Round 7: Previews and Predictions

McDonald Jones Stadium, Friday Night

Sydney travel to Newcastle out to right the wrongs from their poor loss in Brisbane last week as they come up against the Knights looking to register their second win of the season.

Sione Mata'utia's bombed try effort cost them last week against the Bulldogs as the Knights' recent outings - including Nathan Ross' try of the season contender - have given their fans hope for the season going forward.

The form of Ross and Dane Gagai has brought a smile to the faces of Knights fans this season as they'll be out to exploit the frail defensive line that the Roosters displayed last week.

As a result, the Roosters have dropped Latrell Mitchell in favour of youngster Joseph Manu and are expected to recapture their offensive groove which saw them average over 21 points per game in the first five rounds.

The Roosters should bounce back and register their first win in three weeks however it may not be as easy as some punters are predicting.

Roosters by 10.