“2024 NRL Grand Final Live Updates: Melbourne Storm vs. Penrith Panthers” 2024-10-06

**NRL Grand Final 2024: Melbourne Storm vs. Penrith Panthers – Live Updates** - Updates from the championship match at Accor Stadium - Kick-off time in Sydney is set for 7:30 PM AEST - Share your thoughts via email at jonathan.howcroft.casual@theguardian.com The toss has just taken place, and the Panthers will kick off. Let's hope that or Eliesa Katoa emerge from that initial collision without any injuries. has fielded his strongest starting lineup, but the inclusion of on the bench indicates that is not at full fitness after re-injuring his shoulder last week. has been cleared to start following a late fitness test, while has been named the unfortunate 18th man.

Accor Stadium NRL grand final details Brad Schneider role in NRL grand final Eliesa Katoa performance expectations fan reactions to NRL grand final 2024.Ivan Cleary coaching strategies NRL final Melbourne Storm key players to watch Melbourne Storm vs Penrith Panthers match preview Nathan Cleary injury update NRL grand final NRL grand final 2024 live updates NRL grand final historical context NRL grand final kick-off time Sydney NRL grand final team line-ups Penrith Panthers game plan for grand final Scott Sorensen fitness test results Tui Kamikamica first collision analysis

Q: What teams are competing in the 2024 NRL Grand Final?

A: The Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers are competing in the 2024 NRL Grand Final.

Q: What time does the Grand Final kick off?

A: The kick-off time for the Grand Final in Sydney is 7:30pm AEST.

Q: Who will kick off the match?

A: The Penrith Panthers will kick off the match.

Q: What is the status of Nathan Cleary's fitness for the game?

A: Nathan Cleary will not start at 100% fitness due to a recurrence of his shoulder injury, and Brad Schneider is on the bench as a result.

Q: Who is the unlucky 18th man for the Panthers?

A: Matt Eisenhuth is the unlucky 18th man for the Penrith Panthers.