NRL Grand Final

2022 - 9 - 30

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The booming finances and changing faces of rugby league's heartland (The Sydney Morning Herald)

It's been 36 years since Parramatta won a premiership and the tired stereotype of fans trading high-vis for blue and gold belongs to a similar page in ...

“We decided to make ourselves feel uncomfortable, fast-track those plans and bring the team into existence. “Rugby league is a language that everyone speaks in western Sydney,” Paulo sums up simply. “There’s people from highly paid positions who now work in the Parramatta City region, and they now come to games. But the game’s also adapting as western Sydney adapts and changes. And right there, like Junior Paulo off the back fence, comes the changing face of rugby league. “Everyone understands it. So when we run out, it’s all about rewarding them and giving back to western Sydney.” The Penrith LGA’s population is set to rise by 25 per cent. ABS data mapping projects Parramatta’s population is projected to grow 48 per cent by 2041. “And rugby league’s a huge part of the Samoan community, it’s a massive part of the Penrith area and who we are as people. “And it doesn’t matter in what way, whether it’s as a fan or a player, as long as their involved with the club. “Parramatta’s a booming economy and the Eels need to play their part in shaping that story.

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How Cleary busted coaching myth and the lightbulb moment behind ... (Fox Sports)

How Cleary busted coaching myth and the lightbulb moment behind stunning rise.

“Probably because I knew I had the team to do it, but no one else thought we could do it and the same this year. Definitely [I need the pressure to perform]. “But I used to look at myself and [think], ‘Why can’t I get myself to look at myself like that all the time?’. I actually got a really good influence from a friend, a guy I know [who said], ‘Your team should win, why should you lose a game or you should only lose a couple of games’ and that was a really good sort of light went on for me where I went, ‘You know what, we should reach a little bit higher here’. In many respects, I always wanted to win the competition but I was about realistically just trying to build something.” “The number one role in my job is to win games. He used to be really awkward, really awkward. Yet Cleary and the Panthers have made it look easy. “I’m just not that sort of person. They were ready to contend for a title and Cleary was the man to take them there. Coaching the defending premiers is a very different challenge. [Scrapheap to cusp of NRL glory...

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'You grow up not to like each other': Inside the Eels-Panthers rivarly (NRL.COM)

There has been no bigger Battle of the West clash than Sunday night's grand final, and whichever team wins is likely to have bragging rights for years to ...

He is a great coach, a great mate and it is a club I want to be at for a long time.” It was the best decision for myself and the club. “They always have something nice to say to you and they wear their colours with pride.” “The build up around it is massive,” Campbell-Gillard said. but it would be nice to break the drought and bring the trophy back,” Cartwright said after helping Parramatta into their first grand final since 2009. “Parramatta gave me a lifeline and helped me out so I wanted to return the favour and stay with the club.

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NRL grand final news: Police send warning to NRL fans as ... (7NEWS.com.au)

As the countdown for the 'Battle of the West' begins, the police have said they are prepared for anti-social behaviour and they won't stand for it.

It is all pointing to a massive game on Sunday with an electrifying atmosphere, but it comes with a warning from police. “Being an ex-player, to see the men’s team there and us as well it’s obviously going to be a big week for the fans,” he said. “It was a special moment and they’re pretty fortunate to be playing (in a grand final) in their second season,” he said. “I wished her (Taufa) good luck the other day, I think it’s pretty cool that we are in the position we are in today and can look to inspire the next generation.” “It’ll be a special thing for the Polynesians who are aspiring to be in that role. [were sold out in record time](https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league/ebay-fumes-after-copping-massive-fine-and-40-penalty-notices-for-nrl-grand-final-ticket-scalping-c-8402142) as the [Parramatta Eels](https://7news.com.au/sport/parramatta-eels) plot an end to a 36-year drought.

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Eels' grand final hopes has Alex on Edge - PGA of Australia (PGA of Australia)

His bloodline is that of Parramatta royalty yet Alex Edge does not yet have a ticket to Sunday's NRL Grand Final. If he's being honest, Edge is not sure ...

“The last time I scored a try was when I was 12 so a long time ago. “Any time one of the corporate boxes wasn’t filled in the ‘90s and 2000s it seemed to be my mum, my dad, my brother and I sitting in a corporate box watching Parramatta. If he’s being honest, Edge is not sure that he wants one.

