NRL Weekly Watch: Previewing Round 25

Wests Tigers back at Leichhardt for Manly face-off

Round 25 opens with the Wests Tigers hosting the Sea Eagles at Leichhardt Oval as they look to make a late climb off the bottom of the ladder.

Adam Doueihi (knee) and Luke Laulili’i (head knock) are missing for the hosts with Junior Tupou and Solomon Alaimalo coming into the backline and Latu Fainu coming onto the bench for Tallyn Da Silva.

Tommy Talau (pec) drops out for Manly with Toluta’u Koula moving into the centres, Karl Lawton coming into the back row, and Ben Trbojevic reverting to the pine.

The Sea Eagles have won their past six against the Wests Tigers although they have also lost four in a row against them at Leichhardt.

Warriors honouring SJ in final home clash of season

The Warriors have sold-out ‘Shaun Johnson Stadium’ for Friday evening’s clash against the Bulldogs.

Wayde Egan (elbow) is back for the hosts with Freddy Lussick dropping back to the bench and Chanel Harris-Tavita to the reserves.

Cameron Ciraldo has named the same 17 that took down the Dolphins in Bundaberg last week although Max King (wrist) has been named among the reserves.

The Warriors have won six of their past seven against the Bulldogs who have not won at the venue since 2012.

Broncos, Eels meet at Suncorp on Friday

Brisbane and Parramatta will go at it on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium as both sides look to finish their campaigns on a high.

Reece Walsh (wrist) is missing for the Broncos with Tristan Sailor the fullback whilst Selwyn Cobbo comes back onto the wing in place of Josiah Karapani.

Maika Sivo and Kelma Tuilagi earn gigs in the run-on side for Parramatta with Jake Tago and Wiremu Greig (suspension) dropping out.

Shaun Lane starts at prop with Makahesi Makatoa and Luca Moretti coming onto the interchange.

The Broncos have won four of their past five against the Eels who are 1-9 away from home this year.

Cleary-less Panthers make Saturday trip to nation’s capital

Penrith will look to inch a step closer to a Top 2 finish when they face Canberra on Saturday afternoon at GIO Stadium.

Jordan Rapana (head knock) and Albert Hopoate come in for the hosts with Ethan Strange (calf) and Adam Cook dropping out.

Kaeo Weekes shifts into the halves with Sebastian Kris moving into the centres.

The absence of Nathan Cleary (shoulder) sees Jarome Luai wear the No.7 and Brad Schneider come in at five-eighth.

Mitch Kenny (suspension) is out with Luke Sommerton taking over the hooking role whilst Liam Martin (suspension) returns pushing Lindsay Smith back to the bench.

The Raiders have not defeated the Panthers in Canberra since 2016.

Dolphins journey to Melbourne for crucial match-up

The Dolphins will be looking to stay within reach of the Top 8 when they make the trip to Melbourne to face to Storm on Saturday evening.

Tyran Wishart replaces Grant Anderson (head knock) on the wing with Sua Fa’alogo coming onto the bench.

Mark Nicholls (head knock) returns for the Dolphins in place of Lachlan Hubner.

The Storm have won 17 of their past 19 clashes at AAMI Park.

Rabbitohs take on Knights at Accor

South Sydney are back at Homebush to face the Knights in a Saturday night showdown.

Cody Walker (head knock) is out for the hosts with Dean Hawkins earning at shot at halfback.

Tyson Gamble (hand) drops out for Newcastle with Jack Cogger the five-eighth and Will Pryce coming onto the bench whilst Dylan Lucas (hamstring) returns in the centres in place of Kyle McCarthy.

South Sydney have won 12 of their past 15 against the Knights.

Roosters look to solidify Top 4 spot on Gold Coast

The Roosters make the trip up to the Gold Coast for a Sunday afternoon battle with the Titans.

Beau Fermor (kidney) and Moeaki Fotuaika (suspension) return for the hosts with Klese Haas and Erin Clark reverting to the interchange and Josiah Pahulu and Keenan Palasia dropping out.

The Tricolours welcome Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (suspension) and Nat Butcher (ribs) back but will be without Connor Watson (head knock).

Spencer Leniu reverts to the bench with Sandon Smith joining him and Siua Wong and Naufahu Whyte dropping out.

The Chooks have won 10 in a row against the Titans and have not lost on the Gold Coast since 2016.

Sunday local derby ignites in Wollongong

WIN Stadium is set to host arguably the game of the round when the Dragons meet the Sharks on Sunday afternoon.

Raymond Faitala-Mariner replaces Lyhkan King-Togia on the bench in the only change to the 17 that downed the Titans a week ago.

Cronulla welcome back Braydon Trindall (shoulder) at halfback with Blayke Brailey moving to hooker and Cameron McInnes to No.13.

Teig Wilton (hamstring) and Tom Hazelton (illness) also return with Royce Hunt and Jack Williams reverting to the bench and Billy Burns and Tuku Hau Tapuha dropping out.

The Sharks have won their past eight against the Dragons.

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