🏉 Roosters Crowned 2026 NRL Premiers: Kenty’s Grand Final Review | Kenty Blitz

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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Roosters v Knights: Grand Final overview02:25 — Roosters’ physicality and Newcastle’s brave defence04:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s absence felt at dummy-half07:25 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and the Roosters’ halves partnership09:30 — Why the Roosters signed DCE12:00 — Trent Robinson, recruitment and the Roosters’ winning culture15:00 — Robinson’s coaching legacy and future18:00 — Grand Final officiating, consistency and key calls25:00 — James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal27:00 — Roosters’ middle dominance and bringing collision back28:30 — Farewell to Mark Nawaqanitawase30:50 — The NRL Grand Final entertainment debate35:30 — Kangaroos squad, new faces and World Cup plans39:10 — Season wrap-upFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.