In a surprising turn of events, Melbourne Storm’s prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is set to make his first NRL appearance of the season from the bench, following a sudden decision by coach Craig Bellamy.
On the other side, the New Zealand Warriors have caused a stir with an unexpected addition of a second outside back to their 17-man squad.
Additionally, Bulldogs’ coach Cameron Ciraldo has unveiled his plan for utilizing Blake Taaffe from the bench, sticking with Connor Tracey in the fullback position.
Stepping into Round 7 action, the St George Illawarra Dragons are gearing up to face off against the New Zealand Warriors at WIN Stadium.
The Dragons will see new recruit Fa’amanu Brown potentially making it onto the bench, replacing Jesse Marschke, in what seems like a possible last-minute change.
Meanwhile, across the field, the Warriors have stirred the pot with the inclusion of Ali Leiataua on the bench, signaling some strategic shifts in the backline hierarchy for the visiting team.
As the Parramatta Eels clash with the newly formed Dolphins at TIO Stadium in Darwin, fans eagerly await the lineup strategies of both teams.
The likes of Matt Lodge, Reuben Garrick, Nathan Brown, and Jason Saab are all poised to make their return from injury and offer a much-needed boost to the Gold Coast Titans.
Across the field, Manly Sea Eagles will see the return of core players like Tom Trbojevic, Matt Lodge, and Nathan Brown, as they gear up to take on the Titans.
Further down the schedule, the Brisbane Broncos are preparing to face the Canberra Raiders at Suncorp Stadium, with young talent Ben Te Kura potentially being ushered in as a last-minute inclusion in the squad.
As for the Raiders, their fans eagerly anticipate the dynamic playstyles of standout players like Joseph Tapine and Josh Papali’i in their matchup against the Broncos.
Wrapping up the round, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will lock horns with the Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium, with Connor Tracey holding onto the fullback position under the guidance of coach Cameron Ciraldo.
It’s a weekend full of unexpected twists and strategic lineup changes as the NRL teams gear up for Round 7 action.
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