The NRL teams are in for Round 14, with plenty of big calls across the 16 clubs in a rare full round at this stage of the season.
Cameron Ciraldo has wasted no time in naming Lachlan Galvin, but not where it was expected, while there are plenty of other big-name returns around the competition.
Here are all the changes for Round 14.
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Newcastle Knights
- Kalyn Ponga returns at fullback after being rested last week. Fletcher Sharpe goes back to five-eight, Jack Cogger to halfback, and Tyson Gamble out of the squad.
- Brodie Jones replaces the suspended Leo Thompson in the front row after playing from the bench last week.
- Youngster Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana is the new face on the bench for an NRL debut.
- Greg Marzhew is in the extended squad, and Jackson Hastings is 18th man, the closest he has been to playing this year.
Manly Sea Eagles
- Not a heap to report out of Manly, but Jake Trbojevic is back, with Jazz Tevaga reverting to the bench and Matt Lodge dropping out.
- Josh Aloiai is out with a shoulder injury, so Toafofoa Sipley is straight back in.
Melbourne Storm
- Harry Grant is back at hooker, and Xavier Coates on the wing, after the duo were rested last weekend.
- Broncosn Garlick slides back to the bench, and Sua Fa'alogo, as well as Joe Chan, drop out.
- Trent Loiero returns to the starting side at lock, with Nelson Aosfa-Solomona back to the bench.
North Queensland Cowboys
- No changes for the Cowboys. Jake Clifford remains 18th man, and there is no sign of Murray Taulagi, who was originally tipped to return this weekend. That puts his presence in Origin 2 in major doubt.
The Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is back for the Dolphins at fullback. Jake Averillo goes back to centre, and Max Feagai is in the reserves.
- Jeremy Marshall-King and Max Plath are both part of the squad, but not the 17, as they target returns.
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Jaydn Su'A is out injured. Luciano Leilua starts in his place, and Raymond Faitala-Mariner joins the bench.
- Christian Tuipulotu comes in on the wing for Tyrell Sloan, who has been dropped. Nathan Lawson retains his place after an impressive debut.
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo is out suspended. Sione Katoa is back to replace him, though.
- Teig Wilton also returns in a direct swap for Billy Burns, who remains 18th man.
New Zealand Warriors
- Mitchell Barnett's season is over with an ACL injury. Jackson Ford goes to the front row.
- Kurt Capewell moves into the second row to replace Rocco Berry, who is out with yet another hamstring injury.
- Leka Halasima takes the vacant spot in the second row, with Jacob Laban and Tanner Stowers-Smith joining the bench.
Brisbane Broncos
- Reece Walsh is back at fullback. Jesse Arthars goes back to the wing after one week at fullback, and Deine Mariner drops out.
- Corey Jensen is promoted to prop, Patrick Carrigan goes to lock, and Kobe Hetherington drops back to the bench.
- Brendan Piakura replaces Xavier Willimson in the starting side in a straight swap.
Gold Coast Titans
- AJ Brimson is 18th man after missing last week through a concussion.
- Jojo Fifita is out with a broken hand. Allan Fitzgibbon has been named on the wing, and Phillip Sami goes into the centres.
- Sam Verrills is out, with Sean Mullany in at hooker.
- Aram Hau is the other player into the side, with Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui out.
Canberra Raiders
- Josh Papalii starts, Corey Horsburgh goes to lock, and Morgan Smithies is on the bench.
- Jamal Fogarty makes his return after missing last week with a late calf twinge. Ethan Sanders drops out.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Jack Wighton and Cody Walker are back from calf injuries.
- Jayden Sullivan drops back to the bench, and Jye Gray is only able to retain a spot in the reserves.
- Isaiah Tass moves to the wing, and Bayleigh Bentley-Hape drops out of the side.
- Liam Le Blanc replaces Davvy Moale on the bench. He remains 18th man.
Wests Tigers
- Latu Fainu returns from a thumb injury on the bench, and Jeral Skelton is back on the wing.
- Alex Twal is out, with Alex Seyfarth shifting from the second row to lock, while Tony Sukkar comes in at second row.
- Brent Naden and Charlie Staines drop out of the side.
- Kit Laulilii joins the bench, and Charlie Murray will also debut off the bench for the Tigers, with Royce Hunt and Tristan Hope out.
Penrith Panthers
- No changes for the Panthers. Isaiah Papali'i and Luke Garner are getting closer to returns.
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Lachlan Galvin joins the Bulldogs for his first game, potentially at number 23.
- Stephen Crichton, Max King and Kurt Mann are all back from Origin, while Jacob Kiraz and Daniel Suluka-Fifita are back from injury.
- Blake Wilson and Blake Taaffe drop out of the side, after playing wing and centre in Canterbury's last game, respectively.
- Samuel Hughes drops out of the side from prop, while Josh Curran shuffles to the second row.
- Harry Hayes and Bailey Hayward go back to the bench, while Luke Smith and Jack Underhill drop out of the side.
Parramatta Eels
- Will Penisini is back from a concussion. Jordan Samrani drops to the bench, and Joash Papalii is the 18th man.
- Kelma Tuilagi starts, Luca Moretti is on the bench in a straight swap.
