Friday’s NRL Finals 2017 match is between Sydney Roosters and the Brisbane Broncos. The opening kick is set to commence at 19:55 local time with the game to be played at Allianz Stadium. The home team Sydney Roosters are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Sydney Roosters and the Brisbane Broncos.

When: 19:55 | Friday 8/9/2017

Where: Allianz Stadium

Preview:

The Roosters and Broncos will kick off this years Finals Series as the second and third best ranked sides in the competition. They are both coming off strong wins in the final round of the season, to lock in the double chance in what is set to be a bumper finals series. The Roosters put 20pts past the Titans in a close encounter, while the Broncos beat the Cowboys 20-10. These two sides have split their last 10 meetings, with the Roosters winning the most recent one by 2pts. This is all set up to be a cracking game at Allianz Stadium. Expect the Broncos to bring that ferociousness that is ingrained into them by coach Wayne Bennett. The Roosters are in good form though, having won their past three matches, and in front of their home fans, should settle into the contest the best. Expecting a close exciting contest, with the Roosters to win their way through to the Preliminary Final.

• The Roosters have won seven straight matches at Allianz Stadium, and 11 of the past 12 at their home ground.
•  Brisbane have won four of the past five games, while Sydney have won 3 of their last five.

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Teams:

Roosters:

1. Michael Gordon 2. Joseph Manu 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Mitchell Aubusson 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Luke Keary 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Dylan Napa 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Isaac Liu 14. Kane Evans 15. Sio Siua Taukeiaho 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Connor Watson 18. Zane Tetevano 19. Victor Radley 22. Mitchell Cornish 23. Daniel Tupou

Broncos:

1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Tautau Moga 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Benji Marshall 8. Sam Thaiday 9. Ben Hunt 10. Adam Blair 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Josh Mcguire 14. David Mead 15. Jai Arrow 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Herman Essese 18. Jaydn Su’a 19. Tom Opacic 20. Jamayne Isaako 21. Sam Scarlett

NRL News:

Ivan Cleary has revealed interest in luring Matt Moylan to the Wests Tigers if he becomes available from Penrith.

Having given Moylan his NRL debut in 2013 at the Panthers, he has remained in contact with the 26-year-old since Cleary’s Penrith departure in 2015.

Moylan also has links to the Tigers through their chief executive Justin Pascoe, who had been at Penrith as chief operating officer and CEO from 2012-15.

The Panthers insisted after meeting Moylan on Monday that he and the club were “100 per cent committed” to his future at Penrith. But it came just days after chief executive Brian Fletcher revealed the player only a “50-50” chance of being at the club next year.

And while Cleary said he believed the fullback-turned-five-eighth would stay, he’d consider pouncing if he was released by the Panthers.

“He’s never stated he wants to leave. But it’s been a big deal, right?” Cleary said.

“So would I be interested? Yes.

“But that hasn’t happened yet. It’s all speculation at this stage.

“I rate him as a player and as a person.”

The Tigers still have salary-cap space available for next year.

After developing his team in leaps and bounds at the end of a whirlwind year, Cleary is prepared to play the waiting game and see what becomes available from other clubs before making his move.

And speaking at Tuesday’s club awards night, he said finding an external replacement for the departing James Tedesco at fullback was still an option.

“A guy like James Tedesco is just basically impossible to replace,” Cleary said.

“That role is probably up for grabs.

“Certainly Tui Lolohea is in the box seat there, but there is probably another signing somewhere along the line of someone who can fill that kind of role, too.”

Moylan on Monday was granted time away from the game by the Panthers to deal with personal issues. He is unlikely to play again this season for Penrith.

Cleary admitted he’d been surprised by the situation playing out at Penrith, but was not privy to the details.

Moylan was given the Panthers’ captaincy after Cleary’s departure in 2015, and the Tigers coach said he hoped the role hadn’t put too much on his plate.

“I’ve got a lot of time for Matt,” Cleary said.

“I’ve really enjoyed coaching him and kept a relationship with him since. I find him a terrific kid and great player.

“I’m not too sure what’s happened there. I would hate to feel as though he’s got too much to do.

“Knowing Matt for what he is, I’m sure he hasn’t done anything wrong. I hope it works out one way or another.”