Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Elimination Final
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Arguably the main event when it comes to elimination finals as table toppers Penrith Panthers welcome Sydney Roosters to CommBank Stadium.
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Penrith Panthers team news
Captain Isaah Yeo is fit enough to start for Penrith Panthers, who have added Scott Sorensen back into their squad.
Squad: Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Luke Garner, Casey McLean, Brian To'o, Jack Cole, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Mitch Kenny, Lindsay Smith, Isaiah Papali'i, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, Freddy Lussick, Scott Sorensen, Liam Henry, Billy Phillips, Blaize Talagi, Billy Scott, Luron Patea, Kalani Leuluai-Going, Jesse McLean
Sydney Roosters team news
After resting almost their entire squad in the final round of regular season games, all the main players are back on deck for the elimination finals. Even Angus Crichton has returned from a long-term injury, but Sam Walker is done for the year.
Squad: James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Billy Smith, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Hugo Savala, Daly Cherry-Evans, Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson, Lindsay Collins, Salesi Foketi, Siua Wong, Victor Radley, Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu, Nat Butcher, Angus Crichton, Cody Ramsey, Tommy Talau, Egan Butcher, Benaiah Ioelu, Taylor Losalu
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters prediction
Penrith Panthers were pushed to the limit over the course of the regular season and after leading the league for so long, looked at times like they were going to cough it up. However, come Ivan Cleary’s side held their nerve come the clutch and won their last three games to secure top spot, that after losing 6-12 to Sydney Roosters, their opponents here.
The Roosters could not capitalise on that victory as they were beaten in each of their next three. Whilst the last of those certainly means little when considering the number of players rested, there is certainly a worry regarding that loss of momentum and the winning habit. A bad start could well see heads drop under intense Penrith pressure. This is the time of year where we normally see the best of the Panthers and their big stars, so back them to gain revenge on the Roosters.
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters tip: Penrith Panthers to win
