Teams: Broncos bring Milford back from exile

The NRL squad lists for Round 23 are successful arsenic the Brisbane Broncos invited backmost playmaker Anthony Milford to the starting side.

While Milford did travel disconnected the interchange past weekend, helium volition officially regain his spot successful the apical 13 for the archetypal clip since Round 12, aft chap playmaker Tyson Gamble was deed with a two-game ban.

Milford volition spouse with Albert Kelly successful the halves, who has besides been named contempt archetypal fears helium whitethorn person picked up a limb wounded during the Broncos' nonaccomplishment to the Roosters.

In different squad news, the Sea Eagles person officially enactment to remainder rumours of a fractured cheekbone to superstar Tom Trbojevic, with the fullback named to play this weekend.

And successful a stunning selection, prima Raider Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been named to play this play contempt antecedently being ruled retired for the play by the nine earlier this year.

Nicoll-Klokstad underwent cervix country backmost successful May.

The 26-year-old's inclusion comes astatine a important clip with the ninth-placed Raiders facing a must-win script to support their finals hopes alive.

Canberra Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad. (NRL Photos)

NRL TEAM LISTS

Thursday

Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm astatine Cbus Super Stadium, 7.50pm

Titans: 1. Jayden Campbell 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Brian Kelly 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Corey Thompson 6. Ashley Taylor 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Erin Clark 10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11. Kevin Proctor 12. David Fifita 13. Sam McIntyre 14. Tyrone Peachey 15. Sam Lisone 16. Jaimin Jolliffe 17. Beau Fermor 18. Phillip Sami 19. Mitch Rein 20. Esan Marsters 21. Herman Ese'ese

Analysis: Star duo AJ Brimson and Moeaki Fotuaika are some out. Jayden Campbell comes successful astatine fullback for Brimson, portion Tino Fa'asuamaleaui shifts to prop and Sam McIntyre goes to lock. Toby Sexton comes retired of the squad, with Jamal Fogarty returning.

Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. George Jennings 3. Reimis Smith 4. Marion Seve 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Nicholas Hynes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Chris Lewis 14. Jordan Grant 15. Tom Eisenhuth 16. Tepai Moeroa 17. Cooper Johns 18. Aaron Booth 19. Trent Loiero 20. Aaron Pene 21. Isaac Lumelume

Analysis: Brandon Smith, Dale Finucane, Jahrome Hughes and Justin Olam are each retired of the broadside this week. Harry Grant volition regenerate Smith astatine hooker, portion Ryan Papenhuyzen is backmost astatine fullback with Nicho Hynes shifting implicit to the halves. Marion Seve comes into the broadside astatine centre, portion erstwhile Eel Tepai Moeroa and Cooper Johns articulation the interchange.

Nicho Hynes of the Storm is tackled during the circular 9 NRL lucifer betwixt the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Melbourne Storm astatine Stadium Australia connected May 06, 2021, successful Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (Getty)

Friday

Canberra Raiders vs Manly Sea Eagles astatine Suncorp Stadium, 6.00pm

Raiders: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Harley Smith-Shields 6. Jack Wighton 7. Sam Williams 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Ryan Sutton 14. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 15. Emre Guler 16. Iosia Soliola 17. Matt Frawley 18. Dunamis Lui 19. Trey Mooney 20. Elijah Anderson 21. Caleb Aekins

Analysis: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returns from a cervix wounded and is named connected the interchange. Jarrod Croker comes retired owed to a caput sound is replaced successful the centres by Sebastian Kris. Meanwhile, the suspended Corey Harawira-Naera is replaced connected the interchange by Matt Frawley.

Manly: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Morgan Harper 4. Moses Suli 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Martin Taupau 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Josh Schuster 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Dylan Walker 15. Karl Lawton 16. Curtis Sironen 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Jack Gosiewski 19. Tevita Funa 20. Kurt De Luis 21. Cade Cust

Analysis: Moses Suli comes successful astatine centre to regenerate Brad Parker, who comes retired aft being knocked retired owed to a unsafe tackle.

Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles (Getty)

Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs astatine Suncorp Stadium, 8.05pm

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Stephen Crichton 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Matt Burton 5. Brent Naden 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Matthew Eisenhuth 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Mitch Kenny 15. Scott Sorensen 16. J'maine Hopgood 17. Kurt Capewell 18. Izack Tago 19. Tevita Pangai Junior 20. Taylan May 21. James Fisher-Harris

Analysis: Api Koroisau returns from suspension and is named astatine hooker, which pushes Mitch Kenny to the interchange. Kurt Capewell besides returns from suspension and is named connected the seat arsenic Izack Tago comes retired and moves to the reserves.

Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Dane Gagai 4. Campbell Graham 5. Josh Mansour 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Mark Nicholls 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Cameron Murray 14. Benji Marshall 15. Jacob Host 16. Tevita Tatola 17. Hame Sele 18. Taane Milne 19. Patrick Mago 20. Blake Taaffe 21. Jaydn Su'A

Analysis: Alex Johnston returns connected the helping arsenic Jaxson Paulo makes way. Dane Gagai and Campbell Graham are backmost successful the centres, which pushes Taane Milne and Braidon Burns retired of the apical 17.

Nathan Cleary of the Panther runs the shot during circular 22 (Getty)

Saturday

Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks astatine Browne Park, 3.00pm

Tigers: 1. Moses Mbye 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Tommy Talau 4. Michael Chee-Kam 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Adam Doueihi 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jake Simpkin 10. James Tamou 11. Shawn Blore 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Alex Twal 14. Joe Ofahengaue 15. Kelma Tuilagi 16. Tukimihia Simpkins 17. James Roberts 18. Billy Walters 19. Tom Amone 20. Jock Madden 21. Zac Cini

Analysis: Thomas Mikaele and Jacob Liddle are some retired owed to suspensions. Meanwhile, prop James Tamou returns from a ft wounded arsenic Jake Simpkin comes successful astatine hooker to regenerate Liddle. James Roberts has besides been named and returns connected the interchange.

Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Mawene Hiroti 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Connor Tracey 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Aaron Woods 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Jack Williams 14. Luke Metcalf 15. Braden Hamlin-Uele 16. Teig Wilton 17. Billy Magoulias 18. Matt Moylan 19. Will Chambers 20. Kai O'Donnell 21. Joniah Lualua

Analysis: Aiden Tolman and Andrew Fifita are some out. As a result, Toby Rudolf moves to prop, portion Jack Williams shifts to lock. Meanwhile, Teig Wilton comes successful and is named connected the bench. In different changes, Mawene Hiroti returns from wounded and is named successful the centres arsenic Siosifa Talakai shifts to the back-row.

Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks (Getty)

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Newcastle Knights astatine Cbus Super Stadium, 5.30pm

Bulldogs: 1. Nick Meaney 2. Corey Allan 3. Will Hopoate 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Jayden Okunbor 6. Jake Averillo 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Luke Thompson 9. Jackson Topine 10. Ryan James 11. Adam Elliott 12. Corey Waddell 13. Josh Jackson 14. Bailey Biondi-Odo 15. Ava Seumanufagai 16. Corey Horsburgh 17. Joe Stimson 19. Falakiko Manu 20. Chris Patolo 21. Lachlan Lewis 22. Matt Doorey

Analysis: Jeremy Marshall-King and Sione Katoa are some retired of this week's squad. In comes Jackson Topine astatine hooker, portion Luke Thompson is backmost astatine prop pursuing a suspension. Corey Allan is besides backmost and replaces Falakiko Manu connected the wing.

Meanwhile, Kyle Flanagan has been named successful the halves with Bailey Biondi-Odo moving backmost to the interchange. Corey Waddell is besides backmost pursuing a calf wounded arsenic Matt Doorey and Chris Patolo spell backmost to the reserves.

Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Enari Tuala 3. Kurt Mann 4. Bradman Best 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Jake Clifford 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Jacob Saifiti 11. Brodie Jones 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Connor Watson 14. Sauaso Sue 15. Josh King 16. Jirah Momoisea 17. Chris Randall 18. Jack Johns 19. Pasami Saulo 20. Phoenix Crossland 21. Simi Sasagi

Analysis: Daniel Saifiti (MCL) is retired owed to injury, portion Tyson Frizell is unavailable pursuing a suspension. As a result, Brodie Jones comes into the 2nd enactment for Frizell, portion David Klemmer goes into the starting broadside for Saifiti. Meanwhile, Jirah Momoisea and Chris Randall travel into the broadside connected the interchange.

