Cleary’s Class, Crossland’s Ban & Grand Final Ref | Kenty Blitz

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer. Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s incredible finals surge, Adam Gee’s appointment as Grand Final referee, and the pressure that comes with officiating the biggest game of the season. Plus, he discusses Nathan Cleary’s remarkable season, his classy message of support for Phoenix Crossland, and why the Knights forward’s suspension is a heartbreaking Grand Final blow. Kenty also unpacks the NRL’s mystery pre-game spectacle, the changing leadership of the game, the debate around Herbie Farnworth’s hip-drop tackle, and Billy Slater’s warning about the unintended consequences of rule changes. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Newcastle’s Grand Final Fever 03:02 — Adam Gee Appointed Grand Final Referee 05:23 — Nathan Cleary’s Players’ Champion Award & Classy Crossland Message 10:44 — NRL’s Mystery Grand Final Pre-Game Spectacle 14:56 — Phoenix Crossland’s Grand Final Ban 17:42 — The NRL’s Leaders: Quayle, Gallop, Greenberg & V’landys 25:04 — Herbie Farnworth’s Hip-Drop Tackle v Crossland’s Suspension28:22 — Did Nathan Cleary’s Leg Break Before the Tackle? 30:37 — Billy Slater on Rule Changes and Tackling Technique 34:12 — Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv