Cronk identifies Roosters' weakness Knights can exploit in Grand Final

Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:10 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Cronk identifies Roosters' weakness Knights can exploit in Grand Final
Summary

Cooper Cronk has highlighted a vulnerability in the Sydney Roosters' defensive line ahead of the NRL Grand Final against the Newcastle Knights on Sunday. Cronk pointed to the matchup between Roosters halves Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker against Knights forwards Manuleleua and McEwen, suggesting the Knights could take advantage of size mismatches. He emphasized that the Knights must capitalize on this advantage to overcome the Roosters, who are favored to win despite entering the game without their starting hooker, Phoenix Crossland. Both teams prepare for the final showdown set to begin at 7:30 pm in Sydney.

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  • •Cronk cites vulnerability in Roosters' defense.
  • •Knights aim to exploit size mismatches in the final.
  • •Roosters favored despite missing hooker Phoenix Crossland.
  • •Grand Final scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 pm in Sydney.
  • •Matchup emphasizes Knights' youthful backrow talent.
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What they're saying
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The former Roosters general has pinpointed a vulnerability that could give the Knights an advantage.

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