Kalyn Ponga of the Knights (Getty)

Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys astatine Cbus Super Stadium, 7.35pm

Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Waqa Blake 5. Haze Dunster 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Isaiah Papali'i 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Marata Niukore 13. Nathan Brown 14. Will Smith 15. Bryce Cartwright 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Makahesi Makatoa 18. Ray Stone 19. Keegan Hipgrave 20. Sean Russell 21. Jakob Arthur

Analysis: Michael Oldfield and Tom Opacic are retired of the side, with Viliami Penisini and Haze Dunster coming successful arsenic a result. In different changes, the suspension to Ryan Matterson volition spot Marata Niukore determination into the starting broadside arsenic Oregon Kaufusi comes successful connected the interchange.

Cowboys: 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Daejarn Asi 4. Jake Granville 5. Ben Hampton 6. Scott Drinkwater 7. Tom Dearden 8. Francis Molo 9. Reece Robson 10. Jordan McLean 11. Ben Condon 12. Heilum Luki 13. Coen Hess 14. Reuben Cotter 15. Jeremiah Nanai 16. Mitchell Dunn 17. Tom Gilbert 18. Jason Taumalolo 19. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 20. Peter Hola 21. Laitia Moceidreke

Analysis: Griffin Neame comes retired the broadside owed to suspension and is replaced by Reuben Cotter, who returns from injury.

Parramatta Eels skipper Clint Gutherson. (NRL Imagery)

St George Illawarra vs Sydney Roosters astatine Clive Berghofer Stadium, 3.00pm

Dragons: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Jack Bird 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Corey Norman 8. Kaide Ellis 9. Josh Mcguire 10. Jack de Belin 11. Billy Burns 12. Tyrell Fuimaono 13. Tariq Sims 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Josh Kerr 16. Daniel Alvaro 17. Jackson Ford 18. Adam Clune 19. Poasa Faamausili 20. Jaiyden Hunt 21. Jordan Pereira

Analysis: Josh McGuire shifts to hooker to regenerate the injured Andrew McCullough, portion Jack de Belin moves to fastener arsenic Tariq Sims returns successful the No.13 jersey pursuing a suspension.

Matt Dufty has besides been named astatine fullback, which pushes Jack Bird to the centres arsenic Gerard Beale comes out. Young weapon Talatau Amone volition spouse with Corey Norman successful the halves, with Adam Clune dropping to the reserves. Jayden Sullivan and Daniel Alvaro person been named connected the interchange.

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Adam Keighran 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dale Copley 6. Drew Hutchison 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Nat Butcher 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Isaac Liu 14. Lachlan Lam 15. Egan Butcher 16. Fletcher Baker 17. Ben Thomas 18. Ben Marschke 19. Tukupa Hau Tapuha 20. Brad Abbey 21. Naufahu Whyte

Analysis: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves returns astatine prop, portion Isaac Liu shifts to fastener to regenerate the suspended Victor Radley. Meanwhile, Ben Thomas has been named connected the interchange, with Naufahu Whyte dropping to the reserves.

Sam Walker of the Roosters. (Getty)

Brisbane Broncos vs New Zealand Warriors astatine Suncorp Stadium, 4.05pm

Broncos: 1. Tesi Niu 2. Corey Oates 3. Selwyn Cobbo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Xavier Coates 6. Anthony Milford 7. Albert Kelly 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Danny Levi 10. Payne Haas 11. Alex Glenn 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. David Mead 15. Rhys Kennedy 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. TC Robati 18. Cory Paix 19. Brendan Piakura 20. Brodie Croft 21. Jake Turpin

Analysis: Anthony Milford shifts to the starting broadside to regenerate the suspended Tyson Gamble successful the halves. In different changes, Herbie Farnworth has been named successful the centres, which pushes David Mead to the interchange, portion the injured Xavier Willison comes out.

Warriors: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Peta Hiku 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Sean O'Sullivan 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 11. Josh Curran 12. Euan Aitken 13. Bayley Sironen 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Bunty Afoa 16. Eliesa Katoa 17. Jazz Tevaga 18. Edward Kosi 20. Jackson Frei 21. Jack Murchie 22. Chad Townsend

Analysis: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is backmost from suspension, which pushes Edward Kosi to the reserves.

Meanwhile, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown has been named connected the interchange and volition regenerate Jackson Frei, portion Bayley Sironen's instrumentality to the starting broadside moves Jazz Tevaga to the bench.

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