Rabbitohs vs Raiders

Matchup - Dylan Walker vs Jack Wighton. Two young centres who have spent time at six throughout their junior careers. Great potential on display.

Key player - John Sutton. For the Bunnies to remain up the top of the ladder, Sutton must keep playing well and supporting Adam Reynolds.

Keep an eye on - Sam Mataora has been in and out of first grade for a while now, lets see how he goes off the bench.

Verdict - Rabbitohs >12

Tigers vs Storm

Matchup - Adam Blair vs Storm props. Blair's form has piqued with his move to prop so expect a big showing against a well rounded Storm rotation.

Key player - Chris Lawrence. After missing a heap of games through injury, Lawrence can take pressure of his halves and instill a tough physical presence in the centres.

Keep an eye on - Joel Reddy moving in to the second row. Will have a lot more work to do.

Verdict - Tigers <12. The Tigers are starting to get some quality players back from injury and the Storm may just be off their game a wee bit.

Panthers vs Dragons

Matchup - Lewis Brown vs Ben Creagh. Both are mobile and very tough. Whoever gets the upper hand here might seal the win.

Key player - Matt Moylan has had a stellar start to his NRL career but needs to be consistently good against the best for the Panthers to continue their improvement.

Keep an eye on - James Roberts. A former Rabbitohs junior, Roberts is blessed with pace and will add another exciting young prospect to the Panthers ranks.

Verdict - Panthers <12

Knights vs Titans

Matchup - Kade Snowden vs Luke Douglas. Former Sharks team mates, these two will have a good old ding dong battle up front.

Key player - Matt Srama holds the key as he must be able to get all the weapons of the Titans arsenal working together.

Keep an eye on - David Mead in the centres. Might be a bit small but could trouble defenders with his pace.

Verdict - Titans >12.

Warriors vs Broncos

Matchup - Konrad Hurrell vs Justin Hodges. Raw talent vs a seasoned pro.

Key players - Warriors props. One of the best prop rotations in the business and with them all healthy, now is the time to show that the Warriors can steam roll through teams.

Keep an eye on - How Dominque Peyroux/Kevin Locke is used. The Warriors might play some games with the make up of their bench.

Verdict - Warriors <12

Cowboys vs Sharks

Matchup - Tariq Sims vs Luke Lewis. Two of the best edge players in the game.

Key player - Robert Lui. With Jonathan Thurston backing up from Origin, Lui will have to chime in to take the weight off of Thurston's shoulders.

Keep an eye on - Sam Tagataese getting a start. Usually a bench player, Tagataese will has a big job ahead of him against a huge Cowboys pack.

Verdict - Cowboys <12

Roosters vs Sea Eagles

Matchup - Michael Jennings vs Jamie Lyon. Two best centres in the game.

Key player - Jamie Buhrer will come off the bench and give Manly some speed and mobility to get the big Roosters forwards on their heels

Keep an eye on - The return of Brett Stewart.

Verdict - Sea Eagles <12