Saturday, EnergyAustralia Stadium, 5.30pm

Referee: Shayne Hayne

Verdict: The loss of Danny Buderus is huge, especially when the Knights are fighting for their finals lives against a Melbourne side starting to gather momentum. This was supposed to be Buderus' big Newcastle farewell, but instead he will have to provide motivation from the stands. The Storm rarely left second gear in disposing of the Panthers, and only the short turnaround could possibly bring them undone. A win here could see the Storm wrap up a third straight minor premiership, if Manly and Cronulla both lose.

Key: The Knights may have lost their heart with Buderus' injury, but the soul fights on in the form of NSW representative Kurt Gidley who needs to pull out a big one for the home side to be any chance.

Tip: Storm