It’s season on the line for the Raiders, Sharks, Bulldogs and Panthers this week and a number of stars are racing the clock to be part of the semi-final action.

Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton (ankle), Panthers hooker Mitch Kenny (hamstring) and Sharks prop Tom Hazelton (knee) have been named in the extended squad for their respective teams and will do all in their power to get onto the field.

See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Week 2 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals.

NRL Team Lists: Finals Week 2
Raiders v Sharks, Saturday 7.50pm at GIO Stadium

Raiders: No changes to the side that went down to the Broncos in a 94-minute epic last Sunday. Englishman Matty Nicholson is again listed as 18th man. Five-eighth Ethan Strange will look to continue a hot streak that has seen him score six tries in his last four games.

Sharks: Prop Tom Hazelton missed the win over the Roosters due to an infection in his knee but looks to be on track to return for the sudden-death clash. Briton Nikora returned from suspension via the bench last week and has again been named on the interchange but a move into the starting side seems likely. 

Bulldogs v Panthers, Sunday 4.05pm at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs: Stephen Crichton’s season looked over after he left AAMI Park in a moon boot last week but the skipper has been named in the reserves along with winger Marcelo Montoya (ankle), who missed the Storm game. Crichton will be given until captain’s run on Saturday before a final call is made. Matt Burton will move to centre if Crichton is out, with Lachlan Galvin taking over at five-eighth and Toby Sexton at halfback. Bronson Xerri (concussion) returns in the centres while Reed Mahoney has earned a recall on the bench. 

Panthers: Hooker Mitch Kenny is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a hamstring injury that sidelined him last week. Should Kenny fail to come up then Luke Sommerton and Brad Schneider will again share the dummy half duties as they did in Auckland. Four-time premiership winner Moses Leota makes his 200th NRL appearance.