NRL Round 18 teams lists are out. We’ve gone through them and made some notes here. Not the full story — things change before kick-off — but this gives a sense of where things stand right now.
NRL Listing for Round 18, 2025 Credit: NRL.com
Broncos: Backline Juggle Again
The Broncos have had to change things again. Injuries at the back mean they’ve moved players around. There’s a new fullback named — a young player who hasn’t had many games at this level. From what we’ve heard, the coaching team spent a lot of time weighing that call. The other option was shifting someone out of position, but they went with youth.
We are not sure if this will stick by game day. They’ve done late switches before when fitness hasn’t been quite right at captain’s run.
Bennett’s Picks This Week
Wayne Bennett has named a team that looks pretty standard at first glance. But a closer look shows a couple of players not where you’d expect. A senior outside back named in the centres. A young winger given another chance.
Could be about managing workloads. Or just looking for a spark. Bennett does this. Keeps people guessing. Could be tactical — or covering for knocks no one’s talking about yet.
Michael Maguire: Holding for Now
Michael Maguire has kept his key combinations the same. His halves pairing stays as it was. That’s despite some calls for change after the last result.
He’s got a couple of forwards under watch. Fitness checks ongoing. Don’t be shocked if there’s a change to the bench before the game. Maguire has made those kinds of calls late in the piece before.
Storm Fullback Unclear
Melbourne Storm have named a fullback. But it’s not 100% locked in. Word is, fitness tests later in the week will decide. The name on the sheet could change. Bellamy often does this — names a player, leaves options open, adjusts late.
The Storm backline has had to adjust a lot this season already. Round 18 is no different.
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Injury List Keeps Growing
Every team’s got injury problems by now. Round 18 isn’t kind. Some teams are down to their last options in some spots. You can see that in the team sheets — players named out of position, debutants getting a shot, experienced guys filling gaps where needed.
That’s just how it is at this stage.
Summary of Team Moves
Here’s a quick wrap of what stands out:
- Broncos: Backline reshuffle, new fullback named
- Wayne Bennett: A few surprise positional calls
- Maguire: Holds his halves, watching forward fitness
- Storm: Fullback spot could change before kickoff
- General: Injuries forcing unusual selections all over
Broncos training field, player in fullback bib. Source: 9News.com
What to Watch as Round 18 Gets Closer
One thing that keeps coming up in chats this week — how teams manage last-minute changes. A few clubs are still juggling whether to bring players back from minor injuries or play it safe for another week. This is especially true for squads eyeing finals spots.
Keep an eye on the captain’s runs and official updates — that’s when we’ll know for sure who’s in and who’s not. Some of these Tuesday lists feel more like a guide than a lock-in at this point.
Final Word
This is just what’s named on Tuesday. By the time we get to kick-off, expect updates. Late fitness calls, tactical changes — that’s how this round is shaping up.
Fans will want to check team lists again closer to game time. Round 18’s got plenty riding on it.
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