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NRL Round 11 Predicted Teams 2026

11/05/2026|SB Staff|NRL Expert Predictions & Tips

NRL Round 11 isn’t just a regular round of footy, it’s Magic Round! That’s right, the NRL’s annual footy fiesta at Suncorp Stadium, is back for yet another year.

As every side in the comp (except the Raiders) head up to Brisbane, footy fans across the land will be eager to see who they will or will not be bringing with them.  

Early reports indicate that some of the game’s biggest names like Latrell Mitchell, Jamal Fogarty and Adam Reynolds all set to return to participate in Magic Round. Who else could potentially be joining them? 

Whether you’re looking to update your fantasy team, craft a multi, or preparing for your work tipping comp, a bit of inside info on potential personnel never goes astray.

In the hopes of providing a sneak peek to punters, we’ve put together a predicted lineup for every side featuring in Magic Round this weekend. Check out our NRL Round 11 predicted teams below.

 

NRL Round 11 Predicted Teams 

 

Cronulla Sharks Predicted Team

1. Will Kennedy 

2. Mawene Hiroti

3. Siosifa Talakai

4. KL Iro

5. Sam Stonestreet 

6. Braydon Trindall 

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Addin Fonua-Blake 

9. Blayke Brailey

10. Toby Rudolf

11. Briton Nikora

12. Teig Wilton 

13. Cam McInnes

14. Jesse Colquhoun

15. Billy Burns

16. Oregon Kaufusi

17. Thomas Hazelton  

18. Hohepa Puru

 

Canterbury Bulldogs Predicted Team

1. Connor Tracey

2. Jonathan Sua

3. Bronson Xerri

4. Stephen Crichton (c)

5. Enari Tuala

6. Matt Burton

7. Lachlan Galvin

8. Samuel Hughes

9. Bailey Hayward

10. Leo Thompson

11. Sitili Tupouniua

12. Jacob Preston

13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann

15. Sean O'Sullivan

16. Harry Hayes

17. Josh Curran

18. Alekolasimi Jones

 

South Sydney Rabbitohs Predicted Team

1. Jye Gray

2. Alex Johnston 

3. Latrell Mitchell 

4. Campbell Graham

5. Edward Kosi

6. Cody Walker 

7. Ashton Ward

8. Keaon Koloamatangi

9. Bronson Garlick

10. Sean Keppie

11. Ean Aitken

12. Tallis Duncan 

13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Matt Dufty

15. Lachlan Hubner

17. Tevita Tatola

18. Peter Mamouzelos

 

The Dolphins Predicted Team

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jack Bostock

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Selwyn Cobbo 

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Isaiya Katoa (c)

8. Tom Flegler

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Francis Molo

11. Connelly Lemuelu

12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 

13. Max Plath

14. Morgan Knowles

15. Tom Gilbert (c)

16. Felise Kaufusi

17. Oryn Keeley

18. Kurt Donoghoe

 

Wests Tigers Predicted Team

1. Heath Mason

2. Sunia Turuva

3. Patrick Herbert

4. Taylan May

5. Luke Laulilii

6. Jarome Luai (c)

7. Jock Madden

8. Terrell May

9. Tristan Hope

10. Fonua Pole

11. Sione Fainu

12. Kai Pearce-Paul 

13. Alex Twal

14. Latu Fainu

15. Bunty Afoa

16. Alex Seyfarth

17. Royce Hunt

18. Mavrik Geyer

 

Manly Sea Eagles Predicted Team

1. Tolu Koula

2. Jason Saab

3. Clayton Faulalo

4. Reuben Garrick

5. Lehi Hopoate 

6. Luke Brooks

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Taniela Paseka 

9. Jake Simpkin 

10. Kobe Hetherington

11. Haumole Olakau'atu 

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jake Trbojevic (c)

14. Ethan Bullemor

15. Nathan Brown

16. Blake Wilson

17. Joey Walsh

18. Jackson Shereb

 

Sydney Roosters Predicted Team

1. James Tedesco (c)

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Hugo Savala 

4. Robert Toia

5. Cody Ramsay

6. Daly Cherry-Evans

7. Sam Walker

8. Naufahu Whyte 

9. Reece Robson

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Angus Crichton

12. Siua Wong

13. Spencer Leniu

14. Connor Watson 

15. Egan Butcher

16. Nat Butcher

17. Salesi Foketi

18. Billy Smith

 

North Queensland Cowboys Predicted Team

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Braidon Burns

3. Zac Laybutt

4. Tom Chester

5. Robert Derby

6. Jake Clifford

7. Jaxon Purdue

8. Coen Hess

9. Reed Mahoney

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. Heilum Luki 

12. Sam McIntyre

13. Reuben Cotter (c)

14. Xavier Kerrisk

15. Griffin Neame

16. Thomas Mikaele

17. Matthew Lodge

18. Mason Barber

 

