A host of players have been ruled out ahead of Round 13 and more are likely to follow as State of Origin wreaks havoc on club lineups.
Melbourne Storm vs Newcastle Knights
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy will let Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Will Chambers make the final decision on whether they play against the Newcastle Knights.
Bellamy: "[Smith] pulled up worst of the three. Most of the say is up to them if theyโre not injured. Thatโll be the case again."
Young hooker Brandon Smith has been named on the extended bench for the Storm and could make his debut for the club if Cameron Smith doesn't play or if Bellamy decides to not use him for the full 80 minutes.
The Knights look to be unchanged from the team named earlier in the week.
Parramatta Eels vs New Zealand Warriors
Parramatta have ruled out forwards Tim Mannah and Siosaia Vave from the squad named earlier in the week, with Mannah (ribs) and Vave (calf) succumbing to injury.
Jacob Lillyman is said to be right to go after playing Origin on Wednesday.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Wests Tigers
Gareth Widdop is still a chance to play this weekend, while Josh Dugan looks to have made it through Origin without injury and is set to take his place in the lineup, as is Tyson Frizell.
Great to see these two back in action at the captainโs run this morning #NRLDragonsTigers #redv pic.twitter.com/Oc7U3ZSCLX
— The Dragons (@NRL_Dragons) June 2, 2017
No late changes expected for the Wests Tigers with the club having no concerns for their Origin duo, while Tuimoala Lolohea will make his debut for the club.
Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos
The Roosters have lost halfback Mitchell Pearce to aย concussion for their match against the Brisbane Broncos.
"The doctor assessed him last night and he won't be playing. He'll have to go through the concussion protocol but the symptoms are there," Roosters coach Trent Robinson said on Friday.
Mitchell Pearce will miss tomorrow's game for the @sydneyroosters with concussion - he was assessed by doctors last night. @abcgrandstand
— Jen Browning (@jen_browning) June 1, 2017
Dylan Napa left the field during Origin with a leg injury but returned later in the match and is expected to play, as is Aidan Guerra and Blake Ferguson.
The Brisbane Broncos will also be without their State of Origin half with Anthony Milford also being ruled out with a concussion. To make matters worse the Broncos, Kodi Nikorima has succumbed to a shoulder injury as well.
Broncos Anthony Milford ruled out of this weekend's game due to concussion
— Wackos Whispers (@WackosWhispers) June 1, 2017
Benji Marshall will start for Milford, whileย Jaydn SuโA will replace Nikorima on the bench.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans
North Queensland coach Paul Green has confirmed that centre Justin O'Neill will miss the clash with Gold Coast after being concussed in the second half at Suncorp Stadium.
Michael Morgan is expected to play with Javid Bowen likely to replace O'Neill.
Nathan Peats is also listed as "highly unlikely" to play against the Cowboys after suffering a cork, while Blues teammateย Jarryd Hayne will take his place after a light run on Friday morning.
Karl Lawton is expected to start in place of Peats.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders
Nate Myles has all but been ruled out of Sunday's NRL match against Canberra after scans on Thursday confirmed the Maroons veteran had torn a ligament in his elbow. In good news for the Sea Eagles,ย Jake Trbojevic is set to play.
Josh Papalii is also expected to play for the Raiders, with no concerns following Wednesday's match.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers
The Bulldogs look to have come through Origin unscathed with Josh Jackson, David Klemmer and Brett Morris all expected to play.
Yet to report to medical staff here at Belmore for assessment, but early reports suggest the boys will be good to go this Sunday ๐ https://t.co/uTZ1SCyHZ9
— NRL Bulldogs (@NRL_Bulldogs) June 1, 2017
The Panthers didn't have anyone playing Origin but will field a vastly different team this week with Matt Moylan shifting to five-eighth and Mitch Rein making his debut for the club at hooker.