The 2025 NRL Grand Final marks the end of Penrith’s dynasty and the dawn of a new champion. Melbourne return for a shot at redemption after last year’s heartbreak, while Brisbane ride a fairytale run built on resilience, history-defying comebacks and the return of their star playmakers.

When: Sunday October 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Where: Accor Stadium

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Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos Odds

Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos Preview

The stage is set for a blockbuster NRL Grand Final between the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium. Melbourne arrive as 2.5-point favourites after comfortable wins over Canterbury and Cronulla, boasting 15 survivors from last year’s decider and the return of Jahrome Hughes from injury to reunite their star spine.

Brisbane’s road has been anything but smooth. A dramatic golden point victory over Canberra and a historic comeback against Penrith – snapping the Panthers’ five-year stranglehold – has underlined their finals grit. Adam Reynolds, Ezra Mam and Patrick Carrigan all return to strengthen Kevin Walters’ side, though they’ll miss hooker Billy Walters.

History, however, is firmly against the Broncos. Melbourne have won 17 of their last 19 clashes, often by wide margins, and boast the competition’s second-best defence. Brisbane ranked seventh defensively, a position that has never produced a premier in the past two decades.

Grand Finals are often won in the big moments, and Melbourne’s experience, defence and coaching edge make them deserved favourites. Jahrome Hughes looms as a key attacking threat, with 12 tries in 13 games against Brisbane, while Will Warbrick shapes as a danger man out wide.