Knights Shock Panthers! Nathan Cleary Injury & Roosters Make The NRL GRAND FINAL | Prelims Review
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KNIGHTS SHOCK PANTHERS!
What a weekend of NRL finals football. The Newcastle Knights have pulled off a stunning preliminary final upset against the Penrith Panthers in a dramatic, hard-fought game — knocking the defending powerhouse out of the race for another premiership. But the result was overshadowed by a devastating injury to Nathan Cleary, leaving the Panthers and the NRL world stunned. Meanwhile, the Sydney Roosters have booked their place in the NRL Grand Final after defeating the Dolphins in the other preliminary final.In this episode of The Chad Townsend Show, we break down everything from a massive Preliminary Final weekend.
We discuss: - The Knights' incredible upset win over the Panthers - How Newcastle managed to handle the pressure against Penrith - Nathan Cleary's devastating injury and the impact on the Panthers- The biggest moments from Knights vs Panthers - The Roosters' win over the Dolphins- How the Roosters found a way into the Grand Final - The key players and moments from both preliminary finals- What the Grand Final matchup means for the NRL - Where Penrith go from here after their season comes to an end - The biggest talking points heading into Grand Final week
The NRL Grand Final is now set. Who will lift the trophy?
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