Round 12 Predictions: NRL Team Lineups

Round 12 NRL Lineup Prediction

It’s a vibrant week in the world of rugby as the South Sydney team ascends to the pinnacle of the NRL ladder in anticipation of Round 12. Meanwhile, the Dragons continue to grapple with a challenging six-game losing streak.

Zac Lomax and Jacob Liddle are poised to invigorate the Red V following their victorious performance in reserve grade. However, the promising player Jayden Sullivan’s future remains uncertain due to a series of peculiar strategies against the Cowboys.

Josh Addo-Carr is on track to rejoin the game this weekend after an unforeseen withdrawal against the Warriors, while Jason Taumalolo is expected to be back on the field for the Cowboys.

The Parramatta team is hopeful about halfback Mitch Moses returning to form in a crucial upcoming match. But, conversely, the Broncos remain anxious about the physical condition of two of their seasoned players.

As we approach Round 12, here are the predicted lineups for each team, listed in alphabetical order:

BRISBANE BRONCOS vs PENRITH PANTHERS

Broncos

• Expected Returns: Patrick Carrigan, Kotoni Staggs

Predicted Team:

• Billy Walters
• Corey Jensen
• Cory Paix
• Ezra Mam
• Herbie Farnworth
• Jesse Arthars
• Jock Madden
• Jordan Riki
• Kobe Hetherington
• Kotoni Staggs
• Kurt Capewell
• Martin Taupau
• Patrick Carrigan
• Payne Haas
• Reece Walsh
• Selwyn Cobbo
• Tom Flegler

Panthers

• Possible Absence: Nathan Cleary

Predicted Team:

• Brian To’o
• Dylan Edwards
• Isaah Yeo
• James Fisher-Harris
• Jarome Luai
• Jaeman Salmon
• Lindsay Smith
• Liam Martin
• Mitch Kenny
• Moses Leota
• Nathan Cleary
• Scott Sorensen
• Soni Luke
• Stephen Crichton
• Sunia Turuva
• Tyrone Peachey
• Zac Hosking

To see the latest on Broncos and Panthers injury updates check this week’s injury list.

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS vs SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Dragons

• Expected return: Zac Lomax
• Possible absence: Max Feagai

Predicted Team:

• Ben Hunt
• Ben Murdoch-Masila
• Billy Burns
• Blake Lawrie
• Jack Bird
• Jack De Belin
• Jaydn Su’a
• Jayden Sullivan
• Josh Kerr
• Mat Feagai
• Michael Molo
• Mikaele Ravalawa
• Moses Mbye
• Moses Suli
• Talatau Amone
• Tyrell Sloan
• Zac Lomax

Roosters

• Expected Returns: Sam Walker, Victor Radley

Predicted Team:

• Angus Crichton
• Billy Smith
• Brandon Smith
• Corey Allan
• Drew Hutchison
• Egan Butcher
• Fletcher Baker
• Jake Turpin
• James Tedesco
• Jaxson Paulo
• Joseph Suaalii
• Lindsay Collins
• Luke Keary
• Matt Lodge
• Nat Butcher
• Sitili Tupouniua
• Victor Radley

To see the latest on Dragons and Roosters injury updates check this week’s injury list.

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS vs PARRAMATTA EELS

Rabbitohs

• Expected Return: Cameron Murray

Predicted Team:

• Alex Johnston
• Cameron Murray
• Campbell Graham
• Cody Walker
• Damien Cook
• Hame Sele
• Isaiah Tass
• Jacob Host
• Jai Arrow
• Latrell Mitchell
• Lachlan Ilias
• Liam Knight
• Michael Chee Kam
• Tallis Duncan
• Taane Milne
• Tevita Tatola
• Tom Burgess

Eels

• Expected Return: Reed Mahoney

Predicted Team:

• Andrew Davey
• Bailey Simonsson
• Brendan Hands
• Bryce Cartwright
• Clint Gutherson
• Dylan Brown
• Haze Dunster
• J’maine Hopgood
• Josh Hodgson
• Junior Paulo
• Maika Sivo
• Makahesi Makatoa
• Mitchell Moses
• Ofahiki Ogden
• Ryan Matterson
• Will Penisini
• Wiremu Greig

To see the latest on Rabbitohs and Eels injury updates check this week’s injury list.

CRONULLA SHARKS vs NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Sharks

• Expected Returns: Shaun Johnson, Briton Nikora

Predicted Team:

• Blayke Brailey
• Briton Nikora
• Cam McInnes
• Dale Finucane
• Jack Williams
• Jesse Ramien
• Matt Moylan
• Nicho Hynes
• Oregon Kaufusi
• Ronaldo Mulitalo
• Royce Hunt
• Sione Katoa
• Siosifa Talakai
• Teig Wilton
• Thomas Hazelton
• Wade Graham
• William Kennedy

Knights

• Expected Return: Kalyn Ponga

Predicted Team:

• Adam Elliott
• Bradman Best
• Dane Gagai
• Daniel Saifiti
• Dominic Young
• Greg Marzhew
• Jack Hetherington
• Jackson Hastings
• Jacob Saifiti
• Kalyn Ponga
• Lachlan Fitzgibbon
• Lachlan Miller
• Leo Thompson
• Mat Croker
• Phoenix Crossland
• Tyson Frizell
• Tyson Gamble

To see the latest on Sharks and Knights injury updates check this week’s injury list.