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'We've got to take it personally': Arthur's message to Eels (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Parramatta mentor Brad Arthur says his players have to take their individual match-ups personally after their Penrith rivals declared they are at the top of ...

“Both [Papali’i and Kikau] like to play a physical, power-based game. “We’ve earned the right to be there, we’ve got plenty of motivation; a 36-year drought, playing for our fans, members, families, sponsors, everyone, but we just need to play for ourselves. “Ice is a well-rounded player. Ice comes up with a lot of effort areas that not a lot of people would see. Eels back-rower Isaiah Papali’i has already provided the blueprint. “It’s now or never.

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Radio has the NRL grand final covered - RadioInfo Australia (Radioinfo)

The ABC will begin their Grand Final day program at 12.05pm and will broadcast the game on ABC Radio in Sydney on AM 702 and all regional stations. The grand ...

The grand final will also be heard in all states on local radio and on the Parramatta won the Preliminary Final against North Queensland, 24-20. Brisbane listeners will hear the call on Nine Radio’s 4BC, AM 882 and DAB Radio. Parramatta lost the Qualifying Final against Penrith, 8-27 and won the Semi-Final against Canberra, 40-4. On digital radio tune to ABC Sport and online at ABC Sport Extra. Ray Hadley will call the game along with the rest of the Continuous Call Team: Darryl Brohman, Mark Riddell, David Morrow, Mark Levy, Paul Gallen, Shane Flanagan, Jamie Soward, Chris Warren and Mat Thompson.

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NRL Grand Final 2022: guide | TV Tonight (TV Tonight)

Host Roz Kelly is joined by retired Ironwoman Candice Warner, Grand Slam doubles champion Todd Woodbridge, NRL champion Johnathan Thurston and former NRL coach ...

Commentary by Roosters halfback Raecene McGregor, NSW Coach Kylie Hilder, and Dragons lock Holli Wheeler. Melbourne 7.30pm Live on Channel 9HD and 9Now Brisbane 6.30pm Live on Channel 9HD and 9Now Sydney 7.30pm Live on Channel 9HD and 9Now Pre-Match Entertainment: 6.30pm – The heart and soul of Australian rock ’n’ roll, Jimmy Barnes, will perform with Diesel and special guest Josh Teskey, alongside award-winning Indigenous singer-songwriter Emma Donovan. Melbourne 3.45pm Live on Channel 9HD and 9Now Sydney 3.45pm Live on Channel 9HD and 9Now In a special NRL Grand Final edition of Sports Sunday, the panel will be on air live from Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park from 10.00am AEDT on Channel 9 and 9Now. Perth 10.00am Live on Channel 9HD and 9Now Adelaide 12.30pm Live on Channel 9HD and 9Now Melbourne 1.00pm Live on Channel 9HD and 9Now Sydney 1.00pm Live on Channel 9HD and 9Now

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NRL grand final full day schedule, entertainment guide 2022 ... (The Roar)

The NRL grand final is upon us, with the first grand final since the 1997 Super League decider to be held at Suncorp Stadium seeing the Penrith Panthers and ...

At 6:30 pm (AEDT), the Pre Game show begins, which includes the grand final entertainment. The NRL State Championship Grand Final Kick Off is at 1:15pm (AEDT). At approximately 9:20pm (AEDT), assuming no extra time, the match will finish and be followed by the post-match presentation.

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NRL grand final day full schedule: Entertainment, State Challenge ... (Zero Tackle)

The NRL grand final is set to take place on Sunday, October 2, and while all eyes will be on the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels clash at Accor Stadium ...

9:30pm - 7:30pm - 7:25pm -

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'No better way to finish': Niukore chasing fairytale end to Eels stint (NRL.COM)

Marata Niukore has set himself three goals in the next three months – helping the Eels to a premiership, winning the World Cup with the Kiwis and witnessing ...

If we put ourselves in the camera frame that will take us a long way. There is no better way to finish than in a grand final.” “You talk about fairytale endings, and this is it for me this week. Under IRL eligibility rules, any player involved in qualifying matches can’t play for another World Cup nation. “We have such a good relationship and we spoke a couple of weeks ago about what an ending it would be to finish with a grand final and we have an opportunity to do that now,” Niukore said. “But when I look back on my time at Parramatta, whether that is with the ring or without it, I know that I have a lot of good memories at this club, with people on and off the field.

