Penrith Panthers v Canterbury Bulldogs
Matt Moylan is currently battling with a hamstring issue and will be touch and go for the Panthers' match against the Bulldogs on Thursday night. After returning in the ISP NSW last weekend, Bryce Cartwright is a chance to return to the Penrith line-up.
There's no major injury news for the Bulldogs, although James Graham could possibly return from a neck injury should Canterbury's medical team allow him to.
New Zealand Warriors v Cronulla Sharks
The Warriors should go in unchanged, as Solomone Kata is free to play provided he takes the early guilty plea from the judiciary.
James Maloney will miss this weekend's game against the Warriors, with Fa'amanu Brown set to replace him at five-eighth. Jack Bird should return this weekend, while James Segeyaro is likely to start at hooker if Brown covers Maloney.
Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos
Clinton Gutherson will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury last weekend and will be replaced at fullback by Bevan French. Josh Hoffman should return on the wing.
Darius Boyd will return to fullback after overcoming a hand injury. Kodi Nikorima should return to the bench this weekend, while Benji Marshall looks likely to not play altogether. Corey Oates trained on Monday but is still unlikely to play.
Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons
Chanel Mata'utia will likely miss the Knights' clash with the Dragons due to a concussion, with Ken Sio set to return and take his place in the side.
Josh Dugan is set to return after missing last weekend, while Kurt Mann is ready to play at centre after Euan Aitken suffered a shoulder injury late time out. Tariq Sims and Joel Thompson will both need to overcome niggling injuries before Saturday to play.
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canberra Raiders
Aaron Gray, Siosifa Talakai and Hymel Hunt are all ready to play for the Rabbitohs, although Sam Burgess is a chance to miss due to a rib problem.
Sia Soliola will miss the match after being referred straight to the judiciary following his hit on Billy Slater on Saturday night. Jordan Rapana will also miss through suspension, with Scott Sorensen and Michael Oldfield liekly to replace the pair.
Sydney Roosters v North Queensland Cowboys
Boyd Cordner should return from last week's rest and will come into the side with Joseph Manu. Aiden Guerra will battle through an ankle issue but should still play.
Antonio Winterstein will return from injury for Saturday's big game, while Shaun Fensom is in doubt with a rib issue.
Melbourne Storm v Manly Sea Eagles
Cameron Smith will miss Melbourne's game with a pec injury and will likely be replaced by Slade Griffin at hooker, while Jahrome Hughes will be waiting on Billy Slater's health to see if he slots in for the Queensland star at fullback.
Blake Green and Brenton Lawrence should return for the Sea Eagles on Sunday, and Manly could also see Lewis Broan and Apisai Koroisau play.
Gold Coast Titans v Wests Tigers
Kane Elgey will start for the Titans after covering for Nathan Peats at stages last weekend, although Konrad Hurrell will miss with a hamstring injury.
Sauaso Sue will return after being suspended last weekend and will be joined by Joel Edwards and Moses Suli as Tigers coming back into the side.
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