Round 16 NRL tips: Joey 'really tempted' to pick massive upset in clash set to feature 'all out attack'

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Andrew Johns supports the Raiders but considers Wests Tigers' upset potential despite recent challenges.

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Andrew Johns is keeping the faith with the high-flying Raiders but not without some trepidation after revealing he was "really tempted" to pick the Wests Tigers to spring a massive upset in Campbelltown on Friday night.

Still licking their wounds after a surprise loss to the Maroons on Wednesday night, the game's two Origin stars, Jarome Luai and Hudson Young, are both expected to take their place for what shapes as an exciting clash despite the logistical issues involved with flying back to Sydney from Perth for a tight turnaround.

Tigers coach Benji Marshall on Thursday revealed his gun playmaker had sent a text message stating simply, 'I'm good to go, coach, put me in', while Young will benefit from only having played 46 minutes in Perth.

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