The start of the 2024 NRL season is just a month away, as four teams head to Las Vegas for a special season launch.
With only four weeks until the season officially gets underway, the hype is building and here at the Huddle is no different.
As always there has been a host of off-season transfer activity, with a number of top players trading teams.
This along with the annual emergence of the NRL’s next crop of superstars means the makeup of every side’s lineup will be very different to the ones that ended last season.
Every fan wants to know how their team is going to look for round 1, so that’s why we’ve dusted off our crystal ball.
Eager to see who will potentially run out for your team come the opening round of the NRL? Check out our NRL round 1 predicted teams below.
Brisbane Broncos Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Selwyn Cobbo 4. Kotoni Staggs 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Payne Haas 9. Billy Walters 10. Fletcher Baker 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Xavier Willison 17. Fletcher Baker
Key gains: Fletcher Baker (Roosters), Jaiyden Hunt (Dragons).
Key losses: Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins), Keenan Palasia (Titans), Tom Flegler (Dolphins), Kurt Capewell (Warriors).
Unavailable: None.
Canberra Raiders Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Xavier Savage 2. Jordan Rapana 3. Ethan Strange 4. Matt Timoko 5. Nick Cotric 6. Kaeo Weekes 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Zac Hosking
Key gains: Kaeo Weekes (Sea Eagles), Simi Sasagi (Knights), Morgan Smithies (Wigan Warriors), Zac Hosking (Panthers).
Key losses: Jack Wighton (Rabbitohs), Matt Frawley (Leeds Rhinos), Jarrod Croker (retired).
Unavailable: Corey Horsburgh (suspended, Round 4), Seb Kris (suspended, Round 5), Corey Harawira-Naera (health, indefinite).
Canterbury Bulldogs Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Stephen Crichton 2. Josh Addo-Carr 3. Jacob Kiraz 4. Bronson Xerri 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Liam Knight 11. Jacob Preston 12. Viliame Kikau 13. Josh Curran 14. Kurt Mann 15. Samuel Hughes 16. Jaeman Salmon 17. Harrison Edwards
Key gains: Bronson Xerri (return from ban), Stephen Crichton (Panthers), Connor Tracey (Sharks), Blake Taaffe (Souths), Jaeman Salmon (Panthers), Josh Curran (Warriors), Kurt Mann (Knights), Drew Hutchison (Roosters), Jake Turpin (Roosters).
Key losses: Jake Averillo (Dolphins), Tevita Pangai Junior (retired), Kyle Flanagan (Dragons), Paul Alamoti (Panthers), Luke Thompson (Wigan), Corey Waddell (Sea Eagles).
Unavailable: Connor Tracey (injury), Ryan Sutton (injury).
Cronulla Sharks Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolph 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Cameron McInnes 15. Oregon Kaufusi 16. Royce Hunt 17. Jack Williams
Key gains: Billy Burns (Dragons), Michael Gabrael (Bulldogs).
Key losses: Wade Graham (retired), Matt Moylan (Leigh Leopards), Connor Tracey (Bulldogs).
Unavailable: None.
The Dolphins Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Isaiya Katoa 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Tom Gilbert 14. Euan Aitken 15. Jarrod Wallace 16. Connelly Lemuelu 17. Mark Nicholls
Key gains: Herbie Farnworth (Broncos), Tom Flegler (Broncos), Jake Averillo (Bulldogs).
Key losses: Brenko Lee (released), Herman Ese’ese (Hull FC).
Unavailable: None.
Gold Coast Titans Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Jayden Campbell 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. AJ Brimson 4. Brian Kelly 5. Phil Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Keenan Palasia 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 14. Chris Randall 15. Erin Clark 16. Isaac Liu 17. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
Key gains: Keenan Palasia (Broncos), Harley Smith-Shields (Raiders).
Key losses: Kruise Leeming (Wigan Warriors), Treymain Spry (released), Joe Vuna (unsigned).
Unavailable: None.
Manly Sea Eagles Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jaxson Paulo 3. Reuben Garrick 4. Tolu Koula 5. Jason Saab 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Toafofoa Sipley 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Taniela Paseka 11. Haumole Olakauatu 12. Josh Schuster 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Josh Aloiai 16. Ben Trbojevic 17. Aitasi James
Key gains: Luke Brooks (Wests Tigers), Jaxson Paulo (Roosters), Aitasi James (Wests Tigers).
Key losses: Kelma Tuilagi (Eels), Morgan Harper (Eels), Kaeo Weekes (Raiders), Sean Keppie (Rabbitohs).
Unavailable: Matt Lodge (ACL, unknown).
Melbourne Storm Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Will Warbrick 3. Nick Meaney 4. Reimis Smith 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Sualauvi Faalogo 15. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 16. Shawn Blore 17. Aaron Pene
Key gains: Shawn Blore (Wests Tigers).
