith and Bradman Best are also in the extended squad and could be a late inclusion in case of injury.

Maroons: An injury to Kalyn Ponga has seen Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow shift to fullback, with Billy Slatey calling up Broncos journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki in the centres. Val Holmes returns to the wing as a result. Josh Papalii is set for his first Origin game since 2022 after answering an SOS from Slater and will provide more punch up front for the Maroons. Reece Walsh is the 18th man and could add an X-factor to the side if called upon.

NRL Late Mail Round 18

Bulldogs v Broncos, Friday 8.00pm at Accor Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Friday 4 Jul

10:00 am

Bulldogs

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Selwyn Cobbo
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake Wilson

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Enari Tuala

Centre for Broncos is number 18 Delouise Hoeter
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo Montoya

Winger for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby Sexton

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Harry Hayes

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Xavier Willison
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Samuel Hughes

Prop for Broncos is number 16 Tyson Smoothy
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Bailey Hayward

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Lachlan Galvin

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Billy Walters
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Josh Curran

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jaiyden Hunt
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Lipoi Hopoi

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jack Gosiewski
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Kurtis Morrin

Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Ben Talty

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Jake Turpin

Replacement for Broncos is number 21 Va'a Semu
Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Jack Todd

Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Josh Rogers

Blake Wilson
Enari Tuala
Jack Todd
Jake Turpin
Lipoi Hopoi
Samuel Hughes

Ben Talty
Deine Mariner
Delouise Hoeter
Jaiyden Hunt
Josh Rogers
Selwyn Cobbo
Va'a Semu

Daniel Suluka-Fifita
Jacob Kiraz
Kurt Mann
Max King
Stephen Crichton

Corey Jensen
Gehamat Shibasaki
Jesse Arthars
Patrick Carrigan
Payne Haas
Reece Walsh

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 7/4/2025 12:22:05 AM

Bulldogs: The loss of Canterbury's NSW Blues stars has forced Cameron Ciraldo into a reshuffle, with Blake Wilson set to come on to the wing and Enari Tuala called into the centres. Viliame Kikau will captain the side, while Lachlan Galvin is set to reprise his super-sub role. Jack Todd remains in the extended squad and is a chance of returning to the NRL after completing a comeback from injury via NSW Cup in recent weeks. No changes in Thursday's 24-hour update.

Broncos: Star winger Jesse Arthars (ribs) and prop Corey Jensen (calf) have been ruled out, with 26-year-old forward Ben Talty to make his NRL debut from the bench and Delouise Hoeter promoted from 18th man to the wing. Tyson Smoothy comes into the starting side at prop. With Reece Walsh among five Broncos on Origin duty, Selwyn Cobbo has been recalled and will line up at fullback.

Raiders v Dragons, Saturday 5.30pm at GIO Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 5 Jul

7:30 am

Raiders

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jed Stuart

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Sione Finau
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Moses Suli
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Corey Allan
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tyrell Sloan
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Lyhkan King-Togia
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Corey Horsburgh

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling

Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Dragons is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Simi Sasagi

2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Zac Hosking

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Owen Pattie

Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Noah Martin

Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Loko Pasifiki Tonga
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Trey Mooney

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Hame Sele
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Michael Molo

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Chevy Stewart

Replacement for Dragons is number 18 Blake Lawrie
Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Pasami Saulo

Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Viliami Fifita
Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Joe Roddy

Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Nick Tsougranis
Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Danny Levi

Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Lachlan Ilias
Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Ethan Sanders

Reserve for Dragons is number 22 Jacob Halangahu

Chevy Stewart
Danny Levi
Ethan Sanders
Joe Roddy
Pasami Saulo

Blake Lawrie
Hame Sele
Jacob Halangahu
Lachlan Ilias
Michael Molo
Nick Tsougranis
Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Sione Finau
Tyrell Sloan

Josh Papalii

Hamish Stewart
Luciano Leilua
Nathan Lawson
Toby Couchman
Valentine Holmes

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 7/4/2025 12:30:46 AM

Raiders: Young gun Chevy Stewart is pushing for his first NRL appearance of the year and is currently 18th man for the Raiders. The loss of Hudson Young and Josh Papalii to Origin duties will see Trey Mooney play his first game since Round 4, while Simi Sasagi retains his place in the starting side.

Dragons: Tyrell Sloan is set for his first-grade return as Shane Flanagan navigates an overflowing casualty ward. Sione Finau joins Sloan on the wing, with Corey Allan set to shift to the centres. Raymond Faitala-Mariner is on track to start in the back row in his return to the side, with Loko Pasifiki Tonga, Hame Sele and Michael Molo called up to the bench. Young gun Nick Tsougranis remains in the extended squad and could receive a late call up just days after being added to the Dragons' Top 30 squad.

Cowboys v Storm, Saturday 7.35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Saturday 5 Jul

9:35 am

Cowboys

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert Derby

Winger for Storm is number 2 Grant Anderson
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue

Centre for Storm is number 3 Joe Chan
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Zac Laybutt

Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Storm is number 5 Kane Bradley
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jake Clifford

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Tyran Wishart
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Thomas Duffy

Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Harrison Edwards

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Bronson Garlick
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Griffin Neame

Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 John Bateman

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Kai O'Donnell

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Sam McIntyre

Lock for Storm is number 13 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Temple Kalepo

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Jonah Pezet
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas Mikaele

Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Kaiden Lahrs

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Lazarus Vaalepu
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen Hess

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Ativalu Lisati

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Braidon Burns

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Josiah Pahulu
Reserve for Cowboys is number 19 Marly Bitungane

Reserve for Storm is number 19 Coby Williamson
Reserve for Cowboys is number 20 Jamal Shibasaki

Reserve for Storm is number 20 Gabriel Satrick
Reserve for Cowboys is number 21 Jaxson Paulo

