WEEK ONE OF THE NRL FINALS AT A GLANCE
RESULTS
* Qualifying final 1: Melbourne 29 bt South Sydney 28
* Qualifying final 2: Sydney Roosters 21 bt Cronulla 12
* Elimination final 1: Penrith 27 bt Warriors 12
* Elimination final 2: St George Illawarra 48 bt Brisbane 18
THE WASH-UP
Defending premiers Melbourne and the Sydney Roosters book preliminary finals and get a week off. The season is over for the Warriors and Brisbane, who were knocked out by Penrith and St George Illawarra respectively. South Sydney and Cronulla lose but cash in on double chances to play again.
INJURIES
Rabbitohs – Adam Reynolds (shoulder), Greg Inglis (ribs); Panthers – James Maloney (neck); Warriors – Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (knee); Roosters – Sio Siua Taukeiaho (ankle); Sharks – Wade Graham (knee); Broncos – Joe Ofahengaue (concussion); Alex Glenn (calf), David Fifita (ankle); Dragons – James Graham (concussion), Jack de Belin (ankle); Gareth Widdop (shoulder).
KEY MOMENT
The Warriors’ women’s team overcame a horror preparation that included being forced to arrive in Sydney hours before winning a history-making first match of the inaugural women’s league.
JUDICIARY
Warriors – Agnatius Paasi (dangerous contact); Roosters – Latrell Mitchell (dangerous contact).
NEXT WEEK
* Semi-final 2: Cronulla v Penrith, Allianz Stadium, Friday 7.40pm AEST
* Semi-final 1: South Sydney v St George Illawarra, ANZ Stadium, Saturday 7.40pm AEST
IN A FORTNIGHT:
* Preliminary final 1: Melbourne v Cronulla/Penrith, AAMI Park, Friday September 21, 7.40pm AEST
* Preliminary final 2: Sydney Roosters v South Sydney/St George Illawarra, Allianz Stadium, Saturday September 22, 7.40pm AEST
