The injuries and suspensions continue as NRL clubs head into Round 4 of the competition, while some coaches may decide to make some bold moves to shake up their roster.
The Cronulla Sharks have been dealt with a trio of injuries to their forwards, while the Broncos have lost another star player for this week.
Teams will be named on Tuesday at 4pm (AEST), but here is all the latest in news and rumours.
Brisbane Broncos vs North Queensland Cowboys
The injury woes continue at the Broncos, with Kevin Walters confirming to AAP that Tristan Sailor will play at fullback due to the injury of Reece Walsh.
"Tristan is going to get his opportunity and a good block of footy to show everybody what he can do," Walters told AAP.
Payne Haas won't be back for at least another six weeks, while Walters revealed that Reynolds is a chance to play but won't risk him and is happy to allow Jock Madden to keep his spot in the halves.
Ted Roker fromย 10 Newsย has also reported that Brendan Piakura is in doubt for the inner-state clash with Jaiyden Hunt or Corey Oates set to be his replacement.
Brendan Piakura has limped out of Broncos training putting him in doubt for Friday's game against the Cowboys. Jaiyden Hunt jumped in for Piakura. Corey Oates also spent some time training in the backrow and could be in the 17. @10NewsFirstQLD @brisbanebroncos pic.twitter.com/tPIJP2T8ug
— Ted Roker (@TedRoker) March 25, 2024
Projected Round 4 Team: 1. Tristan Sailorย 2.ย Jesse Artharsย 3.ย Kotoni Staggsย 4.ย Selwyn Cobboย 5.ย Deine Marinerย 6.ย Ezra Mamย 7.ย Jock Maddenย 8.ย Corey Jensenย 9.ย Billy Waltersย 10.ย Fletcher Baker 11. Jaiyden Huntย 12.ย Jordan Rikiย 13.ย Patrick Carriganย 14.ย Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Corey Oatesย 17. Martin Taupau
Sitting on top of the table, the Cowboys are likely to only make one change with Zac Laybutt re-entering the team after being a late withdrawal last round due to an ankle injury - Tom Chester will remain on standby.
Reuben Cotter picked up a minor ankle injury, but Cowboys fans should have nothing to worry about.
Projected Round 4 Team: 1.ย Scott Drinkwaterย 2.ย Kyle Feldtย 3.ย Valentine Holmesย 4.ย Zac Laybuttย 5.ย Murray Taulagiย 6.ย Tom Deardenย 7.ย Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLeanย 9.ย Reece Robsonย 10.ย Jason Taumaloloย 11.ย Kulikefu Finefeuiakiย 12.ย Jeremiah Nanaiย 13.ย Reuben Cotterย 14.ย Jake Granvilleย 15.ย Griffin Neameย 16.ย Sam McIntyreย 17.ย Jack Gosiewski
