Storm vs Broncos

Matchup - Brett Finch vs Scott Prince. Two veterans who can both play either a steady hand or have a large impact on the game.

Key player - Maurice Blair will have to do a job defending Justin Hodges, as most of the Broncos attack will come through him.

Keep an eye on - The impact Brett Finch has on proceedings.

Verdict - Storm <12

Sharks vs Tigers

Matchup - Andrew Fifita vs Aaron Woods. NSW props and former Tigers team mates, these two will duel it out in the middle.

Key player - With Luke Lewis moving to centre, the Sharks

Keep an eye on - Bryce Gibbs making his return against former team.

Verdict - Sharks >12

Dragons vs Roosters

Matchup - Trent Merrin vs Boyd Cordner. Two unforgiving tough nuts who will play in the middle.

Key player - Tyson Frizell has been good all year on the edges, he'll have to make a big impact for the Dragons to have any potency on attack.

Keep an eye on - Charly Runciman getting a start in the centres. Big raps on this kid.

Verdict - Roosters >12

Titans vs Panthers

Matchup - Kevin Gordon vs James Roberts. Two speedsters who look exciting every time they get the ball.

Key player - Greg Bird will have to step up and get the Titans on the front foot, both with and without the ball.

Keep an eye on - Jahrome Hughes and Hymel Hunt getting a start for the Titans.

Verdict - Titans <12

Raiders vs Cowboys

Matchup - Tariq Sims vs Josh Papali'i. Would not want to be any where near the collision between these two.

Key player - Matt Scott will need to lead this Cowboys pack against a big Raiders unit, away from home.

Keep an eye on - The form of Clint Greenshields. The fullback situation in Townsville is getting pretty confusing so watch for Greenshields to push his case.

Verdict - Cowboys <12

Bulldogs vs Knights

Matchup - Michael Ennis vs Danny Buderus. Two crafty dummy halves who don't take a backward step. Expect Ennis to try get under the skin of Buderus.

Key players - Robbie Rochow and Beau Scott have a big task ahead of them trying to limit the effects of Frank Pritchard and Tony Williams.

Keep an eye on - Josh Reynolds has to continue to give Laurie Daley a reason to pick him for game three.

Verdict - Bulldogs <12

Rabbitohs vs Warriors

Matchup - Adam Reynolds vs Shaun Johnson. Two exciting young halves who will have to dictate proceedings with their kicking games and get their big boys rolling forward.

Key player - Feleti Mateo has been a bit subdued recently which hasn't been an issue. If he is able to offload and provide some razzle dazzle, the Warriors could be unstoppable.

Keep an eye on - Dylan Walker. A very talented young man.

Verdict - Warriors <12. Will be like a home game with all the Kiwis in Perth.

Sea Eagles vs Eels

Matchup - Brett Stewart vs Jarryd Hayne. Two high class fullbacks who have a huge impact on their teams attack.

Key player - Glenn Stewart needs to continue to improve for the Sea Eagles to become serious contenders. What better time to push for NSW selection than against the lowly Eels.

Keep an eye on - Justin Horo coming up against the team that didn't want him

Verdict - Sea Eagles >12