# Cleary’s Horror Injury | NRL’s Hip-Drop Problem | Kenty Blitz

An episode of [Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1800126846), 28 Sep 2026, 44 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67c1357206f2d3a9f81c861a/e/6aba01fd432e34fa4596f233/media.mp3

Paul Kent breaks down a huge weekend of NRL finals footy as Newcastle’s remarkable run sends them into the Grand Final. Kenty explains why the Knights’ connection to Newcastle and Justin Holbrook’s influence could make them dangerous against the Roosters. Plus, the fallout from Nathan Cleary’s sickening injury, Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle, the Panthers’ collapse, and why the Bunker needs a major rethink. Also: the Grand Final entertainment debate, whether Newcastle can handle the hype, why the Roosters are peaking at the perfect time, and what’s next for the Dolphins. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Knights’ Grand Final Fairytale & Holbrook’s Newcastle Connection 07:21 — Cleary’s Horror Injury & The Hip-Drop Crackdown 19:27 — Panthers Left Rudderless Without Cleary 24:00 — Knights’ Hooker Dilemma & Can They Beat The Roosters? 28:15 — Why Newcastle Will Own Grand Final Week 29:17 — NRL Grand Final Entertainment & Ratings Debate 32:57 — Can The Knights Handle Grand Final Week Hype? 36:18 — Bunker Blow-Up: The Calls That Went Wrong 40:12 — Roosters Peaking At The Perfect Time & Dolphins’ Future 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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