NRL Late Mail round 21

ALL the late changes including big news on Paul Gallen, Jarryd Hayne, Ben Hannant, Blake Ferguson and Aaron Woods.

Paul Gallen

ALL the late changes including big news on Paul Gallen, Jarryd Hayne, Ben Hannant, Blake Ferguson and Aaron Woods.

PANTHERS v ROOSTERS

THE Roosters will head into the Centrebet Stadium clash missing firepower up front, with Sonny Bill Williams (suspended) and Martin Kennedy (knee) both out. The Panthers are expected to be as per program, with Lachlan Coote at least a week away from returning from a pectoral injury.

KNIGHTS v BRONCOS

NSW winger James McManus is in doubt for the Knights with a back injury and will have to pass a fitness test Friday morning. Kevin Naiqama is on standby and trained in his place on Thursday ahead of the clash with the Broncos. Brisbane are expected to welcome back Jack Reed (collarbone) and Ben Hannant (calf).

WARRIORS v SHARKS

PAUL Gallen made it through his final training session on Thursday and is almost certain to play. The inspirational skipper boarded the plan to New Zealand and 18th man Tyrone Peachey is expected to miss out. Gallen has not played for the Sharks since before Origin II. The Warriors are expected to be as per program for the home clash as they look to charge into the top-eight.

EELS V SEA EAGLES

Both Manly and Parramatta are reporting no changes ahead of the Parramatta Stadium clash. Ricky Stuart has ruled out rushing his star No.1 Jarryd Hayne back until he is fully fit.

COWBOYS V RABBITOHS

THE Rabbitohs have spent the week bonding in Queensland as coach Michael Maguire looks to make it back-to-back wins. Nathan Merritt returns to fullback and young gun Justin Hunt will miss out. 18th man Dave Tyrrell is also expected to miss the clash. Cowboys football manager Peter Parr said the Cowboys will be 1-17. Scott Bolton and Rory Kostjaysn will drop off an extended bench.

RAIDERS V STORM

BLAKE Ferguson is in line to make his return for the Raiders this week, with David Furner considering him for the top grade. Ferguson is expected to push his way back into centre and Joel Thompson will shift into the pack. Jarrad Kennedy is the player to miss out. The Storm say they will be as per program.

TITANS V TIGERS

NSW Origin prop Aaron Woods is still a week away from returning from his knee injury and the Tigers are expected to go into the Gold Coast clash as per program. The Tigers will have a final hit-out on Saturday. Shaun Spence has been named as 18th man to cover for any last-minute injuries. The Titans have no injury concerns.

DRAGONS V BULLDOGS

DRURY Low has trained with the Bulldogs' NSW Cup side, ending speculation he would be a surprise replacement for Ben Barba. Sam Perrett will deputise for the injured fullback, meaning Tim Lafai will move into the centres and Krisnan Inu will shift to the wing. Sam Kasiano will remain on the bench as he searches for match fitness.