Team Talk: Round 16

Dragons v Eels

After an action-packed weekend for Dragons players and given it's 1st vs 16th on the table, coach Paul McGregor may take the opportunity to rest his rep stars. Jack de Belin looks the most likely to be rested as he continues to struggle with a sore hip, while Leeson Ah Mau, James Graham, Gareth Widdop, Ben Hunt and Tyson Frizell could all be given the week off. Tariq Sims looks likely to play after coming off the bench in Origin.

For the Eels, Manu Ma'u will miss the match after suffering a suspected fractured cheekbone during Tonga's win over Samoa, while Mitchell Moses should return from a knee injury.

Warriors v Sharks

Ken Maumalo, Peta Hiku and Issac Luke will all be touch and go for Friday night's contest, despite coach Stephen Kearney originally suggesting those who played in Denver would be automatic outs. David Fusitu'a and Solomone Kata will miss through injury. Adam Blair will miss through suspension.

Wade Graham has had a plate inserted in his cheek and will miss the clash, while Luke Lewis has been ruled out with a calf issue. Josh Dugan could return from a month away with injury, while the Sharks look set to play Matt Priot and Valentine Holmes following Origin duty.

Roosters v Storm

NSW captain Boyd Cordner has been ruled out after suffering a concussion late in the Blues' series clinching win on Sunday. Joseph Manu will miss through suspension, while Ryan Matterson could make a return.

For the Storm, Dale Finucane will be named after recovering from a hand injury, although they'll be without Sam Kasiano after he suffered a PCL injury during the Pacific Test. Following a trip to Denver, Nelson Asofa-Solomona will be touch and go.

Panthers v Sea Eagles

Reagan Campbell-Gillard will miss with a jaw injury, while Viliame Kikau could return from a knee complaint. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and James Fisher-Harris both played for the Kiwis in the States, while Nathan Cleary, James Maloney and Tyrone Peachey were all involved in Origin II.

Dylan Walker is set to return from an eye injury to face Penrith, while Moses Suli could be named after being cleared of injury. Akuila Uate's Sea Eagles career looks all but over, after suffering a Syndesmosis injury that has ruled him out for the foreseeable future. The Trbojevic brothers and Martin Taupau will all likely back up after rep commitments last weekend.

Knights v Bulldogs

Lachlan Fitzgibbon will miss through suspension, while Mitchell Pearce could be a chance to return after training earlier in the week. Slade Griffin, Herman Ese'ese and Kalyn Ponga should all back up.

Kieran Foran's season has come to an end after being sent in for toe surgery, while Raymond Faitala-Mariner will miss with a broken hand. Brett Morris returns after missing the last game to be at the birth of his child, while David Klemmer will back up.

Broncos v Raiders

Brisbane's five rep stars (Jamayne Isaako, Kodi Nikorima, James Roberts, Andrew McCullough and Josh McGuire) will all be named, while a weekend off should see Tevita Pangai Junior return from a rib issue.

Ata Hingano will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ankle injury, while Canberra's three rep players in Joseph Tapine, Elliott Whitehead and Josh Papalii are all expected to feature.

Tigers v Titans

Robbie Farah is expected to be named in his return game for the Tigers. Moses Mbye is also set to make his club debut. David Nofoaluma, Josh Reynolds and Benji Marshall could all play pending fitness tests.

Dale Copley should be fit to play despite suffering an ankle injury last round, while Jarrod Wallace and Jai Arrow should be fit to back up from Origin, but may be rested.

Rabbioths v Cowboys

Sam Burgess, Thomas Burgess, Damien Cook, Angus Crichton, Greg Inglis and Dane Gagai all featured during rep round and could be set to back up on Sunday given their long turnarounds.

Michael Morgan and Sam Hoare won't feature for the Cowboys, although Lachlan Coote should replace Morgan in a straight swap. Matt Scott will come in for Hoare, while Te Marie Martin, Gavin Cooper and Coen Hess should all play as they enjoy the long turnaround from rep football.