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NRL Round 12 Predicted Teams 2026

18/05/2026|SB Staff|NRL Expert Predictions & Tips

NRL Round 12 is the first major bye round of the season, which means two things - that half the teams in the competition will sit this week out and that State of Origin Game I is almost here.

Origin of course means many of the game’s top players will be heading into camp for either NSW or QLD this week, meaning the teams lists for the 10 clubs playing this week are more than likely to look a little different than usual. 

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 all 10 teams featuring this week. Check out our NRL Round 12 predicted teams below.

 

NRL Round 12 Predicted Teams 

 

Canberra Raiders Predicted Team

1. Kaeo Weekes

2. Savelio Tamale

3. Sebastian Kris

4. Matthew Timoko

5. Jed Stuart

6. Daine Laurie

7. Ethan Sanders

8. Corey Horsburgh

9. Tom Starling

10. Joe Tapine (c)

11. Zac Hosking

12. Ata Mariota

13. Jayden Brailey

14. Owen Pattie

15. Morgan Smithies

16. Jordan Uta

17. Chevy Stewart 

18. Jake Clydsdale

 

The Dolphins Predicted Team

1. Trai Fuller

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jack Bostock

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Tevita Naufahu

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Isaiya Katoa (c)

8. Tom Gilbert

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Francis Molo

11. Connelly Lemuelu

12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

13. Morgan Knowles

14. Kurt Donoghoe

15. Ray Stone

16. Felise Kaufusi

17. Oryn Keeley

18. Lewis Symonds

 

Canterbury Bulldogs Predicted Team

1. Connor Tracey

2. Marcelo Montoya

3. Bronson Xerri

4. Matt Burton

5. Enari Tuala

6. Lachlan Galvin

7. Sean O'Sullivan

8. Max King

9. Kurt Mann

10. Leo Thompson

11. Sitili Tupouniua

12. Jacob Preston

13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Bailey Hayward

15. Harry Hayes

16. Sam Hughes

17. Jethro Rinakama

18. Lipoi Hopoi

 

Melbourne Storm Predicted Team

1. Sua Fa’alogo

2. Will Warbrick

3. Jack Howarth

4. Nick Meaney

5. Moses Leo

6. Trent Toelau

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Stefano Utoikamanu 

9. Gabriel Satrick

10. Josh King

11. Shawn Blore

12. Ativalu Lisati

13. Alec MacDonald

14. Stanley Huen

15. Cooper Clark 

16. Davvy Moale

17. Joe Chan 

18. Lazarus Vaalepu

 

St George Illawarra Dragons Predicted Team

1. Clint Gutherson 

2. Setu Tu

3. Hayden Buchanan

4. Valentine Holmes

5. Christian Tipulotu

6. Daniel Atkinson

7. Kyle Flanagan

8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga

9. Damien Cook (c)

10. Toby Couchman 

11. Dylan Egan 

12. Jaydn Su'A  

13. Hamish Stewart

14. Luciano Leilua

15. Emre Guler

16. Josh Kerr

17. Ryan Couchman

18. Blake Lawrie

 

New Zealand Warriors Predicted Team 

1. Taine Tuaupiki

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 

3. Ali Leiataua

4. Adam Pompey

5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira

6. Chanel Harris-Tavita

7. Luke Metcalf

8. James Fisher-Harris (c)

9. Wayde Egan

10. Jackson Ford

11. Leka Halasima

12. Jacob Laban

13. Erin Clark 

14. Sam Healey

15. Te Maire Martin

16. Demitric Vaimauga

17. Tanner Stowers-Smith

18. Luke Hanson

 

Manly Sea Eagles Predicted Team

1. Clayton Faulalo

2. Jason Saab

3. Josh Feledy

4. Reuben Garrick

5. Blake Wilson

6. Luke Brooks

7. Jamal Fogarty

8. Taniela Paseka 

9. Brandon Wakeham 

10. Ethan Bullemor

11. Kobe Hetherington

12. Ben Trbojevic

13. Jake Trbojevic (c)

14. Jake Simpkin 

15. Nathan Brown

16. Simione Laiafi

17. Jackson Shereb

18. Joey Walsh

 

Gold Coast Titans Predicted Team

1. Keano Kini

2. Jensen Taumoepeau

3. Max Feagai

4. AJ Brimson

5. Phillip Sami 

6. Jayden Campbell

7. Zane Harrison

8. Moeaki Fotuaika

9. Oliver Pascoe

10. Klese Haas

11. Arama Hau

12. Beau Fermor 

15. Cooper Bai 

14. Kurtis Morrin

15. Josh Patston

16. Luke Sommerton

17. Lachlan Ilias

18. Jaylan De Groot

 

North Queensland Cowboys Predicted Team

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Murray Taulagi

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Tom Chester

5. Zac Laybutt

6. Liam Sutton

7. Jake Clifford

8. Thomas Mikaele

9. Reed Mahoney

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. Heilum Luki 

12. Sam McIntyre

13. Matthew Lodge

14. Xavier Kerrisk

15. Griffin Neame

16. Coen Hess

17. Kai O'Donnell

18. Robert Derby

 

South Sydney Rabbitohs Predicted Team

1. Jye Gray

2. Alex Johnston

3. Latrell Siegwalt

4. Campbell Graham

5. Edward Kosi

6. Cody Walker 

7. Jamie Humphreys

8. Keaon Koloamatangi

9. Bronson Garlick

10. Sean Keppie

11. Euan Aitken

12. Tallis Duncan 

13. David Fifita

14. Matt Dufty

15. Lachlan Hubner

16. Tevita Tatola

17. Adam Elliott

18. Ashton Ward

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

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