Preliminary Finals Showdown: Panthers vs Storm and Broncos vs Warriors

Preliminary Finals Showdown: Panthers vs Storm and Broncos vs Warriors

Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai Named for Preliminary Final

The Penrith Panthers have announced that both Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary will participate in the preliminary final against the Melbourne Storm. While Cleary’s inclusion in the game was anticipated despite sustaining a finger injury, Luai’s participation comes as a surprise, given his recovery from a shoulder injury. The Melbourne Storm also has positive news, with Jahrome Hughes also slated to play against the Panthers after missing the previous game due to a calf injury.

Team Roster for the Weekend’s Preliminary Finals

The complete team lists for the upcoming weekend’s two preliminary finals have been revealed. The showdown between the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm will take place at Accor Stadium. The roster for the Panthers includes Dylan Edwards, Sunia Turuva, Izack Tago, Stephen Crichton, Brian To’o, Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Mitch Kenny, James Fisher-Harris, Scott Sorensen, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, Jack Cogger, Lindsay Smith, Spencer Leniu, Luke Garner, Tyrone Peachey, Matt Eisenhuth, Zac Hosking, Luke Sommerton, and Thomas Jenkins. On the other hand, the Storm’s team comprises of Nick Meaney, William Warbrick, Marion Seve, Justin Olam, Reimis Smith, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Tui Kamikamica, Harry Grant, Christian Welch, Trent Loiero, Eliesa Katoa, Josh King, Tyran Wishart, Tom Eisenhuth, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Tariq Sims, Grant Anderson, Bronson Garlick, Sualauvi Faalogo, Tepai Moeroa, and Chris Lewis.

Brisbane Broncos to Face Warriors in the Second Preliminary Final

For the second preliminary final, the Brisbane Broncos are set to face the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium. The Broncos’ team includes Reece Walsh, Jesse Arthars, Kotoni Staggs, Herbie Farnworth, Selwyn Cobbo, Ezra Mam, Adam Reynolds, Thomas Flegler, Billy Walters, Payne Haas, Kurt Capewell, Jordan Riki, Patrick Carrigan, Tyson Smoothy, Brendan Piakura, Kobe Hetherington, Keenan Palasia, Corey Oates, Martin Taupau, Corey Jensen, Jock Madden, and Tristan Sailor. The Warriors’ team comprises of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Rocco Berry, Adam Pompey, Marcelo Montoya, Te Maire Martin, Shaun Johnson, Addin Fonua-Blake, Wayde Egan, Mitchell Barnett, Jackson Ford, Marata Niukore, Tohu Harris, Dylan Walker, Jazz Tevaga, Bayley Sironen, Josh Curran, Freddy Lussick, Taine Tuaupiki, Bunty Afoa, Ali Leiataua, and Edward Kosi.

Anticipating a Thrilling Encounter

Three years after their thrilling grand final clash, where the Storm emerged victorious with a score of 26-20, both the Storm and Panthers are gearing up for a showdown in the preliminary final at Accor Stadium. Penrith, the defending champions and minor premiers, are heading to Homebush as hot favourites, while Melbourne is looking to repeat their 2020 triumph. The Storm and Panthers have met on seven occasions since 2020, with Panthers emerging victorious in five of those matches. This highly anticipated match, coupled with the Brisbane Broncos taking on the New Zealand Warriors, guarantees an exciting weekend of rugby.