Entering Round 8, some NRL clubs are set to receive significant boosts to their team, while others have lost key players as they look to clinch the two points.
Some big additions this week include Nathan Cleary, Dominic Young and Jai Arrow, while Kalyn Ponga, Junior Tupou and Jamal Fogarty headline the losses.
Teams will be named on Tuesday at 4pm (AEST), but here is all the latest in news and rumours.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers
Todd Payten is set to name an unchanged team this week apart from one change, with no players succumbing to injuries or suspensions.
Second-rower Heilum Luki (ankle) is set to be the only change and will enter the starting second-row immediately after being sidelined.
Winger Murray Taulagi still remains on the sidelines while Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (Achilles) will return mid-season.
Projected Round 8 Team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Tom Chester 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
Star halfback Nathan Cleary will finally make his return to the team, meaning Brad Schneider will move out of the halves.
A late withdrawal against the Wests Tigers due to personal reasons, centre Taylan May is also firming for a return, but Paul Alamoti will remain on standby.
Fullback Dylan Edwards appeared to suffer a leg injury on Saturday, but this would be downplayed by coach Ivan Cleary, who admitted that he belives it wasn't anything serious.
Projected Round 8 Team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Daine Laurie 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner
