Entering Round 9, some NRL clubs are set to receive significant boosts to their team, while others have lost key players as they look to clinch the two points.
Some big additions this week include Victor Radley, Sunia Turuva and Selwyn Cobbo, while Moeaki Fotuaika, Moses Suli and Nelson Asofa-Solomona headline the losses.
Teams will be named on Tuesday at 4 pm (AEST), but here is all the latest in team news and rumours.
Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors
Unfortunately, the Newcastle Knights will have to make several changes this weekend after Greg Mazhew (ankle), Jacob Saifiti (leg), and Jed Cartwright (ankle) all sustained injuries last week against The Dolphins.
The club will be hoping that they can welcome back Tyson Frizell (hamstring) from the casualty ward, while Jack Hetherington will return after serving a one-match suspension.
At this stage, it is unknown who will fill in for Mazhew on the wing, although after playing in the NSW Cup last weekend, it's a good bet Thomas Jenkins is the most likely contender. The other contenders to take his spot include Krystian Mapapalangi, Will Pryce, Fletcher Myers and Laitia Moceidreke.
Jacob Saifiti suffered what was reported to be an “ankle or achilles” injury by the Knights.
Push off mechanism brings concern for achilles/calf injury - did try & play on after assessment by the trainer but couldn’t run. Hopefully avoided a tear but can’t be ruled out. pic.twitter.com/WhqdDe2r91
— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) April 28, 2024
The club's injury list also currently includes Kalyn Ponga (foot).
Projected Round 9 Team: 1. David Armstrong 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Thomas Jenkins 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Jack Hetherington 16. Dylan Lucas 17. Brodie Jones
After sustaining no injuries or suspension, the Warriors are set to run out with the same team they did in the Anzac Day loss to the Titans.
Kurt Capewell (throat) could return back to the team after missing last week, but the club has classified his injury as indefinite meaning he is no certainty to play.
Adam Pompey is also pushing for a spot on the interchange bench and may be recalled into the first-grade side.
The club's injury list also currently includes Chanel Harris-Tavita (calf), Jazz Tevaga (hamstring), Bunty Afoa (hamstring), Demitric Sifakula (knee), Freddy Lussick (suspension), Luke Metcalf (leg), and Marata Niukore (foot).
Projected Round 9 Team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitch Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Jacob Laban 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Tom Ale 16. Zyon Maiu'u 17. Paul Roache
