Super Saturday: Raiders v Dragons; Cowboys v Storm
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Round 18 of the NRL season continues on Saturday with the Raiders hosting the Dragons in Canberra before we head to Townsville for a showdown between the Cowboys and Storm.
Follow all the Round 18 action on ljmpta.com's live blog.
Raiders v Dragons at GIO Stadium
Match: Raiders v Dragons
Round 18 -
home Team
Raiders
1st Position
away Team
Dragons
11th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team news
Raiders: The loss of Hudson Young and Josh Papalii to Origin duties will see Trey Mooney play his first game since Round 4, while Simi Sasagi retains his place in the starting side. No changes in the 24-hour update. Young gun Chevy Stewart is pushing for his first NRL appearance of the year and is 18th man.
Dragons: Hame Sele has been ruled out after straining a calf at training on Thursday. Raymond Faitala-Mariner (back soreness) has also dropped out of the squad. Michael Molo moves to starting second row with Blake Lawrie and Viliami Fifita moving from the reserves to the interchange. Tyrell Sloan is set for his first-grade return as Shane Flanagan navigates an overflowing casualty ward. Sione Finau joins Sloan on the wing, with Corey Allan set to shift to the centres. Nick Tsougranis is 18th man.
Cowboys v Storm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Match: Cowboys v Storm
Round 18 -
home Team
Cowboys
12th Position
away Team
Storm
3rd Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
