After a long wait, the NRL grand final is finally upon us. This year sees the Penrith Panthers tackle the Melbourne Storm for the NRL premiership. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30pm (AEDT) on Sunday, October 25.
Despite plans for this match to be played at the SCG, it will be played at ANZ Stadium, as has been normal since 1999, after plans to renovate the stadium were abandoned.
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The Panthers finished 2020 as minor premiers and come into this match on a 17-game winning streak, but it’s the Storm who enter the deciders as slight favourites.
Date: Sunday, October 25
Kick-off: 7:30pm (AEDT)
Venue: ANZ Stadium, Homebush
TV: Live, Channel 9
Online: Live, 9Now
Betting: Storm $1.72, Panthers $3.10
Overall record: Played 35, Storm 26, Panthers 9
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Penrith Panthers
1. Dylan Edwards, 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Brent Naden, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo
Bench/Reserves: 14. Tyrone May, 15. Kurt Capewell, 16. Moses Leota, 17. Zane Tetevano, 18. Mitch Kenny, 19. Dean Whare, 20. Matt Burton, 21. Spencer Leniu
Melbourne Storm
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen, 2. Suliasi Vunivalu, 3. Brenko Lee, 4. Justin Olam, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Cameron Smith, 10. Christian Welch, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenneath Bromwich, 13. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Bench/Reserves: 14. Brandon Smith, 15. Tino Faasuamaleaui, 16. Dale Finucane, 17. Nicho Hynes, 18. Tom Eisenhuth, 19. Paul Momirovski, 20. Tui Kamikamica, 21. Ryley Jacks
As normal, the only way to watch the grand final on TV is through Channel 9.
They’ll also live stream the decider through their 9Now platform.
You’ll be able to follow the match here on The Roar with our live scores, blog and highlights of the action from 7:30pm (AEDT).