From memory in each of our grand final years in the post NE era we have a poor performance in the lead-up to finals. For whatever reason, whether complacency, or because Des likes the training to be amped up before finals, not sure.
Luckily this is a match in which we can actually afford complacency and still win!!
The best way to limit it would be to bring in some of the fringe blokes who will be desperate for some game time and will bust a gut, whether to push their chance for a finals bench spot or simply to shine 'in the shop window".
Marty, DCE, possibly Croker might benefit from a freshen up? And possibly reduced minutes for Haumole and Schu, just because its their first full year of NRL?
I'd consider resting Foran but not at the same time as DCE.
Team selection this arvo will be interesting.