Manly will challenge the grading of Daly Cherry-Evans‘ charge for his part in a dangerous throw on Parramatta’s Shaun Lane on Friday night in the hope that he will be freed up to face Canberra this weekend.
They are pleading guilty to Haumole Olakau’atu charge from the same incident, and he will miss two weeks, but are seeking to have DCE’s part downgraded to a fine.
If the appeal is unsuccessful, Cherry-Evans will miss the Magic Round clash with the Broncos as well as this week’s visit from Canberra and next week’s trip to the Dolphins.
Brisbane playmaker Jock Madden will go for scans on his pectoral injury as star duo Selwyn Cobbo and Ezra Mam race the clock to be fit for the Broncos’ grudge clash with the Sydney Roosters.
Madden, playing five-eighth, left the field in the 61st minute of Saturday night’s 34-10 win over Wests Tigers in Campbelltown. He will have scans on Monday to asses the scale of any damage.
Cobbo (shoulder) and Brisbane’s regular No.6 Mam (finger) missed the Tigers clash. The pair will train on Tuesday when their injuries will be assessed ahead of Friday night’s showdown with the Roosters at Suncorp Stadium.
Captain Adam Reynolds and fullback Reece Walsh came off late against the Tigers with severe cramps, but the pair pulled up well on Sunday morning.
“I wouldn’t think (Mam would play) … and Jock, possibly not,” Brisbane coach Kevin Walters said. “We’ll come up with something. I’m not sure. Jock is pretty sore and it’s a shorter turnaround, but we’re not going to put Ezra at risk this early in the season.”
If both are unavailable, Walters could slot the versatile Tristan Sailor into the five-eighth role or shift Billy Walters from hooker.
For the Roosters, lock Victor Radley is under a cloud with a hamstring problem from the big win on Anzac Day over the Dragons while Michael Jennings (arm), Daniel Tupou (knee) and Sitili Tupouniua (head knock) also need to prove their fitness.
Panthers winger Sunia Turuva was rested from the win over the Cowboys by Ivan Cleary due to the distractions of his contract negotiations with Paul Alamoti likely to make way for his return against Souths which kicks off the round on Thursday night.
Star fullback Latrell Mitchell has one more match to serve on his ban and winger Taane Milne will be suspended for the next two games after his dangerous tackle on Cameron Munster late in the heavy defeat to Melbourne. Izaac Thompson is set to come into the side to replace Milne.
The already injury-ravaged Dolphins could be without the Bromwich brothers – Jesse and Kenny – next week after they were injured in the 18-14 loss to Newcastle.
Jesse finished Sunday’s clash at Suncorp Stadium with ice on his right calf while Kenny failed an HIA in the first half after sustaining a category two concussion.
Queensland representatives Thomas Flegler (shoulder) and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (hamstring) won’t be available for Saturday night’s away clash with North Queensland. Neither will England international centre Herbie Farnworth (AC joint).
Panthers prop Liam Henry was the only player charged from Saturday’s matches and faces a fine of $1000-$1500 for a careless high tackle.
Dragons fullback Tyrell Sloan was charged twice for dangerous contact in his team’s Anzac Day caning by the Roosters for separate incidents on Sam Walker and Luke Keary. He can cop a combined $2000 in fines with early guilty pleas.
Titans forward David Fifita ($1800-$2500) and Warriors rookie Jacob Laban ($1000-$1500) were also pinged for dangerous contact from Thursday’s triple-header.
Round 9 teams
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South Sydney vs Penrith at Accor Stadium: 7.50pm, Thursday May 2
Rabbitohs: Star fullback Latrell Mitchell has one more match to serve on his ban and winger Taane Milne will be suspended for the next two games after his dangerous tackle on Cameron Munster late in the heavy defeat to Melbourne. Izaac Thompson is set to come into the side to replace Milne.
Panthers: Sunia Turuva was rested from the win over the Cowboys by Ivan Cleary due to the distractions of his contract negotiations with Paul Alamoti likely to make way for his return against Souths.
