Another week of drama brings another swathe of upsets, injuries and surprises. 

Nothing is certain in the modern game, but we’ve done our best to predict which players will be taking the field in Round 7. 

We’ve considered team news, injuries and judiciary drama to bring you our NRL Round 7 predicted teams.

Will hurricane Bellamy swing the axe at Melbourne?

Will Luai slot in to replace the in-form Jock Madden in the Tigers’ halves? 

And can the return of old-man Ren Diggit save the Broncos, who’ve just dropped out of the top eight?

Whether you’re looking to update your fantasy team, craft a multi early or get your tips in, a bit of inside info on which players will be playing this week will hold you in good stead.

Get your sneak peak here and check out our NRL Round 7 predicted teams below.

NRL Round 7 Predicted Teams

North Queensland Cowboys Predicted Team

1. Scott Drinkwater2. Zac Laybutt/Braidon Burns3. Jaxon Purdue4. Tom Chester5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford7. Tom Dearden (c)8. Coen Hess9. Reed Mahoney10. Jason Taumalolo11. Heilum Luki 12. Sam McIntyre13. Reuben Cotter (c)

14. Soni Luke 15. Griffin Neame16. Thomas Mikaele17. Matthew Lodge18. Harrison Edwards19. Robert Derby

Manly Sea Eagles Predicted Team

1. Tom Trbojevic (c)2. Jason Saab3. Tolu Koula4. Reuben Garrick5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Brandon Wakeham10. Kobe Hetherington11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic13. Jake Trbojevic*

14. Jake Simpkin 15. Siosiua Taukeiaho16. Ethan Bullemor17. Simione Laifi18. Paul Bryan19. Clayton Faulalo

Canberra Raiders Predicted Team

1. Kaeo Weekes2. Savielo Tamale3. Simi Sasagi4. Sebastian Kris5. Jed Stuart6. Ethan Strange7. Ethan Sanders8. Joe Tapine (c)9. Tom Starling10. Ata Mariota11. Hudson Young12. Zac Hosking13. Morgan Smithies

14. Josh Papali’i 14. Noah Martin16. Corey Horsburgh17. Jayden Brailey18. Daine Laurie19. Joe Roddy

Melbourne Storm Predicted Team

1. Sua Fa'alogo  2. Will Warbrick3. Jack Howarth4. Nick Meaney5. Moses Leo6. Cameron Munster7. Jahrome Hughes8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant (c)10. Josh King11. Alec MacDonald 12. Cooper Clark13. Trent Loiero

14. Tyran Wishart  15. Davvy Moale16. Jack Hetherington17. Joe Chan18. Lazarus Vaalepu19. Manaia Waitere

The Dolphins Predicted Team

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow2. Jamayne Isaako3. Jake Averillo4. Herbie Farnworth5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima7. Isaiya Katoa (c)8. Tom Gilbert (c)9. Kurt Donoghoe10. Francis Molo11. Connelly Lemuelu12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles

14. Brad Schneider 15. Tom Flegler16. Ray Stone17. Felise Kaufusi18. Kurt Donoghoe19. Trai Fuller

Penrith Panthers Cowboys Predicted Team

1. Dylan Edwards  2. Thomas Jenkins3. Paul Alamoti 4. Izack Tago5. Brian To'o 6. Blaize Talagi7. Nathan Cleary8. Moses Leota  9. Mitch Kenny10. Lindsay Smith  11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Luke Garner13. Isaah Yeo (c)

14. Jack Cogger 15. Billy Phillips16. Scott Sorensen17. Liam Henry18. Freddy Lussick19. Kalani Going 

New Zealand Warriors Predicted Team

1. Taine Tuaupiki2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad*4. Ali Leiataua5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck6. Chanel Harris-Tavita7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris (c)9. Wayde Egan10. Jackson Ford11. Leka Halasima12. Jacob Laban13. Erin Clark 

14. Sam Healey15. Marata Niukore16. Demitric Vaimauga17. Kurt Capewell18. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava19. Luke Hanson

