Magic Round Team Lists: Sorensen learns judiciary destiny, Des axes Titans famous person, Dragons part punted, Rabbitohs reshuffle

The second-rower used to be one in every of 18 gamers sin-binned at the weekend because the NRL took its difficult stance on unlawful touch to unparalleled heights.

On Sunday morning, the event overview committee cited Sorensen for a grade-two shoulder price however the New Zealand global attempted to get a downgrade so he would handiest obtain a $1500 effective.

But the ban stays and he’ll now serve 3 fits at the sidelines towards Brisbane at Magic Round, North Queensland and Newcastle.

“It’s disappointing. I completely understand the process and what’s happened,” Sorensen informed AAP.

“Our club here at Penrith, I appreciate their support through it all and, as I say, it’s disappointing but that’s the way it goes.

“I have complete faith in our team and our squad, who are excited and ready to prepare for a big game on Sunday. Unfortunately I won’t be there, but I’ll be doing everything I can to make sure they are prepared and ready to go.”

The NRL’s prison consultant Patrick Knowles argued throughout an hour-long listening to that Brown had no time to react and offer protection to himself from a shoulder price. 

Knowles stated Sorensen’s shoulder price may have had a long way higher penalties – Brown suffered no identified damage – and argued the grading used to be upper as a result of the possible chance to the Manly ahead.

Sorensen’s legal professional, Nick Ghabar, unsuccessfully argued that Brown, who sprinted 25m prior to making touch at peak pace, contributed to the power of the collision with each his speed and overdue footwork on the line. 

He stated Sorensen’s makes an attempt to wrap his proper arm had been a sign of the care he confirmed for himself and Brown. 

But that didn’t wash with the panel, who caught forged with the event overview committee’s findings. 

The Broncos have named Adam Reynolds, who’s hopeful of shaking off the shoulder damage he suffered early in ultimate Thursday’s win over Canterbury prior to stressful it overdue within the contest.

He performed thru a staph an infection in his leg to encourage a 42-18 win over Canterbury, even if he used to be undecided previous within the day if he would play after a dizzy spell.

Sorensen’s Panthers teammates Dylan Edwards ($750 for tripping) and Casey McLean ($1000 for a top take on) have shyed away from a suspension, and co-captain Isaah Yeo used to be no longer charged by way of the event overview committee in spite of being put on record for a success on Tom Trbojevic.

Meanwhile, Dragons halfback Lachlan Ilias has paid the fee for ultimate Friday’s Anzac Day thrashing by the hands of the Roosters, with younger gun Lyhkan King-Togia to interchange him within the No.7 jersey at Magic Round.

Ilias has been underneath his best possible in fresh weeks and had a shocker towards the Roosters, with Shane Flanagan working out of persistence with the previous Rabbitohs playmaker heading into Saturday’s stoush with the Tigers at Suncorp Stadium.

King-Togia performed the overall 4 fits of ultimate season with only one recreation within the beginning facet at five-eighth. His naming comes at the identical day because the 19-year-old signed till the tip of 2027, and is about to be upgraded to the membership’s top-30 roster from subsequent season.

“Locking down Lyhkan for another couple of seasons is exciting for the club,” trainer Flanagan stated of his re-signing. “He got a taste of first grade at the end of last year and has been playing good footy to start this season for our NSW Cup team.”

Illias wasn’t the one giant identify dropped by way of their trainer, with Gold Coast’s David Fifita relegated to the reserves by way of Des Hasler, who’s determined to get a Titans win.

Wayne Bennett has unveiled a brand new halves mixture, with Jack Wighton transferring to five-eighth to spouse Jayden Sullivan. Lewis Dodd stays out of favour, and has been named at the reserves listing.

A trio of Bulldogs – Josh Curran, Sitili Tupouniua and Marcelo Montoya – had been banned for offences within the loss to Brisbane.

Burton used to be hit with a Grade 2 careless top take on price to earn a two-week ban, which used to be downgraded to at least one with an early plea, whilst Curran gained a three-match sanction for his Grade 2 shoulder price.

Tupouniua used to be toughest hit, copping two suspensions for his dual acts – a three-game ban for his shoulder price, and two extra his lifting his knee into Brendan Piakura.

Titans front-rower Jaimin Jolliffe is out two weeks for a grade-two careless top take on on Cowboys ahead John Bateman whilst teammate Brock Gray has copped a one-game suspension in the similar recreation he suffered an ACL damage. 

Souths famous person Latrell Mitchell gained some other suspension for the top shot that resulted in him being sin-binned in South Sydney’s Anzac Day loss to the Melbourne Storm. The grade-two bad touch price equates to a two-match ban that used to be diminished on Monday to at least one with an early plea.

Wests Tigers prop Fonua Pole, Cronulla second-rower Briton Nikora and Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima can all settle for fines for his or her grade-one offences.

