Despite not being named, Tim Grant (calf) is set to play for the Panthers against the Storm on Saturday afternoon. Teammate Jamal Idris (hamstring) could also be a late inclusion, while the Storm should be 1-17. Cameron Smith will became the most capped Melbourne player when he plays his 263rd game, surpassing Matt Geyer.

The Roosters and the Eels are set to be unchanged when the defending premiers host the dual wooden spooners at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night.

After playing a record-breaking 195 consecutive games, Titans prop Luke Douglas is in doubt for the match against Wests Tigers with a thumb injury. Although Douglas is expected to play, Ryan James would be his replacement. James is set to return from a shoulder injury for Tweed Heads in the Intrust Super Cup. Tigers prop Keith Galloway (toe) will have a fitness test on Saturday.

Newcastle rookie Matt Minto is poised to make his NRL debut for the Knights against Canberra at Hunter Stadium on Sunday night. The 23-year-old utility back is in the mix to start at fullback, which would allow captain Kurt Gidley to play hooker and push Travis Waddell to the bench. Gidley and Roberts, who were concussed in the loss to Penrith, are expected to play after passing CogSport brain-function tests on Tuesday.

Canterbury should be unchanged but their opponents Cronulla will be minus suspended pair Andrew Fifita and Siosaia Vave. Chris Heighington makes a timely return from a calf injury while David Fifita or Tim Robinson will force their way into the 17. Todd Carney will play unless his hamstring tightens following an increased training load this week.