NRL Grand Final 2022: Team Tips, Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels, injuries, changes, Nathan Brown recall, Taylan May, Tom Opacic

Nathan Brown is set for a recall to the Parramatta side for the grand final. Tom Opacic is ruled out of the match with a hamstring injury. Taylan May is also injured and Viliame Kikau has a mystery hand injury, so Penrith Panthers are sweating on their injury list.

Penrith Panthers play Parramatta Eels in NRL Grand Final 2022 on Sunday October 2nd.

Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels is at Accor Stadium at 7.30pm AEDT.

Penrith Panthers play Parramatta Eels in NRL Grand Final 2022. Last week's Panthers team: Dylan Edwards, Charlie Staines, Izack Tago, Stephen Crichton, Brian To’o, Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, Mitch Kenny, James Fisher-Harris, Viliame Kikau, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo and Scott Sorensen.

Taylan May is out with a hamstring injury. Charlie Staines will take his place on the wing. Api Koroisau is set to be named in the No.9 jersey in his final game for the Panthers. Spencer Leniu left the field for an HIA after Taane Milne’s high shot that saw him sent off. Viliame Kikau escaped suspension for a shoulder charge.

Penrith Panthers play Parramatta Eels in NRL Grand Final 2022. Last week's team: Clinton Gutherson, Maika Sivo, Viliami Penisini, Bailey Simonsson and Waqa Blake. This week’s team is: 1. Clinton Sivivimaa, 2. Maikal Siva, 3. Vilami Peni, 4. Bailey Simsson 5. Waqa Blake 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Isaiah Papali‘i 17, Marata Niukore, 13. Ryan Matterson, 14. Bryce Cartwright, 15. Jakob Arthur, 16. Oregon Kaufusi.

Nathan Brown is set to be recalled to the bench. Bryce Cartwright is expected to miss out. Tom Opacic is likely to play a part in the decider. Bailey Simonsson is also expected in his place. Ryan Matterson is a contender to wear jersey No.13.