UPDATE: The Sydney Roosters have received a massive boost, with co-captain Jake Friend included in the matchday squad for their clash against the Canberra Raiders.
Friend hasn't played since injuring his arm against the Knights back in July.
His inclusion was first reported by Daily Telegraph journalist Dean Ritchie, who confirmed that Trent Robinson had decided to select both hookers
Unconfirmed but hearing Jake Friend will play. Verrills likely to be included in the 17 too
— Dean Ritchie (@BulldogRitchie) October 6, 2019
He slots into the side on the bench for Zane Tetevano, who is the unlucky person to miss out, whilst 20-year-old Sam Verrills remains in the starting line-up.
EARLIER
And then there were two.
The two teams for this year's grand final have been named, with the Sydney Roosters set to take on the Canberra Raiders at ANZ Stadium on October 6.
The Roosters advanced to the final by defeating the Storm in a replay of last year's final at the SCG. The Bondi boys have history on their mind, looking to win back-to-back premierships for the first time since the Broncos achieved the feat in 1997-98 - assuming you're a Super League apologist.
Meanwhile, the Raiders secured their spot in the grand final for the first time since 1994 with a dominant win over the Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium. The Green Machine know all too well about the pressure of going back-to-back, with the Canberra boys achieving this feat back in 1990-91. Unfortunately, it has been lean years since this dominant period, with former halfback Ricky Stuart looking to coach the side back to the top.
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Check out the team lists for the grand final below
SYDNEY ROOSTERS V CANBERRA RAIDERS
Sunday October 7, ANZ Stadium 7:20 pm
Roosters team
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Joseph Manu 5. Brett Morris 6. Luke Keary 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 10. Isaac Liu 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Victor Radley 14. Angus Crichton 16. Nat Butcher 17. Siosiua Taukeiaho 20. Jake Friend
Roosters team news:
Front-rower Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is a huge in for this weekend's grand final, following missing last week's game for a trip on South Sydney's James Roberts. It will see Tongan international Sio Siua Taukeiaho relegated to the bench, with Lindsay Collins bumped to the reserves. The return of captain and hooker Jake Friend is still yet to be confirmed, with the 29-year-old named on the reserves bench. If selected, he will likely replace Sam Verrills in the starting line-up.
Raiders team
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Josh Papalii 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Iosia Soliola 11. John Bateman 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Bailey Simonsson 15. Emre Guler 16. Corey Horsburgh 17. Dunamis Lui
Raiders team news
Ricky Stuart has named an unchanged lineup to the side that defeated South Sydney on the weekend. Centre Joseph Leilua remains in doubt, racing the clock to be fit after suffering an ankle injury suffered late in the contest. Hooker Josh Hodgson sat out training on Tuesday with a virus, however, he is expected to be ready to go for the big game.
