The Crystal Ball - Round 12

Just as we all finally shook off our origin hangovers, the Crystal Ball is back to tell you exactly what will happen in round 12.

* Trent Merrin to have an absolute blinder again for the Dragons after making a minimal impact in origin. You can't blame him though; Laurie Daley barely gave him a chance because he prefers Josh Jackson, who did as much with the Steeden as the ball boy at the coin toss.

* The Warriors have found form and have won their last couple away from home in great comeback victories, have minimal injuries and are hosting are Knights team low on confidence and class. You know what this means? Knights by 16.

* Fox Sports bosses laughing all the way to the bank Monday night as they have somehow managed to secure a blockbuster clash between the Roosters and Storm. Meanwhile Allianz Stadium employees fall asleep on the job because the Chooks still can't manage to pull a decent crowd, the same week that Sydney FC look like they'll go close to selling out ANZ Stadium twice with games against Chelsea and Tottenham.

* Blake Austin puts on a clinic against Anthony Milford, showing his bosses what they are getting for a quarter of the price they wanted to throw at the inconsistent Bronco.

* Chris Sandow and/or Reece Robinson to get standing ovations every time they successfully kick a goal for Parramatta.

* Paul Gallen tries to be a hero and return early from his backside injury and it holds up well. Punters aren't surprised though when he comes from the field in the 63rd minute though with a calf strain and is ruled out for five weeks.

* Andrew Fifita to make 130 metres off his first nine hit ups for the Sharks instead of the dismal 43m he coughed up for the Blues.

* The Cowboys to make it nine in a row! With the cavalry back from origin the boys from North Queensland make light work of a Manly side that features Ronald McDonald at five-eight and a bloke with a little Wille on the bench.

That's it from me punters, as usual I hope your team wins but your back pocket wins more! Hooroo!