Queensland's historic grand final will be played in front of a capped crowd of 39,000 due to tightening COVID-19 restrictions. Issac Luke will represent every past Rabbitohs player and the links to the club's 21 premierships, two-year fight for existence and transformation since readmission when he rings the 1908 foundation bell before the grand final.

Dylan Edwards faces a critical fitness test on a foot injury as Penrith nurse he and several teammates through Grand Final week. South Sydney's sole concern centres around halfback Adam Reynolds who trained away from teammates.

A knee injury has cost Tevita Pangai jnr a grand final berth with Penrith opting against naming the destructive forward for Sunday's clash with South Sydney. South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds was on light duties at training as he manages a groin issue.

Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has capped a stunning individual season to be crowned the 2021 Dally M medal winner at last night’s awards in Brisbane. The Rookie of the Year award was won by Roosters teenager Sam Walker.

Penrith have received a massive boost with Nathan Cleary being cleared by the match review committee, meaning he will take his place for the Panthers in the grand final against South Sydney. The NRL’s best player will be named tonight when the Dally M medal is presented.

Friday, September 24, 2021. Manly coach Des Hasler has confirmed Brad Parker and Sean Keppie will be fit to face the Rabbitohs on Friday night. Canberra's hunt for a new halfback will continue after Titans officials told the Raiders that co-captain Jamal Fogarty would not be granted an early release to move to the nation's capital.

Michael Maguire says his belief has never wavered that he can turn the Wests Tigers into a force after the board backed him to remain as coach. Penrith's injured trio Brian To'o, Viliame Kikau and Tyrone May are on track to play in the preliminary final clash against Melbourne after all trained with the team.

Michael Maguire will continue as Wests Tigers coach next season. Star winger Josh Addo-Carr returns from a hamstring injury in place of Isaac Lumelume in Melbourne's only change for their preliminary final on Saturday.

NRL head of football Graham Annesley has confirmed Penrith could face sanctions over their trainer's involvement in stopping play late in their win over Parramatta. First par of first item. NSW winger Brian To'o is expected to be available for selection for the Panthers when the the preliminary finals team are announced today.

Josh Addo-Carr has confirmed he will be right to return from his hamstring injury for Saturday's preliminary final on Saturday against the Panthers. The Panthers will monitor Viliame Kikau and Mitch Kenny in the lead-up to their clash with Melbourne after both suffered ankle injuries against the Eels.