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September 28 2023, 12:46 · Ash Wheldon

Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023 | Grand Final

Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023 | Grand Final
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THE FACTS

When is Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos on and what time does it start? Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos will take place on Sunday 1st October, 2023 – 09:30 (UK)

Where is Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos taking place? Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos will take place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos? Click here for ticket information on 2023 NRL matches

What channel is Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here

Where can I stream Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL

THE TEAM NEWS

PENRITH PANTHERS

  • Penrith Panthers booked their spot in a fourth successive NRL Grand Final with a dominant victory over Melbourne Storm in last week’s preliminary final.
  • The Panthers will now go in search of a third straight Premiership and will take some beating having proven difficult to break down in defence all season.

Starting 13: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Jack Cogger 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Luke Garner Reserves: 18. Tyrone Peachey 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. Zac Hosking 21. Luke Sommerton 22. Thomas Jenkins

BRISBANE BRONCOS

  • Brisbane Broncos were too good for New Zealand Warriors and come into this Grand Final with plenty of positivity having produced some brilliant attacking displays this season.
  • The Broncos ran in 42 points last week and look set to have their first-choice team available, despite Herbie Farnworth suffering a hamstring issue at training during the week.

Starting 13: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Brendan Piakura 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Keenan Palasia Reserves: 18. Corey Oates 19. Martin Taupau 20. Corey Jensen 21. Jock Madden 22. Tristan Sailor

THE PREDICTION

Penrith Panthers will aim to build on their legacy by claiming a third successive Premiership in this Grand Final with Brisbane Broncos. The pair were the best two teams in the NRL during the regular season and will now do battle for the title. They look well-matched based on their stats throughout the season but the Panthers are a well-oiled machine and their experiences over the last few years should stand them in good stead. The Broncos have the firepower to come out on top but will need to be at their best defensively if they are to cause an upset. This could go either way but the Panthers are the slight preference to get the job done and further enhance their standing as one of the best teams of the NRL era.