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Eels won under Ryles, lose Lomax to injury, Simonsson returns after ACL recovery. Darwin clash.
The Eels got their first win under Jason Ryles last week but they lost star outside back Zac Lomax for this clash against the Raiders in Darwin.
Lomax booted the winning field goal against the Dragons but he's now sidelined for up to six weeks with a fractured foot.
Bailey Simonsson comes into the side having returned through NSW Cup and overcoming an ACL injury suffered last year.
Blues coach warns Robson to stay focused amid competition for NSW No.9 spot, as Elias pushes Koroisau.
Blues coach Laurie Daley says Reece Robson cannot be complacent as the under fire Cowboys hooker faces a fierce six-way battle to retain his NSW No.9 jumper.
Daley's warning came as NSW hooking legend Benny Elias called for crafty Tigers rake Api Koroisau to be recalled by the Blues to spearhead their title defence this season.
The Cowboys' patchy start to the season has put pressure on Robson, who goes into Saturday's clash against Souths in Perth as the most ill-disciplined player in the league.
Robson and Canberra's Hudson Young have given away the most penalties (five) this season.
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Raiders hooker Starling's future uncertain, playing well despite contract expiration and interest from clubs.
Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling might have some uncertainty surrounding his future at the club, but he isn't letting it get in the way of playing in career-best form.
Starling is off contract at the end of this season and has drawn interest from multiple NRL clubs.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has commented on his desire to have Starling stay in the capital, but the club currently have two hookers contracted for next year in Owen Pattie and Shaun Packer, and recently added Jayden Brailey from 2026.