Just like that we’re rolling into Round 3 of the 2026 NRL season. With most clubs now having a couple of games under their belts, form lines, both good and bad, are starting to take shape.

In addition to these indicators, there’s also injuries, suspensions and subpar performances, all of which could and should lead to some serious reshuffling on the personnel front.

This means the team lists for NRL Round 3 could look a little different to their predecessors a week ago. So, that's why we're here.

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 Round 3 this weekend. Check out our NRL Round 3 predicted teams below.

NRL Round 3 Predicted Teams

Canberra Raiders Predicted Team

1. Kaeo Weekes

2. Savielo Tamale

3. Matthew Timoko

4. Sebastian Kris

5. Xavier Savage

6. Ethan Strange

7. Ethan Sanders

8. Morgan Smithies

9. Tom Starling

10. Joe Tapine (c)

11. Hudson Young

12. Noah Martin

13. Corey Horsburgh

14. Jayden Brailey

15. Zac Hosking

16. Ata Mariota

17. Simi Sasagi

18. Daine Laurie

Canterbury Bulldogs Predicted Team

1. Connor Tracey

2. Jacob Kiraz

3. Enari Tuala

4. Stephen Crichton (c)

5. Marcelo Montoya

6. Matt Burton

7. Lachlan Galvin

8. Max King

9. Bailey Hayward

10. Samuel Hughes

11. Viliame Kikau

12. Jacob Preston

13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann

15. Sitili Tupouniua

16. Harry Hayes

17. Josh Curran

18. Sean O'Sullivan

Sydney Roosters Predicted Team

1. James Tedesco (c)

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Fetalaiga Pauga

4. Robert Toia

5. Mark Nawaqanitawase

6. Daly Cherry-Evans

7. Sam Walker

8. Naufahu Whyte

9. Benaiah Ioelu

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Angus Crichton

12. Siua Wong

13. Egan Butcher

14. Connor Watson

15. Blake Steep

16. Nat Butcher

17. Salesi Foketi

18. Cody Ramsay

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. Mitch Kenny

10. Lindsay Smith 

11. Isaiah Papali'i

12. Liam Martin

13. Isaah Yeo (c)

14. Jack Cole

15. Luke Garner 

16. Scott Sorensen

17. Liam Henry

18. Izack Tago

Melbourne Storm Predicted Team

1. Sua Fa'alogo 

2. Will Warbrick

3. Jack Howarth

4. Moses Leo

5. Nick Meaney

6. Cameron Munster

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Stefano Utoikamanu

9. Harry Grant (c)

10. Josh King

11. Joe Chan

12. Ativalu Lisati

13. Trent Loiero

14. Tyran Wishart 

15. Cooper Clark

16. Tui Kamikamica

17. Alec MacDonald

18. Jack Hetherington

Brisbane Broncos Predicted Team

1. Reece Walsh

2. Grant Anderson

3. Kotoni Staggs

4. Gehamat Shibasaki

5. Deine Mariner

6. Ezra Mam

7. Adam Reynolds (c)

8. Corey Jensen

9. Cory Paix

10. Payne Haas

11. Ben Talty

12. Jordan Riki

13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Ben Hunt

15. Xavier Willison

16. Jaiyden Hunt

17. Aublix Tawha

18. Josiah Karapani

Newcastle Knights Predicted Team

1. Fletcher Hunt

2. Dominic Young

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Sandon Smith

7. Tyson Gamble

8. Jacob Saifiti

9. Phoenix Crossland

10. Trey Mooney 

11. Dylan Lucas

12. Jermaine McEwen

13. Mat Croker

14. Tyson Frizell

15. Thomas Cant

16. Pasami Saulo

17. Francis Manuleleua

18. James Schiller

New Zealand Warriors Predicted Team

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

3. Ali Leiataua

4. Adam Pompey

5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

6. Chanel Harris-Tavita (doubtful, concussion)

7. Tanah Boyd

8. James Fisher-Harris (c)

9. Wayde Egan

10. Jackson Ford

16. Leka Halasima

12. Jacob Laban

13. Erin Clark

14. Sam Healey

15. Demitric Vaimauga

17. Jackson Ford

18. Taine Tuaupiki

Cronulla Sharks Predicted Team

1. Will Kennedy

2. Sione Katoa

3. Jesse Ramien

4. KL Iro

5. Sam Stonestreet

6. Braydon Trindall

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Blayke Brailey (c)

