After a shortened weekend of footy, Round 14 will see seven games played after the opening State of Origin clash on Wednesday night.
Penrith and Brisbane will be sweating on the fitness of multiple key players, but some could be rested for their club sides given their current ladder position.
North Queensland and St George Illawarra won't be afforded that same luxury with their rep stars, with both sides languishing in the bottom-four of the NRL ladder.
Parramatta, Newcastle and Manly will all have the bye in a reduced weekend of footy, with no Thursday night game on the calender.
Here's all the early mail ahead of NRL Round 14.
Tigers predicted team:
1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To'a
4. Tommy Talau
5. Junior Tupou
6. Brandon Wakeham
7. Luke Brooks
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali'i
12. John Bateman
15. Joe Ofahengaue
13. Fonua Pole
14. Jake Simpkin
16. Alex Twal
17. Asu Kepaoa
Tigers team news:
No changes expected off the bye round for the Tigers, who were dominant in their Round 12 win over the Cowboys.
Raiders predicted team:
1. Sebastian Kris
2. Albert Hopoate
3. Nick Cotric
4. Matt Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Pasami Saulo
11. Hudson Young
12. Corey Horsburgh
13. Joe Tapine
14. Tom Starling
15. Emre Guler
16. Ata Mariota
17. Hohepa Puru
Raiders team news:
Corey Harawira-Naera will be sidelined indefinitely after a scary incident against the Rabbitohs. Hudson Young will return from Origin duties in the back-row.
Jarrod Croker will be rested in order to play his 300th game at GIO Stadium the following round, which will likely see Nick Cotric shift to centre and Hohepa Puru join the bench.
Warriors predicted team:
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Rocco Berry
4. Adam Pompey
5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Luke Metcalf
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Wayde Egan
10. Bunty Afoa
11. Jackson Ford
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tohu Harris
14. Freddy Lussick
15. Josh Curran
16. Mitch Barnett
17. Bayley Sironen
Warriors team news:
Wayde Egan (calf) and Mitch Barnett (neck) are both slated to return to the side in a major boost for the Warriors.
No other changes flagged at this stage despite the Round 13 loss to Brisbane.
Dolphins predicted team:
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken
4. Brenko Lee
5. Tesi Niu
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Herman Ese'ese
11. Kenny Bromwich
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Tom Gilbert
14. Jarrod Wallace
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Anthony Milford
Dolphins team news:
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tom Gilbert are likely to be named to return from State of Origin duties.
Kodi Nikorima will move back into the halves, Anthony Milford and Ray Stone will shift to the bench, with Mason Teague and Valynce Te Whare likely dropping out.
Titans predicted team:
1. Jayden Campbell
5. Phillip Sami
3. Brian Kelly
4. Aaron Schoupp
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Chris Randall
10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
11. David Fifita
12. Joe Stimson
13. Isaac Liu
14. Kruise Leeming
15. Erin Clark
16. Klese Haas
17. Joe Vuna
Titans team news:
No changes flagged to the side that ran out in Round 12.
However, the return of Sam Verrills (collarbone) is expected in the next fortnight and he could be included in the extended squad.
Rabbitohs predicted team:
1. Blake Taaffe
2. Alex Johnston
3. Isaiah Tass
4. Campbell Graham
5. Taane Milne
6. Cody Walker
7. Lachlan Ilias
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Damien Cook
10. Hame Sele
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jacob Host
13. Liam Knight
14. Michael Chee Kam
15. Tallis Duncan
16. Shaq Mitchell
17. Davvy Moale
Rabbitohs team news:
Latrell Mitchell, Jai Arrow and Cameron Murray will all play on Wednesday night, but aren't expected to be named to back up for South Sydney.
Davvy Moale (knee) is expected to return on the bench in place of Daniel Suluka-Fifita.
Sharks predicted team:
1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Siosifa Talakai
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Matt Moylan
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Braden Hamlin-Uele
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Royce Hunt
11. Briton Nikora
12. Teig Wilton
13. Dale Finucane
14. Connor Tracey
15. Jack Williams
16. Wade Graham
17. Oregon Kaufusi
Sharks team news:
Siosifa Talakai (neck) is set to return in the centres, likely pushing Connor Tracey to the bench.
No other changes expected for Cronulla after their week off.
Broncos predicted team:
1. Tristan Sailor
2. Jesse Arthars
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Corey Oates
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Keenan Palasia
9. Billy Walters
10. Corey Jensen
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Jordan Riki
13. Kobe Hetherington
14. Cory Paix
15. Xavier Willison
16. Brendan Piakura
17. Martin Taupau
Broncos team news:
Brisbane will have five Origin players lining up on Wednesday night - but don't expect to see them named in the 17 on Tuesday afternoon.
