🔥 Grand Final Schedule
| Match | Time (AEST) | Venue | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRL: Storm vs Broncos | 7:30pm (6:30pm QLD) | Accor Stadium | Channel 9 (delay Fox League / Kayo) |
| NRLW: Roosters vs Broncos | 4pm (3pm QLD) | Accor Stadium | Channel Nine / Fox League / Kayo |
| State Championship: Warriors vs Bears | 1:20pm (12:20pm QLD, 3:20pm NZ) | Accor Stadium | Channel Nine / Fox League / Kayo |
📺 How to Watch
- Live on: Channel Nine / Fox League / Kayo
- Kick-off Times: Local and AEST listed above
- Streaming: Kayo Sports, Nine Now
🧠 Key Storylines
- Storm chase fifth title – Craig Bellamy’s men are back on the big stage after edging Cronulla in a gripping prelim. Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes steer a side built on composure and defence.
- Broncos’ shot at redemption – one year on from their 2023 heartbreak, Brisbane return with a vengeance. Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam headline one of the most explosive backlines in NRL history.
- Old rivalry renewed – Melbourne have dominated recent head-to-heads, winning 14 of their last 16 clashes, but the Broncos’ attacking firepower makes this the most even contest in years.
- Leadership battle – Adam Reynolds’ calm versus Harry Grant’s craft will go a long way to deciding who lifts the Provan-Summons Trophy.
- NRLW Rematch of the 2020 decider – the Roosters and Broncos meet again on the biggest stage.
- NRLW Broncos’ return to dominance – after two seasons of rebuilding, Brisbane have powered back into the top spot with a balanced blend of youth and experience.
📋 Late Mail and Team News
- Broncos reinstate Pat Carrigan from suspension. He’ll slot back into lock, with Tyson Smoothy moving to the bench. Meanwhile, Ben Talty has been dropped from the starting 17.
- Ezra Mam, returning from a hamstring injury, has been named on the bench but remains in contention for a late start. If he does start, Ben Hunt would shift to hooker and Cory Paix would move to the bench.
- Melbourne Storm stick with an unchanged lineup from their preliminary final.
- Stefano Utoikamanu has been called out by Broncos coach Michael Maguire to “prepare for midfield fireworks” from Payne Haas, following a recent us-vs-them narrative coming out of the build-up.
📊 Head-to-Head & Form Guide
🆚 Storm vs Broncos
- Head to Head (Since 2013): Storm 23 wins, Broncos 4 wins
- At Venue – Accor Stadium (Since 1998): Storm 1, Broncos 0 (2006 Grand Final, Brisbane 15 Melbourne 8)
- Last 5 NRL Matches:
- Storm: W, L, L, W, W
- Broncos: W, W, W, W, W
💰 Betting Snapshot (Sportsbet)
| Match | Head-to-Head | Line | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRL: Storm vs Broncos | Storm $1.78 / Broncos $2.08 | Storm -1.5 $1.83 / Broncos +1.5 $1.98 | Over 41.5 $1.91 / Under 41.5 $1.89 |
| NRLW: Roosters vs Broncos | Roosters $2.46 / Broncos $1.55 | Roosters +4.5 $1.87 / Broncos -4.5 $1.93 | Over 42.5 $1.96 / Under 42.5 $1.85 |
Odds courtesy of Sportsbet. Gamble responsibly. As at 8:30pm Saturday, October 4
🔗 Key Links
- NRL Grand Final Team Lists
- NRL Grand Final Preview
- NRL Grand Final Predictions
- NRLW Grand Final Preview
