Week one of NRL finals at a glance

WEEK ONE OF THE NRL FINALS AT A GLANCE

RESULTS

* Qualifying final 1: Sydney Roosters 24 bt Brisbane 22

* Qualifying final 2: Melbourne 18 bt Parramatta 16

* Elimination final 1: Penrith 22 bt Manly 10

* Elimination final 2: North Queensland 15 bt Cronulla 14

THE WASH-UP

Melbourne and the Sydney Roosters book preliminary finals and get a week off. The season is over for Cronulla, the defending premiers, and Manly. Penrith and North Queensland prevail in thrilling but controversial knockout games. Brisbane and Parramatta lose but cash in double chances to play again.

INJURIES

Sea Eagles - Curtis Sironen (hamstring); Eels: Tepai Moeroa (concussion); Roosters - Daniel Tupou (groin).

JUDICIARY

Broncos - Adam Blair (tripping)

NEXT WEEK

* Semi-final 2: Brisbane v Penrith, Suncorp Stadium, Friday 7.55pm AEST

* Semi-final 1: Parramatta v North Queensland, ANZ Stadium, Saturday 7.40pm AEST

IN A FORTNIGHT:

* Preliminary final 1: Melbourne v Brisbane/Penrith, AAMI Park, Friday September 22, 7.55pm AEST

* Preliminary final 2: Sydney Roosters v Parramatta/North Queensland, Allianz Stadium, Saturday September 23, 7.40pm AEST