The second week of finals is here and there’s two enthralling finals clashes lined up for Saturday and Sunday.
The Bulldogs have received a huge boost, with skipper Stephen Crichton named on the extended bench, meaning he is a chance to take the field on Sunday.
Meanwhile, a familar face returns to the bench under Cameron Ciraldo.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19
Canberra Raiders vs. Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium, 7.50pm AEST
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Savelio Tamale
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Jed Stuart
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papali’i
9. Tom Starling
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Corey Horsburgh
14. Owen Pattie
15. Simi Sasagi
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Ata Mariota
18. Matt Nicholson
19. Danny Levi
20. Trey Mooney
21. Ethan Sanders
22. Chevy Stewart
Analysis: The Raiders have not made any changes to the side that went down to the Broncos in one of the best rugby league clashes in recent memory on Sunday.
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. KL Iro
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Braydon Trindall
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Billy Burns
12. Teig Wilton
13. Jesse Colquhoun
14. Briton Nikora
15. Siosifa Talakai
16. Oregon Kaufusi
17. Braden Hamlin-Uele
18. Daniel Atkinson
19. Mawene Hiroti
20. Jayden Berrell
21. Thomas Hazelton
22. Hohepa Puru
Analysis: The Sharks have not made any changes to their side after downing the Roosters. Craig Fitzgibbon could be set for a big boost with Tom Hazelton named on the extended bench as he eyes a return from a knee injury.
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs. Penrith Panthers at Accor Stadium, 4:05pm AEST
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey
2. Jacob Kiraz
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Matt Burton
5. Jethro Rinakama
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Toby Sexton
8. Max King
9. Bailey Hayward
10. Josh Curran
11. Viliame Kikau
12. Jacob Preston
13. Jaeman Salmon
14. Kurt Mann
15. Sitili Tupouniua
16. Harry Hayes
17. Reed Mahoney
19. Blake Wilson
20. Jake Turpin
21. Samuel Hughes
22. Marcelo Montoya
23. Stephen Crichton
Analysis: Canterbury have been forced into mass changes due to injuries, with Matt Burton shifting into the centres to fill the vacancy left by captain Stephen Crichton (ankle), with Crichton named in the reserves in jersey 23 despite fears his season was over. Lachlan Galvin has been selected at five-eighth, replacing Burton, with Toby Sexton named to start at halfback for the first time since Round 19. Bronson Xerri is back in centres after missing the loss to the Storm due to concussion, while Reed Mahoney returns to the team on the interchange. Winger Marcelo Montoya has been named in the reserves as he eyes a return from an ankle injury. Centre Enari Tuala suffered a fractured leg against the Storm and is out of this game.
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards
2. Paul Alamoti
3. Izack Tago
4. Casey McLean
5. Brian To’o
6. Blaize Talagi
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Moses Leota
9. Luke Sommerton
10. Lindsay Smith
11. Scott Sorensen
12. Liam Martin
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Brad Schneider
15. Liam Henry
16. Isaiah Papali’i
17. Luke Garner
18. Thomas Jenkins
19. Matt Eisenhuth
20. Daine Laurie
21. Mavrik Geyer
22. Mitch Kenny
Analysis: The Panthers have named the same 17 that beat the Warriors on their home turf last weekend. In what shapes as a big boost, Mitch Kenny has been named on the extended bench after sitting out due to a hamstring injury and will look to prove his fitness to return against the Bulldogs. Tom Jenkins remains 18th man.