WE bring you all the latest news and tips ahead of the round seven NRL team announcements.

The Raiders have been left breathing a sigh of relief following news that workhorse lock forward Shaun Fensom is a chance of playing this week against the Tigers.

Canberra feared the worst following Fensom’s ankle injury in their 14-10 defeat to Melbourne on Sunday but scans have revealed a favourable result for the Green Machine and Fensom will be given every chance to prove his fitness.

And in more big team news there is a strong tip that Robert Jennings, the youngest brother of international Michael and rookie George, is set to get the call-up to replace Jamal Idris for Penrith this weekend.

It will be 19-year-old Jennings’ NRL debut when the busted-up mountain men travel to the Gold Coast to play the Tians.

Other early mail news:

* The Bulldogs have been hit hard by injuries again and are sweating on the fitness of Tim Browne, Chase Stanley and Josh Morris

* Brad Takairangi and Semi Radradra are eyeing off early returns for Parramatta

* The Dragons will lose Jason Nightingale for two weeks

* The Sharks are set to lose Andrew Fifita after heavy judiciary charge

* John Sutton and Dylan Walker will push for Rabbitohs returns

* Penrith might have lost Jamal Idris for the season with an ACL injury but Elijah Taylor is a chance of being named for this week

DRAGONS v BRONCOS

Friday, 7.35pm AEDT at Jubilee Oval

Dragons: It seems the dragons should be a bit more careful before the games — they lost two men in the build-up to last week’s game against the Bulldogs (not that it mattered in the end). Jason Nightingale is out for two weeks with a foot injury, while Mike Cooper (hamstring) is waiting on scans. But other than that, the Dragons look in good shape.

On the judiciary front, second rower Tyson Frizell will get at least a two-week suspension after his hit on Tim Browne.

Unavailable: Dan Hunt (knee, indefinite), Dane Nielsen (disciplinary, indefinite), Tyson Frizell (disciplinary, TBC)

Broncos: Justin Hodges trained on Tuesday morning and looks set to return for a hamstring injury.

With the skipper back in the centres, Dale Copley would move out to the wing and Daniel Vidot drop out.

Jordan Kahu (hamstring) missed training and could spend another week on the sidelines which would see Lachlan Maratan retained at fullback..

Prop Jarrod Wallace will cop a week after his dangerous contact charge pushed him over the 100-point threshold — unless he beats the panel — with Francis Molo his likely replacement on the bench.

Unavailable: Darius Boyd (Achilles, indefinite), Elijah Alick (ACL, season), James Gavet (ACL, season), Adam Blair (calf, TBC), Jordan Kahu (hamstring, TBC), Justin Hodges (hamstring, TBC).

BULLDOGS v SEA EAGLES

Friday, 7.35pm AEDT at ANZ Stadium

Bulldogs: The loss to the Dragons was painful in more ways than one, as the Bulldogs sick list got even bigger. Tim Browne (concussion), Chase Stanley (knee), Josh Morris (ankle) are all major doubts for this weekend. With their outside back stocks already stretched to the seams, Des Hasler may be forced to switch Josh Jackson or Tony Williams to the centres to cover for Morris while young guns Tautalasi Tasi may be in line to make his first grade debut on the wing.

Unavailable: Brett Morris (calf, round 17), Pat O’Hanlon (ankle, indefinite), Tim Lafai (ankle, round 13), James Graham (disciplinary, round 10), David Klemmer (disciplinary, round 9), Sam Kasiano (disciplinary, round 8)

Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic (ankle) and Jesse Sene-Lefao (shoulder) both left the loss to Penrith early, while Brett Stewart faces a test on his groin — sounds painful. Jamie Buhrer may switch to the centres to cover Trbojevic’s absence or Geoff Toovey could opt to recall cult hero David Williams. James Hasson is expected to come in to replace Sene-Lefao on the bench.

Unavailable: Jorge Taufua (knee, round 9), Clinton Gutherson (ACL, season), Brenton Lawrence (back, indefinite), Blake Leary (back, indefinite), Feleti Mateo (ankle, indefinite), Josh Starling (knee, indefinite), Steve Matai (shoulder, indefinite)

TITANS v PANTHERS

Saturday, 3pm AEDT at Cbus Super Stadium

Titans: Agnatius Paasi did his ankle pre-game and will face tests this week, while Josh Hoffman also has a question mark after niggling his back in the win over the Eels and Eddy Pettybourne will face a week on the sidelines after pleading guilty to a grade one careless high tackle. On the plus side, Daniel Mortimer is expected to be ready for selection, placing some pressure on rookie Kane Elgey. Kevin Gordon’s strong form in the Intrust Super Cup gives the Titans good cover for Hoffman while David Hala and Mark Ioane are candidates to replace Pettybourne.

Unavailable: Ben Ridge (pectoral, round 10), Daniel Mortimer (wrist, round 7), Leva Li (foot, round 11), Christian Hazard (ankle, indefinite)

Panthers: There is a strong tip that Robert Jennings, the youngest brother of international Michael and rookie George, is set to get the call-up to replace Jamal Idris for Penrith this weekend.

