Parramatta Eels vs Redcliffe Dolphins – Thursday night – CommBank Stadium

The Dolphins have averaged more than 32 points per game in their last five outings. Typically that's enough, but not in their last two games. Notably those losses were against better teams than the Eels, but when you're scoring that many points and not winning there's a problem that needs addressing. Kaufusi and Donoghue are the new names on Thursday, with Marshall-King unavailable while they sort out an issue with a cut on his leg. No significant changes for the Eels, who have been better with the return of Moses. They're scoring more points with Moses steering them around, and they'll need to given what the Dolphins can do with the ball in hand. This is the Dolphins first ever game at this stadium, and it's a venue where the Eels have a solid record. Seems a little odd to make a call based on the venue, but in an even contest that could be the thing that gets the home side over the line.

Verdict – Eels by 1

Result – Dolphins 20 defeated Eels 16

Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans – Friday night – McDonald Jones Stadium

Most of you know that the Titans are my kryptonite - I probably tip games involving them incorrectly more often than any other side, so the following should come with some sort of warning. The Knights are one of the shortest favourites to win in round ten, and that seems an enormous over-reaction to one win. Yes, they beat the Rabbitohs comfortably last week, but the Rabbitohs had a list of unavailables as long as their arm, and many of their unavailables are their best players. Prior to that, the Knights have scored just 36 points in 5 games. 28 of those 36 points were scored in the final 10 minutes of games, when the game was already over. In round 3, the Titans beat the Knights 26-6, and the line-ups are much the same this time around. I'm well aware the Titans have lost five in a row, and it's nearly a decade since they won a game in Newcastle. They should be the outsider in this, but last week they weren't far away against the team at the top of the table. If they didn't lose their halfback and goal-kicker in the opening moments they would have been even closer. I hear you...I'm crazy, but:

Verdict – Titans by 4

Result – Titans 24 defeated Knights 20

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos – Friday night – Accor Stadium

The Rabbitohs have a list of casualties that would test the depth of every side, and they're tested. Mitchell and Humphries return this week which will help a little. Mitchell slots in at fullback with Gray (if he plays) on the bench. We all know how competitive Mitchell is but he's likely to be underdone and will struggle to stay engaged in the game for the 80 minutes. When he does engage defensively, there's every chance he'll be late or miss his mark because he's underdone, and the most sin-binned player in the NRL could be sin-binned again. Clearly he's a match winner on his day, but there's two sides to that coin. It's hard to get a handle on the Broncos right now - two weeks ago they put the cleaners through the team at the top of the ladder, and a week later were soundly beaten by the team running last. It would be hard to find an excuse for them if they were to lose this, and if they turn up they could win by 40.

Verdict – Broncos by 40

​​​​​​​Result – Rabbitohs 22 defeated Broncos 14

Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs – Saturday afternoon – GIO Stadium

Second plays first and it's an added bonus that this contest jagged the daytime schedule. It's the game of the round, and comfortably so. No changes for the Raiders who knocked off the Storm in extra last week. They had some luck on the night, but that was their fifth win in a row and they wouldn't doubt themselves against anyone. So far this season they've played the teams in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th...and won them all. Burton is back for the Bulldogs which obviously helps, but the suspension of Preston is a big loss for the visitors, especially so against one of the best engine rooms in the NRL.

Verdict – Raiders by 4

​​​​​​​Result – Bulldogs 32 defeated Raiders 20

St George Illawarra Dragons vs New Zealand Warriors – Saturday night – WIN Stadium

Rare air for the Warriors to be sitting in the top four. They haven't lost a game in New Zealand this season and their only losses overseas have been to the 2nd placed Raiders in Vegas and the 4th placed Storm in Melbourne. That's fair form. One of their best returns for this game in Watene-Zelezniak which won't hurt, and Tuivasa-Sheck isn't from a return either. It's a fair indication of how well they're going that they're 3rd on the ladder with key players unavailable. The Dragons have been going okay without shooting the lights out, but they've conceded 80 points in their last two games which is an obvious concern. Historically, the Dragons have a very good record against the Warriors in Wollongong, but this Warriors side is built different, and can get the job done.

Verdict – Warriors by 4

​​​​​​​Result – Warriors 15 defeated Dragons 14

North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers – Saturday night – Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Not long ago the Cowboys would have been feeling pretty good about this game, but perhaps less so now. These sides met in round 5 where the Cowboys prevailed 22-18 in Sydney. The Cowboys line-up on Saturday is much the same, while the Panthers will have Edwards, To'o and Talagi in their starting thirteen this time around. What's worse, the defending premiers appeared to find their true identity last week with a thumping win over the Broncos in Brisbane. To'o and Kenny are back this week too, huge inclusions that can only make them stronger. If the Panthers lost their way again and the Cowboys won I wouldn't be surprised, but the Panthers need to rack up some wins in a row to be any hope of making the finals. This looks like a game of football though. Worth watching.

Verdict – Panthers by 7

​​​​​​​Result – Cowboys 30 drew with Panthers 30

Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers – Sunday afternoon – AAMI Park

The Storm have been a little bit off, but not alarmingly so. They were a little unlucky against the Raiders, but some of that bad luck was of their own doing. It's safe to say Trent Loiera had a night out that he would like to forget, and he'd like his coach and all of us to forget about it too. He has a chance to atone, with no changes to the Storm lineup on Sunday. The Tigers record in Melbourne is poor but they're a better team now than many of the teams that have struggled against the purple machine in the past. I expect they'll be competitive, but the Storm haven't lost a game in Melbourne this season and they don't lose two in a row very often...ever.

Verdict – Storm by 8

​​​​​​​Result – Storm 64 defeated Tigers 0

Manly Sea Eagles vs Cronulla Sharks – Sunday afternoon – 4 Pines Park

The northern beaches take on the southern beaches, and not for the first time this year. These sides met in Perth in round 6 where the Sharks won 24-18. The Sharks record over the Sea Eagles is solid, even at Brookvale, but there is something about this Sunday afternoon timeslot that brings out the best in Manly. In the round six loss Manly were without Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab - handy inlusions that make the home side a much more competitive outfit. Jake Trbojevic also returns this week, and the whole squad should be feeling refreshed after the bye last week. Another great game this weekend, and we have a few of those.

Verdict – Sea Eagles by 1

​​​​​​​Result – Sharks 30 defeated Sea Eagles 14

Wally Lewis - round ten selections (in bold)

Note: tips from Wally will be published on Wednesday night or Thursday morning

• Eels vs DOLPHINS
• Knights vs TITANS
• Rabbitohs vs BRONCOS
• Raiders vs BULLDOGS
• Dragons vs WARRIORS
• Cowboys vs PANTHERS
• STORM vs Tigers
• Sea Eagles vs SHARKS