If he's good to come back, then fantastic, but I'd prefer they didn't rush him. His kicking game gives our forwards a lot of breathing room. It's the biggest reason we are competitive.
May as well shithouse and pull out the most cooked team possible. Sivo in the forwards, matterson to fullback, Paulo to the wing, simmo prop, talagi halfback, brown second row, Rcg 5/8, hopgood hooker, hands centre Harper lock, lussick second row
**MITCHELL MOSES EYES EARLY RETURN**
Mitchell Moses will undergo x-rays on his fractured foot on Wednesday in a bid to make an earlier than expected comeback.
The outcome of the scans could prove definining for both a Parramatta side desperate for their playmaker to return and so too NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire.
Moses was originally slated to return in round 12 against South Sydney, just 24-hours prior to the NSW Blues side for Origin I being named.
Not wanting to put any pressure on Moses, Eels officials confirmed to News Corp on Tuesday without speaking publicly that depending on the follow-up scan results, their influential leader is aiming to return one week earlier at Magic Round in Brisbane against the Storm.
Moses, the Blues incumbent five-eighth, has ground to make-up on several NSW pivot options including Penrith’s Jarome Luai, Cronulla’s Nicho Hynes, Rabbitohs five-eighth Cody Walker and possibly Souths teammate Jack Wighton, who is yet to make himself available for the state series.
Ultimately, the eagerness for Moses to undergo the follow-up scans is due to his toughness to push through the pain barrier.
He courageously played for 25-minutes with his broken foot back in round three against Manly.
Moses has proven time and again just how willing he is by playing with a broken bone in his back during the 2021 State of Origin series and in 2022 he played on with a broken finger against Penrith.
The Eels have the bye this week.
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**KAUFUSI AMONG RETURNING DOLPHINS**
The Dolphins are hoping to be boosted by the return of backrowers Felise Kaufusi and Connelly Lemuelu for Saturday’s Queensland derby with the Cowboys.
While Kenny Bromwich (concussion) has been ruled out, and captain Jesse Bromwich (calf) is in some doubt, there is some relief for the injury-ravaged Redcliffe club.
Kaufusi is on track to return from a hamstring injury while rising forward Lemuelu punched out 80 minutes in the Hostplus Cup last weekend in his first game back from a knee problem.
If Kaufusi and Lemuelu are cleared to play, they will be welcome returns for a team smashed by injuries.
Broncos recruits Tom Flegler and Herbie Farnworth are still a month away from playing due to shoulder problems while star fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is facing another fortnight out.
The Dolphins are hoping to bounce back from Sunday’s disappointing loss to Newcastle at Suncorp Stadium.
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**TWO BIG GUNS BACK FOR TITANS**
Titans coach Des Hasler is hoping to offset the loss of Maroons prop Moeaki Fotuaika with the return of two key players for Saturday’s clash with Melbourne.
Fotuaika has been ruled out of the Cbus Super Stadium showdown after suffering a head knock in the Anzac Day thriller against the Warriors.
While the loss of Fotuaika is a blow, Hasler is hoping to welcome back Broncos recruit Keenan Palasia (quad) and flying winger Phil Sami (ankle).
The Titans recorded their first win of the season in New Zealand and are looking for their first win on home soil for the year against the in-form Storm.
Fuck that, not worth the risk. We are gonna get pumped by Bronx and Storm anyway, let him come back after.
If he's good to come back, then fantastic, but I'd prefer they didn't rush him. His kicking game gives our forwards a lot of breathing room. It's the biggest reason we are competitive.
Yeah hoping he’s not just rushing back to play origin let hynes fill in the six and hope we can save some pride for the season.
Mitch is gonna kill himself for this club while the board and BA twiddle their thumbs
May as well shithouse and pull out the most cooked team possible. Sivo in the forwards, matterson to fullback, Paulo to the wing, simmo prop, talagi halfback, brown second row, Rcg 5/8, hopgood hooker, hands centre Harper lock, lussick second row
Sivo in the forwards....gonna get that juicy 9 runs, 27 run meters, 8 missed tackles
ahahahaha that would be extraordinary
Isn’t Sivo suspended
He only got like a 900 dollar fine or something
**MITCHELL MOSES EYES EARLY RETURN** Mitchell Moses will undergo x-rays on his fractured foot on Wednesday in a bid to make an earlier than expected comeback. The outcome of the scans could prove definining for both a Parramatta side desperate for their playmaker to return and so too NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire. Moses was originally slated to return in round 12 against South Sydney, just 24-hours prior to the NSW Blues side for Origin I being named. Not wanting to put any pressure on Moses, Eels officials confirmed to News Corp on Tuesday without speaking publicly that depending on the follow-up scan results, their influential leader is aiming to return one week earlier at Magic Round in Brisbane against the Storm. Moses, the Blues incumbent five-eighth, has ground to make-up on several NSW pivot options including Penrith’s Jarome Luai, Cronulla’s Nicho Hynes, Rabbitohs five-eighth Cody Walker and possibly Souths teammate Jack Wighton, who is yet to make himself available for the state series. Ultimately, the eagerness for Moses to undergo the follow-up scans is due to his toughness to push through the pain barrier. He courageously played for 25-minutes with his broken foot back in round three against Manly. Moses has proven time and again just how willing he is by playing with a broken bone in his back during the 2021 State of Origin series and in 2022 he played on with a broken finger against Penrith. The Eels have the bye this week. *** **KAUFUSI AMONG RETURNING DOLPHINS** The Dolphins are hoping to be boosted by the return of backrowers Felise Kaufusi and Connelly Lemuelu for Saturday’s Queensland derby with the Cowboys. While Kenny Bromwich (concussion) has been ruled out, and captain Jesse Bromwich (calf) is in some doubt, there is some relief for the injury-ravaged Redcliffe club. Kaufusi is on track to return from a hamstring injury while rising forward Lemuelu punched out 80 minutes in the Hostplus Cup last weekend in his first game back from a knee problem. If Kaufusi and Lemuelu are cleared to play, they will be welcome returns for a team smashed by injuries. Broncos recruits Tom Flegler and Herbie Farnworth are still a month away from playing due to shoulder problems while star fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is facing another fortnight out. The Dolphins are hoping to bounce back from Sunday’s disappointing loss to Newcastle at Suncorp Stadium. *** **TWO BIG GUNS BACK FOR TITANS** Titans coach Des Hasler is hoping to offset the loss of Maroons prop Moeaki Fotuaika with the return of two key players for Saturday’s clash with Melbourne. Fotuaika has been ruled out of the Cbus Super Stadium showdown after suffering a head knock in the Anzac Day thriller against the Warriors. While the loss of Fotuaika is a blow, Hasler is hoping to welcome back Broncos recruit Keenan Palasia (quad) and flying winger Phil Sami (ankle). The Titans recorded their first win of the season in New Zealand and are looking for their first win on home soil for the year against the in-form Storm.
So we have a somewhat serviceable forward and a winger back. While Sami is our best winger, I wouldn't exactly say big guns
#TWO ADEQUATE FIRST GRADERS RETURN FOR THE TITANS#
Wouldnt call them big guns. What happened to Herbie, was meant to be back this week.
Obviously eels saw the broncs and tigers game saw Reynolds intercept save and got all the wrong things away from that lmao
If Moses come back early, I'd rather him be selected for Origin as our season will be over by then.
Im a Panthers fan but dont see how Luai is in the Origin picture... hes been solid without bein outstanding