Round 9 groups

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Sharks vs Eels at Suncorp Stadium: 6pm, Friday May 2 

Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal 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. Siosifa Talakai 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Jayden Berrell 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Jesse Colquhoun 21. Hohepa Puru

Kayal Iro (hamstring) will make his go back, with fellow centre Mawene Hiroti more likely to be out for doubtlessly a month after struggling medial ligament harm within the loss to Wests at Leichhardt.

Braden Hamlin-Uele is about to go back off the bench, with second-rower Teig Wilton (shoulder) anticipated to be out for a few weeks.

Briton Nikora used to be cleared to play after handiest being fined for a top shot on Jarome Luai.

Eels: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Bailey Simonsson 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. Charlie Guymer 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Dylan Walker 15. Luca Moretti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Sam Tuivaiti 18. Ryan Matterson 19. Joash Papali’i 20. Dean Hawkins 21. Bryce Cartwright 22. Jordan Samrani

Rested after the bye, Jason Ryles is more likely to retain the similar 17 that took down the Tigers on Easter Monday, excluding Kelma Tuilagi, who’s changed by way of Charlie Guymer within the again row.

Roosters vs Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium: 8.05pm, Friday May 2

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. Salesi Foketi 16. Blake Steep 17. Egan Butcher 18. Ethan King 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Chad Townsend 21. Dominic Young 22. Makahesi Makatoa

Five-eighth Sandon Smith is to be had after handiest copping a effective for his top take on price from the win over the Dragons and can spouse Hugo Savala within the halves. Dom Young indexed within the reserves for the second-straight recreation. 

Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Felise Kaufusi 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Tom Gilbert 13. Mark Nicholls 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Ray Stone 16. Connelly Lemuelu 17. Josh Kerr 18. Kenny Bromwich 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Oryn Keeley 21. Harrison Graham 22. Max Feagai

Felise Kaufusi (knee) and Jeremy Marshall-King (thigh) each make their go back to the beginning lineup after transient layoffs, whilst prop Daniel Saifiti (shoulder) won’t play after failing to complete Sunday’s rumble with the Raiders.

Ray Stone shifts to the bench, with Kurt Donoghoe, who may be again from an ankle damage.

Kodi Nikorima is unfastened to play in spite of being charged for a top shot, copping a effective.

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Rabbitohs vs Knights at Suncorp Stadium: 3pm, Saturday May 3

Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 3. Euan Aitken 4. Campbell Graham 5. Isaiah Tass 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Sean Keppie 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Tevita Tatola 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Jai Arrow 14. Liam Le Blanc 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Davvy Moale 17. Fletcher Myers 18. Thomas Fletcher 19. Lewis Dodd 20. Joshua Schuster 21. Salesi Ataata 22. Nazareth Taua

Latrell Mitchell’s ban for a top take on way Jye Gray returns to fullback, however in a marvel, Wayne Bennett has named Jack Wighton along Jayden Sullivan within the halves, with Lewis Dodd last at the reserves listing.

Euan Aitken strikes from the again row to centre, that means Tallis Duncan has been promoted to the beginning facet.

Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. James Schiller 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Tyson Frizell 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Mathew Croker 16. Adam Elliott 17. Brodie Jones 18. Thomas Cant 19. Tyson Gamble 20. Kyle McCarthy 21. Matthew Arthur 22. Tyrone Thompson

Jacob Saifiti and fellow ahead Adam Elliott will go back from calf accidents. Tyson Frizell strikes to fasten because of this, with Mathew Croker transferring to the bench.

Tyson Gamble is an outdoor probability of coming back from a damaged nostril, he has been named a few of the reserves and can be given till the ultimate minute to turn out his health.

Prop Leo Thompson can play after he used to be handiest fined for a top shot which despatched him to the sin bin within the loss to the Warriors.

Warriors vs Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium: 5.30pm, Saturday May 3

Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Taine Tuaupiki 3. Rocco Berry 4. Ali Leiataua 5. Adam Pompey 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. Marata Niukore 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Leka Halasima 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Bunty Afoa 18. Tanner Stowers-Smith 20. Samuel Healey 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Eddie Ieremia 23. Edward Kosi

Coach Andrew Webster has caught with the similar beginning facet that defeated Newcastle on ANZAC Day.

Marata Niukore used to be fined for a top shot within the win, whilst James Fisher-Harris (pectoral), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (arm) and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring) are some other week or two clear of returning.

Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Harrison Edwards 16. Griffin Neame 17. Coen Hess 18. Zac Laybutt 19. Karl Lawton 20. Kai O’Donnell 21. Kaiden Lahrs 22. Thomas Mikaele

It’s the similar 17 from ultimate week for North Queensland too, with Kiwi prop Griffin Neame ($1000-$1500 for a top shot) used to be fined however is unfastened to play.

