Glenn Stewart is pushing to make his return on Friday night so he can play former club Manly for the first time. Stewart hasn't played since breaking this thumb in April. Hooker Issac Luke is more likely to play against the Sea Eagles. Manly should be unchanged.
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Brisbane will be without centre Jack Reed. Jordan Kahu will switch from the wing to the centres, while Corey Oates has been promoted from the wing. Dale Copley will be on the interchange bench against Newcastle. The Knights are expected to have Jarrod Mullen partner Kurt Gidley in the halves.
The Warriors should be unchanged when they play Canberra. Raiders recruit Joey Leilua is expected to make his first appearance after his mid-season switch from Newcastle.
The Sharks are expecting skipper Paul Gallen to return from a rib injury when they travel to Townsville on Saturday. The Cowboys are expected to be 1-17 for the clash.
Despite not being named, Anthony Watmough (shoulder) is likely to come into the Parramatta starting side to play St George Illawarra. The Dragons will be without Mitch Rein (suspended). Heath L'Estrange will start with Jake Marketo expected to be the bench utility.
Jared Waerea-Hargraves is inching towards a return for the Roosters when they play the Titans in Gosford on Sunday. Titans coach Neil Henry is expected to shift flyer James Roberts to fullback in a bid to spark his side.
Tigers skipper Robbie Farah has declared himself a certain starter to play an unchanged Penrith side.
The Storm are sweating on Cooper Cronk to return from a knee injury when they play at Belmore Oval on Monday night. Cronk will give his injured knee a test on Sunday. The Bulldogs should be unchanged.
