NRL Grand Final 2016 Diary: Sharks, Storm team news, media conference, fan day, tickets, TV, betting, schedule

THURSDAY’S major event is the official Grand Final media conference and fan day at the Sydney Opera House. Follow it live on DT Sport Facebook from 3pm.

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EVERYTHING you need to know about the NRL Grand Final including Cronulla and Melbourne’s latest training and team news, ticket info, betting, television and the schedule for the big day.

Thursday’s major event is the official Grand Final media conference and fan day at the Sydney Opera House.

WATCH THE MEDIA CONFERENCE, FAN DAY LIVE ON FACEBOOK FROM 3PM

Sharks captain Paul Gallen signs autographs for supporters during a fan day on Tuesday. Picture: AAP

SHARKS

Yesterday: The Sharks players were given a rest day before heading to the Dally M Awards ceremony at The Star.

Today: Cronulla’s squad will be the official grand final media conference and fan day at the Sydney Opera House.

STORM

Yesterday: The Storm held their fan day and final training session in Melbourne before flying up to Sydney for last night’s Dally Ms.

Today: Melbourne’s squad will be the official grand final media conference and fan day at the Sydney Opera House.

Cameron Smith high fives fans during a Storm training session yesterday. Picture: Getty Images

TICKETS

The grand final is officially a sellout after the last few remaining tickets were snapped up yesterday.

WEATHER

An absolutely glorious day is forecast: Sunny with a top temperature of 26C rolling into a mild evening.

The 2016 Dally M award winners together on stage at Star City. Picture: Getty Images

ONLINE

LIVE: Coverage of the official grand final media conference and fan day from the Sydney Opera House.

Dally M Awards: Full reports, picture gallery and videos.

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ON THE BOX

Live: 6.30pm: NRL 360, Fox Sports 1

Live: 7.30pm: The Footy Show — Grand Final Edition, Channel 9

TAB BETTING

Storm $1.85 Sharks $2

GRAND FINAL SCHEDULE

Sunday, ANZ Stadium

1.15pm: Gates open

1.35pm: Holden Cup grand final: Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters

3.40pm: State Championship grand final: Burleigh Bears v Illawarra Cutters

6.30pm: Pre-Grand Final entertainment

7.15pm: NRL grand final: Melbourne Storm v Cronulla Sharks

FAN GAME PLAN

Arrive early. Use public transport — all tickets include cost of travel. Drive only if you pre-book parking.

TRANSPORT

Direct trains Central to Olympic Park every eight minutes. Direct trains Cronulla to Redfern every 15 minutes. Major event buses from 11.40am.

Originally published as NRL Grand Final 2016 Diary: Sharks, Storm team news, media conference, fan day, tickets, TV, betting, schedule