Gold Coast Titans Predicted Team

1. Keano Kini2. Sialetili Faeamani3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Lachlan Ilias7. Jayden Campbell8. Klese Haas 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (c)11. Arama Hau12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 

14. Kurtis Morrin15. Cooper Bai16. Moeaki Fotuaika17. Oliver Pascoe18. Jaylan De Groot19. Josh Patston

South Sydney Rabbitohs Predicted Team

1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Campbell Graham4. Jack Wighton5. Edward Kosi6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys8. Tevita Tatola9. Brandon Smith10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray (c)

14. Peter Mamouzelos15. Lachlan Hubner16. Sean Keppie17. Liam Le Blanc18. Jayden Sullivan19. Edward Kosi

St George Illawarra Dragons Predicted Team

1. Tyrell Sloan2. Christian Tuipulotu3. David Fale4. Valentine Holmes5. Setu Tu6. Daniel Atkinson7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Emre Guler9. Damien Cook (c)10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su'A13. Hamish Stewart

14. Kade Reed15. Jacob Liddle16. Blake Lawrie17. Jacob Halanaghu18. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga19. Hame Sele

Wests Tigers Predicted Team

1. Jahream Bula2. Faaletino Tavana3. Starford To'a4. Heamasi Makasini5. Sunia Turuva6. Jarome Luai7. Adam Doueihi8. Terrell May9. Api Koroisau (c)10. Fonua Pole11. Samuela Fainu12. Kai Pearce-Paul13. Alex Twal

14. Jock Madden15. Sione Fainu16. Royce Hunt17. Alex Seyfarth18. Tristan Hope19. Patrick Herbet

Brisbane Broncos Predicted Team

1. Jesse Arthars2. Deine Mariner3. Kotoni Staggs4. Gehamat Shibasaki5. Josiah Karapani6. Ezra Mam7. Adam Reynolds*8. Corey Jensen9. Cory Paix*10. Payne Haas11. Brendan Piakura12. Jordan Riki13. Xavier Willison

14. Cam Bukowski 15. Ben Talty16. Jack Gosiewski17. Thomas Duffy18. Jaiyden Hunt19. Hayze Perham

Sydney Roosters Predicted Team

1. James Tedesco (c)2. Daniel Tupou3. Billy Smith*4. Robert Toia5. Mark Nawaqanitawase6. Daly Cherry-Evans7. Sam Walker8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson10. Lindsay Collins11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson 15. Blake Steep16. Spencer Leniu17. Hugo Savala18. Egan Butcher19. Junior Tupou

Newcastle Knights Predicted Team

1. Fletcher Sharpe2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai4. Wilson De Courcey*5. Greg Marzhew6. Dylan Brown7. Sandon Smith8. Jacob Saifiti (c)9. Phoenix Crossland10. Trey Mooney11. Thomas Cant12. Jermaine McEwen13. Mat Croker

14. Fletcher Hunt15. Tyson Frizell*16. Pasami Saulo17. Cody Hopwood18. Harrison Graham19. Francis Manuleleua

Parramatta Eels Predicted Team

1. Joash Papali'i2. Araz Nanva3. Will Penisini4. Sean Russell5. Josh Addo-Carr6. Ronald Volkman7. Mitchell Moses (c)8. Jack Williams9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo11. Charlie Guymer12. Kitione Kautoga13. Dylan Walker

14. Tallyn Da Silva15. Jack De Belin16. Teancum Brown17. Luca Moretti18. Brian Kelly19. Lorenzo Talataina

Canterbury Bulldogs Predicted Team

1. Connor Tracey2. Jacob Kiraz3. Enari Tuala4. Bronson Xerri5. Marcelo Montoya6. Matt Burton7. Lachlan Galvin8. Leo Thompson/Lipoi Hopoi9. Bailey Hayward10. Samuel Hughes11. Viliame Kikau12. Jacob Preston13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann15. Sitili Tupouniua16. Harry Hayes17. Sean O'Sullivan18. Daniel Suluka-Fifita19. Logan Spinks