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The Sydney Roosters have booked their place in the NRL grand final alongside the Melbourne Storm after beating the South Sydney Rabbitohs by eight points in the second preliminary final at a packed Allianz Stadium last night. Here are my talking points from the game.
The Melbourne Storm are the first team into the NRL grand final after cruising past the Cronulla Sharks in the first preliminary final at home. Here are my talking points from the match.
The NRL’s biggest traditional rivalry will be on show with a spot in the biggest game of the year on the line as the Sydney Roosters take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Moore Park in the second preliminary final.
The Melbourne Storm are through to their third consecutive grand final with a chance to win back-to-back premierships after defeating the Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park on Friday night by 16 points in what was a commanding display.
The Melbourne Storm will look to move one step closer to their third straight grand final when they host the Cronulla Sharks in the first preliminary final. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:40pm (AEST).
The Brisbane Broncos have all but secured their spot in the NRLW grand final, but will want another win to confirm it when they play the New Zealand Warriors during the final round in Melbourne. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 5:15pm (AEST).
A banged up Cronulla Sharks will travel south for a do-or-die NRL preliminary final with a rested, refreshed and hopeful Melbourne Storm.
Just four teams remain in the NRL, and in a few days time it’ll be two. Here to tell you who they will be are The Roar‘s NRL expert tipping panel.
Yes, you read that headline correctly. No, it’s not a typo or a satirical take on the state of the Olympics.
Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo headline a 29-man preliminary squad named by Tonga to take on the Kangaroos in an end of season Test match.
The JLT Cup heads to Perth with Western Australia set to take on New South Wales. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 4pm (AEST).
There are four teams left, and it’s a case of last man standing as injuries and suspensions play their part on the finals. Join The Roar for all the news, analysis and team lists ahead of the preliminary finals from 3:30pm (AEST).
The Australian Boomers can all but confirm their spot in the Basketball World Cup when they take on a desperate Kazakhstan in Bendigo. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7pm (AEST).
New Australian manager Graham Arnold’s first assignment will be a trip to Kuwait, with a friendly announced by the FFA on Monday afternoon.
The summer of cricket has arrived, with the JLT one-day cup set to get things going in Townsville as Queensland and Victoria square off in the opening match. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 10am (AEST).
In a battle which went right down to the wire, the South Sydney Rabbitohs have come away with a one-point win over the St George Illawarra Dragons in the second NRL semi-final. Here are my talking points from the match.
Winx will be back on track today at the George Main Stakes as she shoots for a staggering 27th straight victory. Join The Roar for live updates and coverage from 3:10pm (AEST).
The Cronulla Sharks have hung on in a nailbiter to beat the Penrith Panthers in the first NRL semi-final, with the finals series continuing to deliver high-quality games. Here are my talking points.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs will put their season on the line for the first time when they take on the St George Illawarra Dragons in the first NRL semi-final at Homebush.
The Cronulla Sharks have survived a serious scare from the Penrith Panthers to make their way into a preliminary final against the Melbourne Storm next week.
Thanks James, JB. Really appreciate the words guys!
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final
Rory – I think if Slater is there, the Storm win. If not… Well, who knows.
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final
It will form part of his defence, but the bigger part of his defence will be ‘hey look at all these shoulder charges which have gone unnoticed during the year.’
Friend cops a Grade 1 and not enough points. Wow our judiciary system needs changing.
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final
Cheers Con, thanks a lot.
Yeah, you saw the advantage of the week off. The debate about whether it’s better to have a week off or not is now gone. In this era, the physicality, no easy games – you need it.
Robbo is a very good coach absolutely, but can he out-coach Bellamy next week?
Absolutely. Souths have finished well above expectations this year. Very similar to my Dragons in a lot of ways. You’re disappointed, but bloody happy at the same time with how things actually finished up.
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final
That’s a really good call James. Dean Britt for example… Not sure if he has played a minute in their last three games. Cook having a breather could also be helpful.
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final
Yeah – he will get more of a working over than from Melbourne than any medical person JB.
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final
Ha, I love this!
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final
Cheers Baz, and well thought out comment as well,
I really like Aubusson. Wasn’t sure he would get the job done last night, but he rose to the occasion as he has done before.
Agree re Cook – and that’s why he is in another class compared to Cameron Smith, who can make the game work for him even if the forwards aren’t rolling up the middle. You’ve seen whenever Souths forwards go quiet, so does Cook.
Sounds like Cronk won’t be playing at all next week.
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final
Yeah I skipped over that, but the tackle was far more dangerous than Slater’s, so yeah, we need to look into the rules.
The initial diagnosis is that Cronk has done a similar injury to JT. No chance he will be playing next week if that’s the case.
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final
Except from writing the Sharks off after a month this season, which I was wrong to do obviously, I never spoke too badly of their chances this year Rene. I’ll cop last year though and as I mentioned in the piece, I was wrong.
I do think their window closes here though. Lewis is very important, Gallen is what… 38 next year?
The Sharks will probably prove me wrong again and if there is a club that can do it, it’s the Sharks. But bringing up the young talent is going to take time. I admire Cronulla for what they are able to do season after season. I’m just calling it as I see it, which, yep, is going to buy me my critics.
Seven talking points from Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks NRL preliminary final
He is at the top of his game. Im in the process of putting tohether and end of season top 50 and lets just say I don’t think a retiring player has ever ranked so highly.
Seven talking points from Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks NRL preliminary final
Bloody good comment TB.
Seven talking points from Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks NRL preliminary final
Absolutely. Champion bloke, champion player. Game will be poorer without him.
Storm smash Sharks to gain grand final berth, but is Slater in trouble?
It was a ridiculously commanding display and I’ll stand by my wording. Cronulla were never in the contest, no matter what excuses you want to give about the referees.
Please, stop being so sour about things.
Storm smash Sharks to gain grand final berth, but is Slater in trouble?
THE CROWD’S TIPS ARE IN
Storm (74.6%)
Rabbitohs (53.6%)
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Finals Week 3
Excuses starting early today.
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL preliminary final preview and prediction
Ha! In that case, you should be easy to spot. The bloke in a Bulldogs jersey stumbling around!
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL preliminary final preview and prediction
It was a very tough weekend as a Dragons supporter mate.
Good luck Sunday. Looking forward to the match. I might also get out there yet.
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL preliminary final preview and prediction
Six teams is the ideal number next year. Leave it at that for 2-3 seasons and see how we go.
Avoid expansion or NRLW will suffer, says coach
Think the Bunnies might have used all their lifelines (and field goals) up last week…
The Roar’s NRL expert tips and predictions: Finals Week 3
I apologise Baz. Sorry Gallen couldn’t have pulled out later than he did so I didn’t have the chance to write about it and ruin your day.
But yeah, without Gallen – Storm. they are going to win aren’t they?
Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL preliminary final preview and prediction
Not sure. It hasn’t been confirmed either way, but I suspect they might…
Fifita, Taumalolo headline Tongan squad to take on Kangaroos
October. Damn it. Thanks Paul.
Fifita, Taumalolo headline Tongan squad to take on Kangaroos
Hey mate,
If Gal is out, I’d say what they will do is move Prior to lock and start Woods up front with Ava coming onto the bench.
And yeah, he will travel. Of course he is a huge part of that, but they play Friday, so there is no chance they won’t take him as cover.
NRL team list Tuesday live blog: Preliminary finals – all teams named
Thanks Keith.
Seven talking points from Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL preliminary final