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BOTH teams have changed significantly since last year's grand final, but at least Manly and Melbourne head into tonight's rematch unchanged from the team chosen on Tuesday. Hep Cahill is on standby for Melbourne, with Scott Anderson dropping out. Manly are expected to be "1-17".

Eels coach Daniel Anderson said he was considering prop Josh Cordoba, not originally named, to face North Queensland tonight at Parramatta Stadium. The Cowboys are expected to be as per program.

Titans centre Brett Delaney may not face South Sydney tomorrow due to a shoulder injury. Mat Rogers (neck/shoulder) and Luke Bailey (knee) will almost certainly play. Rabbitohs coach Jason Taylor said utility Craig Wing was in doubt with concussion from Paul Gallen's hit last Friday. Ben Lowe is on standby.

New Roosters signing Nick Kouparitsas, who will train with the club for the first time today, has been added to the bench and may play against Cronulla tomorrow night, although coach Brad Fittler is yet to make a final decision. Cronulla have no injury worries.

Newcastle halfback Jarrod Mullen may play against Brisbane tomorrow night at EnergyAustralia Stadium, despite his shoulder troubles. Coach Brian Smith refused to rule his key playmaker out, especially with five-eighth Ben Rogers in doubt with a knee problem. Junior Sau is troubled slightly by a sternum problem but he should play. Smith is expected to switch James McManus to the right wing so he can mark Israel Folau, believing him to be a better option than Akuila Uate who, along with Steve Simpson, is still feeling the effects of a hamstring injury. The Broncos are expected to be as named.

Penrith fullback Lachlan Coote has been cleared to play after damaging his back in Gold Coast-forward Matthew White's controversial tackle on Monday night, however he remains in doubt to back up against Canberra tomorrow. If he is ruled out, Jarrod Sammut is expected to play at fullback, with Joel Romelo grabbing the utility bench spot. Key Canberra stars Terry Campese and Alan Tongue have had the flu, however they will almost certainly play.

Warriors fullback Wade McKinnon will return from a hamstring injury against the Dragons on Sunday, while utility Lance Hohaia, named at 18, will play. Mathew Head is expected to drop off the St George Illawarra five-man bench.

Tigers back-rower Chris Heighington (ankle) has not trained with the team all week, but he is still expected to play against the Bulldogs. Halfback Benji Marshall remains affected by the flu. Bulldogs coach Kevin Moore said his squad would be "1-17".