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Broncos, Cowboys settle key positions, Roosters recruit's new role revealed: NRL Teams Analysis.

Young prop Griffin Neame has been named on the bench in just his fourth game of NRL. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown beats Jordan McLean for a starting spot in the front row. Recruit Will Smith beats Tanah Boyd to the utility role and will be joined on the bench by Sam Lisone, Jaimin Joliffe and Kevin Proctor. Former Roosters prop Isaac Liu debuts for the club and will partner Moeaki Fotuaika in the front row. Nathan Brown, Mitch Rein and Bryce Cartwright are among the reserves in a sign of how much depth Brad Arthur has at his disposal. Blake Lawrie will start at prop with Francis Molo on the bench alongside Josh Kerr. New recruit Moses Mbye slots into the utility role, while Moses Suli will join Zac Lomax to form a lethal centre pairing. Team Analysis: Dragons coach Anthony Griffin has overlooked star recruit George Burgess and New South Wales representative Tariq Sims for Round 1. Dane Gagai returns to the Knights’ line-up after four seasons with the Rabbitohs, while Dominic Young has been named on the wing as Hymel Hunt recovers from a knee injury. Lindsay Collins returns from an ACL injury in the starting pack with Siosiua Taukeiaho being named on the bench. New recruit Paul Momirovski has been named on the wing to replace the retired Brett Morris, while Billy Smith has been named in Josh Morris’ old centre spot. Team Analysis: In a huge boost for the Roosters, superstar half Luke Keary has been named in the halves after overcoming an injury setback during pre-season. Keenan Palasia comes in at prop for Flegler with new recruit Ryan James being named on the bench. Team Analysis: Haumole Olakau’atu has made a shock recovery from an elbow injury to be named for Round 1. Speedy young gun Tolu Koula has been named to make his NRL debut off the bench, but it remains to be seen what type of role he will play given he is an outside back.