Broncos star Ezra Mam will likely be making his NRL return this weekend after he prevented a ban regardless of being positioned on report in his comeback for feeder membership Souths-Logan within the Queensland Cup.
The 22-year-old playmaker was in strife for a deal with on Western Clydesdales prop Lachlan Mears-Crabbe within the Magpies’ 66-10 win at Davies Park on Sunday.
Queensland Rugby League’s statewide competitions match assessment committee has reviewed the incident, and Mam was not charged.
Mam was very good within the Queensland Cup on his rugby league return from a nine-week suspension, with a attempt to three attempt assists earlier than being rested after 47 minutes.
Mam, educated at five-eighth with the Brisbane NRL aspect on Tuesday and Wally Lewis insists having him and Reynolds again collectively will likely be necessary for the Broncos of their quest to seek out profitable kind.
“It is vitally useful for the Broncos to have two blokes like that in these positions who can regulate and take management,” Lewis informed AAP.
“Ezra is a great operator now. He is aware of if there is a chance, he takes off and makes probably the most of it … in a operating position the place he doesn’t need to give you one thing so good and artistic himself.
“When he will get himself within the place the place there aren’t any alternatives for him or chief playmaker Reynolds, he’s good sufficient to cross the ball and provide a possibility to these outdoors him.
“It has been good to see him regulate to a place the place it isn’t simple to snap your fingers and extract one of the best from.
“It took him a short time to regulate. He was a shy child to begin with, however that has gone out the window, and he is ready to react to any scenario rapidly, in order that he can play a key position. It has been good to look at him do it.”
Common five-eighth Ben Hunt suffered a hamstring harm in Brisbane’s 22-14 loss to South Sydney on Friday night time and is ready to overlook 4 to 6 weeks.
Half Jock Madden, was a back-up choice, however he’s set for surgical procedure on a ruptured pec sustained within the Queensland Cup and is dealing with three months on the sidelines.
Canterbury have been dealt one other back-row blow, with lock Jaeman Salmon to overlook near 10 weeks with a fractured ankle.
With the top-of-the-table Bulldogs already considerably down on shares, Salmon limped from the sphere in Saturday’s come-from-behind win over Canberra.
Scans on Sunday confirmed a fracture, that means he would require surgical procedure, with Bulldogs soccer boss Phil Gould suggesting he would face a 10-week return to play.
Ezra Mam passes. (Picture by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Photographs)
Salmon’s harm comes with Josh Curran, Sitili Tupouniua and Jacob Preston all nonetheless serving suspensions. Curran has one other match to attend earlier than coming back from a shoulder cost, whereas fellow second-rowers Tupouniua and Preston have one other three video games to go.
Kurt Mann will fill Salmon’s No.13 jersey in opposition to the Sydney Roosters on Friday night time.
Raiders five-eighth Ethan Unusual has prevented a ban for 2 matches for a harmful throw deal with on Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton in Saturday’s loss at GIO Stadium.
He dodged the suspension by paying a positive of $2500 for the incident within the thirteenth minute of the 32-20 victory to the guests.
Seven different gamers have been fined, however no suspensions have been handed out after a quiet Spherical 10 on the judiciary entrance.
Canberra’s unlikely, charmed run to the NRL’s high 4 has hit an early roadblock with English import Matty Nicholson dealing with three months on the sidelines.
Again-rower Nicholson has been a revelation since arriving at Canberra from Tremendous League membership Warrington over the low season.
The 21-year-old Yorkshireman has made a spot on the Raiders’ proper edge his personal, registering 5 tries in 9 video games.
However Nicholson is now gazing a chronic absence from the NRL after sustaining an ankle harm and fracture to his fibula in final weekend’s loss to Canterbury.
Zac Hosking will fill his place, with the ex-Penrith and Brisbane ahead proving a flexible choice for the Inexperienced Machine this season.
Nicholson’s absence will likely be a mighty blow to Stuart’s aspect, who’ve confounded pre-season expectations to take a seat within the high 4.
The Raiders (7-3) play struggling Gold Coast on Sunday in what is going to signify the final probability for Nicholson’s fellow second-rower, Hudson Younger the prospect to press his claims for a NSW State of Origin recall.
Spherical 11 groups
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Knights vs Eels at McDonald Jones Stadium: 6pm, Friday Could 16
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. James Schiller 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Greatest 5. Fletcher Hunt 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Tyson Frizell 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Mathew Croker 16. Thomas Cant 17. Brodie Jones 18. Jack Hetherington 19. Tyson Gamble 20. Matthew Arthur 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. Paul Bryan
Highly effective winger Greg Marzhew failed to complete the loss to Gold Coast because of a knee harm, with 20-year-old debutant Fletcher Hunt coming in as a substitute.
Tyson Frizell shifts to the entrance row to cowl Leo Thompson, who will miss the conflict after a head knock.
