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Team Talk: Round 22

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Johaan Forbes-Anthony

Canterbury Bulldogs v Parramatta Eels

While Sam Kasiano is in doubt, the Dogs will welcome back Brett Morris after he returns from a week out with illness. There have also been reports that Chase Stanley could start at five-eighth.

Nathan Brown's concussion means he'll have to pass the required tests in order to line up for Parramatta on Thursday night, while Josh Hoffman seeks to return to the wing after recovering from a knee injury.

St George Illawarra Dragons v South Sydney Rabbitohs

Sam Burgess is among a number of high profile names in doubt this weekend after aggravating a rib injury over the weekend. Adam Reynolds is likely to play despite suffering a concussion.

North Queensland Cowboys v Melbourne Storm

Shaun Fensom is likely to regain his place in the Cowboys side after overcoming a rib injury while the Storm welcomes back Billy Slater after sitting out last weekend's game due to a concussion.

Craig Bellamy has said Cameron Munster remains very unlikely to take his place in the side on Friday night after injuring his ankle in the win against Manly.

Newcastle Knights v New Zealand Warriors

A winning formula for the Knights is likely to remain the same this weekend as they search for back to back wins against a Warriors side who will be without Bodene Thompson after his season came to an end with a pectoral injury.

Ryan Hoffman will return after recovering from a foot injury.

Gold Coast Titans v Brisbane Broncos

Kevin Proctor is expected to be named after being sidelined with a hamstring injury last week, while Kane Elgey's shoulder should also be good to go against their cross-town rivals.

The Broncos will welcome back Kodi Nikorima with Ben Hunt likely to slot into the No. 9 jersey after Andrew McCullough's season came to an end with ACL and MCL injuries.

Cronulla Sharks v Canberra Raiders

Should Jack Bird recover from a sternum injury, he'll likely slot into the halves with Fa'amanu Brown in doubt following a heavy concussion on the weekend.

Jordan Rapana and Josh Papalii are both big inclusions for the Raiders as they look to continue the Sharks' poor 2017 home record.

Manly Sea Eagles v Sydney Roosters

Addin Fonua-Blake will sit out this Sunday afternoon clash after a high shot on Cooper Cronk last weekend with no other changes expected for the Sea Eagles.

The second-placed Roosters will look to maintain their position on the ladder with the aid of returning skipper Boyd Cordner. With Jake Friend and Victor Radley both recovering from hand injuries, the number nine jersey remains vacant with Mitch Aubusson and Mitch Cornish both in line for the jumper.

Penrith Panthers v Wests Tigers

The Tigers will line up with the same 17 that scored a big win over the Titans as they head to Penrith who will welcome back Matt Moylan into the halves after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Leilani Latu is out for the season with a broken jaw giving Moses Leota a chance to get back onto the bench.

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Johaan Forbes-Anthony