Following the completion of the sixth round of the 2025 NRL season, several teams will look to change up their team, while others will enter Round 7 with the exact same line-up.
Lachlan Croker (Manly Sea Eagles), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm), Lewis Dodd (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Matt Burton (Canterbury Bulldogs), Mark Nawaqanitawase (Sydney Roosters) and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui are just a few players who are set to be available for selection heading into Round 7.
However, while some return, the likes of Christian Tuipulotu (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jeral Skelton (Wests Tigers), James Fisher-Harris (New Zealand Warriors), Jayden Sullivan (South Sydney Rabbitohs) and Billy Smith (Sydney Roosters) have been ruled out for this week.
Newcastle Knights vs Cronulla Sharks
After missing six of their NRL regulars in their Round 6 clash against the Wests Tigers, the Newcastle Knights are set to receive several players back this weekend as they attempt to snap their losing streak.
Adam Elliott (calf), James Schiller (concussion), Jack Cogger (finger) and Tyson Gamble (back) are all set to be available for selection as Adam O'Brien attempts to turn his fortunes around.
Projected Round 7 Team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. James Schiller 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Tyson Gamble 8. Leo Thompson 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Tyrone Thompson 11. Thomas Cant 12. Tyson Frizell 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Brodie Jones 16. Kai Pearce-Paul 17. Mat Croker
The Cronulla Sharks are expected to make no changes.
Although Addin Fonua-Blake (groin) departed the field early over the weekend and was taken to the dressing rooms, he is expected to play in Round 7 with coach Craig Fitzgibbon confirming that although there was "some niggle", he doesn't think it is signficant at all.
"He said he felt it early then kept playing with it," Fitzgibbon said.
"That suggests there's some niggle there but I don't think it's significant."
Addin Fonua Blake came off early with what appeared to be a groin issue - Sharks say he felt it early in the game but played through so hoping it is minor.
Hopefully just tightness or a minor strain - these are often considered day to day & can see a return by next week. pic.twitter.com/VWUs3iFAsO
— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) April 12, 2025
Projected Round 7 Team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sam Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Mawene Hiroti 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10 Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Thomas Hazelton
