NRL Teams Round 18: Maguire's Backline Solution; Bennett's Halves Plan

The last Origin-affected bye round is here, with a host of coaches having to make big decisions without their representative stars. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Read on for the NRL Teams for Round 18.

FRIDAY JULY 4

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium, 8.00pm AEST

Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Blake Wilson 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Enari Tuala 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Harry Hayes 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Bailey Hayward 14. Lachlan Galvin 15. Josh Curran 16. Lipoi Hopoi 17. Kurtis Morrin 19. Jake Turpin 20. Jethro Rinakama 21. Jack Todd 22. Luke Smith 23. Jack Underhill

Analysis: With Origin duties sidelining key players, Bulldogs make changes in the backline and front row. Kiraz and Walsh's selection as 18th man raises questions on managing club impact. Bulldogs remain confident despite missing players. Ciraldo suggests allowing replacements to play for clubs before joining Origin camp.

Broncos team: 1. Selwyn Cobbo 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Xavier Willison 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Billy Walters 15. Jaiyden Hunt 16. Tyson Smoothy 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Delouise Hoeter 19. Ben Talty 20. Blake Mozer 21. Va’a Semu 22. Josh Rogers

Analysis: Cobbo gets a chance to impress after losing his spot in the backline. Broncos make changes due to Origin duties. Woolf watches Cobbo closely for potential future opportunities. Mariner replaces Shibasaki, with Hetherington and Willison in the starting side.

According to the source: Fox Sports.