He's back ... Dave Taylor returns to the Titans line-up for round seven. Source: Adam Head / News Limited
Injuries opened up a spot for out-of-favour Gold Coast back-rower Dave Taylor's return to the NRL, but coach John Cartwright made it clear his attitude will be closely monitored.
Taylor was recalled by the Titans on Tuesday while Cronulla's gun five-eighth Todd Carney (foot) and Brisbane enforcer Josh McGuire (calf) were named to return and Manly's Glenn Stewart (knee) remains in line to play his first match of the season despite not being named.
Fringe Queensland enforcer Taylor copped a two-week in-house suspension after senior teammates and club officials reached breaking point with his poor discipline and attitude, forcing him back to Queensland Cup where he starred for Tweed Heads.
But Cartwright said he was left with no choice but to recall one of the game's most damaging forces for Sunday's clash with Newcastle.
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"We've got some injuries and an opportunity has arisen for him," Cartwright said of his recruit getting the nod.
"The response has been good but it's not about responding for two weeks, it's about responding for the four years that he's here for.
"Dave's no different to anyone else that turns up to training every day for us.
"You fall out of line, you do it consistently, there's got to be repercussions."
Taylor's recall is one of five changes - including the return from injury of five-eighth Aidan Sezer (hamstring) and hooker Matt Srama (shoulder) - from the Titans' victory over Parramatta.
Manly insist impressive lock Stewart remains a likely inclusion for Friday's clash with South Sydney while Steve Matai (finger) is understood to be in no doubt.
"He's still pulling up a bit sore so we won't make a decision until the captain's run (on Thursday) but in all probability we'd like to think he'd play," Manly coach Geoff Toovey said on Tuesday.
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Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter revamped his struggling side ahead of their clash with Brisbane on Sunday, switching Tim Moltzen to halfback to cover for the injured Benji Marshall (toe) and Braith Anasta (groin).
Talented youngster James Tedesco slips into Moltzen's No.1 jersey, while Liam Fulton is named on the bench.
Carney returns after a two-game absence, replacing Chad Townsend at five-eighth, as the Sharks look to halt a worrying losing streak.
Canberra will be without prop David Shillington (ribs), forcing Tom Learoyd-Lahrs into the starting line-up, while Terry Campese has again been picked on an extended bench despite an impressive return from a knee injury against the Warriors.
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary called on rookie Matt Moylan and the inexperienced Travis Robinson to replace injured backs Wes Naiqama and Josh Mansour, with Dean Whare shifting to the centres.
Matt Bowen and Dallas Johnson have both recovered from injury as North Queensland face Canberra, while Dane Gagai returns for Newcastle and Mick Weyman has been included on an extended bench for St George Illawarra's Anzac Day clash with the Sydney Roosters.
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