Broncos vs Raiders

Broncos: Jordan Kahu, Alex Glenn, Adam Blair, Kodi Nikorima.

Raiders: Jordan Rapana, Joseph Tapine, Iosia Soliola.

Doc's Word: Adam Blair slides to the bench, which will put him and fellow veteran Iosia Soliola up against each other.

Tigers vs Rabbitohs

Tigers: Tim Simona (Sam), Ava Seumanufagai, Josh Aloiai, Elijah Taylor, Sauaso Sue (Sam), Dene Halatau, Michael Chee-Kam.

Rabbitohs: Kirisome Auva'a (Sam), Bryson Goodwin, Siosifa Talakai.

Doc's Word: I'd rather see Josh Aloiai come off the bench to play in the middle with Michael Chee Kam starting on the edge for the Tigers, but that's just me.

Knights vs Warriors

Knights: Danny Levi, Jeremy Smith.

Warriors: Tuimoala Lolohea, David Fusitua (Ton), Manu Vatuvei, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Issac Luke, Ben Matulino, Bodene Thompson, Simon Mannering, Nathaniel Roache, Sam Lisone (Sam), Albert Vete (Ton), Charlie Gubb.

Doc's Word: Danny Levi and Issac Luke to face off against each other, the OG vs the up and comer.

Eels vs Titans

Eels: Kenny Edwards, Manu Ma'u, Peni Terepo (Ton), Rory O'Brien.

Titans: Josh Hoffman, Leivaha Pulu, Agnatius Paasi (Ton), Eddy Pettybourne, Konrad Hurrell (Ton).

Doc's Word: Kenny Edwards in the halves is funky for Eels, plus Rory O'Brien gets the call up to come off their bench.

Roosters vs Storm

Roosters: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Sam Moa.

Storm: Jesse Bromwich, Kevin Proctor, Tohu Harris, Kenny Bromwich, Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

Doc's Word: Huge battle of the kiwi forwards here, led by Jared Waerea-Hargreaves vs Jesse Bromwich.

Sea Eagles vs Panthers

Sea Eagles: Mathew Wright (Sam), Lewis Brown.

Panthers: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Suaia Matagi, Sitaleki Akauola, Moses Leota (Ton).

Doc's Word: Suaia Matagi to start at lock, peep his ball-playing in that role.

Dragons vs Bulldogs

Dragons: Jason Nightingale, Benji Marshall, Leeson Ah Mau (Sam), Siliva Havili (Ton).

Bulldogs: Curtis Rona, Sam Perrett, Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Sam), Sam Kasiano (Sam).

Doc's Word: Always pay attention to Jason Nightingale at fullback; Josh Dugan who?

Sharks vs Cowboys

Sharks: Sosaia Feki (Ton), Gerard Beale, Sam Tagataese (Sam).

Cowboys: Antonio Winterstein (Sam), Jason Taumalolo.

Doc's Word: Can't go past Jason Taumalolo up against the gritty Sharks forward pack.