Overview
- The men’s decider starts at 7:30pm AEDT in Sydney, preceded by the NRLW final between the Roosters and Broncos at 4pm AEDT.
- Channel 9 broadcasts the Grand Final live with streaming on 9Now, while Kayo will carry a replay later in the evening.
- Brisbane pursue a first title since 2006 after a resurgence capped by a comeback over Penrith to reach the decider.
- Melbourne return seeking redemption after last year’s defeat, with assistant Aaron Bellamy saying captain Harry Grant has been told to focus on his own preparation.
- Form lines and history loom large: the Storm have won 17 of the past 19 against Brisbane, often start fast, and the Broncos have logged multiple second‑half comebacks this season.