Craig Bellamy is set to rest some key spine members ahead of Round 26, but it remains a mystery as to who will sit out this week.

The Panthers have a halves headache on their hands after a loss to the Raiders and an injury to the most obvious replacement.

Meanwhile, the Sharks are set for a major boost with their star halfback eyeing a return to the field.

North Queensland Cowboys v Melbourne Storm, 7:50pm AEST at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Round 24 Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Sam McIntyre 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Jaxon Purdue 17. Griffin Neame

Team Tips: JeremiahNanai is due to return from a head knock, likely replacing KulikefuFinefeuiaki who will drop to the bench, while JasonTaumalolo is also due to return from a facial injury. Those two players returning will likely see two of HarrisonEdwards, ThomasMikaele or JaxonPurdue drop off the bench. JakeClifford was impressive two rounds ago and will retain the No.7 jersey, with ChadTownsend blocked from a return to first grade.

Last week’s Melbourne team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 14. Sualauvi Faalogo 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 5. Tyran Wishart 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Alec MacDonald 22. Christian Welch

Team Tips: It’s the question on everyone’s lips – who will Craig Bellamy be resting? Speaking in the post-match press conference he flagged HarryGrant and JahromeHughes as the first two that came to his mind. CameronMunster could also get a breather, but leaving out all three of his superstar spine members looms unlikely, with Munster potentially getting a rest in Round 27. Should Hughes get a rest, expect TyranWishart to come into the halves. However, Grant’s omission raises big question marks with Wishart also the obvious replacement to slot into the No.9 jersey with BronsonGarlick still battling a back injury. NickMeaney is also an option to join the halves. “Without a doubt, we’ll be doing some resting this week,” Bellamy said. “We might even do a little bit in the last game (against the Broncos). I don’t know yet, but certainly this

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Manly Sea Eagles, 6:00pm AEST at Accor Stadium

Last week’s Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 10. Samuel Hughes 9. Reed Mahoney 23. Max King 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Kurt Mann 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Harry Hayes 17. Jaeman Salmon

Team Tips: The Bulldogs are set to be without skipper StephenCrichton for at least one game after he was handed a ban for his hit on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. JeralSkelton will likely join the backline, with JacobKiraz moving to the centres. KurtMann also suffered a broken collar bone, with BaileyHayward the likely man to wear the No.13 jersey. It remains to be seen whether JoshCurran will be fit from his shoulder niggle, but if not LipoiHopoi or PoasaFaamausili will join the bench.

Last week’s Sea Eagles team:1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 15. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown 18. Corey Waddell

Team Tips: Corey Waddell is set for a stint on the sidelines, facing a two-game ban for a careless high tackle. Toafofoa Sipley or Caleb Navale are the likely players in contention to join the bench. Tommy Talau, meanwhile, could be due to return from a pec injury, however it remains to be seen if he returns to the backline due to the form of Lehi Hopoate. Karl Lawton has been left out of the side in recent weeks, despite being named to start in the backrow.

 

Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs, 8:00pm AEST at BlueBet Stadium

Last week’s Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Daine Laurie 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Brad Schneider 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. James Fisher-Harris 20. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 11. Mavrik Geyer 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry

Team Tips: Mitch Kenny returns from a one-week suspension, which will see Luke Sommerton drop out of the team. Ivan Cleary admitted his halves pairing didn’t gel against the Raiders, but he faces a big decision after an injury to Jack Cole in NSW Cup, Penrith’s obvious replacement. He was the victim of a hip-drop tackle and was clearly in pain, grabbing at his ankle. Should Cleary want to replace Brad Schneider at five-eighth, Daine Laurie and Trent Toelau loom as the likely No.6 options. Elsewhere, Paul Alamoti returned via NSW Cup last weekend, and is a strong chance of returning to first grade. Cleary could opt to shift Casey McLean onto the wing or Alamoti will be a straight swap for Daine Laurie, who could join the bench as a utility.

 

Last week’s Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Fletcher Myers 3. Taane Milne 22. Tyrone Munro 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Jacob Host 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Shaquai Mitchell

Team Tips: Captain Cameron Murray was sent to the sin bin in his side’s loss to the Knights and is facing at least two games on the sidelines. Murray has pleaded guilty to the charge, but is heading to the judiciary to have his charge downgraded to a fine. Should his attempt be unsuccessful, Keaon Koloamatangi is the favourite to start at lock for Ben Hornby, with Jacob Host likely to join the back row.