Overview
- Brisbane reinstated Patrick Carrigan at lock after suspension, moving Tyson Smoothy to the bench and listing Ben Talty on the extended reserves.
- Melbourne named an unchanged side from the win over Cronulla, with Jahrome Hughes cleared to start at halfback following his arm injury.
- Broncos interchange forward Xavier Willison accepted a $1,000 fine for a grade-one dangerous tackle and is free to play.
- Storm forward Trent Loiero also received a $1,000 fine with an early plea and remains available for the decider.
- Coach Michael Maguire kept Ben Hunt at five-eighth with Ezra Mam retained as the No.14 after his return from a hamstring injury.