Fans out in force ahead of NRL grand final

See the best photos of fans outside Accor Stadium and in Penrith, ahead of the NRL grand final, where the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm will go head-to-head.

Fans have started filing in to Sydney Olympic Park’s Accor Stadium ahead of the NRL’s epic Grand Final, but the sporting precinct isn’t the only hub to watch the game.

At 7.30pm, the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm will go head-to-head in this season’s final battle.

Sydney Olympic Park was littered with fans decked out in their team’s colours, with many carrying flags and signs to show their support.

However, not all Panthers fans flocked to Homebush for the grand final. Many decided to stay in Sydney’s west to watch the game.

See the Daily Telegraph’s best pictures ahead of the grand final.

Pathers fans Sarah Stone and her daughters Sasha Stone (left) and Savannah Stone at the NRL Grand Final at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Picture: NewsWire / Jonathan Ng

Storm fans Cat Primmer and her daughters from left Taylor, Ella, and Shay at the NRL Grand Final at Accor Stadium. Picture: NewsWire / Jonathan Ng

Panthers fans have been showing their pride all week, but they’re going far beyond jerseys and flags.

Homes in Sydney’s west are adorned in posters, hand-made signs and pictures of the teams.

Panthers fans Parker Family Parents Ben and Taryn, Zachery 15, Natalia 13, Kaleb 10 and Taten 7 pictured outside their home in Penrith. Picture:NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Panthers fans Joshua Placket , Amelia 6 and Harli 3 Spooky 11 months pose for a photo at Tench Reserve in Penrith. Picture:NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Panthers Penrith Leagues Club is already buzzing with fans, young and old, gearing up for a big night and potentially, another huge celebration.

S Holly Munday, Bella White and Annlin Biju pose for a photo at Panthers Rugby Leagues club. Picture:NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Panthers Rugby Leagues club. Picture:NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Boyd 5 Takitaki, Jamie Watson 5, Kaylen Watson 2 and Notti Takitaki 3 pose for a photo at Panthers Rugby Leagues club. Picture:NewsWire / Monique Harmer

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