What a classic we had under the lights at Accor Stadium! The Sydney Roosters have taken out the NRL Grand Final in an absolute nail-biter, edging past the Newcastle Knights 19–18 on Sunday, 4 October. Pre-match markets had the Roosters as favourites at 1.43→1.4 (firmed), while the Knights drifted out to 2.85→2.98 (drifted).
It lived up to every bit of the pre-match billing as both sides threw everything at each other. In the end, just one point separated the two powerhouse clubs when the full-time siren sounded, sealing a memorable finish to the 2026 season.
How the tips went
Let's take a look at how our published tips tracked in this Grand Final thriller. Honesty is everything, so here is the final scorecard from the big dance.
Sydney Roosters Head to Head (Selected at 1.43): WIN. The Roosters got the job done when it mattered, holding on by the narrowest of margins to secure the trophy.
Sydney Roosters -7.5 Line (Selected at 1.85): LOSS. While the Roosters grabbed the victory, the Knights fought tooth and nail right to the end, keeping the final margin well inside the 8.5 total points line.