Thursday, 7.50pm, Brookvale Oval

Sea Eagles: 1 Brett Stewart, 2 Jorge Taufua, 3 Jamie Lyon, 4 Steve Matai, 5 Tom Trbojevic, 6 Dylan Walker, 7 Apisai Koroisau, 8 Darcy Lussick, 9 Matt Parcell, 10 Nate Myles, 11 Tom Symonds, 12 Martin Taupau, 13 Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14 Lewis Brown, 15 Brenton Lawrence, 16 Josh Starling, 17 Siosia Vave

Eels: 1 Michael Gordon, 2 Semi Radradra, 3 Michael Jennings, 4 Brad Takairangi, 5 Clinton Gutherson, 6 Corey Norman, 7 Kieran Foran, 8 Junior Paulo, 9 Nathan Peats, 10 Daniel Alvaro, 11 Manu Ma'u, 12 Beau Scott, 13 Tepai Moeroa. Interchange: 14 Isaac De Gois, 15 Peni Terepo, 16 Danny Wicks, 17 Kenny Edwards

Chris Boulous writes: Kieran Foran returns to Brookvale Oval for the first time and brings with him a team brimming with confidence after disposing of the in-form Raiders last week. Foran and partner in crime Corey Norman have the blue and gold playing an attractive brand of footy backed by an impenetrable defence that has conceded only 65 points in six games. The Sea Eagles are a different proposition at Fortress Brookvale and have quietly etched a 3-3 record despite missing Daly Cherry-Evans. Needless to say, the front six of the Sea Eagles need to set a good platform for their inexperienced but talented halves to shine.

Key match-ups: Jamie Lyon v Michael Jennings, Martin Taupau v Beau Scott, Dylan Walker v Corey Norman

Did you know: Michael Jennings plays game 200 on Thursday.

Tip: Eels by 4

UBET: Eels $1.77, Sea Eagles $2.05

Cowboys v Rabbitohs

Friday, 7.50pm, 1300 SMILES Stadium

Key man: Cowboys fullback Lachlan Coote has been in top form in 2016. Photo: Cameron Spencer

Cowboys: 1 Lachlan Coote, 2 Kyle Feldt. 3 Justin O'Neill, 4 Javid Bowen, 5 Antonio Winterstein, 6 Michael Morgan, 7 Johnathan Thurston, 8 Matt Scott, 9 Jake Granville, 10 James Tamou, 11 Gavin Cooper, 12 Ethan Lowe, 13 Jason Taumalolo.Interchange:14 Rory Kostjasyn, 15 John Asiata, 16 Scott Bolton, 17 Ben Hannant, 18 Patrick Kaufusi

Rabbitohs: 1 Greg Inglis, 2 Bryson Goodwin, 3 Kirisome Auva'a, 4 Hymel Hunt, 5 Aaron Gray, 6 Luke Keary, 7 Adam Reynolds, 8 Tom Burgess, 9 Cameron McInnes, 10 David Tyrrell, 11 Christopher Grevsmuhl, 12 Kyle Turner, 13 Sam Burgess. Interchange: 14 Paul Carter, 15 Jason Clark, 16 Nathan Brown, 17 George Burgess, 18 Damien Cook

Chris Boulous writes: The Cowboys are 3-0 at home this season for a combined score of 96-14. They will be buoyed by their first away win last year and the form of key go forward men Matt Scott, James Tamou and Jason Taumalolo who combined for more than 500 running metres last week. It's no secret the Rabbitohs are struggling for points and cohesion. The solution could be Adam Reynolds who makes a timely return to boost the visitors to press his NSW claims.

Key match-ups: Greg Inglis v Lachlan Coote, Sam Burgess v Jason Taumalolo, Adam Reynolds v Johnathan Thurston

Did you know: The Cowboys' last loss at 1300 Smiles Stadium was to the Rabbitohs in round 23 last year.

Tip: Cowboys by 14

UBET: Cowboys $1.30, Rabbitohs $3.60

Titans v Dragons

Saturday, 3pm, Cbus Super Stadium

Good start: Ashley Taylor has been outstanding in the No.7 jumper. Photo: Getty Images

Titans: 1. William Zillman, 2. Anthony Don, 3. Josh Hoffman, 4. Nene Macdonald, 5. David Mead, 6. Cameron Cullen, 7. Ashley Taylor, 8.David Shillington, 9. Nathan Friend, 10. Ryan James, 11. Zeb Taia, 12. Chris McQueen, 13. Greg Bird. Interchange: 14 Luke Douglas, 15 Leivaha Pulu, 16 Agnatius Paasi, 17 Daniel Mortimer, 18 Eddy Pettybourne

Dragons: 1. Josh Dugan, 2. Kalifa Faifai Loa, 3. Euan Aitken, 4. Timoteo Lafai, 5. Jason Nightingale, 6. Gareth Widdop, 7. Benji Marshall, 8. Leeson Ah Mau, 9. Mitch Rein, 10. Russell Packer, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Joel Thompson, 13. Jack de Belin. Interchange: 14. Mike Cooper, 15. Will Matthews, 16. Dunamis Lui, 17. Siliva Havili, 19. Josh McCrone

Chris Boulous writes: The Dragons have been held scoreless for 164 minutes and complete their Queensland trifecta with a tricky assignment on the Gold Coast. The first 20 minutes looms as critical with another try-less opening potentially ruining the confidence of the Dragons who need to find a way to support Josh Dugan who ran for a staggering 291 metres last week. The game pits under-fire Dragons halves Gareth Widdop and Benji Marshall against the Titans young guns Cameron Cullen and Ashley Taylor in a classic battle of youth and experience.

