{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c1357206f2d3a9f81c861a/6ac3245fed21e3ea7559dd2c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Roosters Crowned 2026 NRL Premiers: Kenty’s Grand Final Review | Kenty Blitz","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c1357206f2d3a9f81c861a/1791173652848-45daf130-da6a-4b16-bdd3-b5a9c4b11114.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Paul Kent breaks down the 2026 NRL Grand Final as the Sydney Roosters edge the Newcastle Knights 19–18.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ <strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 — Roosters v Knights: Grand Final overview</p><p>02:25 — Roosters’ physicality and Newcastle’s brave defence</p><p>04:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s absence felt at dummy-half</p><p>07:25 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and the Roosters’ halves partnership</p><p>09:30 — Why the Roosters signed DCE</p><p>12:00 — Trent Robinson, recruitment and the Roosters’ winning culture</p><p>15:00 — Robinson’s coaching legacy and future</p><p>18:00 — Grand Final officiating, consistency and key calls</p><p>25:00 — James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal</p><p>27:00 — Roosters’ middle dominance and bringing collision back</p><p>28:30 — Farewell to Mark Nawaqanitawase</p><p>30:50 — The NRL Grand Final entertainment debate</p><p>35:30 — Kangaroos squad, new faces and World Cup plans</p><p>39:10 — Season wrap-up</p><p>Fanatics.tv</p>","author_name":"FanaticsTV"}