Roosters v Dragons: Milestone for JWH; Lomax, Bird in frame

The Dragons are out to make amends for an Anzac Day demolition when they return to Allianz Stadium to face the Roosters in a Sunday afternoon blockbuster. 

The Dragons suffered a 60-18 loss in the Round 8 clash in front of a packed stadium as they came crashing back to earth after an impressive start to the year. 

Since then, Shane Flanagan's side has hovered around the middle of the NRL ladder, winning four from seven games. They will enter Sunday's clash sitting in eighth position. 

The Roosters have continued to develop their attacking firepower since the Anzac Day win, scoring 80 more points than any other team in the competition this year. 

Trent Robinson's side is riding high after a comfortable 40-6 win over the Wests Tigers on Sunday night, with halfback Sam Walker setting a platform for his strike weapons to star.

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is set to run out in his 307th NRL game for the Roosters, eclipsing Mitchell Aubusson as the club's most capped player in their 116-year history. 

In less positive news, the Roosters will be without centre Joseph Manu for the Dragons clash after he fractured his hand in last week's victory. 

The team's outside back depth has been tested in recent weeks, with Junior Pauga, Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i, Billy Smith and Robert Toia all currently injured or suspended.

Sitili Tupouniua lined up in the centres in the win over the Wests Tigers.

Sua'ali'i will serve the final game of his suspension this weekend while veteran centre Michael Jennings made his return from a hamstring injury through NSW Cup last week.