NRL Grand Final reaction: the Sydney Roosters were actually perfect

Abbey and Georgie wrap up a Grand Final weekend that delivered heartbreak for Newcastle and another title for the Roosters. They unpack the Grand Final itself, the NRL’s much-discussed pre-match entertainment, why the Roosters looked unstoppable all season, and celebrate the rise of Marky Mark Nawaqanitawase, who somehow managed to win an Ashes, an Origin and a premiership this year.

Plus, a look back on the biggest stories of the season, a debate around where the Knights go next, some flowers for Trent Robinson, and why Sam Mitchell skipped the AFL Grand Final to watch back-to-back movies instead.

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Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.

In this episode:

00:00 Intro & Georgie’s Grand Final heartbreak

01:23 Roosters deny Newcastle’s fairytale ending

03:30 Respecting the Roosters’ dominant title run

05:11 Dally M debate, Ali Brigginshaw & Nathan Cleary

06:13 NRL Grand Final entertainment under scrutiny

10:54 Biggest stories from the 2026 NRL season

11:07 Mark Nawaqanitawase: Australia’s greatest athlete?