Roosters v Broncos: Fressard good to go; No changes for Prince
Here we go again with the Roosters and Broncos facing off in the final game of the year.
This will be the fourth time these two sides have met in the decider, with both being strong foundation clubs.
This year, the minor premiership winning Roosters side come into the decider off the back of another perfect season, winning every game of the regular season.
But as history will tell us, that didn't mean anything in last year's grand final, with the Broncos scoring a try late in the game to seal their fourth premiership title.
This year, the Broncos come into the defining match having had to go the long way, with a mid-season wobble seeing them drop three straight matches as champion half Ali Brigginshaw served a suspension.
However, September football has sparked the team back into action, with two dominant performances against the Knights and Titans in their finals earning them their place to try and defend their crown.
This game also holds extra meaning for both teams, with it to be the final game in the NRLW for Brigginshaw and Roosters duo Corban Baxter and Millie Elliott.
Both teams will be doing all they can to send their team-mates out of the game with another trophy.
Match: Roosters v Broncos
Grand Final -
home Team
Roosters
1st Position
away Team
Broncos
3rd Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Roosters: The Roosters go with the same squad that took care of business against the Raiders. Winger Jayme Fressard was sent for scans after injuring shoulder late in the first half of the preliminary final but has been named to play. Mia Wood is listed as 18th player and would be the likely replacement should Fressard fail to come up. Keighley Simpson hasn't played since Round 1 due to a knee injury but is also listed among the reserves.
Broncos: The defending premiers have named an unchanged side for their tilt at a fifth NRLW title. Ali Brigginshaw lines up in the halves for the final game of her decorated career. Caitlin Urwin is again the 18th player while Tara McGrath-West, Linneke Gevers, Breaana Eales and Amanii Misa are the reserves.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Corban BaxterFullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika Upton
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Brydie ParkerWinger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri Johnson
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica SergisCentre for Broncos is number 3 Deleni Paitai
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle KellyCentre for Broncos is number 4 Georgia Bartlett
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jayme FressardWinger for Broncos is number 5 Julia Robinson
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn KelleherFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ali Brigginshaw
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn AikenHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Jesse Southwell
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Millie ElliottProp for Broncos is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley NizzaHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Otesa PuleProp for Broncos is number 10 Brianna Clark
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sariah Paki2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia KernickLock for Broncos is number 13 Lillian Yarrow
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Taina NaividiInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Rhemy Hinckesman
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Aliyah NasioInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Rima ButlerInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Reegan Hicks
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Amber HallInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Harlem Walker
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Mia WoodReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Caitlin Urwin
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Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Taneisha GrayReserve for Broncos is number 19 Tara McGrath-West
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Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Nikiah CampbellReserve for Broncos is number 20 Linneke Gevers
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Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Shawden BurtonReserve for Broncos is number 21 Breanna Eales
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Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Keighley SimpsonReserve for Broncos is number 22 Amanii Misa
Roosters Ins
- Keighley Simpson
- Nikiah Campbell
- Shawden Burton
- Taneisha Gray
Broncos Ins
- Amanii Misa
- Breanna Eales
- Linneke Gevers
- Tara McGrath-West
Roosters Outs
Broncos Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Karra-Lee Nolan
- Touch Judge: Rochelle Tamarua
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Roosters have won six of their last seven games against the Broncos.
- The Broncos have won all four grand finals they have contested since 2018.
- The Roosters have won 30 of their last 31 matches.
- Broncos halfback Jesse Southwell requires two points to break the NRLW record for most points in a season.
- Roosters halfback Tarryn Aiken has won 21 consecutive games.
- Broncos fullback Tamika Upton is chasing a sixth grand final win from six attempts.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
