TEAM LISTS: Raiders receive a timely boost as duo return for finals push

Sunday, August 4

Apex Oval, Dubbo

Kick-off 2pm (league tag starts 10:30am)

DUBBO: 1 Jeremy Thurston, 2 Jack Allen, 3 Jyie Chapman, 4 Clynton Edwards, 5 John Grey, 6 Claude Gordon, 7 Jordi Madden, 8 Thomas Stimpson, 9 Alex Bonham, 10 Jaymn Cleary, 11 Mitch Cleary, 12 Billy Sing, 13 Ben Marlin; Bench: 14 Troyden Dixon, 15 James Stanley, 16 Sullivan Haycock, 17 Jarrod Spicer. Coach: Shawn Townsend.

The Fishies will welcome back explosive front-rower James Stanley who returns via the bench this weekend. Stanley hasn't played since CYMS' loss against Mudgee on June 2 due to health reasons. Jarryn Powyer has not been named for the defending premiers. Claude Gordon will start in his second game back from injury moving Mitch Cleary to the second row.

ORANGE: 1 Jesse Buchan, 2 Ethan Kennedy, 3 Adam Stanford, 4 Marcel Ikinofo, 5 Kiyan Shaw, 6 Liam Wilson, 7 Daniel Mortimer, 8 Mitch Collins, 9 Patrick Williams, 10 Jack Buchanan, 11 Ethan McKellar, 12 Ethan Bereyne, 13 Dylan Kelly; Bench: 14 Samuel Hill, 15 Sam Dwyer, 16 Angus Thompson, 17 TBC. Coach: Jack Buchanan.

Marcel Ikinofo has moved back to centre this weekend after spending the last few weeks in the second row. Josh Hart drops out of the side and Kiyan Shaw moves to the wing for Orange CYMS. Ryan Griffin won't travel to Dubbo instead, Patrick Williams will start at hooker. Ethan Bereyne also comes into the starting side.

Glen Willow Sporting Complex, Mudgee

Kick-off 2pm (league tag starts 10:30am)

MUDGEE: 1 Nathan Orr, 2 Ethan Pegus, 3 David West, 4 Camden Sutton, 5 Josh Wilson-Tuckey, 6 Billy Carberry, 7 Pacey Stockton, 8 Nick Bligh, 9 Jack Beasley, 10 Luke Moody, 11 Ryan O'Connor, 12 Wil Stockton, 13 Clay Priest; Bench: 14 Chad Chandler, 15 Luke Moody, 16 TBC, 17 TBC. Coach: Clay Priest.

There aren't too many changes for the Dragons this weekend as they prepare to host Nyngan. Zac Saddler, Jack Littlejohn and Tom Lawson are all still missing. A win this weekend for Mudgee would secure the minor premiership for the side.

NYNGAN: 1 Charlie Wykes, 2 Matty McDougall, 3 James Tuitahi, 4 Terrance Ryan, 5 Sam Simmons, 6 Cooper Black, 7 Will Black, 8 Bill Quarmby, 9 Aidan Bermingham, 10 Vincent Leuluai, 11 Corey Cox, 12 Jackson Cox, 13 Jacob Neill; Bench: 14 Jackson Williams-Hedges, 15 Dane Casey, 17 Braith Boyd, 18 Kelevi Ralulu. Captain-coach: James Tuitahi.

NSW Country under 18s representative Cooper Black returns to Nyngan's lineup this weekend. Black's inclusion moves Jacob Neill to lock with Jackson Cox sliding to second row. Rory Quarmby also drops out of the side for Nyngan.

Jack Arrow Oval, Bathurst

Kick-off 2pm (league tag starts 10:30am)

ST PAT'S: 1 Mitch Andrews, 2 Ray Towney, 3 Matt Beattie, 4 Jackson Brien, 5 Dylan Branda, 6 Cooper Neilsen, 7 Noah Griffiths, 8 Nic Booth, 9 Jack O'Neill, 10 Zac Merritt, 11 Josh Hanrahan, 12 Josh Belfanti, 13 Aaron Mawhinney; Bench: 14 TBC, 15 Cooper Earsman, 16 Jake Anlezark, 17 Jack Mackey. Coach: Chris Osborne.

Superstar fullback Mitch Andrews has been named at fullback after serving a two-match suspension. Jackson Brien continues his regular movements around the park and will start at centre. Zac Merritt has been named to start with Jake Anlezark coming off the bench.

