Tigers vs Warriors

Matchup - The front row. Aaron Woods and Adam Blair vs Sam Rapira and Ben Matulino. These four are a part of the upper echelon of props in the NRL, will be a great battle.

Key Player - Kevin Locke hasn't had many lows this year besides injury, but for the Warriors to win games against free flowing teams such as the Tigers, Locke has to shine.

Keep an eye on - Suaso Sue. The young lock is big and powerful and is forming the foundation of a tough forward pack for the future.

Verdict - Plenty has been made of the Benji Marshall factor, but the Warriors will be bursting at the seems to get their season on track following a tough loss against the Bunnies. Warriors >12

Raiders vs Eels

Matchup - Joel Thompson vs Willie Tonga. Two quality centres who are big and mobile.

Key player - Matt Keating. The Eels have been vocal about their desire for a quality dummy half, so expect Keating to get the Eels going forward and have a big one.

Keep an eye on - Anthony Milford gets another start at fullback. Keep a close eye on his progress throughout the rest of the season.

Verdict - Hard to go past the Raiders here, but the Eels could easily upset Canberra if they show up to play. Raiders <12

Roosters vs Sharks

Matchup - Boyd Cordner vs Jason Bukuya. Powerful ball runners who like a little whack in defence.

Key player - Stewart Mills. Has had an up and down run in recent weeks, filling in at fullback and on the wing. He is named at centre this week, against an angry Michael Jennings. Tough life.

Keep an eye on - Every time I see Tyrone Peachey play, he looks the goods. Not blessed with much size, he has skill and footwork on his side.

Verdict - Bit of an Origin hangover game here. I'm picking the Sharks to get the Roosters in a grind with Todd Carney to lead them to victory. Sharks <12

Panthers vs Knights

Matchup - Dean Whare vs Joey Leilua. Young, nimble and very strong, these two will provide great entertainment.

Key player - Akuila Uate offers the Knights a very dynamic attacking weapon. Look for him to get involved as much as he can.

Keep an eye on - Former Warrior Jeremy Latimore getting a bench spot.

Verdict -The Knights will be too physical, too tough and too clinical out wide. Knights >12

Sea Eagles vs Titans

Matchup - Quality young halves on display here.

Key player - Manly are a quality defensive team, so Dave Taylor will have to provide both go forward and a tough of the sublime.

Keep an eye on - Jordan Rankin getting a start at fullback.

Verdict - Manly at Brooky, on a Sunday arvo? Manly >12

Rabbitohs vs Dragons

Matchup - Dylan Walker vs Matt Cooper. Youth vs experience. Walker is a star of the future and will battle it out with one of the best centres of recent times.

Key player - Nathan Merritt will have a lot more responsibility with Greg Inglis out injured. Whether he gets a start at fullback or not, expect Merritt to pop up everywhere.

Keep an eye on - Adam Quinlan getting a start at six. The Dragons are in desperate need of some youthful exuberance, which Quinlan could provide.

Verdict - Rabbitohs, too much class >12