Sam Walker has been recalled after a four-month absence as Manly’s Reuben Garrick manages a fractured back and Ryan Papenhuyzen edges closer to own his long-awaited return.
throughout his injury lay-off and has backed the youngster by returning him straight to the Roosters scrumbase.The Tricolours need to knock off the Tigers to set up a Friday week showdown with the Rabbitohs – when a potential finals spot will be decided between the two foundation clubs.The Tigers will roll out yet another halves pairing as Will Smith partners Daine Laurie and Api Koroisau goes back to hooker.
Polarising youngster Josh Schuster – who recently signed an $800,000-a-year extension – has also been named in Manly’s reserves but will play reserve grade.Storm star Papenhuyzen also features in Melbourne’s reserves list to take on the Titans, with his first NRL outing in 405 days edging ever closer.after a gruelling recovery from a shattered kneecap threatened to sideline him for the season.
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