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Grand Final Weekend: Parramatta Eels Official Events (Parramatta Eels)

Be there as we ready ourselves for the biggest stage, the NRL Grand Final against the Penrith Panthers and the NRLW Grand Final against the Newcastle Knights.

We’re locked in and ready for the NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final! [GET YOUR OFFICAL GRAND FINAL LIVE SITE TICKETS](https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=EELSGFLS22) With the match now sold out, join us at CommBank Stadium for the Parramatta Eels official live site in PARRAdise from 3:30pm.

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Addo-Carr's tip to win mooted NRL grand final sprint (Wide World of Sports)

Josh Addo-Carr believes the NRL should introduce a grand final sprint and has backed Jason Saab as the fast...

He plays in a fantastic team with Tommy Turbo and Daly Cherry-Evans. "He's a fantastic player. Eels' magical '09 GF team](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/parramatta-eels-2009-grand-final-team-where-are-they-now/ad82e6f0-1dfd-44c5-9f8a-929313d2527c) [Josh Addo-Carr](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/josh-addo-carr) believes the [NRL](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl) should introduce a grand final sprint and has backed Manly speedster [Jason Saab](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/jason-saab) as the fastest man in the competition. [When Eels cult hero almost stole a grand final](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/grand-final-2022-billy-slater-joel-reddy-2009-grand-final-parramatta-eels-vs-melbourne-storm/f39570fd-3a64-49e5-bde0-765f3f93f02d) ['The worst career mistake' Rabs ever made](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/ray-warren-calling-time-tv-special-fear-of-flying-worst-career-mistake-comments/e9adadb0-4a8e-4c29-ba0c-97b8a97a05e7)

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What time does the NRL Grand Final start and what are the latest ... (Fox Sports)

It is the first time in NRL history the Penrith Panthers take on the Parramatta Eels in a western Sydney derby to decide who takes home the premiership. Read on ...

Stephen Crichton (Pan) $34.00 Viliame Kikau (Pan) $21.00 Sean O’Sullivan (Pan) $21.00 Sheldon Riley, Mahalia Barnes and A.GIRL will also perform. Rueben Cherrington 21. Brooke Walker 20. High (70%) chance of showers, less likely in the evening. Brooke Anderson 10. Kennedy Cherrington 9. Nathan Brown 15. Dylan Brown 7. Light winds becoming south to south-easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.

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The forgotten hero in Penrith's title tilt... and key lesson ahead of big ... (Fox Sports)

The forgotten hero in Penrith's title tilt... and key lesson ahead of big Dolphins move.

I can’t wait to see him do his thing with the Dolphins.” Eighty minutes of NRL footy is different to playing 80 minutes of NSW cup. “I was talking about how to play 80 minutes of NRL footy. I think I’ve found my role in the team now and I’m slowly starting to understand what first-grade football looks like and what it looks like for a full 80 minutes.” But you see, mine is more of a V, his is more kind of out, he’s got a bit of a flick. That’s something that’s stuck with me, you build all these reps that training and the game is just the finished product.” “An underrated runner of the ball, which you need to be as a halfback. [Scrapheap to cusp of NRL glory... Panthers teammate Brian To’o also reckons O’Sullivan is “one of the smartest footy heads” he knows. On the field though, it is a different story entirely. He is not the only one that thinks it though. “His footy IQ is off the charts.

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Jimmy Barnes' crazy honour on GF eve (NEWS.com.au)

The “Working Class Man” Jimmy Barnes will headline the NRL Grand Final entertainment as rugby league took an all-Aussie approach to the pre-match show.

Their contributions are part of the wonderful story and history of rugby league and will be remembered and celebrated long into the future.” We also acknowledge the contribution of their partners and families. GIRL and Emma Donovan team up to deliver a re-imagining of iconic Aussie classic, “The Real Thing”. The magnitude of this occasion has only just sunk in. “The retiring and departing players tribute is an important moment in our season and for our game, on our biggest day,” NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said. The “Working Class Man” Jimmy Barnes will headline the NRL Grand Final entertainment as rugby league took an all-Aussie approach to the pre-match show.

