Thursday, 7.50pm, Suncorp Stadium

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 Travis Waddell 10 Sam Thaiday 11 Alex Glenn 12 Matt Gillett 13 Corey Parker 14 Jarrod Wallace 15 Tevita Pangai Jr 16 Adam Blair 17 Kodi Nikorima

Raiders:  1 Zac Santo 2 Brenko Lee 3 Jarrod Croker 4 Joey Leilua 5 Jordan Rapana 6 Blake Austin 7 Aidan Sezer 8 Junior Paulo 9 Josh Hodgson 10 Paul Vaughan 11 Josh Papalii 12 Elliott Whitehead13 Luke Bateman 14 Kurt Baptiste 16 Clay Priest 17 Joe Tapine 18 Sia Soliola

Chris Boulous writes: Are the Raiders contenders or pretenders? Three straight wins has them on the cusp of the top four and they look poised to make a mid-season run off the back of a giant forward pack and the never-ending purple patch of Joey Leilua and Jordan Rapana. They face an acid test against the Broncos who are reeling after four losses in their last five games. The return of Matt Gillett and Corey Oates is a bonus for last year's grand finalists who have a good record against the Raiders in Brisbane. Anthony Milford will be keen for a big match against his former team who are missing Jack Wighton through suspension. A win will see the Raiders jump the Broncos on the ladder.

Key match-ups: Josh McGuire v Junior Paulo, Jack Reed v Joey Leilua, Josh Papalii v Matt Gillett

Did you know: It's been 734 days since Zac Santo made his first-grade debut.

Tip: Broncos by 4

UBET: Broncos $1,28, Raiders $3.75

Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs

Friday, 7.50pm, Suncorp Stadium 

Slammin' Sam: Sam Burgess was outstanding in the loss to the Titans. Photo: Getty Images

Wests Tigers: 1 James Tedesco 2 David Nofoaluma 3 Tim Simona 4 Kevin Naiqama 5 Josh Addo-Carr 6 Mitchell Moses 7 Luke Brooks 8 Aaron Woods 9 Robbie Farah 10 Ava Seumanufagai 11 Josh Aloiai 12 Chris Lawrence 13 Elijah Taylor 14 Sauaso Sue 15 Dene Halatau 16 Tim Grant 17 Kyle Lovett 18 Michael Chee Kam

Rabbitohs:  1 Cody Walker 2 Alex Johnston 3 Kirisome Auva'a 4 Bryson Goodwin 5 Dane Nielsen 6 Greg Inglis 7 Adam Reynolds 8 Tom Burgess 9 Cameron McInnes 10 Nathan Brown 11 Paul Carter 12 Kyle Turner 13 Sam Burgess 14 Luke Keary 15 Jason Clark 16 Siosifa Talakai 17 David Tyrell

Chris Boulous writes: The Tigers will relish the return to dry ground as they look for their third straight win against the Rabbitohs. Robbie Farah (rested) takes his place in a Tigers outfit playing a virtual four-point game with the bye next week. Jason Taylor's team was outmuscled last week and they can expect a similar approach from the Rabbitohs led by the in-form Sam Burgess. Slow starts have been the Rabbitohs Achilles heel and the Tigers will be ready to pounce if given a chance. The halves battle is interesting for its diversity – the Rabbitohs have the power and precision of Greg Inglis and Adam Reynolds and the Tigers have the youth and excitement of Mitchell Moses and Luke Brooks.

Key match-ups: James Tedesco v  Cody Walker, Mitchell Moses v Greg Inglis, Elijah Taylor v Sam Burgess

Did you know: The Wests Tigers have won their last two against the Rabbitohs, including round nine this year.

Tip: Tigers by 4

UBET: Rabbitohs $1.45, Wests Tigers $2.80

Knights v Warriors

Saturday, 3pm, Hunter Stadium

Are they back? The Warriors looked the goods against the Broncos. Photo: Getty Images

Knights: 1 Dane Gagai 2 Cory Denniss 3 Sione Mata'utia 4 Nathan Ross 5 Jake Mamo 6 Jack Cogger 7 Trent Hodkinson 8 Sam Mataora 9 Danny Levi 10 Daniel Saifiti 11 Tariq Sims 12 Pauli Pauli 13 Jeremy Smith  14 Tyler Randell 15 Korbin Sims 16 Jacob Saifiti 17 Mickey Paea 19. Josh King 20. Lachlan Fitzgibbon

Warriors: 1. Tuimoala Lolohea 2. David Fusitua 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Solomone Kata 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Thomas Leuluai 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Issac Luke 10. Ben Matulino 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering 14. Nathaniel Roache 15. Sam Lisone 16. Albert Vete 17. Charlie Gubb

Chris Boulous writes: The Warriors are back – for at least one week. The trademark skill and flair was on show against the Broncos as Tuimoala Lolohea, Shaun Johnson and Issac Luke rediscovered their running game. No doubt they will follow the same pattern that led them to a big win against the Knights earlier this year: run hard and tackle harder. The Knights continue to leak points and average an NRL-worst 33 points per game. The injury-plagued Knights have defeated the Warriors on their last two trips to the Hunter.