Key losses: Justin Olam (Wests Tigers) Tariq Sims (Catalans), Jayden Nikorima (Catalans), George Jennings (released), Jordan Grant (released), Tom Eisenhuth (Dragons).
Unavailable: None.
New Zealand Warriors Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitch Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jazz Tevaga 16. Marata Niukore 17. Tom Ale
Key gains: Kurt Capewell (Broncos), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Rugby Union).
Key losses: Josh Curran (Bulldogs), Bayley Sironen (Super League).
Unavailable: Edward Kosi (hand, Round 3).
Newcastle Knights Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Tom Jenkins 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Jed Cartwright
Key gains: Kai Pearce-Paul (Wigan Warriors), Will Pryce (Huddersfield Giants), Jack Cogger (Panthers), Jed Cartwright (Rabbitohs), Tom Jenkins (Panthers).
Key losses: Dominic Young (Roosters), Lachlan Fitzgibbon (Warrington Wolves), Fa’amanu Brown (Hull FC), Kurt Mann (Bulldogs).
Unavailable: None.
North Queensland Cowboys Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Semi Valemei 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jason Taumalolo 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Jeremiah Nanai 12. Heilum Luki 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Jordan McLean 16. Griffin Neame 17. Luciano Leilua
Key gains: Viliami Vailea (Warriors), Thomas Mikaele (Warrington Wolves).
Key losses: James Tamou (retired), Peta Hiku (Hull KR), Mitch Dunn (retired), Ben Hampton (unsigned), Brendan Elliot (unsigned) Riley Price (Panthers), Gehamat Shibasaki (unsigned), Jake Bourke (unsigned), Taniela Sadrugu (Brive rugby).
Unavailable: None.
Parramatta Eels Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Clint Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitch Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Shaun Lane 13. J'maine Hopgood 14. Joe Ofahengaue 15. Bryce Cartwright 16. Wiremu Greig 17. Joey Lussick
Key gains: Kelma Tuilagi (Sea Eagles), Morgan Harper (Sea Eagles).
Key losses: Jack Murchie (Huddersfield Giants), Josh Hodgson (retired), Andrew Davey (retired).
Unavailable: None.
Penrith Panthers Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Luke Garner 17. Liam Henry
Key gains: Daine Laurie (Wests Tigers), Brad Schneider (Super League), Paul Alamoti (Bulldogs).
Key losses: Stephen Crichton (Bulldogs), Spencer Leniu (Roosters), Jaeman Salmon (Bulldogs), Jack Cogger (Knights), Zac Hosking (Raiders).
Unavailable: None.
South Sydney Rabbitohs Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Kolomatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Cameron Murray 14. Siliva Havili 15. Tom Burgess 16. Davvy Moale 17. Tallis Duncan
Key gains: Jack Wighton (Raiders), Sean Keppie (Sea Eagles).
Key losses: Hame Sele (Dragons), Blake Taaffe (Bulldogs), Jed Cartwright (Knights), Terrell Kalo Kalo (unsigned).
Unavailable: Jack Wighton (suspended).
St George Illawarra Dragons Predicted Team for Round 1
1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mat Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Hame Sele 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Dan Russell 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jack Bird 15. Toby Couchman 16. Francis Molo 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Key gains: Corey Allan (Roosters), Tom Eisenhuth (Storm), Kyle Flanagan (Bulldogs), Hame Sele (Rabbitohs).
Key losses: Billy Burns (Sharks), Tyrell Fuimaono (unsigned), Jaiyden Hunt (Broncos), Zane Musgrove (Warrington Wolves), Jayden Sullivan (Wests Tigers).
Unavailable: Corey Allan (knee, season), Cody Ramsey (illness, indefinite), Junior Amone (deregistered).
Sydney Roosters Predicted Team for Round 1
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joey Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Lindsay Collins 9. Brandon Smith 10. Egan Butcher 11. Siua Wong 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Angus Crichton 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Sitili Tupouniua
Key gains: Dominic Young (Knights), Spencer Leniu (Panthers).
Key losses: Fletcher Baker (Broncos), Paul Momirovski (Leeds Rhinos), Drew Hutchison (Bulldogs), Jake Turpin (Bulldogs).
Unavailable: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (suspended, Round 2).
Wests Tigers Predicted Team for Round 2*
*Please note the Wests Tigers have a bye in Round 1.
1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Justin Olam 4. Starford To'a 5. Junior Tupou 6. Aidan Sezer 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Api Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Samuela Fainu 15. Alex Twal 16. Asu Kepaoa 17. Justin Matamua
Key gains: Jayden Sullivan (Dragons), Aidan Sezer (Super League), Justin Olam (Storm), Samuela Fainu (Sea Eagles), Latu Fainu (Sea Eagles).
Key losses: Tommy Talau (Sea Eagles), Luke Brooks (Sea Eagles), Shawn Blore (Storm), David Nofoaluma (released), Daine Laurie (Panthers).
Unavailable: Adam Doueihi (knee, indefinite).
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