North Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane Broncosย
The Cowboys head into this crucial all-Queensland affair with an unchanged line-up as they must win to secure a finals berth while a home final is up for grabs for the Broncos who have lost Korbin Sims for the remainder of the season. The injury means Benji Marshall could come into the side with Ben Hunt shifting into the starting side at hooker with Sam Thaiday to return to prop.
Tevita Pangai Jnr appears to have overcome a hamstring issue while Joe Ofahengaue and Jordan Kahu are also set to return in place of Jadyn Su'a, Jai Arrow and David Mead.
Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohsย
Kaysa Pritchard, Beau Scott and Manu Ma'u are all set to be included for the Eels as they look to lock up a top four spot.
The Rabbitohs' Aaron Gray is in doubt with a leg injury while Zane Musgrove is out due to being suspended for a shoulder charge. Adam Reynolds and Kyle Turner both suffered concussions last weekend and will both be named however will have to pass tests later in the week.
Sydney Roosters v Gold Coast Titans
The Roosters can lock in two home finals with a win over the Titans and will be helped out with Nathan Peats, Ryan James, Tyrone Roberts, Jarrod Wallace and Dale Copley all getting a head start on their off-season plans.
That list makes their list of injuries considerably longer while the Roosters expect Daniel Tupou to return to the wing, pushing Latrell Mitchell into the centres.
Manly Sea Eagles v Penrith Panthersย
In the most influential game of the round, the Sea Eagles will likely go into the side with the same 17 that snuck past the Warriors while the Panthers have a number of injury concerns with Dylan Edwards out for 3-5 weeks with a medial ligament tear and Matt Moylan still struggling to overcome his hamstring complaint.
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will fill in at fullback with Dean Whare coming into the back line.
Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raidersย
Sia Solioa returns from suspension for the Raiders while Aidan Sezer is expected to play despite suffering a concussion.
The Storm are expected to go in unchanged.
Newcastle Knights v Cronulla Sharksย
Joe Wardle and Daniel Saifiti are in some doubt to take on the Sharks after suffering ankle and shoulder injuries respectively while Wade Graham is a chance to take the field after he was cleared of a hand fracture.
Jack Bird will also take his place in the side after recovering from a shoulder injury.
St George Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury Bulldogsย
Josh Dugan was sensationally dropped last week against Penrith, however, will be recalled with their season on the line against the Bulldogs. Russell Packer is also set to return while Josh Reynolds is also in line to play in what will be his final game in the blue and white.
Moses Mbye must pass concussion protocol in order to play while Brett Morris remains in doubt with a rib injury. Chase Stanley or Kerrod Holland could replace the winger should he not pass a fitness test.
Wests Tigers v New Zealand Warriorsย
Isaac Luke must pass protocol to line up in the final match of the season in an otherwise undisturbed Warriors line up while Luke Brooks looks to return after suffering from hamstring tightness last week.
Michael Chee Kam and Matt McIlwrick could miss the final round encounter due to suspension.