Payne Haas (ankle) has overcome a scare in NSW camp, but will likely be rested alongside Patrick Carrigan, Reece Walsh, Tom Flegler and Selwyn Cobbo.
Corey Oates (knee) is slated for a return on the wing, which will likely see Deine Mariner drop out.
Roosters predicted team:
1. James Tedesco
2. Joseph Suaalii
3. Joseph Manu
4. Billy Smith
5. Daniel Tupou
6. Luke Keary
7. Sam Walker
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
9. Jake Turpin
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Egan Butcher
12. Sitili Tupouniua
13. Nat Butcher
14. Drew Hutchison
15. Nathan Brown
16. Angus Crichton
17. Matt Lodge
Roosters team news:
Expect to see multiple changes to the Roosters lineup as the club looks to turn their season around.
Sam Walker (knee) will be fit to return and should regain the No.7 jumper, pushing Drew Hutchison to the bench. Jake Turpin will start at hooker with Brandon Smith (thumb) ruled out for an extended period.
Victor Radley (suspension) will miss three matches, opening the door for Nat Butcher to start at lock.
Jared Waerea-Hargeaves (back), Joseph Manu (ankle) and Daniel Tupou are all expected to return from their respective injuries in a major boost for the side.
James Tedesco and Lindsay Collins are expected to be named to back up from State of Origin.
Bulldogs predicted team:
1. Hayze Perham
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Jake Averillo
4. Paul Alamoti
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Karl Oloapu
7. Matt Burton
8. Max King
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Corey Waddell
12. Jacob Preston
13. Raymond Faitala-Mariner
14. Harrison Edwards
15. Jayden Okunbor
16. Kurtis Morrin
17. Franklin Pele
Bulldogs team news:
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (illness) is expected to return to the side at lock, replacing the injured Samuel Hughes (pectoral), while hulking prop Franklin Pele will be back on the bench.
Braidon Burns (knee) is slated to return and could be in the mix for the No.1 jumper in the coming weeks.
Cowboys predicted team:
1. Scott Drinkwater
2. Kyle Feldt
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Peta Hiku
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jordan McLean
9. Reece Robson
10. Reuben Cotter
11. Jeremiah Nanai
12. Heilum Luki
13. Jason Taumalolo
14. Jake Granville
15. Luciano Leilua
16. Coen Hess
17. Griffin Neame
Cowboys team news:
Some major boosts across the board for the Cowboys, with some of their biggest names set to return.
Jason Taumalolo (knee) is expected to be back in the No.13 jumper, while second-rower Jeremiah Nanai (suspension) will be back after a month-long absence.
Valentine Holmes, Murray Taulagi, Tom Dearden and Reuben Cotter are all expected to be named to back up from State of Origin duties.
Storm predicted team:
1. Nick Meaney
2. Will Warbrick
3. Reimis Smith
4. Justin Olam
5. Xavier Coates
6. Tyran Wishart
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
9. Bronson Garlick
10. Christian Welch
11. Trent Loiero
12. Chris Lewis
13. Josh King
14. Grant Anderson
15. Aaron Pene
16. Alec MacDonald
17. Tui Kamikamica
Storm team news:
Cameron Munster and Harry Grant aren't expected to be named to back up from Origin duties at this stage. Expect to see Tyran Wishart start at five-eighth and Bronson Garlick slot in at hooker.
Alec MacDonald (elbow) should be back on the bench, while the status of Elies Katoa (shoulder) is unknown.
Panthers predicted team:
1. Dylan Edwards
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Izack Tago
4. Stephen Crichton
5. Tom Jenkins
6. Jaeman Salmon
7. Jack Cogger
8. Moses Leota
9. Soni Luke
10. James Fisher-Harris
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Zac Hosking
13. Mitch Kenny
14. Tyrone Peachey
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Spencer Leniu
17. Matt Eisenhuth
Panthers team news:
Penrith will have six players lining up for NSW in the State of Origin opener and none of them are expected to be named at this stage.
Spencer Leniu (testicle) and Izack Tago (pectoral) are both expected to return to the side in a major boost for the defending premiers.
Dragons predicted team:
1. Tyrell Sloan
2. Mat Feagai
3. Moses Suli
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Talatau Amone
7. Ben Hunt
8. Francis Molo
9. Jacob Liddle
10. Michael Molo
11. Jack Bird
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Jack de Belin
14. Jayden Sullivan
15. Toby Couchman
16. Ben Murdoch-Masila
17. Josh Kerr
Dragons team news:
Ben Hunt is expected to be named at halfback and back up from Origin duties, given the side's recent struggles and desperation to turn their season around. Jayden Sullivan will revert to the bench and Moses Mbye will miss out.
Jaydn Su'A (hamstring) is also expected to feature in the back-row, pushing Ben Murdoch-Masila to the bench and Jaiyden Hunt out of the side.