It's hard to run a form guide through a Panthers team still waiting on the fitness of several key players including Jamie Soward, Dean Whare and James Segeyaro. The Broncos appear far more settled and welcome back Alex Glenn (fractured eye socket) to replace the suspended Sam Thaiday. Jordan Kahu  will be keen to impress in the No.1 jumper with the imminent return of Darius Boyd. The Panthers last win at Suncorp Stadium came in 2010.

Tip: Broncos by 4

Roosters v Wests Tigers

Aidan Guerra will return after a broken jaw for a Sydney Roosters side which has not won in his absence. In a double boost for the tri-colours, Mitch Aubusson has also be named to stop a worrying form slump which sees them in twelfth place. The fifth placed Wests Tigers have exceed expectations to start the season and Keith Galloway returns to add to what is already impressive forward pack that features three internationals. Consistency has been Jason Taylor's team biggest problem and expect the Roosters to come out hard against a team they have traditionally had a good record against.

Tip: Roosters by 12

Raiders v Titans

Entertainment looms as the winner in the clash of two in-form and attacking footy sides in the Nation's Capital on Saturday. The Titans enter the game off the back of three impressive wins including road victories in New Zealand and Parramatta and welcome back David Taylor and Daniel Mortimer to counter the loss of Greg Bird (suspension). For the Raiders, they knocked off the defending premiers last time out and have built a belief they can win from anywhere. Blake Austin stamped his class with a hat-trick last week for City and will be looking to link up with Country foes Jack Wighton and Jarrod Croker to continue their march up the ladder. Frank-Paul Nuuausala is looking for an unprecedented third man of the match award in a row.

Tip: Raiders by 7

Sharks v Warriors

The Sharks crumbled under the weight of expectation last time out and the pressure will be on them to maintain their good form against a Warriors team who have fumbled their way to the same three wins and five losses record. The Warriors will be hoping the Kiwis win last week will spark them into gear with Shaun Johnson, Manu Vatuvei and Ben Matulino hoping to take their international form back into club land.  Ben Barba will make his first start in the No.1 jumper for the Sharks who will welcome back Andrew Fifita after an impressive display for City.

Tip: Warriors by 6

Cowboys v Bulldogs

The Cowboys will be looking to bank as many wins as possible before the representative season rolls around and should win against a struggling Bulldogs team still without their skipper James Graham. The loss of Jason Taumalolo will hurt the home team's punch through the middle yet they still have the luxury of having Australian props Matt Scott and James Tamou at their disposal. The week off couldn't have come at a better time for the Bulldogs who welcome back David Klemmer and Josh Morris. Trent Hodkinson can secure his place in the Blues team with a strong performance against Queensland no.7 Johnathan Thurston.

Tip: Cowboys by 12

Sea Eagles v Knights

Between them these two teams have one win from the last month and that came courtesy of Sea Eagles' second win of the year against the Storm last start. Manly will be hoping a return to Brookvale can spark their 2015 campaign with consecutive home fixtures before their round 11 bye. Injuries continue to plague Geoff Toovey's team with Jamie Buhrer ruled out for the season.  The Knights have stuck solid with their team despite four losses on the trot with the returning Beau Scott the only change. English-bound Kurt Gidley will be keen to start his farewell tour with a win at a venue they have only won at twice since the club's 1988 foundation year; a record that Manly extended with a Houdini-like escape last year.

Tip: Sea Eagles by 2

Eels v Storm

Two excitement machines return for their respective clubs on Sunday. Billy Slater returns to an already formidable Storm outfit that has only lost three games all season; including two to bottom placed Manly. Simply this game is must win for the Storm if they harbour top-four ambitions with the Origin season around the corner. The Eels welcome back Semi Radradra and not a moment too soon after an up-and-down start to the season. Just what Eels team turns up is the big question; the attacking juggernaut that knocked off the defending premiers or the error-riddled side that lost to the Titans. One thing for sure the ultra consistent Storm will turn up ready to play on what is forecast to be a sunny Mother's Day.

Tip: Storm by 6

Rabbitohs v Dragons

The Dragons will search for seven straight wins against a Rabbitohs teams who have lost three games in a row. Josh Dugan (knee) is a big loss for the Dragons but they do welcome back Origin-prospect Tyson Frizell into what is the most underrated forward pack in the competition. Adam Reynolds is still missing for the Rabbitohs who haven't won since he has been missing with a knee injury. John Sutton (jaw) returns to offset the loss of Glenn Stewart (thumb) with Michael Maguire signalling his intentions by naming three front rowers in his starting team. In-form halves pairing Gareth Widdop and Benji Marshall will be looking to build on their stellar start to 2015.

Tip: Rabbitohs by 2

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