NRL Finals Week 1 – Preview

Overview

The 2025 NRL season will enter the first week of the finals this weekend as only eight teams remain in contention to claim the premiership.

September 12, 2025 7:50 pm @ AAMI Park

MELBOURNE STORM colors
MELBOURNE STORM$1.50
H2H
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS$2.60
-4.5$1.90
Line
4.5$1.90
Over 38.5$1.99
Total Score
Under 38.5$1.99
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS colors

Recent Form

30-14 VS BRONCOS
L
10-40 VS ROOSTERS
L
20-13 VS BULLDOGS
W
6-24 VS SHARKS
L
28-4 VS PANTHERS
W
20-14 VS STORM
L

Team News

Storm – In: Harry Grant, Jonah Pezet, Alec McDonald / Out: Jahrome Hughes, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Bulldogs – In: Jethro Rinakama, Blake Wilson / Out: Bronson Xerri, Marcelo Montoya

What We Like

One of the more underrated players on the Bulldogs side, outside back Enari Tuala has been in terrific form as of late, scoring five tries in his last five matches.

Anytime Tryscorer Enari Tuala $3.90

Final Thought

The Storm may be without duo Jahrome Hughes and Ryan Papenhuyzen but it’s hard to bet against them considering the poor form the Bulldogs have been in as of late.

Match Result Melbourne Storm $1.50

September 13, 2025 4:05 pm @ Go Media Stadium

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS colors
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS$3.36
H2H
PENRITH PANTHERS$1.33
9.5$1.90
Line
-9.5$1.90
Over 42.5$1.90
Total Score
Under 42.5$1.90
PENRITH PANTHERS colors

Recent Form

27-26 VS SEA EAGLES
L
22-26 VS EELS
L
18-32 VS TITANS
W
20-40 VS DRAGONS
W
28-4 VS BULLDOGS
L
16-20 VS RAIDERS
L

Team News

Warriors – In: Wayde Egan, Jackson Ford / Out: Rocco Berry, Samuel Healey

Panthers – In: Brian To’o, Liam Martin / Out: Daine Laurie, Thomas Jenkins

What We Like

He may have spent most of the season in reserve grade, but Paul Alamoti has scored at least one try in his last five finals appearances.

Anytime Tryscorer Paul Alamoti $1.81

Final Thought

Aiming to claim the fifth consecutive premiership this season, the Panthers will be looking to get off to a perfect start with a win over the Warriors.

Margin Penrith Panthers 13+ $2.20

September 13, 2025 7:50 pm @ Sharks Stadium

CRONULLA SHARKS colors
CRONULLA SHARKS$2.10
H2H
SYDNEY ROOSTERS$1.74
2.5$1.83
Line
-2.5$1.98
Over 46.5$1.93
Total Score
Under 46.5$1.93
SYDNEY ROOSTERS colors

Recent Form

6-24 VS BULLDOGS
W
40-16 VS KNIGHTS
W
54-22 VS TITANS
W
36-6 VS RABBITOHS
W
10-40 VS STORM
W
30-10 VS EELS
L

Team News

Sharks – In: Braydon Trindall / Out: Daniel Atkinson

Roosters – No changes made

What We Like

Scoring in his last two matches against the Sydney Roosters, Teig Wilton has been a force to be reckoned with on the edge of the field and has scored a further two tries in his last seven matches.

Anytime Tryscorer Teig Wilton $5.40

Final Thought

A freak of an athlete, Mark Nawaqanitawase has been in rare form over the past few weeks. The 2025 Ken Irvine Medallist, he has scored seven tries in his last two matches.

To Score 3 or more Tries Mark Nawaqanitawase $7.75

September 14, 2025 4:05 pm @ GIO Stadium

CANBERRA RAIDERS colors
CANBERRA RAIDERS$1.67
H2H
BRISBANE BRONCOS$2.20
-3.5$1.90
Line
3.5$1.90
Over 45.5$1.90
Total Score
Under 45.5$1.90
BRISBANE BRONCOS colors

Recent Form

62-24 VS DOLPHINS
L
24-10 VS TIGERS
W
16-20 VS PANTHERS
W
30-14 VS STORM
W
30-38 VS COWBOYS
W
12-46 VS KNIGHTS
W

Team News

Raiders – In: Seb Kris, Simi Sisagi, Tom Starling, Zac Hosking, Ethan Strange, Hudson Young, Jamal Fogarty, Jed Stuart, Joe Tapine, Josh Papalii, Kaeo Weekes, Matt Timoko / Out: Adam Cook, Chevy Stewart, Joe Roddy, Michael Asomua, Manaia Waitere, Kain Anderson, Noah Martin, Ethan Sanders, Danny Levi, Trey Mooney

Broncos – In: Gehamat Shibasaki / Out: Jesse Arthars

What We Like

Despite playing in the halves, Ethan Strange has no trouble finding the try-line and has scored ten tries in his last 11 matches.

Anytime Tryscorer Ethan Strange $2.50

Final Thought

The Canberra Raiders may be the minor premiers and the clear favourites but the Broncos shouldn’t be underestimated and have the team to pull off a shock upset.

Match Result Brisbane Broncos $2.20