THE KNIGHTS ARE INTO THE GRAND FINAL! Was It The Best Performance Ever? | The Verdict
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What made the Knights' grand‑final performance so memorable?
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Stuck the hand out and I thought this is it. This is Newcastle season.
The game comes down to this. The dynasty might come down to this set. Here it comes to McLean. And McLean is brought down in front of the left upright. And Hero is about to emerge one way or the other. It's left side to Cogger. Cogger on the angle to Edwards. Edwards runs into a dead end. So he hurls it back in for Kenny. Kenny away to McLean. McLean everywhere. And he straightens, but he's wrapped up. Who made that tackle? Hopwood. That's who. Right side. Kenny Dummy Hart to Yo. Yo goes himself. Oh, he's causing them dramas, but they still do what is just needed. Newcastle play the kidney goes to the right, comes across the
Stepping bumps off sharp five away, still going three bringing down a minute left, open left it goes, Cogger, a shocker of a pass, picked up by McClungy, did well to pick it up cleanly, and he's brought down. This is it, one player left. The season comes down to this play. Kenny goes to the open right, centre field, it's Smith on the Yo. Yo batted on by Conger, gives it as it's uh Garner on the right side, slips, keeps it alive, away to Mark, intercept by Sam and Smith. Saban Smith running downfield. Toe is bringing in he's getting there, but is he gonna get there in time? Sandon Smith with the greatest try, the greatest try! Sits Darren Albert in 97, saved Smith from one end to the other, and is the reward-deserving hero!
Stephen Smith's brilliance has carried Newcastle to an unlikely grand final. It's Newcastle's greatest moment in 25 years. Stephen Smith. He got them back in the game. Then he wins it at the end. The kick will move from next to the post. Sagen Snip. Was the hero that emerged? Kevin Ponder is in tears of joy, Dan! Caleb Ponga is in tears of joy, the emotion, the defense, the grit, the determination. We are witnessing one of the greatest comeback stories in all of sport. From the old shit house to the penthouse, this is unbelievable!
Just and to think where Sanders Smith came from to get that intercept. We've seen him defend on this right edge all night, saving tries, forcing errors, desperation. That all these Newcastle players have have been playing with since they've gone down to 12 men to go all the he was on the left side of the field there. He read the players they were coming back inside. I think it was Garner who threw the ball. He saw that opportunity, he took the intercept and to show the speed to seal this match. Thoroughly well deserved. Sorry and sounds it's over, regardless of
the kick. Ponga! He doesn't want Sandon Smith take it because he needs the hugging. They're running on the field. You'd swear this was next week. You'd swear they won the crop. But get into a grand final. It's just a stormisher. Smith. Kicks it. They were last in 2025. They go to the last game of 2026.
You know, we've had some weird U movements this year. No Newcastle fan will ever forget where they were, whether it was here, whether it was at home, whether it was at the pub, whether it was in the car listening on radio, watching TV, or seeing it with their own eyes. It is one of the greatest stories we've ever seen. Twelve men. But they dug deep. You hear about Newcastle's spirit, the spirit of the hunter. And you sometimes think, is that hard? I is that just good storytelling? Then you see something like this. You have to be special as a group, as a community. To believe. and to dig deep and to find a way. And let me tell you something, we're here and we can feel every one of these Newcastle fans. Don't tell me they didn't make a difference today.
An epic preliminary final. An epic result. And for the Penruth Panthers. It's a tragic day. Nathan Cleary blazed to Lungin. It might be the end of the dynasty because it's going to end someday. It may have just ended today. But they they fall on their sword, really. They were brave, but it was there for them. And they do an unpenrough-like thing. And they let a game slip that they had in their keeping. 13 on 12.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What made the Knights' grand‑final performance so memorable?
0:00–5:48
2
How did Stephen Smith’s brilliance change the game for Newcastle?
5:48–12:13
3
Why was the second‑half comeback considered a ‘fairy‑tale’?
12:13–17:26
4
What role did Sandon Smith’s intercept try play in sealing the win?
17:26–23:45
5
How did the fans and community react to Newcastle’s historic run?
23:45–29:20
6
What impact will the upcoming grand final against the Roosters have on the Knights?
29:20–34:19
7
How are injuries to key players like Nathan Cleary influencing the teams?
34:19–40:27
8
What are the expectations for Newcastle heading into the next season?
40:27–49:59
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