Overview
- Geelong and Hawthorn meet at the MCG at 7:40pm AEST, with live coverage on Channel 7, Fox Footy, Kayo, Foxtel and 7plus; both AFL sides are unchanged.
- Canberra host Cronulla on Saturday at 7:50pm AEST at GIO Stadium after a six‑day turnaround from their 29-28, 94‑minute loss to Brisbane, retaining the same 17.
- Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon says winger Ronaldo Mulitalo will channel his energy without niggle, as Cronulla arrive with momentum from a 20-10 win over the Roosters.
- Penrith face Canterbury at Accor Stadium on Sunday at 4:05pm AEST, with the Panthers chasing a fifth straight title and the winner to meet Brisbane at Suncorp next week.
- NRL semifinals are live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now, with additional coverage on Fox League and Kayo; the Raiders–Sharks winner advances to play Melbourne at AAMI Park.