WESTS TIGERS vs NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

Wests Tigers

• No changes have been flagged at this stage.

Predicted Team:

• Alex Twal
• Apisai Koroisau
• Asu Kepaoa
• Brandon Wakeham
• David Klemmer
• David Nofoaluma
• Fonua Pole
• Isaiah Papali’i
• Jake Simpkin
• Jahream Bula
• Joe Ofahengaue
• John Bateman
• Junior Tupou
• Luke Brooks
• Starford To’a
• Stefano Utoikamanu
• Tommy Talau

Cowboys

• Expected return: Jason Taumalolo (lock)
• Possible absence: Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
• Position change: Reuben Cotter to the bench

Predicted Team:

• Chad Townsend
• Coen Hess
• Heilum Luki
• Jack Gosiewski
• Jake Granville
• Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
• Jason Taumalolo
• Jordan McLean
• Kyle Feldt
• Mitch Dunn
• Murray Taulagi
• Peta Hiku
• Reece Robson
• Reuben Cotter
• Scott Drinkwater
• Tom Dearden
• Valentine Holmes

To see the latest on Tigers and Cowboys injury updates check this week’s injury list.

REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS vs MELBOURNE STORM

Dolphins

• Expected Returns: Mark Nicholls, Jesse Bromwich, Ray Stone

Predicted Team:

• Brenko Lee
• Connelly Lemuelu
• Euan Aitken
• Felise Kaufusi
• Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
• Herman Ese’ese
• Isaiya Katoa
• Jamayne Isaako
• Jarrod Wallace
• Jesse Bromwich
• Jeremy Marshall-King
• Kenny Bromwich
• Kodi Nikorima
• Mark Nicholls
• Ray Stone
• Tesi Niu
• Tom Gilbert

Storm

• Expected Returns: Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Josh Addo-Carr

Predicted Team:

• Aaron Pene
• Bronson Garlick
• Cameron Munster
• Christian Welch
• Eliesa Katoa
• Harry Grant
• Jahrome Hughes
• Josh King
• Justin Olam
• Nelson Asofa-Solomona
• Nick Meaney
• Reimis Smith
• Tom Eisenhuth
• Trent Loiero
• Tui Kamikamica
• Will Warbrick
• Xavier Coates

To see the latest on Dolphins and Storm injury updates check this week’s injury list.

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Titans

Bulldogs

• Expected return: Josh Addo-Carr (wing)
• Possible absence: Blake Wilson
• Potential inclusion: Chris Patolo in the squad

Predicted Team:

• Corey Waddell
• Franklin Pele
• Harrison Edwards
• Hayze Perham
• Jacob Kiraz
• Jacob Preston
• Jake Averillo
• Jayden Okunbor
• Josh Addo-Carr
• Josh Reynolds
• Karl Oloapu
• Matt Burton
• Max King
• Paul Alamoti
• Raymond Faitala-Mariner
• Reed Mahoney
• Tevita Pangai Junior

Titans

• Expected return: Erin Clark (bench)
• Possible absence: Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
• No other changes have been flagged at this stage

Predicted Team:

• Alofiana Khan-Pereira
• Brian Kelly
• Chris Randall
• David Fifita
• Erin Clark
• Isaac Liu
• Jayden Campbell
• Joe Stimson
• Joe Vuna
• Jojo Fifita
• Klese Haas
• Kruise Leeming
• Kieran Foran
• Moeaki Fotuaika
• Phillip Sami
• Tanah Boyd
• Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

To see the latest on Bulldogs and Titans injury updates check this week’s injury list.

CANBERRA RAIDERS vs SEA EAGLES

Raiders

• Expected Return: Jack Wighton

Predicted Team:

• Albert Hopoate
• Ata Mariota
• Corey Horsburgh
• Danny Levi
• Elliott Whitehead
• Emre Guler
• Hudson Young
• Jack Wighton
• Jamal Fogarty
• Jarrod Croker
• Jordan Rapana
• Joseph Tapine
• Josh Papalii
• Matt Timoko
• Pasami Saulo
• Sebastian Kris
• Tom Starling

Sea Eagles

• Possible absences: Josh Aloiai (shoulder), Kelma Tuilagi (facial injury), Cooper Johns
• Position changes: Karl Lawton to lock, Ethan Bullemor to start in the second-row
• Bench additions: Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Samuela Fainu
• Expected return: Josh Schuster (five-eighth)

Predicted Team:

• Aaron Woods
• Ben Trbojevic
• Brad Parker
• Daly Cherry-Evans
• Ethan Bullemor
• Gordon Chan Kum Tong
• Haumole Olakau’atu
• Jason Saab
• Josh Schuster
• Karl Lawton
• Lachlan Croker
• Reuben Garrick
• Samuela Fainu
• Sean Keppie
• Taniela Paseka
• Tolu Koula
• Tom Trbojevic

To see the latest on Raiders and Sea Eagles injury updates check this week’s injury list.

These are the anticipated lineups for the upcoming Round 12 of the NRL. As always, there may be last-minute changes due to injuries, strategies, or other unforeseen circumstances.

So, stay tuned for more updates and get ready for an exciting week of rugby!