The game of the round takes place in the Shire on Saturday night as the battle for the top four continues to heat up.

Should the Broncos beat the Eels on Thursday night, the Sharks can all but seal a top four spot, however, a loss will keep them well in the mix for an elimination final in week one.

Premiership hopes dwindle once teams slip outside the top four and the Raiders are no guarantee of that spot either. A loss to the Storm coupled with a narrow win over the Tigers has left Sydney with a little bit of concern as the finals draw near.

Neither side have any changes from last week and after a rusty performance last week against the Cowboys, you can bet Shane Flanagan will have his side primed to chalk up just their sixth win at home this season.

Luke Keary and Mitchell Pearce continue to steer the Roosters through the season however it's their big boys that will need to be on song this weekend to combat the star power in Cronulla's front line.

The Sharks are slight favourites however this remains a tough one to pick.

Roosters by 2.