Key match-ups:  Dane Gagai v Tuimoala Lolohea, Sam Mataora v Jacob Lillyman, Trent Hodkinson v Shaun Johnson

Did you know: Members and fans can show their support for the Mark Hughes Foundation by wearing a beanie to Saturday's match at Hunter Stadium.

Tip: Warriors by 18

UBET: Warriors $1.35, Knights $3.25

Eels v Titans

Saturday, 5.30pm, TIO Stadium

Familiar faces: Nathan Peats will take on his former team. Photo: Chris Hyde

Eels: 1 Michael Gordon 2 Semi Radradra 3 Michael Jennings 4 Clint Gutherson 5 Bevan French 6 Kenny Edwards 7 Corey Norman 8 Daniel Alvaro 9 Isaac De Gois 10 Danny Wicks 11 Manu Ma'u 12 Beau Scott 13 Tepai Moeroa 14 Kaysa Pritchard 15 Peni Terepo 16 David Gower 17 Rory O'Brien

Titans: 1 William Zillman 2 Anthony Don 3 Josh Hoffman 4 Nathan Davis 5 Nene MacDonald 6 Tyrone Roberts 7 Ashley Taylor 8 Luke Douglas 9 Nathan Friend 10 Ryan James 11 Zeb Taia 12 Chris McQueen 13 Greg Bird 14 Nathan Peats 15 Leivaha Pulu 16 Agnatius Paasi 17 Eddy Pettybourne 18 Konrad Hurrell 19 Cameron Cullen

Chris Boulous writes: Darwin's TIO Stadium is an approbate venue for the red-hot Titans, who have won three straight games and sit in the top eight. The emergence of Ashley Taylor playing off the back of the NRL's most underrated forward pack has been the catalyst for their good start to the year. Travel-weary legs is a concern for the Titans as they head from Perth to Darwin to take on an Eels team fresh off the bye. The Eels are 2-0 in the top end and will face former hooker Nathan Peats. Depth is now a big concern for the Eels with Kenny Edwards named to replace the injured Kieran Foran at five-eighth. The Titans have won five out of their last six games against the Eels.

Key match-ups: Corey Norman v Ashley Taylor, Danny Wicks v Ryan James, Manu Ma'u v Zeb Taia

Did you know: The Eels have won both their games in Darwin.

Tip: Eels by 4

UBET: Titans $1.82, Eels $2

Roosters v Storm

Saturday, 7.30pm, Allianz Stadium

Young guns: Connor Watson and Ryan Matterson. Photo: Getty Images

Roosters: 1 Latrell Mitchell 2 Daniel Tupuo 3 Mitchell Aubusson 4 Dale Copley 5 Blake Ferguson 6 Ryan Matterson 7 Jackson Hastings 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9 Jake Friend (c) 10 Dylan Napa 11 Sio Siua Taukeiaho 12 Aidan Guerra 13 Kane Evans. 14 Sam Moa 15 Eloni Vunakece 16 Mitchel Frei 17 Connor Watson

Storm: 1. Cameron Munster 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Cheyse Blair 4. Ryan Morgan 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. 14. Kenny Bromwich 15. Tim Glasby 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Chris Boulous writes: There is a storm headed for Sydney – and this time it is of the Melbourne kind. Craig Bellamy's team have won six straight games and quietly occupy equal top spot on the ladder. It's no surprise how they have done it: discipline, defence and the emergence of players like Tohu Harris and Cameron Munster. The Roosters will have last year's week one finals loss to the Storm in the back of their minds as they search for consecutive wins for the the first time this year. If they are any chance Jared Waerea-Hargreaves needs another big game against Kiwi counterpart Jesse Bromwich.

Key match-ups: Latrell Mitchell v Cameron Munster, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves v Jesse Bromwich, Jake Friend v Cameron Smith

Did you know: The Roosters defeated the Storm 24-2 at Allianz Stadium last year.

