Storm vs Broncos

The 13

Storm: Kenny Bromwich.

Broncos: Jordan Kahu, Adam Blair.

Bench

Storm: Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Jesse Bromwich.

Broncos: Alex Glenn, Herman Ese'ese, Benji Marshall.

Doc's Word

Expect Jesse Bromwich to slot back in for Melbourne and the presence of Benji Marshall is intriguing, just can't see where he fits in.

Bulldogs vs Warriors

The 13

Bulldogs: Brad Abbey, Greg Eastwood.

Warriors: All but Jacob Lillyman and Ryan Hoffman.

Bench

Bulldogs: Sam Kasiano, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Francis Tualau, Reimis Smith.

Warriors: All but Blake Ayshford.

Doc's Word

Brad Abbey is set to make his NRL debut, against his former club. We've waited a long time for Abbey to get the promotion after being recruited by Des Hasler so make sure you catch this game.

Titans vs Eels

The 13

Titans: Konrad Hurrell, Kevin Proctor, Agnatius Paasi.

Eels: Brad Takairangi, Josh Hoffman, Suaia Matagi, Manu Ma'u.

Bench

Titans: Nathaniel Peteru, Leivaha Pulu, Paterika Vaivai, Eddy Pettybourne.

Eels: Frank Pritchard, Marata Niukore, Kirisome Auva'a.

Doc's Word

Konrad Hurrell will be lining up against Michael Jennings which will be fun, plus the Titans have slid Leivaha Pulu back to the bench with Agnatius Paasi to be unleashed as a starting middle forward; watch out of Suaia Matagi running into Paasi.

Knights vs Rabbitohs

The 13

Knights: Danny Levi.

Rabbitohs: Bryson Goodwin, Zane Musgrove.

Bench

Knights: Haters.

Rabbitohs: Siosifa Talakai.

Doc's Word

You can probably skip this game.

Panthers vs Roosters

The 13

Panthers: Dean Whare, Te Maire Martin.

Roosters: Joseph Manu, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.

Bench

Panthers: James Fisher-Harris, Sitaleki Akauola, Moses Leota, Peta Hiku, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

Roosters: Isaac Liu.

Doc's Word

The return of Joseph Manu is worthy of your time, let alone the quality of the kiwi cuzzies on display here. Don't sleep on Penrith starting to get their full gang of kiwis back with Peta Hiku and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak likely to fight for a few backline positions in the coming weeks.

Cowboys vs Sea Eagles

The 13

Cowboys: Kalyn Ponga.

Sea Eagles: Haters.

Bench

Cowboys: Haters.

Sea Eagles: Lewis Brown.

Doc's Word

Jason Taumalolo won't play, however this is our first look at Kalyn Ponga in what must be his preferred position and while we don't know whether Ponga is a Kiwi or Kangaroos just yet, the prospect of him combining with the wizard Jonathan Thurston has me frothing.

Raiders vs Tigers

The 13

Raiders: Jordan Rapana.

Tigers: Michael Chee-Kam, Matt McIlwrick, Ava Seumanufagai, Elijah Taylor.

Bench

Raiders: Iosia Soliola, Jeff Lima.

Tigers: Josh Aloiai.

Doc's Word

Matt McIlwrick can feel Matt Ballin on his heels for game time, so watch out for the Tigers dummy half rotation. 

Sharks vs Dragons

The 13

Sharks: Sosaia Feki.

Dragons: Jason Nightingale, Russell Packer.

Bench

Sharks: Fa'amanu Brown, Gerard Beale.

Dragons: Leeson Ah Mau, Taane Milne.

Doc's Word

Things aren't looking good for Fa'amanu Brown as he's slipping down the Sharks' pecking order and the quicker Taane Milne is back in the NRL, the better for the Dragons.