Despite officiating six of the eight NRL finals games from the bunker to date, Chris Butler has been dumped from the role for the grand final, while Grant Atkins will referee his first decider. All ...

Ahead of Friday and Sunday's preliminary finals, there are four potential grand final matchups. One of the possibilities is all too familiar, while two of the other three have never happened before.

Melbourne will get a round three shot at grand final revenge in a likely Friday night ratings bonanza against the Broncos next season as minor premiers Canberra are the surprise Magic Round casualties ...