It all comes down to this. The Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle Knights have outlasted the rest of the NRL to make it to the 2026 Grand Final.

While there can only be one winner, there can be up to 38 players who take part in the big dance, but who will they be?

Who will be entrusted with the task of trying to secure the premiership trophy for their club? 

We are expecting changes to both teams after last week’s preliminary finals provided a number of injuries and potential suspensions. 

So, whether you’re looking to craft a Grand Final multi, or trying to finish your office tipping comp off with a win, some info on potential personnel never goes astray.

In the hopes of providing a sneak peek to punters, we’ve put together a predicted lineup for both the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights ahead of Sunday’s decider. Our 2026 NRL Grand Final Predicted Teams are below. 

NRL Grand Final Predicted Teams 

Sydney Roosters Predicted Team 

1. James Tedesco (c)

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Billy Smith

4. Robert Toia

5. Mark Nawaqanitawase

6. Sam Walker

7. Daly Cherry-Evans

8. Naufahu Whyte

9. Reece Robson

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Salesi Foketi

12. Siua Wong

13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson

15. Angus Crichton

16. Nat Butcher

17. Spencer Leniu 

18. Hugo Savala

19. Cody Ramsay

Newcastle Knights Predicted Team 

1. Kalyn Ponga (c)

2. Dom Young

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Fletcher Sharpe

7. Sandon Smith

8. Tyson Frizell

9. Harrison Graham 

10. Cody Hopwood

11. Jermaine McEwen

12. Francis Manuleleua

13. Mat Croker

14. Harrison Graham

15. Lachlan Crouch

16. Pasami Saulo

17. Dylan Lucas

18. Fletcher Hunt

19. Thomas Cant