Knights’ Grand Final Dream, Cleary’s Toughness & Crossland’s Ban | Ask Kenty

Paul Kent answers your biggest rugby league questions on Grand Final day.Kenty breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable connection with its former players, why the Knights have such passionate support, and whether they can complete a fairytale run to the premiership.He also discusses Nathan Cleary’s mental toughness after playing through injury, Phoenix Crossland’s Grand Final suspension, the hip-drop tackle debate, player development, Super League’s challenges and how the modern game compares with rugby league in the ’90s.Plus, Kenty answers your questions on premiership rings, player recruitment, NRLW scheduling, short dropouts, expansion, the Knights’ attacking style and more.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Why Newcastle’s Old Boys Love the Club03:00 — Who Deserves a Premiership Ring?06:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Mental Toughness Through Injury09:00 — Rugby League’s Toughest Players and Playing Through Pain12:00 — Can Talent Really Be Identified and Developed?15:00 — Player Value, Contracts and the Transfer Market18:00 — Hip-Drop Tackles: Why the Debate Won’t Go Away21:00 — Phoenix Crossland’s Ban and Grand Final Suspensions24:00 — The Future of Super League27:00 — Chris Heighington’s Remarkable Trial Story30:00 — Injuries, Penrith and the Blaze Talagi Question33:00 — NRLW Scheduling and Newcastle’s Grand Final Chance36:00 — Why Rugby League Looked Better in the ’90s39:00 — Newcastle’s Attacking Blueprint42:00 — Short Dropouts, Expansion and Fan Questions45:00 — Grand Final Predictions and Wrap-UpFanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.