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Manly vs Canberra at 4 Pines Park: 6pm, Friday May 3
Sea Eagles: Manly have been slammed by the judiciary with both Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau’atu charged for two weeks for their part in a dangerous throw on Parramatta’s Shaun Lane.
They will appeal for DCE, but would face a third week if they choose the challenge.
Raiders: Elliott Whitehead will finally make his comeback from a calf tear with Ricky Stuart confirming after Sunday’s loss to the Sharks that the English veteran was good to go.
Brisbane vs Sydney at Suncorp Stadium: 8pm, Friday May 3
Broncos: Ezra Mam (finger) and Selwyn Cobbo (shoulder) are no guarantee to be right after bypassing the Tigers triumph while Jock Madden (pec) could be out for a lengthy stint.
Roosters: Victor Radley is under a cloud with a hamstring problem from the big win on Anzac Day over the Dragons while Michael Jennings (arm), Daniel Tupou (knee) and Sitili Tupouniua (head knock) also need to prove their fitness.
Canterbury vs Wests at Accor Stadium: 3pm, Saturday May 4
Bulldogs: Fresh off the bye, the Dogs will be without young prop Chris Patolo after he injured his knee in the last-start win over Newcastle. Jacob Preston is a chance to return from his broken jaw.
Tigers: Starford To’a could be back from his ankle problem to boost the outside backs.
Gold Coast vs Melbourne at Cbus Super Stadium: 5.30pm, Saturday May 4
Titans: Phil Sami and Keenan Palasia should be right to return, Sam Verrills and Moeaki Fotuaika need to pass the concussion protocols after the win in Auckland.
Second-rower David Fifita ($1800 fine) avoided a ban for dangerous contact.
Storm: Fijian prop Tui Kamikamica (calf) is unlikely to be back on deck.
North Qld vs Dolphins at QCB Stadium: 7.35pm, Saturday May 4
Cowboys: Heilum Luki is on track to return from the ankle injury he suffered in Round 2. Tom Chester’s hamstring strain means Warriors recruit Viliami Vailea is likely to get a call-up.
Dolphins: Anthony Milford is available for selection after serving a two-game ban while star centre Herbie Farnworth is close to a return from his shoulder injury, prop Tom Flegler is now out indefinitely due to the nerve damage in his shoulder.
Jesse (calf) and Kenny Bromwich (concussion) are unlikely after the brothers were forced off in the loss to Newcastle on Sunday.
Veteran second-rower Felise Kaufusi (hamstring) has a chance of a comeback against the Cowboys while Connelly Lemuelu made his comeback from a knee injury in Queensland Cup on the weekend.
Newcastle vs Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium: 2pm, Sunday May 5
Knights: Fiery forward Jack Hetherington is back after his one-match suspension for confronting Reed Mahoney in the players’ tunnel. Daneil Saifiti and Jed Cartwright failed to finish the win over the Dolphins on Sunday with leg injuries.
Warriors: Chanel Harris-Tavita (calf), Jazz Tevaga (hamstring) and Bunty Afoa (hamstring) are still a couple of weeks away from returning.
Cronulla vs St George Illawarra at PointsBet Stadium: 4.05pm, Sunday May 5
Sharks: Five-eighth Braydon Trindall will be stood down from this match and likely a few more following his arrest for drink-driving while not having a licence.
He is due to face court on May 17 after recording a mid-range alcohol reading and also testing positive to cocaine.
Dragons: Second-rower Luciano Leilua is a maybe this week with his calf injury while winger Mikaele Ravalawa will be monitored for a knee injury and centre Moses Suli is out with a category-one concussion.
Tyrell Sloan was charged twice for dangerous contact in his team’s Anzac Day caning by the Roosters for separate incidents on Sam Walker and Luke Keary, copping a combined $2000 in fines.
Bye
Eels: Bryce Cartwright is on track to be right to return from a rib injury in Round 10 when Parra host Brisbane. Fellow forward Ryan Matterson got $1000 for his bellringer on Luke Brooks, which was adjudged as a high tackle despite going unpunished on the field.
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