LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Ryan Papenhuyzen has finally been given the green light to make his much-anticipated return for the Storm after being sidelined with a small fracture in his fibula.
Dubbed as having the "most magnificent mullet in Melbourne," Papenhuyzen's comeback couldn't have come at a better time for the team, especially with key players like Cameron Munster out with injury and others on State of Origin duty.
Papenhuyzen's return is like a shot in the arm for the Storm as they gear up to face the Dolphins in what promises to be a heavyweight showdown.
With excitement machine Sua Fa'alogo shifted to the wing, the Storm are hoping to hold their own against a Dolphins side that are welcoming back their own livewire fullback Trai Fuller.
Meanwhile, the Roosters are looking to bounce back with the return of Brandon Smith, who has been brought straight back into the team after being stood down last week.
Despite missing their Origin stars, the Roosters have named a strong squad to take on the Bulldogs, who will be without Jacob Preston due to injury.
It's shaping up to be an action-packed round of NRL games, with teams making strategic decisions and players pushing through setbacks to make their mark on the field.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Papenhuyzen and other star players, hoping for some electrifying performances and maybe even a few unexpected twists and turns along the way.