The Sydney Roosters are set for their biggest challenge of 2019 when they go head-to-head with the Canberra Raiders on the NRL's biggest stage on Sunday night at ANZ Stadium.
With two tight contests already this season, we're set for another blockbuster for the final NRL battle of 2019 and with the ultimate prize on the line.
Ahead of what's set to be a sold out and classic NRL Grand Final, let's take a look at some of the key numbers, match-ups and history between these two Clubs.
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Grand Final -
home Team
Roosters
2nd Position
away Team
Raiders
4th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Last Time We Met At GIO Stadium
The Last Time We Met the Canberra Raiders was in the Nation's Capital on a Sunday afternoon in front a big and hostile crowd at GIO Stadium.
GAME INFO
NRL Grand Final
Sydney Roosters v Canberra Raiders
Sunday, October 6th
ANZ Stadium
Gates Open: 1.15pm
NRL Intrust Super State Grand Final: 1:35pm
NRLW Grand Final: 4:05pm
NRL Grand Final: 7:30pm
TELEVISED: Channel Nine
HASHTAGS: #EastsToWin #ShoutTheCry #NRLRoostersRaiders #NRLGF
KEY MATCH-UPS
James Tedesco v Charnze Niccol-Klokstad
Tries: Tedesco 17, Niccol-Klokstad 11
Tackle breaks: Tedesco 23, Niccol-Klokstad 101
Run metres: Tedesco 4,729, Nicoll-Klokstad 4,315
Luke Keary v Jack Wighton
Try assists: Keary 22, Wighton 5
Line breaks: Keary 5, Wighton 8
Forced dropouts: Keary 14, Wighton 14
2019 KEY STATS
Tries: Roosters 116 (1st), Raiders 93 (5th)
Try assists: Roosters 89 (1st), Raiders 48 (11th)
Linebreaks: Roosters 127 (2nd), Raiders 95 (6th)
Tackle breaks: Roosters 855 (5th), Raiders 846 (6th)
40/20 kicks: Roosters 5 (1st), Raiders 4 (2nd)
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Grand Final -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Raiders is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Latrell MitchellCentre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph ManuCentre for Raiders is number 4 Joseph Leilua
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett MorrisWinger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Cooper CronkHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Aidan Sezer
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesProp for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam VerrillsHooker for Raiders is number 9 Josh Hodgson
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Isaac LiuProp for Raiders is number 10 Iosia Soliola
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 John Bateman
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Raiders is number 13 Joseph Tapine
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Angus CrichtonInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Bailey Simonsson
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat ButcherInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Siosiua TaukeiahoInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh
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Interchange for Roosters is number 20 Jake FriendInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Dunamis Lui
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Touch Judge: Chris Butler
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves returns to the line-up after serving a one match suspension, while Captain Jake Friend remains in contention to return.
HEAD TO HEAD: Played 62, Roosters 34, Raiders 28
LAST FIVE
Roosters defeat Raiders 22-18 @ GIO Stadium (2019)
Roosters defeat Raiders 30-24 @ Suncorp Stadium (2019)
Raiders defeat Roosters 14-12 @ GIO Stadium (2018)
Raiders defeat Roosters 24-16 @ GIO Stadium (2017)
Raiders defeat Roosters 21-20 @ GIO Stadium (2016)
NRL grand final media conference
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