Dylan Brown will face the Knights for the first time since signing the richest deal in NRL history with the club. Newcastle shelled out $13 million for the Parramatta five-eighth over 10 seasons, but need to outgun him on Friday to get their season back on track.
CAN CANTERBURY KEEP PUTTING ABSENCES ASIDE?
Jaeman Salmon has joined the Bulldogs' sidelined brigade, with a fractured ankle making him the fourth back-rower unavailable for the clash with the Roosters. Nothing seems to be stopping the Bulldogs this season, though, as they remain a win clear at the top.
DEARDEN VERSUS DCE BEFORE ORIGIN TEAMS NAMED
Daly Cherry-Evans will almost certainly be Queensland's halfback for Origin I, but there is a case for Tom Dearden to be in the team. The two face off in Townsville on Saturday night, before selectors name their squad on Sunday.
CRONULLA FACE LITMUS TEST AGAINST STORM
The Sharks have been below their best to start the year, but still sit fifth after 10 rounds. Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall are on-song as halves, but face the toughest test in the NRL against Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster at Melbourne.
WHICH WAY WILL NSW GO?
Blues coach Laurie Daley has many decisions to make before he names his team next weekend. There are decisions to be made at fullback, in the centres and halves ... and that's all before he decides whether Jake Trbojevic stays on as captain.
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