Key match-ups: William Zillman v Josh Dugan, Ashley Taylor v Benji Marshall, Leeson Ah Mau v David Shillington

Did you know: Greg Bird will need to be successful in getting a downgrade for a grade-2 careless high tackle charge to play.

Tip: Titans by 10

UBET: Titans $1.65, Dragons $2.25

Bulldogs v Warriors 

Saturday, 5.30pm, Westpac Stadium

Jekyll and Hyde: Which Bulldogs team will show up this week? Photo: Robert Prezioso

Bulldogs: 1 Will Hopoate 2 Curtis Rona 3 Josh Morris 4 Kerrod Holland 5 Sam Perrett 6 Josh Reynolds 7 Moses Mbye 8 Aiden Tolman 9 Michael Lichaa 10 James Graham 11 Josh Jackson 12 Tony Williams 13 Greg Eastwood. Interchange: 14 Sam Kasiano 15 Tim Browne 16 David Klemmer 17 Adam Elliot 19 Lloyd Perrett

Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Jonathan Wright 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Solomone Kata 5. David Fusitua 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Sam Lisone 9. Issac Luke 10. Ben Matulino 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering. Interchange: 14. Thomas Leuluai 15. Jacob Lillyman 16. Charlie Gubb 17. Konrad Hurrell 18. Ligi Sao

Chris Boulous writes: The Bulldogs will be looking to continue their good record at Wellington and search for some consistency at the same time after falling into the dreaded win-loss cycle in 2016. The extra burden of a short turnaround could be a factor with the Bulldogs big forward pack their main strength. No doubt the Warriors will look to expose the middle of their ruck with Issac Luke and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in the thick of it. For the first time Tuimoala Lolohea and Shaun Johnson team up in the halves giving the Warriors an added dimension in attack.

Key match-ups: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck v  Will Hopoate, Shaun Johnson v Moses Mbye, Ben Matulino v James Graham

Did you know: It's the sixth time these teams have met in Wellington with the Bulldogs winning all six games.

Tip: Warriors by 8

UBET: Warriors $1.91, Bulldogs $1.91

Broncos v Knights

Sunday, 7.30pm, Suncorp Stadium

Back with a vengeance: James Roberts of the Broncos scores against the Titans. Photo: Getty Images

Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. Jack Reed 4. James Roberts 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Josh McGuire 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Corey Parker (c). Interchange: 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Sam Thaiday 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kodi Nikorima

Knights: 1.Dane Gagai 2.Nathan Ross 3.Sione Mata'utia 4.Pat Mata'utia 5. Akuila Uate 6. Jarrod Mullen 7. Trent Hodkinson (c) 8. Sam Mataora 9. Tyler Randell 10.Jack Stockwell 11 Tariq Sims (c) 12. Korbin Sims 13. Jeremy Smith (c). Interchange: 14. Will Pearsall 15. Daniel Saifiti 16.Jacob Saifiti 17.Pauli Pauli

Chris Boulous writes: In racing terms this would be the equivalent of a country horse coming to the city to saddle up for a group 1. That's the enormity of the task facing the Knights as they face the premiership favourites in their own backyard. If Trent Hodkinson wanted to send a message to Laurie Daley this would be the ideal time against a Broncos team that has cruised to the top of the table for the most part in second gear. Limiting the brilliance of Anthony Milford is the top of a long list of things the Knights must do to challenge the Broncos.

Key match-ups: Ben Hunt v Trent Hodkinson, Alex Glenn v Tariq Sims, Corey Parker v Jeremy Smith

Did you know:  Jeremy Smith is set to play his 200th NRL match, however he is in doubt due to a knee injury.