10. Thomas Hazelton

11. Briton Nikora

12. Billy Burns

13. Jesse Colquhoun

14. Sifa Talakai

15. Toby Rudolf

16. Oregon Kaufusi

17. Braden Uele

18. Hohepa Puru

The Dolphins Predicted Team

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jake Averillo

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Selwyn Cobbo

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Isaiya Katoa (c)

8. Tom Gilbert (c)

9. Max Plath

10. Sebastian Su'a

11. Connelly Lemuelu

12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

13. Morgan Knowles

14. Kurt Donoghoe

15. Oryn Keeley

16. Felise Kaufusi

17. Ray Stone

18. Brad Schneider 

South Sydney Rabbitohs Predicted Team

1. Jye Gray

2. Alex Johnston

3. Latrell Mitchell

4. Jack Wighton

5. Campbell Graham

6. Cody Walker

7. Jamie Humphries

8. Tevita Tatola

9. Brandon Smith

10. Keaon Koloamatangi

11. David Fifita

12. Euan Aitken 

13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Peter Mamouzelos/Bronson Garlick 

15. Tallis Duncan

16. Lachlan Hubner

17. Sean Keppie

18. Jayden Sullivan

Wests Tigers Predicted Team

1. Jahream Bula

2. Sunia Turuva

3. Starford To'a

4. Heamasi Makasini

5. Luke Laulilii

6. Jarome Luai

7. Adam Doueihi

8. Terrell May

9. Api Koroisu (c)

10. Fonua Pole

11. Samuela Fainu

12. Kai Pearce-Paul

13. Alex Twal

14. Jock Madden

15. Sione Fainu

16. Royce Hunt

17. Alex Seyfarth

18. Tristan Hope

Parramatta Eels Predicted Team

1. Isaiah Iongi 

2. Bailey Simonsson

4. Sean Russell

3. Jordan Samrani

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Jonah Pezet

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Jack Williams

9. Ryley Smith

10. Junior Paulo

11. Kelma Tuilagi

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Jack de Belin

14. Dylan Walker

15. Sam Tuivaiti

16. Matt Dorey

17. Tallyn Da Silva

18. Charlie Guymer

St George Illawarra Dragons Predicted Team

1. Clint Gutherson (c)

2. Christian Tuipulotu

3. Moses Suli

4. Valentine Holmes

5. Setu Tu

6. Kyle Flanagan

7. Daniel Atkinson

8. Emre Guler

9. Damien Cook (c)

10. Toby Couchman

11. Luciano Leilua

12. Jaydn Su'A

13. Hamish Stewart

14. Hame Sele

15. Josh Kerr

16. Blake Lawrie

17. Ryan Couchman

18. Lyhkan King-Togia

North Queensland Cowboys Predicted Team

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Braidon Burns

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Zac Laybutt

5. Murray Taulagi

6. Jake Clifford

7. Tom Dearden (c)

8. Griffin Neame

9. Reed Mahoney

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. Heilum Luki

12. Sam McIntyre

13. Reuben Cotter

14. Coen Hess

15. Soni Luke

16. Kai O'Donnell

17. Tom Chester

18. Harrison Edwards

Gold Coast Titans Predicted Team

1. Keano Kini

2. Jaylan De Groot 

3. Max Feagai

4. Jojo Fifita

5. Phillip Sami

6. AJ Brimson

7. Jayden Campbell

8. Moeaki Fotuaika

9. Sam Verrills

10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (c)

11. Arama Hau

12. Beau Fermor

13. Chris Randall

14. Kurtis Morrin

15. Klese Haas

16. Cooper Bai

17. Luke Sommerton

18. Lachlan Ilias