The home teams have dropped, which means NRL clubs can start picking their teams accordingly for round 17.
There are only four games due to the Origin, but the storm will run out of three of its best players for a clash between the top four against the Sharks, which they may call Nicho Hynes.
The Brisbane winger is one of five players to be ruled out this week, but his replacement is due to a hamstring injury.
Newcastle are poised to welcome back two stars from a long-term injury against the Rabbitohs, who have several players running the clock to stay fit.
Here are your tips for the Round 17 team!
Te Maire Martin, Nicho Hynes and Jayden Brailey.Font: Getty Images
THURSDAY
Cronulla Sharks vs Melbourne Storm at 7.50pm at PointsBet Stadium
Last week’s Sharks team: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. British Nikora 12. Wade Graham Dale Finucane 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Aiden Tolman 16. Teig Wilton 17. Andrew Fifita 18. Connor Tracey
Team Tips: Niches Hynes he was the Blues ’18th man in Game II, but that place now belongs to Jack Wighton, which means the Sharks get their half-defense for that crunchy clash. Jack Williams is scheduled to return from a shoulder injury.
Last week’s Storm team: 19. Ryan Papenhuyzen 1. Nick Meaney 3. Marion Seve 4. Justin Olam 5. Grant Anderson 14. Jayden Nikorima 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harry Grant 15. Tui Kamikamica 11. Chris Lewis 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Brandon Smith 2. Dean Jeremiah 10. Josh King 17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 18. Alec MacDonald
Team Tips: The Storm got its biggest splash in years during its loss to Manly last week and now things are getting harder with the disappearance of its Origin stars. Cameron Munster i Harry Grant are in the grenade camp, meanwhile Felice Kaufusi He will miss another week to be with his father, who is ill abroad. Tom Eisenhuth (hamstring) should return this week.
The Blues announce team for game III | 01:43
FRIDAY
Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs 19.55 at McDonald Jones Stadium
Last week’s Knights team: 1. Tex Hoy 2. Edrick Lee 3. Dane Gagai 4. Enari Tuala 5. Dominic Young 6. Anthony Milford 7. Adam Clune 8. David Klemmer 9. Chris Randall 22. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Mitchell Barnett Kurt Mann 10. Jacob Saifiti 14. Simi Sasagi 15. Leo Thompson 16. Matthew Croker 19. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
Team Tips: Knights coach Adam O’Brien said there is a “high chance” of injured duo Bradman Better (elbows) i Jayden Brailey (Achilles) will return for this confrontation. Jacob Saifiti has been selected to the blue team but will be available for this one.
Last week’s Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 19. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Elias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 17. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow Cameron Murray 10. Mark Nicholls 14. Code Nikorima 15. Thomas Burgess 16. Silver Havill
Team Tips: The Rabbitohs cling to Latrell Mitchell after he is unavailable to be considered for the Blues. Hame Sele came out with a hamstring injury last week and Mark Nicholls a HIA failed. Taane Milne was dropped to the 18th man before the start and Isaiah Tass moved to the centers and performed well. Zane Bijorac is expected to be available for selection.
‘It was a pretty emotional call’ 02:36
SATURDAY
Wests Tigers vs Parramatta Eels 19.35 at Leichhardt Oval
Last week’s Tigers team: 1. Daine Laurie 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford Toa 4. James Roberts 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jackson Hastings 16. Alex Seyfarth 9. Fa’amanu Brown 10. Zane Musgrove 11. Luke Garner 12. Kelma Tuilagi 13. Joe Ofahengaue 14. Stefano Utoikamanu 15. Adam Doueihi 17. Fonua Pole 20. Austin Dias
Team Tips: The Tigers passed round 15 unscathed, however James Tamou (calf) has to come back this week.
Last week’s Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. William Penini 4. Waqa Blake 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paul 11. Shaun Lane 12. Isaiah Papali ‘i 15. Martha Niukore 14. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Oregon Coffee 17. Ky Rodwell 18. Tom Opacic
Team Tips: Ryan Matterson was ruled out 24 hours since the start of last week, but no explanation was given.
SUNDAY
Brisbane Broncos vs St George Illawarra Dragons 16:05 at Suncorp Stadium
Last week’s Broncos team: 1. Te Maire Martin 2. Corey Oates 3. Cotton Staggs 4. Brenko Lee 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki. Patrick Carrigan 14. Jake Turpin 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Keenan Palace
Team Tips: Payne Haas (shoulder), Mayor Martín (ribs) i Corey Jensen (knee) have all been ruled out after suffering injuries against the Cowboys.
“Explorations show that Te Maire Martin has suffered a fractured cartilage fracture and will definitely miss this week’s game against the Dragons, with his return based on how the injury presents itself in the coming weeks,” the Broncos said. in a statement.
“Corey Jensen has taken a grade 2 calf stump that may involve several weeks of rehabilitation, but knowing Corey’s dedication to his training and preparation, he will return as soon as possible.” TC Robati (broken arm) was injured in reserve alongside the backrower Brendan Piakura (head blow). Thesis Niu (hamstring) is scheduled to return and would enter as a lateral.
Last week’s Dragons team: 1. Cody Ramsey 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Michael Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Jack de Belin 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Jack Bird 12. Jaydn Su ‘ A 13. Tariq Sims 14. Moses Mbye 15. Francis Molo 16. Aaron Woods 17. Michael Molo
Team Tips: Mat Feagai he left in the second half with a leg injury.