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 week00:46 Inside Newcastle’s extraordinary win03:59 Penrith’s injuries and the Knights’ belief06:54 Records set to fall07:28 Silverchair and Newcastle’s groundswell of support09:32 Phoenix Crossland’s absence and the hip-drop debate12:06 Newcastle’s depth and Penrith’s painful exit13:39 Who wins the Clive Churchill Medal?14:43 Ali Brigginshaw and the NRLW grand final16:52 Dally M results and Nathan Cleary’s season19:44 Penrith’s next chapter20:37 Grand final trivia22:23 Gus’s Andrew Johns story from 200124:30 Clive Churchill winners and the Royce Simmons argument26:52 Rugby league’s greatest grand final fairytales28:41 Why Gus is backing the Roosters32:52 Team news and Daly Cherry-Evans33:28 Newcastle’s dummy-half options and defensive strength35:33 Why the first 20 minutes matter36:48 Gus’s final tips37:05 State Championship preview38:05 Grand final entertainment and season farewellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.