Live: Roosters score controversial stunner to take control
The first berth in this year's NRL grand final will go on the line at Lang Park on Friday night as the Dolphins host the Sydney Roosters.
The Dolphins will be looking to make their first ever grand final just four years after joining the league while the Tricolours are after their first berth in the decider since 2019.
Roosters halfback Sam Walker has been passed fit to play and will return from a foot injury he suffered last month.
Last time they met
It was only a few weeks ago that these teams had it out in a cracker at the SFS.
I was there that night and it was the game that convinced me that the Phins can win this whole damn competition.
Here's the highlights if you want to get reacquainted - Plath's tackle on Wong was a particular highlight!
Final teams: Walker confirmed to play
By Nick Campton
By Nick Campton
We're on - Sam Walker will line up at halfback for the Roosters after being passed fit to play despite his syndesmosis injury.
No changes at all for the Roosters from the team named on Tuesday and just one for the Dolphins with Tevita Naufahu dropping out of the 19-man squad and Jake Averillo coming in.
Update
By Nick Campton
By Nick Campton
Hello and welcome to the ABC's live blog for Dolphins-Roosters
By Nick Campton
By Nick Campton
Hey everybody, I hope this Friday finds you in a finals footy kind of mood cause we're fixing for a big one here tonight.
Dolphins vs Roosters, a berth in the NRL grand final on the line, a sold out Lang Park - this is why we do it. This is what it's all for.
My name is Nick, I am champing at the bit for these two teams to lay it on the line and I'm gonna steer you through every step of the game including all the news and info that's fit to blog.
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