# Immortal Warning: Why Rugby League Needs to Protect Its Immortals | Kenty Blitz

An episode of [Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1800126846), 1 Oct 2026, 34 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67c1357206f2d3a9f81c861a/e/6abdecaa82177b9ab88f3d4a/media.mp3

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent and the team deliver their final grand final preview as the Newcastle Knights prepare to take on the Sydney Roosters. Kenty unpacks Newcastle’s incredible run, the Dally M Awards debate and why Justin Holbrook may feel hard done by after missing out on Coach of the Year. He also discusses Nathan Cleary’s dominant season, the debate around Immortal status, and why rugby league needs to protect the value of its greatest honours. Plus, the latest on Latrell Mitchell’s future at South Sydney, grand final team selection and concussion calls, Cody Ramsey’s remarkable comeback, the key Roosters v Knights match-ups, and the final predictions. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Final grand final preview: Roosters v Knights 02:07 — Dally M Awards: has the night lost its prestige? 05:30 — Justin Holbrook, Andrew Webster and Coach of the Year 09:47 — Nathan Cleary’s clean sweep and the Immortal debate 18:53 — Latrell Mitchell’s South Sydney future 22:26 — Newcastle injuries, team selection and player welfare 25:55 — Roosters v Knights combined team: key match-ups 29:00 — Cody Ramsey’s incredible road back to football 30:51 — How the Knights can win the grand final 32:00 — Why the Roosters are favourites 32:44 — Final predictions and wrap-up Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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