Tip: Broncos by 16

UBET: Broncos $1.13, Knights $6.15

Raiders v Sharks 

Sunday, 2pm, GIO Stadium

Dancing into the top four: Andrew Fifita celebrates scoring a try against the Titans. Photo: Mark Kolbe

Raiders: 1 Jack Wighton 2 Edrick Lee 3 Jarrod Croker 4 Joseph Leilua 5 Jordan Rapana 6 Blake Austin 7 Aidan Sezer 8 Shannon Boyd 9 Josh Hodgson 10 Frank Paul Nuuausala 11 Josh Papalii 12 Elliot Whitehead 13 Shaun Fensom. Interchange: 14 Kurt Baptiste 15 Luke Bateman 16 Paul Vaughan 17 Joseph Tapine

Sharks: 1 Ben Barba 2 Sosaia Feki 3 Jack Bird 4 Ricky Leutele 5 Valentine Holmes 6 James Maloney 7 Chad Townsend 8 Andrew Fifita 9 Michael Ennis 10 Sam Tagataese 11 Jayson Bukuya 12 Wade Graham 13 Paul Gallen. Interchange: 14 Gerard Beale 15 Chris Heighington 16 Matt Prior 17 Joseph Paulo

Chris Boulous writes: The Sharks are benefiting from the return to form of Ben Barba and Andrew Fifita as they sit in the top four after six rounds. The Sharks are a different team this year with more strings to their bow in attack and more speed across the park making them a far more dangerous proposition with ball in hand. Attack is the Raiders' main trump card as well, with points little concern with Blake Austin and Aidan Sezer calling the shots. Defence is their Achilles heel and they will be sweating on the fitness of Josh Hodgson after he left the field last week.

Key match-ups: Jack Wighton v Ben Barba, Aidan Sezer v Chad Townsend, Shaun Fensom v Paul Gallen

Did you know: The Sharks have won three out of their last four in the nation's capital.

Tip: Raiders by 4

UBET: Raiders $1.75, Sharks $2.10

Wests Tigers v Storm

Sunday, 4pm, Leichhardt Oval

On the verge of Origin debut: James Tedesco. Photo: Matt Blyth

Wests Tigers: 1 James Tedesco 2 David Nofoaluma 3 Nathan Milone 4 Kevin Naiqama 5 Jordan Rankin 6 Mitchell Moses 7 Luke Brooks 8 Avagalu Seumanufagai 9 Robbie Farah 10 Tim Grant 11 Dene Halatau 12 Christopher Lawrence 13 Jesse Sue. Interchange: 14 Joshua Aloiai 15 Curtis Sironen 16 Kyle Lovett 17 Joel Edwards 18 Jack Buchanan 19 Michael Chee Kam

Storm: 1.Cameron Munster 2 Young Tonumaipea 3 William Chambers 4 Ben Hampton 5 Marika Koroibete 6 Blake Green 7 Cooper Cronk 8 Jesse Bromwich 9 Cameron Smith 10 Jordan McLean 11 Kevin Proctor 12 Tohu Harris 13 Dale Finucane. Interchange: 14 Kenneth Bromwich 15 Tim Glasby 16 Felise Kaufusi 17 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Chris Boulous writes: The Wests Tigers have a good record (8-3) against the Storm at Leichhardt but a poor one without skipper Aaron Woods as they look to snap a four-game losing streak. Poor ball control putting extra pressure on their defence is the main reason for their demise in recent weeks. The Storm continue to struggle to put points on the board despite dominating the middle of the ruck with Jesse Bromwich and company. A breakout attacking game is not far away.

Key match-ups: James Tedesco v Cameron Munster, Luke Brooks v Cooper Cronk, Robbie Farah v Cameron Smith

Did you know: This week the Storm broke the club's membership record, surpassing 15,784 members.

Tip: Storm by 2

UBET: Storm $1.68, Wests Tigers $2.20

Roosters v Panthers 

Monday, 7pm, Allianz Stadium

Star of the show: Dylan Napa of the Roosters in action on Friday night. Photo: Cameron Spencer

Roosters:  1 Latrell Mitchell 2 Daniel Tupou 3 Brendan Elliot 4 Blake Ferguson 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6 Jayden Nikorima 7 Jackson Hastings 8 Sam Moa 9 Jake Friend (c) 10 Dylan Napa 11 Mitchell Aubusson 12 Aidan Guerra 13 Isaac Liu. Interchange: 14 Kane Evans 15 Mitchell Frei 16 Eloni Vunakece 17 Abraham Papalii

Panthers: 1 Matt Moylan (c) 2 Josh Mansour 3 Waqa Blake 4 Peta Hiku 5 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 6 Te Maire Martin 7 Jamie Soward 8 Sam McKendry 9 Peter Wallace 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11 Bryce Cartwright 12 Isaah Yeo 13 Trent Merrin. Interchange: 14 Leilani Latu 15 Jeremy Latimore 16 Suaia Matagi 17 James Fisher-Harris 19 Tyrone Peachey 20 Elijah Taylor

Chris Boulous writes: Dylan Napa produced the best individual performance of 2016 to deliver the Roosters their first win of the season. A repeat effort along with another good kicking game from Jackson Hastings will put the Roosters on the front foot. Their opponents this week have mastered the art of close finishes but have yet to nail closing them out. The Matt Moylan and Bryce Cartwright combination ensures the Panthers will never be short of points. The game will feature three of the best metre-eater wingers in the game.

Key match-ups: Jackson Hastings v Jamie Soward, Dylan Napa v Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Jake Friend v Peter Wallace

Did you know: The Roosters have won five out of the past six clashes between the two teams.

Tip: Roosters by 6

UBET: Panthers $1.72, Roosters $2.15