Broncos v Bulldogsย
The Broncos have lost Josh McGuire for 4-6 weeks after suffering an ankle injury last weekend. Hooker Andrew McCullough is a sneaky chance to return from an elbow injury, although he may not return in time for this week. James Roberts and Matt Lodge will likely both be named despite struggling with injuries.
For the Bulldogs, Michael Lichaa is set to be dropped, with Jeremy Marshall-King taking his place at hooker.
Knights v Rabbitohs
Newcastle should be unchanged after everyone pulled up healthy following their win over Manly last week.
The Rabbitohs will be without Richie Kennar, which will see Hymel Hunt come into the centre and push Dane Gagai out onto a wing.
Panthers v Cowboys
Penrith have been hit with an injury crisis, following a dislocated shoulder injury to Dylan Edwards. He joins Nathan Cleary, Waqa Blake and Josh Mansour on the long term injury list. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will take the No. 1 jersey, as coach Anthony Griffin now has a decision to make to see who joins him in the backline. Peter Wallace will return, while Tyrone May is a chance to play his first game after suffering an ACL injury late last year.
On the other hand, the Cowboys have no injury concerns and could name an unchanged line-up despite losing to the Raiders at home last week.
Raiders v Titans
Neither side is expected to make any changes, with the Titans to stick with the same 17 despite falling to the Sharks.
Warriors v Tigers
Issac Luke will miss the next month of football with a knee injury, which could see Jazz Tevaga fill the dummy-half role. The Warriors also believe Shaun Johnson, Solomone Kata and Tohu Harris will all return this weekend.
Elijah Taylor will return from concussion for the Tigers, with one of either Tim Grant or Sauaso Sue to miss out.
Sharks v Eels
Josh Dugan will miss the next 4-6 weeks with a foot injury, which could see Matt Moylan shift to fullback and see Trent Hodkinson recalled to first grade. Wade Graham is a good chance to return from injury.
Tony Williams has suffered another ACL injury, and Tepai Moeroa is his likely replacement.
Dragons v Storm
As the Dragons continue to bank the wins, St George Illawarra will once again stick with the same 17.
Melbourne will be without Tim Glasby and Curtis Scott, although Dale Finucane should return to take Glasby's place.
Young Tonumaipea should come into the side to replace Scott, while Suliasi Vunivalu should be fit to return from a hamstring issue.
Roosters v Sea Eagles
The Roosters are expected to line up unchanged from ANZAC Day.
Manly are now down to 21 fit men, after injuries to Lachlan Croker and Jack Gosiewski.
Frank Winterstein is set to replaceย Gosiewski in the back-row, while coach Trent Barrett has an important decision to make regarding Jackson Hastings.
Hastings was recently banished to reserve grade after Barrett said he would not be in contention for selection for the remainder of the season, although he is the best option to replace Croker.
He will need to be included in the squad to make up the numbers, before Barrett makes a call later in the week whether or not to play the youngster.
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