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NRL Grand Final 2018 live scores, blog: Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm

30th September, 2018
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L. Mitchell78
L. Keary68
63C. Smith
62J. Addo-Carr
J. Manu36
L. Mitchell30
L. Mitchell15
L. Mitchell14
D. Tupou7
L. Mitchell3

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Either the Sydney Roosters or Melbourne Storm have featured in 15 of the past 20 NRL Grand Finals and for the first time in history, the two most successful clubs of the modern era meet in a battle for the top prize. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the decider, starting at 7pm (AEST).

It all comes down to this. The two best sides of the 2018 NRL season. And there are plenty of storylines to keep us interested until kick-off tonight.

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After appearing long odds to take the field, Cooper Cronk will line up for the Roosters in a massive boost to their hopes of claiming their first title since 2013.

Mitchell Aubusson, who was originally named in the number seven jersey, shifts back to the forwards with Isaac Lui pushed to the bench.

It remains to be seen how Cronk will fare.

If last week’s game is anything to go by, it means even more pressure will be placed on five-eighth Luke Keary, who is usually able to take a backseat when the champion halfback is fit.

Melbourne haven’t been without disruptions of their own, but their one already had a happy ending.

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Billy Slater was found not guilty of a shoulder charge by the judiciary on Tuesday night and will be able to suit up tonight for what will be his final game in the NRL.

Having admitted it was an emotionally draining experience, it will be interesting to see whether the stress of the past week will have any impact on Slater’s performance.

Outside of that concern, the Storm enter tonight’s decider off the back of a dominant 22-6 win over Cronulla and are warm favourites to claim back-to-back titles.

Prediction
Even if Slater was rubbed out by the judiciary, this Storm outfit is still the same well-drilled side under coach Craig Bellamy.

Cronk’s inclusion is a genuine game-changer. The Roosters were no hope without him.

Both sides are strong in defence, but it is Melbourne who are better at posting points and that will be the difference.

Storm by 8.

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Game info

Kick-off: 7:20pm (AEDT)
Venue: ANZ Stadium
TV: Live, Nine Network
Online: Live NRL live pass
Betting: Roosters $2.22, Storm $1.67
Overall record: Played 35; Storm 20 wins, Roosters 15 wins
Last meeting: 2017, Storm won 9-8 at Adelaide Oval in Round 16, 2018
Last five: Roosters 1, Storm 4
Record in finals: Played 2, Roosters 1, Storm 1
Record at venue: Never played
Referees: Ashley Klein and Gerrard Sutton

Sydney Roosters
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Joseph Manu 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Luke Keary 23. Cooper Cronk 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 11. Boyd Cordner 7. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Victor Radley 12. Isaac Liu 14. Dylan Napa 15. Zane Tetevano 16. Paul Momirovski 17. Ryan Matterson

Melbourne Storm
1. Billy Slater 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Curtis Scott 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Brodie Croft 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Tim Glasby 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Joe Stimson 13. Dale Finucane 14. Kenneath Bromwich 15. Christian Welch 16. Brandon Smith 17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

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