Melbourne and Penrith will meet in the NRL grand final in what is a repeat of the 2020 decider.
The Storm emerged victorious in that one, but since then the Panthers have had a stranglehold over the competition as they have swept to three consecutive premierships.
The sides finished in the top two positions on the ladder and have rightly been viewed as the teams to beat, with their separate finals campaigns proving this beyond any doubt.
All data via Bureau of Meteorology
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Will it rain at the NRL grand final? Weather forecast for Accor Stadium, Sydney
It’s expected to be perfect conditions on grand final day at Accor Stadium, with only a five per cent chance of any rain falling on Sunday.
The temperature is predicted to top out at 28°C during the day when the NRLW final between the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks takes place as a precursor for the NRL decider.
This is a far cry from last year’s edition when temperatures reached the high-30s in what was the hottest grand final day ever.
The temperature is expected to be around 21°C for the nighttime start in the men’s final with no rainfall predicted to occur during the game.
Max: 28°C
Min: 15°C
Chance of rain: 5 per cent
Storm vs. Panthers team lists for 2024 NRL grand final
| Melbourne team list | Penrith team list |
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 14. Tyran Wishart | 1. Dylan Edwards 11. Luke Garner |
