State of Origin looms large over proceedings in Round 13 with numerous clubs enjoying a bye while others have been left to scramble and create makeshift sides for the weekend.
The Eels and Sharks will open the first major bye round with a clash on Thursday night, officiated by Ashley Klein.
The veteran referee will be supported in the Bunker by Grant Atkins, before the roles are reversed on Friday night when the Knights and Bulldogs face off.
Adam Gee has two assignments for the weekend along with Gerard Sutton, while Todd Smith and Peter Gough have been given appointments in the shortened round.
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NRL referees: Match officials for every game in Round 13
| Fixture | Referee | Bunker Official | Touch Judges |
| Eels vs. Sharks | Ashley Klein | Grant Atkins | Belinda Sharpe & Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski |
| Knights vs. Bulldogs | Grant Atkins | Ashley Klein | Kasey Badger & Jon Stone |
| Panthers vs. Dragons | Todd Smith | Gerard Sutton | Matt Noyen & Drew Oultram |
| Dolphins vs. Raiders | Adam Gee | Peter Gough | Chris Sutton & Phil Henderson |
| Roosters vs. Cowboys | Gerard Sutton | Adam Gee | David Munro & Wyatt Raymond |