It will be 19-year-old Jennings’ NRL debut when the busted-up mountain men travel to the Gold Coast to play the Tians.

Idris was on Monday ruled out for the season with an ACL injury.

Meanwhile Panther Elijah Taylor (knee) was originally expected to spend a lenghty stint on the sidelines, but scans have revealed the injury is not as bad as first thought, and he could even play against the Titans on Saturday.

Halfback Peter Wallace is due for surgery on a knee problem.

Kieran Moss will face tests on his foot this week, but Jamie Soward is not ready to return just yet. Following Isaac John’s strong performance on the weekend he will continue to deputise for Wallace.

Unavailable: David Simmons (quad, indefinite), Jamal Idris (ACL, indefinite), Peter Wallace (knee, indefinite), Dean Whare (hamstring, indefinite)

COWBOYS v WARRIORS

Saturday, 5.30pm AEDT at 1300Smiles Stadium

Cowboys: The Cowboys are expected to name an unchanged line up, with Justin O’Neill set to retain his place on the wing.

Warriors: Glen Fisiiahi, David Fusitua and Mason Lino both face tests on shoulder injuries — but don’t wait on them turning out just yet.

Unavailable: Sam Tomkins (knee, round 9), Ben Henry (knee, indefinite)

STORM v ROOSTERS

Saturday, 7.30pm AEDT at AAMI Park

Storm: Billy Slater remains the big loss, with his shoulder injury set to keep the Kangaroos star in the sidelines til at least round nine.

Young gun Cameron Munster impressed at fullback in Slater’s injury and looks certain to retain the No. 1 jersey.

Roosters: Rooster Sam Moa will get off with an early guilty plea for his hit on Broncos Alex Glenn that was only judged a grade one high tackle. Jake Friend may start after his strong return from injury last weekend against the Broncos.

Unavailable: Aidan Guerra (cheekbone, round 9), Blake Ferguson (foot, round 20)

WESTS TIGERS v RAIDERS

Sunday, 2pm AEDT at Leichhardt Oval

Tigers: After Aaron Woods escaped a charge for his late tackle on Warriors’ Chad Townsend, the Tigers don’t have too many concerns this week.

Unavailable: Matt Lodge (knee, round 8), David Nofoaluma (ankle, round 12)

Raiders: With news that Shaun Fensom and Josh Hodgson are both chances of playing this weekend, the Raiders will give the duo until the last possible moment to prove their fitness.

Fensom and Hodgson have been two of Canberra’s best this season and their inclusion would be a massive boost for Ricky Stuart.

Young tyro Luke Page picked up an injury playing Mounties on the weekend and will miss 1-2 weeks while Joel Edwards will undergo surgery on his toe next week and, depending on the healing process, may miss the rest of the season.

Unavailable: David Shillington (broken thumb, round 9), Joel Edwards (foot, indefinite), Jeff Lynch (hand, round 10), Shannon Boyd (shoulder, round 8)

KNIGHTS v EELS

Sunday, 4pm AEDT at Hunter Stadium

Knights: Tariq Sims and Jarrod Mullen will both have tests on shoulder injuries to see if they’re fit for this weekend, with Nathan Ross, Chanel Mata’utia and Robbie Rochow all good chances of being ready for selection. Carlos Tuimavave scored a double in the NSW Cup over the weekend and is a possible replacement if Mullen is unavailable.

Unavailable: Jaelen Feeney (Broken arm, Indefinite), Pat Mata’utia (Broken leg, Indefinite), Beau Scott (ankle, round 8-9), James Elias (ankle, round 12)

Eels: No new injuries this week for Parra — but it’s not like they need them considering their already long list. Brad Takairangi and Semi Radradra are both chances of playing this weekend.

Unavailable: Semi Radradra (knee, round 10), Pauli Pauli (knee, round 8), Beau Champion (knee, season), Brad Takairangi (knee, round 8), Junior Paulo (disciplinary, round 11), Vai Toutai (ankle, round 12), Kenny Edwards (knee, season), Kaysa Pritchard (pectoral, indefinite)

SHARKS v RABBITOHS

Monday, 7pm AEDT at Remondis Stadium

Sharks: Sharks prop Andrew Fifita faces a lengthy stint in the sidelines after he was charged with a grade three dangerous throw. An early guilty plea will still secure him four matches on the sidelines, with six the punishment if he fights the charge and loses. Sam Tagatese would be Fifita’s replacement.

Sharks coach Shane Flanagan remains confident Ben Barba will be fit to face the Bunnies after his late departure in the win over the Knights.

Unavailable: David Fifita (cracked fibula, round 12), Fa’amanu Brown (ACL, season), Kyle Stanley (ACL, season)

Rabbitohs: A seven-day turnaround could work in the Rabbitohs’ favour, with John Sutton and Dylan Walker rated good chances of returning from injury.

Sutton was named to return from a broken jaw last round, only to withdraw before the game while Walker could be back from a busted hand.

Jason Clark (concussion) is a doubt after leaving the field on Monday night following a heavy collision with Cowboys big man Jason Taumalolo.

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