Sandon Smith leads Knights against former club Roosters in Grand Final
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Sandon Smith, halfback for the Newcastle Knights, has been pivotal in the team’s Grand Final run following a strong preliminary final performance. He scored two tries against the Panthers, propelling the Knights to their first Grand Final in 25 years. Smith previously played for the Sydney Roosters but left after the team signed Daly Cherry-Evans. Despite this, Smith expressed no bitterness towards the Roosters. He aims to demonstrate his capabilities against his former club this Sunday.
- •Smith has scored two tries in the preliminary final against the Panthers.
- •Knights return to the Grand Final for the first time in 25 years.
- •Smith was previously with the Roosters before joining the Knights.
- •The Grand Final is scheduled for this Sunday.
- 1:22 AMZero Tackle NRL — Sandon Smith’s Roosters exit comes back into focus ahead of NRL Grand Final
"The former Roosters halfback has had a stunning finals campaign for the Knights, can he get the last laugh?
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