See all the late mail, official team news and updates for Week 1 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Finals.

NRL Team Lists: Finals Week 1
Storm v Bulldogs, Friday 7.50pm at AAMI Park

Storm: Tyran Wishart takes over at halfback from Jahrome Hughes (arm) while Nick Meaney is the new fullback with Ryan Papenhuyzen (concussion) sitting out a week. Joe Chan has been named at centre for the time being but Jack Howarth (groin) is listed among the reserves and could be called up closer to game day. Captain Harry Grant is back from suspension so Bronson Garlick goes back to the bench.

Bulldogs: Toby Sexton is back for his first game since Round 19 at the expense of Reed Mahoney, who has played every game this season either at hooker or off the bench. “We love Reed and we support him but he understands it’s what’s best for the team,” coach Cameron Ciraldo said on Thursday. “Toby has gone away and worked really hard on his game and also worked on playing hooker as well and we’re excited for him.” A reshuffled backline sees Enari Tuala shift to centre and Blake Wilson and Jethro Rinakama claim the wing spots with Marcelo Montoya (ankle) and Bronson Xerri (concussion) sidelined. Star centre Jacob Kiraz (ankle) has been named on the extended bench with a final call on his fitness to be made after captain’s run.

Warriors v Panthers, Saturday 4.05pm (EST), 6.05pm (local time) at Go Media Stadium

Warriors: The versatile Kurt Capewell shifts from back row to centre to replace Rocco Berry (shoulder). Young gun Leka Halasima moves into the starting side in the back row. Hooker Wayde Egan (hip) and prop Jackson Ford (suspension) are both back for the sudden-death showdown.

Panthers: Brian To’o and Liam Martin are back on deck after being given two games off to get over niggling injuries but hooker Mitch Kenny will miss the game with a hamstring injury. “We took Mitch off at half-time last week as a precaution but it’s a little bit worse that we first thought,” coach Ivan Cleary said. “It’s still only a minor strain but it’s just enough to not be at his absolute best which is what we need.” Luke Sommerton takes over in the No.9. Paul Alamoti retains his place on the wing with Thomas Jenkins missing out.

Sharks v Roosters, Saturday 7.50pm at Sharks Stadium

Sharks: Five-eighth Braydon Trindall is back after missing Round 27 with an ankle injury so Daniel Atkinson goes to 18th man. Back-rower Briton Nikora is listed among the reserves having served a three-game ban suspension and will most likely come into the team closer to game day.

Roosters: Coach Trent Robinson goes with the same 17 that got the job done in style against the Rabbitohs in Round 27. Benaiah Ioelu is a big chance to come into the starting side in a swap with Connor Watson as has been the game plan in recent weeks. Ethan King is the 18th man as he has been on 15 previous occasions this season.

Raiders v Broncos, Sunday 4.05pm at GIO Stadium

Raiders: Centre Seb Kris is back on deck after missing the Round 26 win over Wests Tigers so Simi Sasagi returns to the bench and Noah Martin makes way. Veteran prop Josh Papalii has been named to play despite suffering an ankle injury at training last Friday. 

Broncos: Centre Gehamat Shibasaki has been recalled after he was stood down last week for breaching team standards so Deine Mariner goes to the wing and Jesse Arthars drops to 18th man. Back-rower Jack Gosiewski is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a collarbone injury. Skipper Adam Reynolds (hamstring) remains sidelined.