There’s been no major surprises in the Penrith team named to take on Melbourne in Sunday’s Grand Final at Accor Stadium.
Brad Schneider will retain his spot in the number 14 jumper as cover for Nathan Cleary, who is still battling a shoulder injury but will definitely play in the season decider.
Scott Sorensen has again been named on the extended bench and while he didn’t play against the Sharks last Saturday night, he’s considered a possible late inclusion for the showdown with the Storm.
Meantime, the Storm have brought Lazarus Vaalepu into their squad following the suspension of Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Panthers:Â Dylan Edwards, Sunia Turuva, Izack Tago, Paul Alamoti, Brian To’o, Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary (c), Moses Leota, Mitch Kenny, James Fisher-Harris, Luke Garner, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo (c). Bench: Brad Schneider, Lindsay Smith, Liam Henry, Matt Eisenhuth. Reserves: Casey McLean, Scott Sorensen, Trent Toelau, Daine Laurie, Luke Sommerton.
Storm:Â Ryan Papenhuyzen, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney, Xavier Coates, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Tui Kamikamica, Harry Grant, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Eliesa Katoa, Trent Loiero. Bench: Tyran Wishart, Crhstian Welch, Lazarus Vaalepu, Alec Macdonald. Reserves: Grant Anderson, Joe Chan, Kane Bradley, Tepai Moeroa, Sualauvi Faalogo.
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