A Storm is brewing tomorrow night as Melbourne and the Roosters collide in a must-see spectacle with a big bearing on the premiership credentials of both top teams.
Before that, the Broncos and Panthers meet in Round 6 of the NRL on Nine in Hisense Thursday Night Footy.
The undefeated Panthers play a Brisbane team that will need every bit of support from their Suncorp Stadium home crowd to take the fight to the competition leaders.
While the Panthers field an unchanged side, the Broncos welcome back star winger Corey Oates for his first game of the season.
On Macca’s Friday Night Footy, the Sydney Roosters head to Melbourne in a game where James Tedesco and Ryan Papenhuyzen – arguably the best two fullbacks in the game – go head-to-head with eyes on a NSW Origin jersey.
While injuries have plagued the Tri-Colours this season, 18-year-old halfback Sam Walker has been a standout performer just two games into his NRL career – but he gets an early litmus test against the reigning premiers in enemy territory.
Retired superstar Sonny Bill Williams joins the Channel 9 commentary team to offer his expert insights on this tantalising contest.
The third game on Nine, Chemist Warehouse Sunday Footy, is a tight contest between the Bulldogs and Cowboys. The Cowboys are coming off their first win of the season, over Wests Tigers, while desperation alone makes Trent Barrett’s Bulldogs, still searching for their first win, a dangerous prospect.
Wrecking ball and captain Jason Taumalolo is a chance to return for North Queensland, lining up against English big man, Luke Thompson.
The battling Bulldogs need early points if they are a chance of upsetting the more favoured Cowboys.
HISENSE THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – BRONCOS v PANTHERS, LIVE from Suncorp Stadium
Followed by HISENSE THURSDAY NIGHT KNOCK OFF
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Paul Vautin, Andrew Johns, Allana Ferguson, Darren Lockyer, Johnathan Thurston, Peter Psaltis, Danika Mason
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
MACCA’S FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – STORM v ROOSTERS, LIVE from AAMI Park
Followed by MACCA’S GOLDEN POINT
Host and commentators: Erin Molan, Sonny Bill Williams, Phil Gould, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson, Danika Mason
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY FOOTY – COWBOYS v BULLDOGS, LIVE from Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Preceded by CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY KICK OFF
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Peter Sterling, Brad Fittler, Darren Lockyer, Johnathan Thurston, Peter Psaltis, Danika Mason
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9
Brisbane 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
Perth 1.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
SPORTS SUNDAY – Sunday at 10.00am, LIVE from Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Channel 9. This week: Host James Bracey is joined by netball legend Liz Ellis, formerAustralian cricket captain Mark Taylor and more, covering all the biggest headlines and hottest topics in the world of sport.
SUNDAY NRL FOOTY SHOW – LIVE at 11.00am from Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Channel 9.Host Danika Mason will cover all the Round 6 action so far with Peter Sterling, Brad Fittler and Johnathan Thurston, plus special guests.
100% FOOTY – LIVE at 10.15pm on Channel 9. 100% Footy is the home of the strongest opinions in rugby league from the people who count. Phil Gould returns with Paul Gallen, journalist Danny Weidler and host James Bracey.