Former Hull KR hero Brad Schneider in focus as NRL Grand Final squads are named

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - Penrith's former Hull KR player Brad Schneider
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Former Hull Kingston Rovers hero Brad Schneider has been named in Penrith Panthers' Grand Final squad today ahead of Sunday's showpiece event against Melbourne Storm - and he is the only Super League alumni represented across both teams.

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary named his squad today ahead of the clash at Accor Stadium, Sydney. Schneider has enjoyed more game time than probably expected this season, with Nathan Cleary's absences - and the superstar has been suffering shoulder issues recently. Both the Panthers and the Storm have named strong squads, with Schneider's potential role being a key area of interest looking at the Panthers' line-up.

Half-back Schneider wrote himself into Rovers folklore after his golden-point drop goal in their 2023 Challenge Cup semi-final against Wigan by a margin of 11-10 to book a place at Wembley. He had signed on a short-term deal from Canberra Raiders after Jordan Abdull's injury - then joined Penrith following the end of the 2023 Super League season.

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Penrith Panthers team list: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Brad Schneider 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Matt Eisenhuth 18. Casey McLean 19. Scott Sorensen 20. Trent Toelau 21. Daine Laurie 22. Luke Sommerton.

Melbourne Storm team list: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16. Lazarus Vaalepu 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Grant Anderson 19. Joe Chan 20. Kane Bradley 21. Tepai Moeroa 22. Sualauvi Faalogo.

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