NRL Finals Week 1: Late Mail

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Friday September 9, Allianz Stadium, 7.50pm

Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston is in doubt for Friday night's preliminary final against the Sharks.

Johnston suffered a hamstring injury in last week's win over the Roosters and is racing the clock to be fit for the match.

If Johnston is ruled out, Jaxson Paulo is likely to take his place on the wing.

Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels

Saturday September 10, BlueBet Stadium, 7.50pm

Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary is expected to play in Saturday night's preliminary final against the Eels.

Cleary missed last week's win over the Storm with a shoulder injury, but he has been cleared to play this week.

If Cleary is ruled out, Sean O'Sullivan will take his place at halfback.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys

Sunday September 11, PointsBet Stadium, 4.05pm

Sharks prop Aiden Tolman is in doubt for Sunday's grand final against the Cowboys.

Tolman suffered a calf injury in last week's win over the Rabbitohs and is racing the clock to be fit for the match.

If Tolman is ruled out, Royce Hunt is likely to take his place in the front row.

Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers

Sunday September 11, Accor Stadium, 7.25pm

Eels fullback Clint Gutherson is expected to play in Sunday's grand final against the Panthers.

Gutherson missed last week's win over the Storm with a knee injury, but he has been cleared to play this week.

If Gutherson is ruled out, Tom Opacic will take his place at fullback.