Can the Knights Finish the Fairytale? Gus’s Grand Final Verdict

Newcastle’s fairytale meets the Roosters’ finals experience as Gus delivers his grand final verdict.

He reflects on the Knights’ extraordinary win over Penrith, Phoenix Crossland’s absence and Nathan Cleary’s season, plus shares a classic Andrew Johns story from 2001.

There’s also grand final trivia and previews of the NRLW and State Championship deciders.

00:00 Grand final week

00:46 Inside Newcastle’s extraordinary win

03:59 Penrith’s injuries and the Knights’ belief

06:54 Records set to fall

07:28 Silverchair and Newcastle’s groundswell of support

09:32 Phoenix Crossland’s absence and the hip-drop debate

12:06 Newcastle’s depth and Penrith’s painful exit

13:39 Who wins the Clive Churchill Medal?

14:43 Ali Brigginshaw and the NRLW grand final