Manly's Turbo Headache: The Sea Eagles' Captain Returns, but the Tigers' Doueihi's Availability is Uncertain
The Manly Sea Eagles and North Queensland Cowboys are gearing up for Round 15, with the return of their respective captains, Daine Laurie and Tom Dearden. However, the Tigers' Adam Doueihi's availability is uncertain, with Benji Marshall revealing he's 'probably not' going to be fit to return in Round 16. The Sea Eagles' Tom Trbojevic is also set to return from a hamstring injury, but Kieran Foran will be cautious with his star man's recovery.
The Cowboys' Tom Dearden is slated to return to the field this week, which will be a massive boost to the team. Meanwhile, the Dragons are gearing up for a drastic cleanout, with Jaydn Su'A set to undergo surgery and likely missing for at least 12 weeks. The Tigers' Kai Pearce-Paul is also feared to be set for a long-term sideline stint after a pectoral injury.
The Sea Eagles' Lehi Hopoate or Jason Saab could make way for Tom Trbojevic's return, while the Tigers' Doueihi's availability is uncertain, with Benji Marshall revealing he's 'probably not' going to be fit to return in Round 16. The Cowboys' Thomas Mikaele remains under an injury cloud, while the Sharks' Nicho Hynes' return timeline is uncertain.
The Raiders' Ethan Strange and Hudson Young will return to the starting side after representing the NSW Blues, while the Roosters' Mark Nawaqanitawase, James Tedesco, Reece Robson, Robert Toia, Sam Walker, and Victor Radley are set to take the field in Game II of the 2026 State of Origin series. The Sharks' Jesse Colquhoun won't be available due to the NRL's mandatory stand-down concussion protocols.
