Finals blockbuster: Panthers v Roosters

8th minute: The Roosters have lodged a Captain's Challenge after Lindsay Collins was ruled to have knocked the ball on in the scramble for a loose ball. The Bunker has ruled Collins fingers touched the ball and it travelled forward. Unsuccessful challenge and Penrith have another attacking set of six. Panthers 0 - Roosters 0.

7th minute: We're off to the Bunker with Mark Nawaqanitawase producing another sensational defensive play. Tom Jenkins looked destined to score in the corner but cut back infield and couldn't get past his opposite winger. The chance came after Rob Toia spilled a bomb, with Jack Cole scooping up the loose ball and passing it over the top to Jenkins. It's no try but Penrith have a fresh attacking set. Panthers 0 - Roosters 0.

4th minute: There's some early fireworks with Nathan Cleary throwing a dummy and sliding through the Roosters defensive line. Daly Cherry-Evans got back to tackle the Penrith halfback but the Panthers quickly shifted the ball to the left wing. Mark Nawaqanitawase was up to the task and took an intercept to shut down the opportunity. Panthers 0 - Roosters 0.

Kick-off: We are underway at CommBank Stadium with a clear passage to the preliminary final on the line while the loser will play the Sharks in a sudden-death semi-final next weekend. The Roosters toppled Penrith a month ago however it's been a tough few weeks since then and they're eager to recreate that performance this afternoon. The Panthers are finals specialists and Nathan Cleary will look to lead his team to another big win. Panthers 0 - Roosters 0.

Stat Attack

• The Panthers have won 12 of their last 14 games against the Roosters.
• The Roosters have won only one of their last five finals games.
• Panthers winger Thomas Jenkins has scored 12 tries in his last 11 games at CommBank Stadium.
• The Roosters have not defeated the Panthers in a finals match since 2010.
  • Panthers winger Brian To’o has scored 17 tries in 18 finals appearances.

Late Mail

Panthers: A minor groin strain to Luke Garner has prompted a reshuffle for the Panthers with Blaize Talagi coming into the centres. Skipper Isaah Yeo has also shifted to the bench, with Liam Henry to start at prop and Lindsay Smith moving to lock. Jesse McLean is the other new face on the six-man bench. Scott Sorensen re-joins the bench after he was rested last following a gruelling campaign in which he had played every match. The Panthers have won 12 of their last 14 games against the Roosters.

Roosters: One late change for the Roosters with Egan Butcher to start in the back row and Salesi Foketi shifting to the interchange. Angus Crichton was ruled out on Saturday after failing to overcome a foot injury. Victor Radley returns from concussion in another boost. Premiership winner Daly Cherry-Evans takes over at halfback with Sam Walker gone for the season and will team with Hugo Savala in the No.6. Captain James Tedesco is back in the No.1 jersey after an unsettled end to the season which saw him miss three games with an ankle injury before returning for one game and then being rested last week.