The tiny grand final moments turned on a dime by NRL’s biggest marquee buys

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 4, 2026

The Roosters most criticised signings stood tallest. Newcastle’s biggest name produced effort like no other. And the smallest moments mattered most.

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