BRONCOS v ROOSTERS
Suncorp Stadium – Thursday at 7.50pm
TEAM
1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Tautau Moga 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Korbin Sims 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Sam Thaiday 12. Matt Gillett 13. Josh Mcguire 14. Alex Glenn 15. Tevita Pangai 16. Herman Essese 17. Jai Arrow 18. Kodi Nikorima 19. George Fai 20. David Mead 21. Joe Ofahengaue
GAME DAY MAIL
Kodi Nikorima is expected to make his 2017 debut for the Broncos, coming off the bench. Herman Essese or Jai Arrow are expected to be the unlucky two fall out of the squad.
James Roberts who could barely walk, due to a hamstring issue in round 5, is expected to play are proving his fitness during the week. David Mead is on standby if Roberts pulls up short before game time.
David Mead is also on standby for Jordan Kahu who is in doubt for the match as his partner is set to give birth of their second child and Kahu, has stated he will be by his wife’s side for the birth.
TEAM
Michael Gordon 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Blake Ferguson 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Luke Keary 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Isaac Liu 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Aidan Guerra 14. Kane Evans 15. Zane Tetevano 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Connor Watson 18. Joseph Manu 19. Eloni Vunakece 20. Lindsay Collins 22. Mitchell Cornish
GAME DAY MAIL
With Dylan Napa a confirmed out during the week, Kane Evans come straight into the side after recovering from his calf complaint.
Currently the Roosters have named Isaac Liu to replace Napa in the run on side, but it is understood Trent Robinson may use Evans instead with Liu heading back onto the bench.
