NRL round eight team lists: Latrell Mitchell moves positions again, Tom Trbojevic set to return for Manly

The NRL Round Eight team lists have dropped, and they come with a mix of surprises, comebacks, and strategic reshuffles that could shape the weekend’s results. Among the biggest headlines, South Sydney’s Latrell Mitchell has once again shifted positions, while Manly’s Tom Trbojevic is poised to make his much-anticipated return from injury.

Latrell Mitchell, who has been under scrutiny for his form in recent weeks, has been moved to the centres by interim coach Ben Hornby as South Sydney continues to search for stability amid a tough start to the season. The Bunnies will be hoping that this change reignites Mitchell’s attacking spark and brings balance to their backline.

Meanwhile, Manly Sea Eagles fans have reason to celebrate as Tom Trbojevic is named to return at fullback after recovering from a hamstring strain. His presence is expected to give the Sea Eagles a massive boost, both in attack and defence, as they prepare to face the Parramatta Eels in a crucial clash.

Elsewhere, the Sydney Roosters will be without Joseph Suaalii due to suspension, prompting a backline reshuffle. The Melbourne Storm welcome back Xavier Coates from injury, strengthening their outside backs for their matchup against the Warriors.

The Penrith Panthers remain largely unchanged, with Nathan Cleary continuing to build momentum after his return, while the Brisbane Broncos have made minor tweaks to their forward rotation.

With several clubs facing pressure to turn their seasons around, Round Eight promises plenty of intrigue. Fans will be keeping a close eye on how positional changes like Mitchell’s and comebacks like Trbojevic’s impact team dynamics as the race for top-eight spots begins to heat up.