WEEK ONE OF THE NRL FINALS AT A GLANCE
RESULTS
* Elimination final 1: Brisbane 44 bt Gold Coast 28
* Qualifying final 1: Cronulla 16 bt Canberra 14
* Qualifying final 2: Melbourne 16 bt North Queensland 10
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* Elimination final 2: Penrith 28 bt Canterbury 12
THE WASH-UP
Melbourne and Cronulla book preliminary finals and get a week off. The season is over for Canterbury and Gold Coast. Penrith and Brisbane prevail in knockout games. Canberra and North Queensland lose but cash in double chances to play again.
INJURIES
Titans - Ashley Taylor (hip), Zeb Taia (quad); Raiders - Josh Hodgson (ankle); Sharks - Wade Graham (concussion), Paul Gallen (back); Cowboys - Kane Linnett (hamstring); Panthers - Waqa Blake (shoulder), Sitaleki Akauola (concussion); Bulldogs - Brett Morris (knee), Tim Browne (knee)
JUDICIARY
Broncos - James Roberts (contrary conduct); Bulldogs - Tony Williams (shoulder charge)
NEXT WEEK
* Semi-final: North Queensland v Brisbane, 1300Smiles Stadium, Friday 7.55pm AEST
* Semi-final: Canberra v Penrith, GIO Stadium, Saturday 7.40pm AEST
IN A FORTNIGHT:
* Preliminary final: Cronulla v North Queensland/Brisbane, Allianz Stadium, Friday September 23, 7.55pm AEST
* Preliminary final: Melbourne v Canberra/Penrith, AAMI Park, Saturday September 24, 7.40pm AEST
