Biggest Winners – Roosters

Lindsay Collins

Collins returns from concussion and slots straight back onto the interchange, providing Trent Robinson with a major boost through the middle. His work rate and aggression arrive at the perfect time against one of the NRL’s toughest forward packs.

Betting impact: Collins’ return strengthens the Roosters’ middle rotation and improves their chances of winning the ruck battle.

James Tedesco

Despite suffering an ankle complaint last week, Tedesco has been named at fullback and remains the heartbeat of the Roosters’ attack. His support play and ability to create overlaps will be crucial against Canterbury’s elite defensive system.

Betting impact: Tedesco remains one of the strongest player market selections of the round, particularly in anytime try scorer and player performance markets.

Billy Smith

Smith returns after missing Round 22 through illness, strengthening the Roosters’ backline and adding another experienced option outside Sam Walker.

Betting impact: His return gives the Roosters greater stability defensively while improving their attacking combinations on the edge.

Biggest Losers – Roosters

Daniel Tupou

Tupou remains sidelined with a shoulder injury, forcing another reshuffle on the wing and denying the Roosters one of their most reliable finishers.

Roosters edge defence

Canterbury’s left edge featuring Stephen Crichton, Viliame Kikau and Jacob Kiraz will present one of the biggest defensive tests of the weekend.

Roosters discipline

Against one of the NRL’s best defensive teams, conceding cheap penalties or repeat sets could quickly shift momentum.

Biggest Winners – Bulldogs

Sitili Tupouniua

Tupouniua returns for his first NRL appearance since Round 16 after overcoming a hamstring injury. His inclusion adds another damaging edge runner to Cameron Ciraldo’s interchange rotation.

Betting impact: Tupouniua’s return strengthens Canterbury’s forward depth and provides another attacking option close to the line.

Stephen Crichton

Crichton continues to thrive in his playmaking role at five-eighth and enters the clash in excellent form. His ability to challenge the line and create opportunities has been central to Canterbury’s recent resurgence.

Betting impact: Crichton remains Canterbury’s best player market option, particularly in try assists and line break involvements.

Jake Turpin

Turpin has been recalled to the interchange for his first NRL appearance since Round 9, giving the Bulldogs additional cover through the middle and at hooker.

Betting impact: His versatility gives Canterbury greater flexibility if the contest becomes an arm wrestle.

Biggest Losers – Bulldogs

Bronson Xerri

Xerri drops out of the starting side following Tupouniua’s return and has been named on the extended interchange instead.

Bulldogs outside backs

The Roosters still boast one of the competition’s most potent attacks through James Tedesco, Sam Walker and Mark Nawaqanitawase, meaning Canterbury’s edge defence will be under constant pressure.

Bulldogs middle forwards

Containing Spencer Leniu, Victor Radley and the returning Lindsay Collins for 80 minutes remains one of the biggest challenges of the round.

Early Betting Verdict

The biggest Team List Tuesday news is the return of Lindsay Collins for the Roosters and Sitili Tupouniua for the Bulldogs. Collins strengthens Sydney’s middle rotation, while Tupouniua gives Canterbury another powerful edge forward as the Bulldogs continue their push towards the finals. With both sides close to full strength, the battle through the middle between the Roosters’ representative forwards and Canterbury’s physical pack shapes as one of the key betting angles. Player markets around James Tedesco, Stephen Crichton and Sam Walker also stand out heading into Friday night’s blockbuster.