Kai Pearce-Paul and Phoenix Crossland paid $1800 fines for separate Grade 1 Careless Excessive Deal with offences, with teammate Brodie Jones slugged with a $1000 positive along with his early responsible plea, for a Grade 1 Crusher Deal with.
Eels: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Zac Lomax 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Matt Doorey 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Dylan Walker 15. Luca Moretti 16. Jordan Samrani 17. Toni Mataele 18. Joash Papali’i 19. Ryan Matterson 20. Dean Hawkins 21. Jake Tago 22. Brendan Palms
Consultant winger Zac Lomax will make a comeback from his foot harm, and it’s a is a straight swap with Bailey Simonsson, who picked up a foot harm himself.
Matt Doorey has been added to the beginning aspect on the expense of Charlie Guymer, whereas younger ahead Sam Tuivaiti suffered an ankle harm and is out for 8-10 weeks after having surgical procedure.
Eels ahead J’maine Hopgood ($1500 for a crusher deal with) was fined from Thursday’s loss to the Dolphins.
Josh Curran celebrates a attempt. (Picture by Darrian Traynor/Getty Photographs)
Bulldogs vs Roosters at Accor Stadium: 8pm, Friday Could 16
Bulldogs: 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 12. Harry Hayes 13. Kurt Mann 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Lipoi Hopoi 17. Luke Smith 19. Jack Underhill 20. Blake Wilson 21. Jake Turpin 22. Drew Hutchison 23. Blake Taaffe
Harry Hayes comes into the beginning aspect to exchange Jaeman Salmon and teenager Luke Smith is ready to make his NRL debut off the bench.
Josh Curran has one other match to attend earlier than coming back from a shoulder cost, whereas second-rowers Sitili Tupouniua and Jacob Preston have one other three video games to go.
Kurt Mann will begin at lock.
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Sandon Smith 7. Hugo Savala 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Egan Butcher 16. Blake Steep 17. Lindsay Collins 18. Ethan King 19. Salesi Foketi 20. Dominic Younger 21. Chad Townsend 22. Benaiah Ioelu
Lindsay Collins (knee) has been named on the bench as he appears to be like to point out his health forward of the Origin staff naming.
After having the bye, Sandon Smith (concussion) makes his return at five-eighth.
Dolphins vs Warriors at Suncorp Stadium: 3pm, Saturday Could 17
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Kurt Donoghoe 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Tom Gilbert 13. Ray Stone 14. Harrison Graham 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Josh Kerr 17. Connelly Lemuelu 18. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Oryn Keeley 20. Max Feagai 21. Kenny Bromwich 22. Junior Tupou
Former Blues prop Daniel Saifiti (shoulder) and Kiwi hooker Jeremy Marshall-(leg) King have been each unable to return.
There aren’t any adjustments to the squad, however only one minor reshuffle with Ray Stone and Tom Gilbert switching roles within the pack.
Warriors: 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. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jacob Laban 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Samuel Healey 18. Eddie Ieremia 20. Tanner Stowers-Smith 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 23. Moala Graham-Taufa
Kiwi prop James Fisher-Harris (pectoral) returns to the entrance row, however outdoors backs Ali Leiataua (ankle), Rocco Berry (hamstring) and Ed Kosi (shoulder) will stay out.
Jackson Ford (concussion) can also be out after copping a head knock within the win over his former membership St George Illawarra in Wollongong.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was listed within the reserves and is an outdoor probability at a comeback.
Warriors ahead Erin Clark ($1000 for a careless excessive deal with) is free to play regardless of being charged.
Cowboys vs Sea Eagles at QCB Stadium: 5.30pm, Saturday Could 17
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jaxon Purdue 7. Tom Dearden 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Sam McIntyre 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Griffin Neame 17. Kai O’Donnell 18. Jake Clifford 19. Thomas Duffy 20. Semi Valemei 21. Karl Lawton 22. Kaiden Lahrs
A shock choice reshuffle from Todd Payten with younger gun Jaxon Purdue shifting from centre to five-eighth, with Tom Dearden at halfback. Jake Clifford is 18th man.
Zac Laybutt will play his first NRL match since tearing his ACL in Spherical 5 final 12 months.
Reuben Cotter is out for yet another match on a high-tackle ban. Jason Taumalolo (calf) was a late withdrawal from the draw with Penrith on Saturday night time and stays out.
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Ethan Bullemor 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Corey Waddell 16. Caleb Navale 17. Nathan Brown 18. Michael Chee Kam 19. Clayton Faulalo 20. Jakob Arthur 21. Joey Walsh 22. Matthew Lodge
Jake Trbojevic returns to his acquainted place at lock. Jazz Tevaga transfer again to hooker, with Ethan Bullemor to begin at prop.
Josh Aloiai (shoulder) and hooker Lachlan Croker (knee) have been trying to get the inexperienced mild after stints on the sideline, however have been nonetheless unfit to play. Nathan Brown was fined for a crusher deal with within the loss to Cronulla however is free to play.
