The NRL has confirmed the dates, times and venues for the next two weeks of finals action.
After an action-packed first week of finals footy, the Broncos and Eels both earned home semis next weekend.
The Broncos will host the Panthers at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night, before Parramatta play the Cowboys at ANZ Stadium on Saturday.
The following week will see the Storm play either Brisbane or Penrith at AAMI Park on Friday, September 22.
The Roosters will play either the Eels or Cowboys the next day at Allianz Stadium.
NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series – Week 2
Semi Final: Friday, September 15, 7.55pm, Suncorp Stadium
NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers
Holden Cup: Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos; 5.15pm
Semi Final: Saturday, September 16, 7.40pm, ANZ Stadium
NRL: Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys
Holden Cup: Cronulla Sharks v Manly Sea Eagles; 5.00pm
NRL Telstra Premiership Finals Series – Week 3
Preliminary Final: Friday, September 22, 7.55pm, AAMI Park
NRL: Melbourne Storm v Winner of Broncos/Panthers
Holden Cup: To Be Confirmed
Preliminary Final: Saturday, September 23, 7.40pm, Allianz Stadium
NRL: Sydney Roosters v Winner of Eels/Cowboys
Holden Cup: To Be Confirmed
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I could be wrong, but don't they traditionally play any Preliminary finals in Sydney at ANZ?
It depends on the team AFAIK. I believe they get to nominate where their home ground is during the finals.
I know on previous years (semi's and prelim) that Sharks and Manly play at SFS and it's no different this year.
Whereas penrith, tigers, doggies, souths and parra all play at ANZ .
Because it's the Roosters' home ground and they've qualified for the home ground advantage.
BREAKING!!!!
I've been given mail Snake will be attending the final. A rare event.
I've also been told he is getting a special outfit taylor made for the event at considerable expense. I've been given a pic:
Lads, if you're lucky enough to get to the game (I'll be there of course) keep an eye out for him. He'll either be hangin' around Bern in Bar 47 or whatever the f**k it's called or in a glory holed cubice in the male toilets behind the western side stand.
Snake loves his footy :)
I'm considering this little number:
This is what big Al Hunt's wearing. Look for him around 5 minutes into the second half;