The 2024 NRL season has just one week remaining with two teams left to fight it out for the premiership.
Melbourne were the first team to qualify for the decider, pummelling the Roosters, although some injury and suspension concerns have emerged from the game.
The Panthers are almost full-strength for the grand final after beating Cronulla to advance through to their fifth consecutive decider.
The Sporting News provides all the latest injury news from across the NRL.
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BRISBANE BRONCOS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Reece Walsh | Hand | 2025 |
| Payne Haas | Foot | 2025 |
| Brendan Piakura | Ankle | 2025 |
| Kotoni Staggs | Quad | 2025 |
| Tyson Smoothy | Ankle | 2025 |
| Jack Gosiewski | Arm | 2025 |
| Jock Madden | Hamstring | 2025 |
| Xavier Willison | Suspension | 2025 |
| Ezra Mam | Foot | 2025 |
CANBERRA RAIDERS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Elliott Whitehead | Suspension | 2025 |
| Jordan Rapana | Cheekbone | 2025 |
| Pasami Saulo | Back | 2025 |
| Zac Hosking | Shoulder | 2025 |
| Corey Harawira-Naera | Medical | 2025 |
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Josh Addo-Carr | Disciplinary | 2025 |
| Kurt Mann | Clavicle | 2025 |
| Blake Wilson | Ankle | 2025 |
| Ryan Sutton | Knee | 2025 |
| Karl Oloapu | Neck | 2025 |
CRONULLA SHARKS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Jesse Ramien | Ankle | 2025 |
| Jesse Colquhoun | Knee | 2025 |
| Kade Dykes | Knee | 2025 |
| Max Bradbury | Knee | 2025 |
| Dale Finucane | Medical | Retired |
DOLPHINS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Trai Fuller | Knee | 2025 |
| Josh Kerr | Concussion | 2025 |
| Euan Aitken | Pectoral | 2025 |
| Tom Flegler | Shoulder | 2025 |
| Tom Gilbert | Knee | 2025 |
GOLD COAST TITANS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Keano Kini | Leg | 2025 |
| David Fifita | Ankle | 2025 |
| Phillip Sami | Ankle | 2025 |
| AJ Brimson | Groin | 2025 |
| Tino Fa'asuamaleaui | Knee | 2025 |
MANLY SEA EAGLES
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Tolu Koula | Concussion | 2025 |
| Jason Saab | Ankle | 2025 |
| Aaron Schoupp | Shoulder | 2025 |
| Jake Arthur | Foot | 2025 |
| Brad Parker | - | Retired |
| Aaron Woods | - | Retired |
MELBOURNE STORM
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Jahrome Hughes | Neck | Grand Final |
| Nick Meaney | Knee | Grand Final |
| Nelson Asofa-Solomona | Suspension | 2025 |
| Marion Seve | Ankle | 2025 |
| Jonah Pezet | Knee | 2025 |
Storm injury news:
Jahrome Hughes and Nick Meaney were both withdrawn late in the prelim win with neck and knee concerns, respectively. However, both exits were reported as "precautionary" as they have been listed to start this week.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been issued with a five-game ban for a high tackle in the prelims.
Marion Seve suffered a syndesmosis injury against the Cowboys in Round 26 and has been ruled out for the season.
Jonah Pezet suffered an ACL injury while playing in reserve grade and has been ruled out for the remainder of the year.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Bradman Best | Hamstring | 2025 |
| Jacob Saifiti | Calf | 2025 |
| Enari Tuala | Calf | 2025 |
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Jackson Ford | Knee | 2025 |
| Te Maire Martin | Neck | 2025 |
| Rocco Berry | Shoulder | 2025 |
| Roger Tuivasa-Sheck | Concussion | 2025 |
| Adam Pompey | Knee | 2025 |
| Tohu Harris | Wrist | 2025 |
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Kyle Feldt | Calf | 2025 |
| Valentine Holmes | Leg | 2025 |
| Jamayne Taunoa-Brown | Achilles | 2025 |
| Jake Granville | Pectoral | 2025 |
| Zac Laybutt | Knee | 2025 |
| Coen Hess | Knee | 2025 |
PARRAMATTA EELS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Dylan Brown | Knee | 2025 |
| Ryan Matterson | Ribs | 2025 |
| Dan Keir | Concussion | 2025 |
| J'maine Hopgood | Back | 2025 |
| Junior Paulo | Foot | 2025 |
| Charlie Guymer | Ankle | 2025 |
| Mitch Moses | Biceps | 2025 |
| Bailey Simonsson | Knee | 2025 |
PENRITH PANTHERS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Nathan Cleary | Shoulder | Grand Final |
| Scott Sorensen | Hamstring | Grand Final |
| Jack Cole | Leg | 2025 |
Panthers injury news:
Nathan Cleary was taken off in the closing stages of their prelim win after struggling with a shoulder injury. However, the playmaker has been named to start this week.
Scott Sorensen was a late withdrawal from the opening week of the finals with a hamstring problem, but it has been said he will return for the Grand Final.
Jack Cole suffered a leg injury following a hip-drop tackle in the NSW Cup and will not play again this year.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Jack Wighton | Calf | 2025 |
| Shaq Mitchell | Calf | 2025 |
| Cameron Murray | Suspension | 2025 |
| Latrell Mitchell | Foot | 2025 |
| Alex Johnston | Achilles | 2025 |
| Jai Arrow | Shoulder | 2025 |
| Campbell Graham | Sternum | 2025 |
| Isaiah Tass | Ankle | 2025 |
| Lachlan Ilias | Leg | 2025 |
| Tevita Tatola | Foot | 2025 |
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Jack Bird | Back | 2025 |
| Christian Tuipulotu | Hamstring | 2025 |
| Hame Sele | Medical | 2025 |
| Kyle Flanagan | Suspension | 2025 |
| Ryan Couchman | Knee | 2025 |
| Sione Finau | Hamstring | 2025 |
| Ben Murdoch-Masila | Foot | 2025 |
| Corey Allan | Knee | 2025 |
| Cody Ramsey | Illness | 2025 |
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Brandon Smith | Knee | 2025 |
| Sam Walker | Knee | 2025 |
| Egan Butcher | Knee | 2025 |
WESTS TIGERS
| PLAYER | ISSUE | RETURN |
|---|
| Aidan Sezer | Shoulder | 2025 |
| Starford To'a | Hamstring | 2025 |
| Adam Doueihi | Knee | 2025 |
| Jahream Bula | Shoulder | 2025 |
| Justin Olam | Knee | 2025 |