Reserve for Storm is number 21 Keagan Russell-Smith
Reserve for Cowboys is number 22 Mason Kira

Reserve for Storm is number 22 Siulagi Pio

Braidon Burns
Jamal Shibasaki
Jaxson Paulo
John Bateman
Jordan McLean
Marly Bitungane
Mason Kira
Temple Kalepo

Ativalu Lisati
Coby Williamson
Gabriel Satrick
Joe Chan
Jonah Pezet
Josiah Pahulu
Kane Bradley
Keagan Russell-Smith
Lazarus Vaalepu
Siulagi Pio

Jeremiah Nanai
Reece Robson
Reuben Cotter
Tom Dearden

Cameron Munster
Harry Grant
Stefano Utoikamanu
Sualauvi Faalogo
Trent Loiero
Xavier Coates

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 7/1/2025 7:10:25 AM

Cowboys: Coach Todd Payten has turned to young playmaker Tom Duffy to replace Queensland star Tom Dearden, with Harrison Edwards to play hooker. Sam McIntyre is set to shift to lock, while John Bateman and Kai O'Donnell will link up in the back row as the Cowboys navigate a heavy Origin toll.

Storm: Young gun Jonah Pezet is on track for his first NRL game since last March after making a successful return from injury via reserve grade. The playmaker is set to come off the bench on Saturday night. Tyran Wishart steps into the No.6 jumper, while Bronson Garlick will start at hooker as the Storm look to overcome the loss of their Origin players.

Roosters v Wests Tigers, Sunday 2.00pm at Allianz Stadium

Round 18 - Round 18 - Sunday 6 Jul

4:00 am

Roosters

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Sunia Turuva
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Luke Laulilii
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Tom Rodwell

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral Skelton
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo Savala

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Latu Fainu

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Benaiah Ioelu

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Tristan Hope
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Makahesi Makatoa

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Salesi Foketi

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Jack Bird
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Blake Steep

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Charlie Murray
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Max McCathie

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Taylor Losalu

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Sione Fainu
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 De La Salle Va'a

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tony Sukkar

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Kit Laulilii
Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Ethan Roberts

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Brent Naden
Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Chad Townsend

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Royce Hunt
Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Ben Johnson

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Solomona Faataape
Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Tyler Moriarty

Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Izaac Tu'itupou

Ben Johnson
Chad Townsend
De La Salle Va'a
Egan Butcher
Ethan Roberts
Makahesi Makatoa
Max McCathie
Taylor Losalu
Tom Rodwell
Tyler Moriarty

Brent Naden
Charlie Staines
Izaac Tu'itupou
Kit Laulilii
Royce Hunt
Solomona Faataape
Tristan Hope

Angus Crichton
Connor Watson
Lindsay Collins
Robert Toia
Siua Wong
Spencer Leniu

Apisai Koroisau
Heath Mason
Tallyn Da Silva

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 7/2/2025 11:00:55 PM

Roosters: Tom Rodwell is set to make his NRL debut after coming on to the wing in a rejigged backline. With Rob Toia on Origin duties, Mark Nawaqanitawase shifts to the centres. The loss of Connor Watson, Angus Crichton, Spencer Leniu and Lindsay Collins has also prompted Trent Robinson to rework his forward pack, with Makahesi Makatoa to start for the second time this year and Benaiah Ioelu to line up at hooker. Exciting youngster Ethan King is 18th man and could come into the side closer to kick off.

Wests Tigers: Injuries, suspension and Origin unavailability are set to see the Wests Tigers roll out a new-look spine on Sunday afternoon. Sunia Turuva will shift to fullback, with Adam Doueihi and Latu Fainu in the halves and Tristan Hope at hooker. Alex Twal will captain the side at lock, while forward Charlie Murray is set for his second NRL game after being added to the bench. Royce Hunt is in the extended squad and could earn a recall to the first grade side.

Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs, Sunday 4.05pm at 4 Pines Park

Round 18 - Round 18 - Sunday 6 Jul

6:05 am

Sea Eagles

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Lehi Hopoate

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Alex Johnston
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Isaiah Tass
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Euan Aitken
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tom Trbojevic

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Tyrone Munro
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke Brooks

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie Humphreys

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Matthew Lodge

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jazz Tevaga

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Siliva Havili
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jai Arrow
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Lachlan Hubner

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Tommy Talau

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Le Blanc
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy Moale
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Toafofoa Sipley

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Lewis Dodd

Reserves

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Michael Chee Kam

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Ryan Gray
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 19 Clayton Faulalo

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 19 Sean Keppie
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Caleb Navale

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Jacob Host
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Joey Walsh

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Cody Walker
Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Brandon Smith

Caleb Navale
Clayton Faulalo
Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Joey Walsh
Tommy Talau

Brandon Smith
Jacob Host
Lewis Dodd
Liam Le Blanc
Ryan Gray

Nathan Brown

Latrell Mitchell

Match Officials

Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 7/2/2025 12:01:06 AM

Sea Eagles: Tommy Talau is set to make his return from hamstring tightness via the interchange bench, with Jason Saab retaining his spot on the wing. Manly will be without veteran forward Nathan Brown, who was ruled out with a ruptured biceps tendon. Tom Trbojevic will line up in the centres for the second-straight week, with Lehi Hopoate to start at fullback.

Rabbitohs: Veteran Cody Walker is pushing to overcome a hamstring injury suffered last week. While he's unlikely to play on Sunday afternoon, the playmaker remains an outside chance of a late call up. Should he come into the side, Jack Wighton will likely shift from five-eighth to centre and Euan Aitken return to the forward pack. Latrell Mitchell's NSW selection will see Alex Johnston shift to fullback as he continues his quest for the all-time try-scoring record.