Parramatta Eels Predicted Team

1. Joash Papali'i

2. Brian Kelly

3. Jordan Samrani

4. Sean Russell

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Luca Moretti

9. Tallyn Da Silva

10. Junior Paulo

11. Kelma Tuilagi

12. Jack Williams

13. Jack De Bellin

14. Dylan Walker

15. Saxon Pryke

16. Toni Mataele

17. Charlie Guymer

18. Apa Twidle

 

Melbourne Storm Predicted Team

1. Nick Meaney

2. Will Warbrick

3. Jack Howarth

4. Moses Leo

5. Hugo Peel

6. Cameron Munster

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Stefano Utoikamanu 

9. Harry Grant (c)

10. Josh King

11. Shawn Blore

12. Ativalu Lisati

13. Trent Loiero

14. Trent Toelau

15. Joe Chan 

16. Davvy Moale

17. Cooper Clark 

18. Stanley Huen

 

Gold Coast Titans Predicted Team

1. Keano Kini

2. Jensen Taumoepeau

3. Jojo Fifita 

4. AJ Brimson

5. Phillip Sami 

6. Jayden Campbell

7. Zane Harrison

8. Klese Haas

9. Oliver Pascoe

10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (c)

11. Chris Randall

12. Beau Fermor 

15. Cooper Bai 

14. Kurtis Morrin

15. Moeaki Fotuaika

16. Josh Patston

17. Arama Hau

18. Jaylan De Groot

 

Newcastle Knights Predicted Team

1. Kalyn Ponga (c)

2. Dominic Young 

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best 

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Fletcher Sharpe

7. Dylan Brown

8. Jacob Saifiti

9. Phoenix Crossland

10. Trey Mooney

11. Dylan Lucas

12. Jermaine McEwen

13. Mat Croker

14. Sandon Smith

15. Tyson Frizell

16. Pasami Saulo

17. Thomas Cant

18. Harrison Graham

 

New Zealand Warriors Predicted Team

1. Taine Tuaupiki

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 

3. Charnze Nicoll-Klockstad

4. Adam Pompey

5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira

6. Chanel Harris-Tavita

7. Tanah Boyd

8. James Fisher-Harris (c)

9. Wayde Egan

10. Jackson Ford

11. Leka Halasima

12. Kurt Capewell

13. Erin Clark 

14. Sam Healey

15. Tanner Stowers-Smith

16. Mitch Barnett

17. Jacob Laban

18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

 

Brisbane Broncos Predicted Team

1. Reece Walsh

2. Josiah Karapani

3. Jesse Arthars

4. Gehamat Shibasaki

5. Antonio Verhoeven

6. Ezra Mam

7. Adam Reynolds (c)

8. Preston Riki

9. Cory Paix

10. Ben Talty

11. Xavier Willison

12. Jordan Riki

13. Pat Carrigan

14. Ben Hunt

15. Aublix Tawha

16. Va'a Semu

17. Jaiyden Hunt

18. Hayze Perham

 

Penrith Panthers Predicted Team

1. Dylan Edwards  

2. Thomas Jenkins

3. Paul Alamoti 

4. Casey McLean

5. Brian To'o 

6. Blaize Talagi

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Moses Leota  

9. Freddy Lussick

10. Lindsay Smith  

11. Isaiah Papali'i

12. Luke Garner

13. Isaah Yeo (c)

14. Jack Cole

15. Scott Sorensen

16. Liam Henry

17. Izack Tago

18. Billy Phillips

 

St George Illawarra Dragons Predicted Team

1. Clint Gutherson 

2. Setu Tu

3. Moses Suli

4. Valentine Holmes

5. Mathew Feagai

6. Daniel Atkinson

7. Kade Reed 

8. Emre Guler

9. Damien Cook (c)

10. Toby Couchman 

11. Dylan Egan 

12. Luciano Leilua

13. Hamish Stewart

14. Josh Kerr

15. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

16. Blake Lawrie

17. Ryan Couchman

18. Kyle Flanagan

Penrith Panthers
Sydney Roosters
Brisbane Broncos
South Sydney Rabbitohs
New Zealand Warriors
Manly Sea Eagles
Dolphins
Newcastle Knights
Cronulla Sharks
Wests Tigers
Canberra Raiders
Melbourne Storm
Nth Queensland Cowboys
Canterbury Bulldogs
Parramatta Eels
Gold Coast Titans
St George Illawarra Dragons

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