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Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer.
Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s extraordinary finals run and the Knights’ grand final fever, before making his calls on the Dally M awards — including why Nathan Cleary remains the man to beat.
Plus, he unpacks Phoenix Crossland’s heartbreaking four-week suspension, Nathan Cleary’s classy response, and whether Newcastle’s judiciary case could have been argued differently.
Kenty also discusses the grand final pre-game entertainment debate, Connor Watson’s bid to be cleared under concussion protocols, Daly Cherry-Evans’ confidence, the coaching chess match between the Roosters and Knights, Herbie Farnworth’s likely move, and Parramatta’s decision to extend Jason Ryles.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Newcastle’s Grand Final Fever
00:45 — Dally M predictions: Nathan Cleary’s case
02:40 — Coach and Captain of the Year debate
05:10 — Dally M history, betting controversy and old media rivalries
10:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s four-week Grand Final ban
13:10 — The Grand Final pre-game entertainment debate
16:09 — Connor Watson’s concussion clearance bid
19:22 — Daly Cherry-Evans embraces the Grand Final moment
21:15 — Rested players, finals scheduling and Grand Final preparation
24:00 — Roosters v Knights: the coaching chess match
24:52 — Herbie Farnworth to the Roosters?
25:45 — Parramatta’s Jason Ryles extension
27:09 — Wrap-up