Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe suffered a horrific broken nose in his last match but elite work by Dr Peter Hackney has him sprightly ahead of round 14.
Joel Gould
Keaon Koloamatangi is close to the NRL's form prop, and could be NSW's best replacement for Mitchell Barnett if the Warrior is ruled out of State of Origin II.
Scott Bailey
Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai formed an imperious halves pairing at Penrith but will square up against each other for the first time at NRL level in round 14.
Jasper Bruce
Nathan Cleary remembers making Jarome Luai cry when he beat him in a big game when they were teenagers, but sledging could now replace tears.
Martin Gabor
Mark Nawaqanitawase's handling has been ruthlessly exposed by rival NRL sides but Roosters coach Trent Robinson is willing to play the long game.
George Clarke
Kalyn Ponga needs to come out firing if Newcastle are to salvage their season as NSW and Queensland look to solve their front-row dilemmas.
Without Jamal Fogarty and Tom Starling, Canberra's future has shone brightly in a 26-24 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Alex Johnston's hopes of breaking Ken Irvine's try-scoring record have been given a significant boost, with talks ramping up on a new deal at South Sydney.
Penrith have climbed off the bottom of the NRL ladder with a gritty defeat of their most bitter rivals Parramatta.
Alex Johnston has scored his 200th career try with a hat-trick for South Sydney against the Warriors, but it wasn't enough to stop the Rabbitohs losing 36-30.
Daly Cherry-Evans says he would be at peace with whatever call Queensland make on his State of Origin future, after starring in Manly's 34-6 win over Brisbane.
North Queensland looked set for a 50-point win before the Wests Tigers roared home, scoring four late tries for a thrilling finish in Townsville.
Melissa Woods
Des Hasler has taken aim at the Bunker over a crucial second-half call that denied the Titans a try in their loss to the Storm.
Melbourne have secured a scrappy 28-16 victory over Gold Coast but Titans coach Des Hasler was unhappy with a crucial bunker call.
Daniel Tupou is the most capped player at the Sydney Roosters, but finds himself reinvigorated by two NRL rookies.
Scott Bailey and Jasper Bruce
Wayne Bennett says it is imperative the NRL changes its transfer system, with the veteran coach claiming high-profile sagas have stolen away from the game.
Latrell Mitchell's availability after State of Origin could loom as crucial in South Sydney's bid to stay in the top eight, against a fully-fit Warriors side.
Penrith are hosting Parramatta for an important clash between two NRL strugglers and local rivals in round 13.
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has pulled no punches as he hit out at the NRL's uneven scheduling, while the club now risk losing a star to a long ban.
George Clarke and Scott Bailey
Kalyn Ponga didn't back up when Newcastle needed him most as the Knights succumbed to a 20-6 defeat at the hands of St George Illawarra.
Blaize Talagi was supposed to be Parramatta’s next long-term superstar, but instead he’s plotting their downfall on Sunday when he runs out with the Panthers.
As video emerges of teen NRL star Lachlan Galvin training with the Bulldogs before his signing is confirmed, his former coach has moved on.
News Corp Australia
It has been a far from smooth exit from Wests Tigers for teenage gun Lachlan Galvin, who is already under the spotlight at the Bulldogs.
NRL teams feel the pinch during State of Origin and the toll could hit Melbourne Storm on Saturday with a key player in doubt.
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