Tip: Storm by 2

UBET: Storm $1.45, Roosters  $2.80

Sea Eagles v Panthers

Sunday, 4pm, Brookvale Oval

Out of favour: Jamie Soward has been relegated to the NSW Cup from the Panthers first-grade side. Photo: Getty Images

Sea Eagles: 1 Brett Stewart, 2 Jorge Taufua, 3 Tom Trbojevic, 4 Brayden Wiliame, 5 Matthew Wright, 6 Dylan Walker, 7 Apisai Koroisau, 8 Darcy Lussick, 9 Matt Parcell, 10 Nate Myles, 11 Lewis Brown, 12 Jamie Buhrer, 13 Jake Trbojevic.14 Blake Leary, 15 Josh Starling, 16 Addin Fonua-Blake, 17 Siosaia Vave 18 Liam Knight

Panthers: 1 Matt Moylan 2 Josh Mansour 3 Waqa Blake 4 Tyrone Peachey 5 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 6 Bryce Cartwright 7 Nathan Cleary 8 Leilani Latu 9 Peter Wallace 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11 Isaah Yeo 12 Trent Merrin 13 Suaia Matagi.14 Sitaleki Akauola 15 Jeremy Latimore 16 Chris Grevsmuhl 17 Moses Leota

Chris Boulous writes: The Panthers are on notice: perform or you're out. Jamie Soward is the latest high-profile casualty as Anthony Griffen looks for answers after a slow start to the season. With a NSW jumper on the line, expect Bryce Cartwright to be out for a big game and in the process to take some pressure off young halves partner Nathan Cleary. Injuries continue to plague the Sea Eagles with Daly Cherry-Evans, Jamie Lyon and Steve Matai on the sidelines. Apisai Koroisau returns to the No.7 jumper where he had some success earlier this year.

Key match-ups: Brett Stewart v Matt Moylan, Apisai Koroisau v Nathan Cleary, Jamie Buhrer v Trent Merrin

Did you know: Penrith won both games against the Sea Eagles last year.

Tip: Panthers by 7

UBET: Panthers $1.45, Sea Eagles $2.80

Dragons v Bulldogs

Monday, 4pm, ANZ Stadium

Try-time: Sam Kasiano forms part of the Bulldogs' giant forward pack. Photo: Mark Kolbe

Dragons: 1 Jason Nightingale 2 Kalifa Faifai Loa 3 Euan Aitken 4 Tim Lafai 5 Kurt Mann 6 Gareth Widdop (c) 7 Benji Marshall 8 Leeson Ah Mau 9 Mitch Rein 10 Russell Packer 11 Tyson Frizell 12 Joel Thompson 13 Mike Cooper. 14 Dunamis Lui 15 Will Matthews 16 Siliva Havili 17 Jake Marketo

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 Raymond Faitala-Mariner 13 David Klemmer. 14 Sam Kasiano 15 Adam Elliott 16 Tim Browne 17 Craig Garvey

Chris Boulous writes: Fresh off the bye, the Dragons will be looking to spark their attack which has yielded only 143 points in 12 games. Remarkably, the Dragons have won six games bankrolled by their defence and will again be without Josh Dugan, their most potent attacking weapon. The Bulldogs all but knocked off the league leaders last week on the back of their go-to weapon: their big forward pack. Their kicking game needs to improve if they want to challenge for a top four spot.

Key match-ups: Gareth Widdop v Josh Reynolds, Mitch Rein v Michael Lichaa, Mike Cooper v David Klemmer

Did you know: The Bulldogs have won seven out of their last eight against the Dragons.

Tip: Bulldogs by 6

UBET: Bulldogs $1.37, Dragons $3.15

Sharks v Cowboys

Monday, 7pm, Southern Cross Group Stadium

The Sharks are playing brilliant football and might have more to celebrate at the end of the season. Photo: Getty Images

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

Cowboys: 1 Lachlan Coote 2 Kyle Feldt 3 Justin O'Neill 4 Kane Linnett 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.14 Rory Kostjasyn, 15 John Asiata 16 Scott Bolton 17 Ben Hannant

Chris Boulous writes: The Cowboys knocked the Sharks out of the 2015 finals race and now they head south looking to break their nine-game winning streak. The defending premiers welcome back Michael Morgan as they look to improve their away record, which stands at 2-4, and maintain pace in the minor premiership race. The Sharks literally scraped home last week and need to improve if they are to keep their streak alive. A big performance from Andrew Fifita against Australian props Matt Scott and James Tamou could earn him a starting spot for NSW. It will also limit the chances the Cowboys – who have the best attack in the league – have to work their magic.

Key match-ups: Ben Barba v Lachlan Coote, Andrew Fifita v Matt Scott, Paul Gallen v Jason Taumalolo

Did you know: Phil Gould expects this encounter to be one of the games of the season. Who could argue.

Tip: Cowboys by 6

UBET: Sharks $1.91, Cowboys $1.91