Tigers vs Dragons at Suncorp Stadium: 7.45pm, Saturday May 3

Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Starford To’a 5. Brent Naden 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jarome Luai 8. Terrell May 9. Api Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Alex Twal 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Royce Hunt 16. Jack Bird 17. Sione Fainu 18. Tony Sukkar 19. Heath Mason 20. Kit Laulilii 21. Solomona Faataape 22. Tristan Hope

It’s the similar Tigers facet that were given the activity performed in Golden Point towards the Sharks, with winger Jeral Skelton (hamstring) last out whilst Fonua Pole used to be handiest fined for a top shot on Tom Hazelton, that means he’s eligle to line up in Magic Round.

Benji Marshall stated Api Koroisau’s knee damage didn’t glance too critical after he limped off all the way through time beyond regulation towards the Sharks.

Dragons: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Corey Allan 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Lyhkan King-Togia 8. Toby Couchman 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Dylan Egan 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Jack de Belin 16. Emre Guler 17. Luciano Leilua 18. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 19. Nathan Lawson 20. Blake Lawrie 21. Lachlan Ilias 22. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Lachlan Ilias has been punted after suffering at halfback with Lyhkan King-Togia to interchange him. He wasn’t the one one dropped with Shane Flanagan changing Sione Finau with Corey Allan at the wing.

Christian Tuipulotu (hamstring) is once more not able to go back after lacking the previous fortnight.

Titans vs Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium: 1.50pm, Sunday May 4

Titans: 1. Jaylan De Groot 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. AJ Brimson 7. Tom Weaver 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Chris Randall 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Klese Haas 15. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 16. Arama Hau 17. Josiah Pahulu 18. Tony Francis 19. David Fifita 20. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 21. Tukimihia Simpkins 22. Allan Fitzgibbon

Titans front-rower Jaimin Jolliffe is taking a look at a ban of 2-3 weeks for a grade-two careless top take on on Cowboys ahead John Bateman. He has been changed by way of Iszac Faasuamaleaui.

Teammate Brock Gray used to be suspended for one recreation, but it surely used to be the least of his issues because the membership showed that his season is over after tearing his ACL. 

Veteran part Kieran Foran used to be in line to make his first look for 2025 after a pre-season pectoral damage, however got here up quick.

Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Bailey Hayward 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Blake Taaffe 19. Lipoi Hopoi 20. Blake Wilson 21. Jake Turpin 22. Luke Smith 23. Drew Hutchison

Matt Burton, Josh Curran and Viliame Kikau are set to be suspended for quite a lot of acts of foul play within the loss to Brisbane with Bailey Hayward set to interchange Burton within the halves for the Magic Round conflict with Gold Coast, with Daniel Suluka-Fifita entering the beginning ahead pack.

Kurtis Morrin and Blake Taaffe sign up for the bench.

Josh Curran (Photo by way of Matt King/Getty Images)

Panthers vs Broncos at Suncorp Stadium: 4.05pm, Sunday May 4

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Paul Alamoti 3. Izack Tago 4. Luke Garner 5. Thomas Jenkins 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. Liam Henry 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Trent Toelau 15. Isaiah Papali’i 16. Lindsay Smith 17. Mavrik Geyer 18. Daine Laurie 19. Luron Patea 20. Casey McLean 21. Billy Scott 22. Jack Cole

Luke Garner (concussion) is about to make his go back however Brian To’o (hamstring) remains to be some other week or two away. Hooker Mitch Kenny has yet one more event to serve on his hip-drop ban.

Broncos: 1. Selwyn Cobbo 2. Deine Mariner 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ben Hunt 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. Jaiyden Hunt 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Martin Taupau 20. Josiah Karapani 21. Jock Madden 22. Benjamin Te Kura

Adam Reynolds broken his shoulder all the way through his starring efficiency within the dissatisfied win over Canterbury, however the skipper is assured it’s not critical and has been named to play.

Second-rower Jordan Riki (an infection) must be proper to play after lacking the duel with the Dogs. Brendan Piakura is transferring again to the interchange, and Tyson Smoothy is the 18th guy.

Storm vs Raiders at Suncorp Stadium: 6.25pm, Sunday May 4

Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Sua Faalogo 3. Grant Anderson 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cam 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. Keagan Russell-Smith 22. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Young gun Sua Fa’alogo failed his HIA within the win over Souths, however has been named at the wing however Will Warbrick stays out after his fresh concussion layoff.

Tui Kamikamica will make his go back from an ankle damage, coming off the bench. While Nelson Asofa-Solomona is at the reserves listing and is an opportunity of being increased into the squad, after a a hit look Queensland Cup ultimate week. 

Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 15. Zac Hosking 16. Josh Papali’i 17. Ata Mariota 18. Simi Sasagi 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Pasami Saulo 21. Trey Mooney 22. Danny Levi

It’s the similar 17 that stormed house to overcome the Dolphins ultimate week.

Five-eighth Ethan Strange have shyed away from judiciary strife after he used to be put on record for a deadly take on all the way through Sunday’s conflict, handiest choosing up a $1500 effective.

Bye – Sea Eagles

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