NRL Finals Week 3 – Preview

Overview

The 2025 NRL season will enter the third week of the finals this weekend with a spot in the Grand Final up for grabs between four different teams.

September 26, 2025 7:50 pm @ AAMI Park

MELBOURNE STORM colors
MELBOURNE STORM$1.37
H2H
CRONULLA SHARKS$4.1
-9.5$1.90
Line
9.5$1.90
Over 42.5$1.99
Total Score
Under 42.5$1.99
CRONULLA SHARKS colors

Recent Form

26-18 VS BULLDOGS
W
30-14 VS BRONCOS
L
10-40 VS ROOSTERS
L
12-32 VS RAIDERS
W
20-10 VS ROOSTERS
W
6-24 VS BULLDOGS
W

Team News

Storm – In: Jahrome Hughes, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Shawn Blore / Out: Jonah Pezet, Bronson Garlick, Joe Chan

Sharks – In: Oregon Kaufusi / Out: Thomas Hazelton

What We Like

Cronulla Sharks flyer Ronaldo Mulitalo has been one of the side’s best over the past few weeks, dominating the left-edge of the field in both the air and on the ground. Expect him to get plenty of ball in the opening 40 minutes and also be the main target in the air.

First Tryscorer Ronaldo Mulitalo $9.50

Final Thought

The Cronulla Sharks may be riding momentum heading into Friday night, but they are no match for the Melbourne Storm, who receive a massive double boost and are still the premiership favourites at the moment.

Match Result Melbourne Storm $1.38

September 28, 2025 4:05 pm @ Suncorp Stadium

BRISBANE BRONCOS colors
BRISBANE BRONCOS$2.27
H2H
PENRITH PANTHERS$1.4
3.5$1.90
Line
-3.5$1.90
Over 49.5$1.83
Total Score
Under 49.5$1.83
PENRITH PANTHERS colors

Recent Form

28-29 VS RAIDERS
W
30-14 VS STORM
W
30-38 VS COWBOYS
W
26-48 VS BULLDOGS
W
8-24 VS WARRIORS
W
20-40 VS DRAGONS
W

Team News

Broncos – In: Adam Reynolds, Ezra Mam, Xavier Willison / Out: Billy Walters, Patrick Carrigan, Jaiyden Hunt

Panthers – No changes made.

What We Like

Fresh off a hat-trick against the Bulldogs last week, Penrith Panthers winger Paul Alamoti takes his game to another level during the NRL Finals series and manages to beat his opponents in one-on-one battles with ease.

To Score 2 or more Tries Paul Alamoti $3.50

Final Thought

In a rematch of the 2023 NRL Grand Final, the Penrith Panthers have had the wood over the Broncos in recent years. This has seen the Broncos’ star fullback Reece Walsh yet to claim a victory over the side despite playing them on seven different occasions.

Match Result Penrith Panthers $1.65