All eyes will be on Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo in the lead-up to Tuesday’s Round 14 team announcements on whether he rushes Lachie Galvin straight into his team.After a week off with the bye, the Dogs have Galvin available for selection following his controversial mid-season move from Wests Tigers.There has been talk that Ciraldo could play the young five-eighth at lock so he can keep Matt Burton and Toby Sexton together in the halves or he may pick him on the bench to slowly integrate him into the side.Front-rower Daniel Suluka-Fifita (concussion) is available for selection but Sitili Tupouniua and Jacob Preston have one more week to serve on their respective suspensions. More LeagueOrigin II predicted teams – Star forward out for the year after ACL tear, DCE under pressure to keep spotNRL Round 14 Team Lists: Will Dogs rush Galvin in? Blues star out for year, Walsh gives Broncos boost, Knights star bannedMoney not a factor as Haas weighs up long-term Broncos future brother’s contract clause adding to intrigue’She was my biggest supporter’: How Lawson’s tragic loss helped inspire the Olympian’s NRL debutNRL News: Keaon keen on Origin recall, Robbo calls out Marky Mark issue, Panthers bullish about last to finals riseLeague This week is a rare mid-season round unaffected by Origin with teams for game two announced after Monday’s public holiday clash between Canterbury and Parramatta.Warriors captain Mitchell Barnett has suffered a torn ACL with the damage confirmed by scans on Monday after the NSW prop limped off in their 36-30 win over South Sydney on Sunday.Barnett’s season is over and he will undergo surgery in Auckland after he clutched at his right knee while making a first-half tackle at Accor Stadium.The injury came just four days after Barnett laid the platform for NSW in their series-opening win, and two-and-a-half weeks out from game two in Perth.Mitchell Barnett. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh is due to return after six weeks out with a knee injury in a much-needed boost for Michael Maguire’s side after losing six of their past seven starts.Newcastle will be without Kiwi prop Leo Thompson after he was banned four matches for a crusher tackle on Dragons rookie Hamish Stewart.Knights teammate Tyson Frizell was lucky to avoid a suspension, fined $1000 for a high shot in the loss to St George Illawarra.Cowboys forward Jeremiah Nanai is free to play after copping a grade-one charge for the same offence with payment of a $3000 fine meaning he avoids a two-game ban.Maroons teammate Beau Fermor is also available for Origin selection despite being charged for a high tackle which has only earned the Titans second-rower a fine of $1800.Is Leo Thompson in trouble for this “Crusher tackle”? pic.twitter.com/BT9FSQY8Yj— NRLCentral (@nrlcentrall) May 30, 2025Round 14 teamsAll times AESTKnights vs Sea Eagles at McDonald Jones Stadium: 7.50pm, Thursday June 5Knights: Kalyn Ponga should be right to play after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Dragons with a minor ankle complaint. Kiwi prop Leo Thompson has been banned for four games for a crusher tackle on young forward Hamish Stewart.Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic and older brother Jake (concussion) are set to return after being rested from Saturday’s victory over Brisbane. Tongan prop Siosiua Taukeiaho (calf) is a maybe.Storm vs Cowboys at AAMI Park: 6pm, Friday June 6Storm: Xavier Coates and skipper Harry Grant were given the weekend off when Melbourne took down the Titans on the Gold Coast.Cowboys: Maroons winger Murray Taulagi (calf) is probably another week away from returning while Jason Taumalolo is also doubtful after a couple of rounds off with a similar injury.(Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)Dolphins vs Dragons at Suncorp Stadium: 8pm, Friday June 6Dolphins: Jeremy Marshall-King (leg) and Daniel Saifiti (shoulder) are in line to return from a few weeks out each.Dragons: Christian Tuipulotu’s return from a hamstring injury was delayed with Nathan Lawson making his NRL debut on the wing and after an impressive performance, Shane Flanagan may return the former rugby sevens Olympian.Possible Maroons forward Jaydn Su’A suffered an ankle injury in the win over the Knights and is out for at least this round.Sharks vs Warriors at Shark Park: 5.30pm, Saturday June 7Sharks: Coming off a bye, they should get Teig Wilton (shoulder) and Toby Rudolf (syndesmosis) back in the pack but winger Ronaldo Mulitalo (suspension) is out until Round 15.Warriors: A short turnaround with back-to-back matches in Sydney for the Auckland club after Sunday’s stoush with Souths. Blues prop Mitch Barnett’s season over due to a knee injury suffered in the win over the Bunnies in a hammer blow to the team’s premiership aspirations.Broncos vs Titans at Suncorp Stadium: 7.35pm, Saturday June 7Broncos: Reece Walsh is all but certain to make his return from six weeks out with a knee injury, sending Jesse Arthars back to the wing with Deine Mariner likely to be squeezed out of the run-on team.Edge forward Jack Gosiewski (arm) and veteran Ben Hunt (hamstring) are a chance at a comeback.Titans: Jaylan De Groot (hamstring) and AJ Brimson (concussion) were late withdrawals before the loss to Melbourne on Saturday. Raiders vs Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium: 2pm, Sunday June 8Raiders: Tom Starling will return from his one-week ban with rookie hooker Owen Pattie going back to the interchange.Rabbitohs: Cody Walker and Jack Wighton are set to suit up after spells on the sidelines with calf complaints.Cody Walker is tackled. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)Tigers vs Panthers at CommBank Stadium: 4.05pm, Sunday June 8Tigers: Veteran forward Alex Twal will be assessed during the week after copping a head knock in the loss to the Cowboys on Saturday.Latu Fainu (hand) should be right so Heath Mason will make way at five-eighth.Panthers: Liam Henry is out until Round 16 due to a crusher tackle suspension but fellow forward Luke Garner (concussion) should be back this weekend, along with Isaiah Papali’i and Mavrik Geyer from knee injuries.Bulldogs vs Eels at Accor Stadium: 4pm, Monday June 9Bulldogs: After a week off with the bye, the Dogs will be boosted by the addition of Lachie Galvin following his controversial mid-season move from Wests Tigers.Front-rower Daniel Suluka-Fifita (concussion) is available for selection but Sitili Tupouniua and Jacob Preston have one more week to serve on their respective suspensions.Eels: Star centre Will Penisini sat out Round 13 due to a concussion and his return will send Sean Russell back to the wing.Bye – Roosterswith AAP
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