Who plays who in week 1 of the NRL finals
A look at the schedule for week one of the NRL finals.
FRIDAY, September 8
* Qualifying final: Sydney Roosters (2nd) v Brisbane (3rd) at Allianz Stadium, 7.55pm
The Roosters were far from impressive in their win over the Gold Coast however Brisbane will be without skipper Darius Boyd (hamstring), Korbin Sims (broken arm) and Andrew McCullough (ACL).
SATURDAY, September 9
* Qualifying final: Melbourne (1st) v Parramatta (4th) at AAMI Park, 4.10pm
Melbourne have proven themselves the most dominant club side in recent times while skipper Cameron Smith will pass Darren Lockyer's all-time record for most games. The Eels have been inconsistent but are capable of anything.
* Elimination final: Manly (6th) v Penrith (7th) at Allianz Stadium, 7.40pm.
Manly will have the mental edge after racking up a 28-12 win over Penrith on Saturday while the future of skipper Penrith Matt Moylan is set to swirl all week and shapes as a distraction for the Panthers.
SUNDAY, September 10
* Elimination final: Cronulla (5th) v North Queensland (8th) at Allianz Stadium, 4.10pm
The injury-hit Cowboys had to can Mad Monday plans after Canterbury upset St George Illawarra while the Sharks have been far from convincing but will get Jack Bird and Wade Graham back.