Matt Lodge is eligible to play and is among the many prolonged reserves.
Sharks vs Storm at Shark Park: 7.35pm, Saturday Could 17
Sharks: 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. Siosifa Talakai 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Jayden Berrell 21. Teig Wilton 22. Chris Veaila
Siosifa Talakai (concussion) has been named on the bench, however Second-rower Teig Wilton (shoulder) is on the reserves checklist. Tom Hazelton is out after succumbing to a shoulder harm.
Storm: 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. Harry Grant 22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Harry Grant (hamstring) might be an opportunity of returning and impressing Maroons selectors after being named on the prolonged reserves, however Will Warbrick (concussion) stays out.
Tui Kamikamica has been named on the bench with Nelson Asofa-Solomona reverting to the reserves checklist.
Broncos vs Dragons at Suncorp Stadium: 2pm, Sunday Could 18
Broncos: 1. Selwyn Cobbo 2. Deine Mariner 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Patrick Carrigan 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Xavier Willison 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Cory Paix 15. Corey Jensen 16. Brendan Piakura 17. Fletcher Baker 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Josiah Karapani 20. Martin Taupau 21. Jaiyden Hunt 22. Delouise Hoeter
Ben Hunt is not going to play till mid-June because of a torn hamstring, however Ezra Mam has been chosen after not being charged for a excessive shot within the Queensland Cup.
Star fullback Reece Walsh (knee) is not less than one other week away from a return from his knee harm.
Broncos ahead Xavier Willison copped an $1800 positive for a Careless Excessive Deal with, which is his second offence of this nature. He has been named within the again row, and Brendan Piakura goes again to the bench.
Dragons: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Corey Allan 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Lyhkan King-Togia 8. Jack de Belin 9. Damien Prepare dinner 10. David Klemmer 11. Dylan Egan 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Luciano Leilua 16. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 17. Blake Lawrie 18. Nathan Lawson 19. Hame Sele 20. Lachlan Ilias 21. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 22. Michael Molo
An harm to Toby Couchman (shoulder) has seen Jack de Belin come into the beginning aspect and Blake Lawrie onto the bench.
Veteran ahead Tom Eisenhuth (concussion) stays out after lacking their loss to the Warriors.
Raiders vs Titans at GIO Stadium: 4.05pm, Sunday Could 18
Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Unusual 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Younger 12. Zac Hosking 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Ata Mariota 18. Jed Stuart 19. Noah Martin 20. Pasami Saulo 21. Trey Mooney 22. Danny Levi
English ahead Matty Nicholson (ankle) limped off within the closing levels of the loss to Canterbury and is dealing with an extended stint on the sidelines, that means Zac Hosking has shifted to the beginning second row.
Corey Horsburgh (concussion) is again after lacking per week, in the one different change for Ricky Stuart’s aspect.
Titans: 1. Jaylan De Groot 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Phillip Sami 6. AJ Brimson 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Klese Haas 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Kieran Foran 15. Jaimin Jolliffe 16. Chris Randall 17. Josiah Pahulu 18. Tony Francis 19. Arama Hau 20. Josh Patston 21. Harley Smith-Shields 22. Sean Mullany
Kieran Foran is ready for his first match since injuring his biceps through the pre-season and can begin on the bench.
Entrance-rower Jaimin Jolliffe may also return on the bench from his two-game careless excessive deal with ban, whereas Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has escaped sanction by the Match Overview Panel after hitting Knights ahead Leo Thompson excessive within the opening minute of their comeback 24-20 win in Newcastle.
Philip Sami shifts from centre to wing and Jojo Fifita strikes to the centres.
Tigers vs Rabbitohs at Campbelltown Stadium: 6.15pm, Sunday Could 18
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Starford To’a 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jarome Luai 8. Terrell Could 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Royce Hunt 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Alex Twal 14. Brent Naden 15. Tony Sukkar 16. Jack Hen 17. Sione Fainu 18. Heath Mason 19. Tallyn Da Silva 20. Solomona Faataape 21. Reuben Porter 22. Tristan Hope
Starford To’a has missed the previous two matches because of a neck drawback and has been named within the centres with Brent Naden again to the interchange bench.
Center ahead Fonua Pole (knee) didn’t final lengthy within the massacre loss to Melbourne. Benji Marshall has recalled prop Royce Hunt into the beginning aspect, with Jack Hen listed on the bench.
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Jai Arrow 9. Siliva Havili 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. Euan Aitken 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Jye Grey 15. Sean Keppie 16. Davvy Moale 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Tevita Tatola 19. Lewis Dodd 20. Josh Schuster 21. Fletcher Myers 22. Jacob Host
Veteran winger Alex Johnston is again from a hamstring drawback, changing Fletcher Myers in the one change for Wayne Bennett’s staff.
Bye – Panthers
with AAP
