{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a51a0abfebe48ca95e66ad/6ab9be5efb182c6fb5404991?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Knights’ Fairytale Grand Final Run | Crossland Facing Ban | Roosters v Newcastle | RLIEP173","description":"<p>🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast</p><p>Brought to you by FanaticsTV.</p><p><br></p><p>James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Anthony Watmough to unpack one of the wildest preliminary-final weekends in recent memory.</p><p><br></p><p>The team breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable 12-man win over Penrith, including Phoenix Crossland’s send-off, Nathan Cleary’s injury and the Panthers’ costly selection calls. They then look ahead to a blockbuster Grand Final between the fairytale Knights and the star-studded Sydney Roosters.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Sandon Smith’s breakout performance, Newcastle’s game plan to expose the Roosters, Justin Holbrook’s inside knowledge, DCE’s premiership chance, and why the Hunter region is fully behind the Knights.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 — Newcastle’s stunning 12-man win over Penrith</p><p>1:54 — Where the Knights’ comeback ranks among great finals wins</p><p>3:20 — How Newcastle exposed Penrith’s edge defence</p><p>5:48 — The Knights’ fairytale run and the Newcastle fan wave</p><p>9:08 — Phoenix Crossland’s send-off and Nathan Cleary’s injury</p><p>18:58 — Did Penrith get their selection calls wrong?</p><p>20:27 — Panthers’ edge defence, leadership and late-game errors</p><p>23:06 — Sandon Smith’s quick tap and the defining moments</p><p>26:00 — Newcastle’s resilience and belief heading into the Grand Final</p><p>30:00 — How the Knights can target the Roosters’ defence</p><p>31:12 — Roosters v Dolphins and Justin Holbrook’s inside knowledge</p><p>33:52 — Can Newcastle win it after last year’s wooden spoon?</p><p>36:42 — Grand Final odds, pressure and the Roosters’ strike power</p><p>41:58 — Why the Knights have nothing to lose</p><p>43:10 — Phoenix Crossland referred straight to the judiciary</p><p>46:10 — Does DCE deserve to finish with another premiership?</p><p>48:05 — Final Grand Final predictions and wrap-up</p><p><br></p><p>📞 INSIDER HOTLINE</p><p>Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.</p><p>☎️ (02) 8001 6260</p><p>Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper</p><p>🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE</p><p>Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.</p><p><br></p><p>No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.</p><p>👉 Join now: fanatics.tv</p>","author_name":"FanaticsTV"}