MACQUARIE: 1 Ash Widders, 2 Aisake Masiwala, 3 Tyson Fuller, 4 Kyjuan Crawford, 5 Charlie Kempston, 6 Cameron Dennis, 7 Jason Boney, 8 Shaquille Gordon, 9 Kane McDermott, 10 Netava Naruma, 11 Jordan Reynolds, 12 Jack Kempston, 13 Billy Gilbert; Bench: 14 Alex Ronayne, 15 Johnny Mafiti, 16 Colt Ure, 17 TBC. Coach: Jack Kavanagh.

The Raiders have received a big boost ahead of the final two rounds with second rower Jordan Reynolds and prop Colt Ure named to play in Bathurst. Shaq Gordon joins the starting side with Cameron Dennis doing the same.

Kennard Park, Wellington

Kick-off 2pm (league tag starts 10:30am)

WELLINGTON: 1 Tyrone Tattersall, 2 Ben Cook, 3 Brock Naden, 4 Jeff Lingwoodock, 5 Brian Baxter, 6 Mason Williams, 7 Rylee Blackhall, 8 Mac Dutfield, 9 Richard Peckham, 10 Manassah Timu, 11 Justin Toomey-White, 12 Seaun Stanley Jr, 13 Nat Lindsay; Bench: 14 Elijah Colliss, 15 TBC, 16 TBC, 17 Logan Conn. Captain-coach: Justin Toomey-White.

The Cowboys have named an unchanged side for their clash against the travelling Panthers. Jai Merritt still remains out with an ankle injury while Blake Ferguson won't play again for Wellington this season. A win for the Cowboys would keep them well and truly in the finals hunt.

PANTHERS: 1 Callum Limon, 2 Evan Cafe, 3 Tieryn Toomey-White, 4 Josh Rivett, 5 Tawhiwhi Karaitiana, 6 Dylan Miles, 19 Josh Merritt, 8 Thomas Lemmich, 9 Joe Bugg, 10 Jed Betts, 11 Jackson Vallis, 12 Brady Cheshire, 13 Jake Betts; Bench: 14 David Sellers, 15 Mikaera Whareaitu-Ormsby, 16 TBC, 17 Tiaho Hamahona-Taiaroa. Coach: Jake Betts.

Jake Betts' men will be without Nick Tilburg for their trip to Wellington as Callum Limon returns at fullback. Thomas Lemmich has been named to start at prop with Dave Sellers coming off the bench. Tieryn Toomey-White will take on brother, Justin, in front of plenty of family members as well.

Jock Colley Field, Parkes

Kick-off 2pm (league tag starts 10:30am)

PARKES: 1 Sam Dwyer, 2 Malakai Folau, 3 Tuhi Pompey, 4 Fiohira Faingaa, 5 Jacob Smede, 6 Joseph Dwyer, 7 Chad Porter, 8 Jake Hutchings, 9 Jake Porter, 10 Nikola Sovatabua, 11 Riley Scott, 12 Brandon Paige, 13 Cody Crisp; Bench: 14 TBC, 15 TBC, 16 TBC, 17 TBC. Coach: Chad Porter.

Star centre Tuhi Pompey is back for the Spacies after missing last week. Pompey has been one of Parkes' best this season and will be a welcome boost. Pompey's return will see Jack Milne slide out of the side but the Parkes young gun could make an appearance on a bench which is yet to be confirmed.

HAWKS: 1 Brodie Tarleton, 2 Michael Latu, 3 Lachie Lawson, 4 Adam Hart, 5 Scott Radburn, 6 Ryan Manning, 7 Kaydden Hoad, 8 Jy Lawrence-Lyall, 9 Jarrod Morgan,10 Nathan Potts, 11 Ethan Young, 12 Glen Maxwell, 13 Connor Vardanega; Bench: 14 Jaiden Powyer, 15 Marlin Pollack, 16 Harry Houghton, 17 Te Riri Maxwell. Coach: Shane Rodney.

Teen sensation Harry Wald has not been named for Hawks this weekend despite being selected in their under 18s side. Wald started at fullback last week and has been replaced by Brodie Tarleton. Scott Radburn joins the starting on the wing as does Michael Latu. Ryan Manning will remain in the halves.