Broncos hooker Billy Walters has overcome a sprained ankle and will play against the Tigers.
Meanwhile, Ethan Sanders is set to make his debut for the Eels at half-time.
Read on for the late round 8 post.
The only place to watch every match in every round live without commercial breaks during play is Fox League, available on Kayo. Are you new to Kayo? Start your free trial today >
Tobin takes legal action against dogs 01:07
Friday 26 April
Manly Sea Eagles v Parramatta Eels, 8pm at 4 Pines Park
Sea Eagles Team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolotau Kula 4. Robin Garrick 5. Tommy Talao 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Pasika 9. Lachlan Crocker 10. Josh Aloyai 11. Humul Olakawato 12 Corey Waddell 13 Jake Trbojevic 14. Carl Lawton 15. Ethan Bullimore 16. Matthew Lodge 17. Nathan Brown 18. Aaron Woods 19. Jacob Arthur.
Number of players: 20. Jackson Paulo 21. Dean Matterson 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Late mail: Nathan Brown He returned to the deck after overcoming a knee injury, while Josh Aloyai Back from suspension.
Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Cifo 3. Viliami Benisini 4. Morgan Harper 5. Billy Simonson 6. Ethan Sanders 7. Dylan Brown 8. Reagan Campbell-Guillard 9. Joey Lucic 10. Junior Paolo 11. Sean Lin 12. Ryan Matterson 13 Jimin Hopgood 14. Brendan Hands 15. Makahisi Makatwa 16. Joe Ovahenjo 17. Kelma Tuilagi 18. Sean Russell
Number of players: 19. Luca Moretti 20. Daijarn Assi 21. Wiremu Greg 22. Blaise Talagi
Late mail: the guy Ethan Sanders He will make his NRL debut at number five.
‘It wasn’t a decision in the end’ | 07:58
Saturday 27 April
Wests Tigers vs Brisbane Broncos, 5:30pm at Campbelltown Stadium
Tigers team: 1. Jahrim Bola 2. Charlie Staines 3. Brent Nadine 4. Justin Olam 5. Solomon Alemalu 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Caesar 8. Stefano Otuikamanu 9. Abisai Kurwasau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Babali 12. Samuela Finu 13 John Bateman 14. Lato Finu 15. Alex Twal 16. Alex Seyfart 17. Fonua Paul 18. Justin Matamua 19. Alexander Loeb 20. Aso Kibawa 21. Jake Simpkin 22. Talin Da Silva
Player Pieces:
Late mail: Safir Suleiman He was invited to make his debut instead of Junior Topo (foot) on the wing.
Broncos team: 1. Rhys Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Cotoni Staggs 4. Jesse Arthars 5. Dane Mariner 6. Jock Madden 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Reekie 13 Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothie 15.
Player Pieces:
Late mail: whore Billy Walters He is scheduled to play despite suffering an ankle injury sustained during training.
NQ Cowboys v Penrith Panthers, 7:35pm at QLD Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Thomas Chester 5. Simi Valemi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Nim 11. Kulekvo Feniyaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13 Robin Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Jason Taumalolo 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Thomas Michaeli 18. Viliami 19. Jack Goszewski 20. Marley Pitonjan 21. Jamal Shibasaki 22. Jake Clifford.
Player Pieces:
Late mail: Thomas Michael He will make his debut for the club from the bench.
Panthers Team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sonia Torova 3. Isak Tagoe 4. Tylan Mayo 5. Brian Fleisch 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Liotta 9. Mitch Kenney 10. James Fisher Harris 11. Scott Sorensen Liam Martin 13. Isaiah U 14. Dane Lowry 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner 18. Matt Eisenhuth 19. Paul Alamoti 20. Brad Schneider 21. Maverick Gear 22. Tyrone Beachy
Player Pieces:
Late mail: Star midfielder Nathan Cleary He has been selected to return from a hamstring injury but will need to pass the final fitness test of the captain’s career on Friday. Half reserve Brad Schneider Available in reserve in case it is needed. Tylan May (For personal reasons) and Dylan Edwards (Hamstrings) is right
Player safety should be the first priority 00:55
Sunday 28 April
Dolphins vs Newcastle Knights, 2pm at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins team: 1. Trae Fuller 2. Jamaine Isaku 3. Jake Avrillo 4. Tessie New 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kody Nikorima 7. Isaya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Euan Aitken 13 Max Plath 14. Josh Kerr 15. Curt Donoghue 16. Ray Stone 17. Oren Kelly 18. Mason Teague 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Jarrod Wallace 21. Valence T. Weir 22. Connelly Limolo
Player Pieces:
Late mail: Kurt Donoghue (Suspension) returns to the bench
Knights team: 1. David Armstrong 2. Greg Marzio 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Inari Twala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Civitti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce- Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crosland 15. Daniel Civitti 16. Jade Cartwright 17. Brodie Jones 18. Matthew Croker 19. Thomas Cant 20. Jack Koger 21. Will Price 22. Christian Mapabalanji
Player Pieces:
Late mail: Dan Jajay (Calf) is expected to play. David Armstrong He was named on his NRL debut instead Kalin Bonga.
Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks, 4:05pm at GEO Stadium
The Reds team: 1. Chevy Stewart 2. James Schiller 3. Matthew Temuco 4. Sebastian Criss 5. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Bassami Saulo 18. Albert Hopoate 19. Emre Guler 20. Zach Wolford 21. Nick Kotric 22. Peter Hola
Player Pieces:
Late mail: Albert Hopoate He sits on the bench as he aims to come back from the burn on his arm. Caio Weekes He will make his debut for the club in the first half instead of Jamal Fogerty.
Sharks team1. William Kennedy 2. Zion Katwa 3. Jesse Ramayan 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Nicho Hines 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blake Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Britain’s Nikora 12. Teague Wilton Cameron McInnes 14. Jack Williams 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Toby Rudolph 17. Braden Hamlin Oyele
Player Pieces:
Late mail: Royce Hunt He sits on the bench as he aims to return from a calf injury. Daniel Atkinson He made his NRL debut at number five instead of Brydon Trindall.
Goodbye: Bulldog