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NRL Grand Final: Not many can beat Penrith, but Parramatta can (Love Rugby League)

“There are not many teams who could beat this Penrith side and Parramatta have done it twice,” Richards told Love Rugby League. “The way they did it was through ...

You have got to be in a good side, time everything right and have luck with injuries.” “You remember what it is like to run out in front of a full crowd because you sacrifice so much as a player. “They have some great support, great people at the club and I think they are going really well. They had a crack at them so have to come out swinging and fight fire with fire. “I don’t miss the game, or being that sore all the time,” he said. They play for 80 minutes so Parramatta can’t let off at all.

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Penrith Panthers on verge of greatness in NRL Grand Final v ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Penrith can complete the most dominant run since the 1980s Parramatta team in the NRL grand final, while the Eels attempt to break a long, ...

Premierships: 1 We've got to be able to execute our plan. Win-rate: 76.54 per cent, average for-and-against per game: 9.86 Win-rate: 80 per cent, average for-and-against per game: 13.32 But we need to make the most of this opportunity." We've got to go there. Win-rate 85.71 per cent, average for-and-against per game: 13.44 Win-rate: 68.83 per cent, average for-and-against per game: 8.81. Win-rate: 69.51 per cent, average for-and-against per game: 6.88 Premierships: 2 Win-rate: 72.62 per cent, average for-and-against per game: 11.20 We've kept it as simple as we can.

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NRL Grand Final 2022: Will Ray Warren be commentating the rugby ... (Sporting News AU)

The voice of rugby league will forever be the high water mark for footy commentary.

Channel 9/9Now [Why is Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary so good - and how can the Eels stop him?](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/why-panthers-halfback-nathan-cleary-so-good-and-how-can-eels-stop-him/qlzskqxas8sgmqbwbwwleoft) CHANNEL

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NRL to honour retiring and departing players (NRL.COM)

The National Rugby League (NRL) will acknowledge 21 retiring or departing players ahead of the NRL Telstra Premiership 2022 Grand Final between Penrith ...

Their contributions are part of the wonderful story and history of rugby league and will be remembered and celebrated long into the future.” Those players who were unable to attend on Grand Final Day due to restrictions in 2021 had been given the opportunity to participate in the 2022 tribute. Fans are encouraged to use public transport with free public transport (via integrated ticketing) for the event at Accor Stadium. “This is an opportunity to celebrate and thank the players who have provided so much to rugby league over their careers. The list of players who will attend on Grand Final Day to be acknowledged includes 300-game players Aiden Tolman (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks) and Josh Morris (Sydney Roosters), the latter who will be celebrated alongside his twin brother Brett (Sydney Roosters). The National Rugby League (NRL) will acknowledge 21 retiring or departing players ahead of the NRL Telstra Premiership 2022 Grand Final between Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels.

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Eels' Dylan Brown vows to right wrongs in NRL Grand Final (1 News)

The last time the Eels played in the grand final, Brown was only nine years old and not yet a fan of rugby league.

When it gets to stuff like this, it's an opportunity you've got to take and it's a responsibility as well." If that left edge is on, I'm usually playing well, and if they're not on, it's usually my fault. I'm not a winger," Brown told AAP.

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2022 NRL grand final odds: Winner, first try-scorer, and Clive ... (The Roar)

The NRL grand final is one of the big betting days of the year, and this year's Battle of the West decider between the Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels ...

It might be worth a shout lower down the list. The Eels, seeking their first Premiership since 1986, are as far out as $3.20. Please note all odds are as of Friday, September 30th at midday (AEST), and are [Check out the full list of first try-scorer odds, thanks to PlayUp.](https://www.playup.com.au/betting/sports/nrl-grand-final/penrith-panthers-v-parramatta-eels/434588) When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address You must provide an email address to create a Roar account

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Indigenous players could be absent from NRL finals for first time in ... (National Indigenous Times)

The NRL season decider on Sunday evening is set to be the first grand final in Sydney without Indigenous representation since 1985.

- 2015 – 3, Justin Hodges (4), Johnathon Thurston (3), Sam Thaiday (2) - 2012 – 3, Dane Nielsen (2), Will Chambers (2), Ben Barba - 1990 – 2, Laurie Daley (2), John Ferguson (2)

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