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NRL Finals: Injury Woes and Risky Gambles
7 Sep
Summary
- Key players are facing injury concerns ahead of crucial elimination finals matches.
- Teams are considering risky gambles with player availability for must-win games.
- Several teams are expecting significant player returns for the opening week of finals.
The opening week of the 2026 NRL Finals Series is set for high drama as teams grapple with player availability. The Cronulla Sharks are hopeful for Braydon Trindall's return at five-eighth for their elimination final against the Cowboys, after resting key players in the previous round.
The New Zealand Warriors face uncertainty with three key players injured, as they prepare to meet the Dolphins in Auckland. Conversely, the Sydney Roosters are poised to reinstate significant talent rested in their last game, bolstering their lineup for their clash against the Penrith Panthers.
Elsewhere, the South Sydney Rabbitohs have confirmed season-ending news for Euan Aitken due to a fractured scapula. The North Queensland Cowboys are reportedly weighing up a considerable gamble regarding the fitness of a player facing suspension, adding another layer of intrigue to the crucial elimination matches.
