Paul Kent breaks down the 2026 NRL Grand Final as the Sydney Roosters edge the Newcastle Knights 19–18.

Kenty explains why Newcastle’s brave defence kept the contest alive, but the Roosters’ power through the middle, smart game management and big-match experience ultimately decided the premiership.

Plus, Daly Cherry-Evans’ field-goal moment, the impact of Phoenix Crossland’s absence, Trent Robinson’s coaching legacy, James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal, Mark Nawaqanitawase’s final NRL game, Grand Final entertainment, and the Kangaroos squad.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Roosters v Knights: Grand Final overview

02:25 — Roosters’ physicality and Newcastle’s brave defence

04:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s absence felt at dummy-half

07:25 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and the Roosters’ halves partnership

09:30 — Why the Roosters signed DCE

12:00 — Trent Robinson, recruitment and the Roosters’ winning culture

15:00 — Robinson’s coaching legacy and future

18:00 — Grand Final officiating, consistency and key calls

25:00 — James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal

27:00 — Roosters’ middle dominance and bringing collision back

28:30 — Farewell to Mark Nawaqanitawase

30:50 — The NRL Grand Final entertainment debate

35:30 — Kangaroos squad, new faces and World Cup plans

39:10 — Season wrap-up

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