The Knights Beat 13 Men. Now They Have to Survive the Roosters

<p><strong>NRL Grand Final preview and prelim finals review.</strong> Footy IQ breaks down how the Newcastle Knights beat Penrith with 12 men for 44 minutes, and what they&#39;ll need to survive the Sydney Roosters&#39; pack on Sunday night.</p><p>Chris Danks and Blake Austin unpack why Penrith couldn&#39;t break a 12-man line: Dylan Edwards&#39; decisions, Cogger and Cole&#39;s ball share, and Blaize Talagi&#39;s night against Bradman Best. Then the Knights&#39; long-range attack, with tries averaging 57.3 metres out (h/t Rugby League Eye Test). Plus the Crossland send-off and Blake&#39;s case that the NRL can&#39;t send-off its way out of the hip-drop problem.</p><p>On the Roosters: Sam Walker&#39;s return, Robert Toia, Naufahu Whyte, Lindsay Collins, and Mark Nawaqanitawase&#39;s intercepts. In the GF preview, can the Knights hold up for the first 20, target Daly Cherry-Evans with lead-and-sweep shifts, and will Kalyn Ponga finally have his 20 minutes?</p><p>Subscribe for tactical NRL breakdowns every week. </p>