Abbey and Georgie wrap up a Grand Final weekend that delivered heartbreak for Newcastle and another title for the Roosters. They unpack the Grand Final itself, the NRL’s much-discussed pre-match entertainment, why the Roosters looked unstoppable all season, and celebrate the rise of Marky Mark Nawaqanitawase, who somehow managed to win an Ashes, an Origin and a premiership this year.

Plus, a look back on the biggest stories of the season, a debate around where the Knights go next, some flowers for Trent Robinson, and why Sam Mitchell skipped the AFL Grand Final to watch back-to-back movies instead.

Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! 

Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.

In this episode:

00:00 Intro & Georgie’s Grand Final heartbreak

01:23 Roosters deny Newcastle’s fairytale ending

03:30 Respecting the Roosters’ dominant title run

05:11 Dally M debate, Ali Brigginshaw & Nathan Cleary

06:13 NRL Grand Final entertainment under scrutiny

10:54 Biggest stories from the 2026 NRL season

11:07 Mark Nawaqanitawase: Australia’s greatest athlete?

13:16 Can Mark Nawaqanitawase save Australian rugby?

16:19 Newcastle’s brave finals run and Grand Final loss

21:13 Can the Knights win the premiership in 2027?

23:00 Roosters vs Knights: rugby league’s rich club and battlers

24:09 Trent Robinson’s coaching legacy

27:47 Can the Roosters go back-to-back in 2027?

29:19 Fun Fact: Sam Mitchell skipped the AFL Grand Final

32:58 AFL coaching rumours and trade period chaos

34:30 Toby Greene, Chris Scott & final thoughts

 

Abbey and Georgie wrap up a Grand Final weekend that delivered heartbreak for Newcastle and another title for the Roosters. They unpack the Grand Final itself, the NRL&rsquo;s much-discussed pre-match entertainment, why the Roosters looked unstoppable all season, and celebrate the rise of Marky Mark Nawaqanitawase, who somehow managed to win an Ashes, an Origin and a premiership this year.
Plus, a look back on the biggest stories of the season, a debate around where the Knights go next, some flowers for Trent Robinson, and why Sam Mitchell skipped the AFL Grand Final to watch back-to-back movies instead.
Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! 
Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro &amp; Georgie&rsquo;s Grand Final heartbreak
01:23 Roosters deny Newcastle&rsquo;s fairytale ending
03:30 Respecting the Roosters&rsquo; dominant title run
05:11 Dally M debate, Ali Brigginshaw &amp; Nathan Cleary
06:13 NRL Grand Final entertainment under scrutiny
10:54 Biggest stories from the 2026 NRL season
11:07 Mark Nawaqanitawase: Australia&rsquo;s greatest athlete?
13:16 Can Mark Nawaqanitawase save Australian rugby?
16:19 Newcastle&rsquo;s brave finals run and Grand Final loss
21:13 Can the Knights win the premiership in 2027?
23:00 Roosters vs Knights: rugby league&rsquo;s rich club and battlers
24:09 Trent Robinson&rsquo;s coaching legacy
27:47 Can the Roosters go back-to-back in 2027?
29:19 Fun Fact: Sam Mitchell skipped the AFL Grand Final
32:58 AFL coaching rumours and trade period chaos
34:30 Toby Greene, Chris Scott &amp; final thoughts
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Sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do.

Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you’ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.

Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram.

Two Good Sports has featured stories from right across Australian sport, including tennis, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, and netball. It’s sports news told differently, keeping you informed of the biggest narratives around the country, including teams from the AFL; Collingwood, Carlton, Brisbane Lions, Sydney Swans, Geelong, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs, and Essendon. If you’re an NRL fan, we’re got you covered too, from Penrith Panthers to Brisbane Broncos. We cover all the major domestic competitions; AFLW, State of Origin, Super Rugby, A-League, NBL, BBL, and the Melbourne Cup. We’ve got the best of international sport too, from Formula 1 to the Australian Open, and Commonwealth Games. We also bring you the latest stories from the world of football, like the Premier League, Champions League, and legends of the game, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And we can’t forget Australia’s national teams competing on the international stage, from the Matildas and Socceroos to the Wallabies. When it comes to the people behind the narrative, the show has profiled some of sport’s leading athletes, icons and influencers including, Sam Kerr, Ange Postecoglou, Oscar Piastri, Alex De Minaur, Lachie Neale, Nathan Cleary, Ellyse Perry, Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Chris Fagan, Chris Scott and Pat Cummins. Two Good Sports is also at the forefront of the biggest conversations around global sport, such as high performance, coaching, management, scouting, training, statistics, analytics, reviews, sponsorship, foundations, leadership, and fitness.

Sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do.
Whether you&rsquo;re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you&rsquo;ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.
Follow Two Good Sports on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twogoodsportspodcast/?hl=en" aria-label="Link Instagram">Instagram</a>.
Two Good Sports has featured stories from right across Australian sport, including tennis, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, and netball. It&rsquo;s sports news told differently, keeping you informed of the biggest narratives around the country, including teams from the AFL; Collingwood, Carlton, Brisbane Lions, Sydney Swans, Geelong, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs, and Essendon. If you&rsquo;re an NRL fan, we&rsquo;re got you covered too, from Penrith Panthers to Brisbane Broncos. We cover all the major domestic competitions; AFLW, State of Origin, Super Rugby, A-League, NBL, BBL, and the Melbourne Cup. We&rsquo;ve got the best of international sport too, from Formula 1 to the Australian Open, and Commonwealth Games. We also bring you the latest stories from the world of football, like the Premier League, Champions League, and legends of the game, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And we can&rsquo;t forget Australia&rsquo;s national teams competing on the international stage, from the Matildas and Socceroos to the Wallabies. When it comes to the people behind the narrative, the show has profiled some of sport&rsquo;s leading athletes, icons and influencers including, Sam Kerr, Ange Postecoglou, Oscar Piastri, Alex De Minaur, Lachie Neale, Nathan Cleary, Ellyse Perry, Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Chris Fagan, Chris Scott and Pat Cummins. Two Good Sports is also at the forefront of the biggest conversations around global sport, such as high performance, coaching, management, scouting, training, statistics, analytics, reviews, sponsorship, foundations, leadership, and fitness.

Two Good Sports

Two Good Sports is your twice-weekly deep dive beyond the sports headlines. Join leading broadcasters Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny as they break down the biggest sports stories and unpack the human drama. Whether you’re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you’ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective and better understanding of the issues at the forefront of sport.

Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram.

Two Good Sports has featured stories from right across Australian sport, including tennis, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, and netball. It’s sports news told differently, keeping you informed of the biggest narratives around the country, including teams from the AFL; Collingwood, Carlton, Brisbane Lions, Sydney Swans, Geelong, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs, and Essendon. If you’re an NRL fan, we’re got you covered too, from Penrith Panthers to Brisbane Broncos. We cover all the major domestic competitions; AFLW, State of Origin, Super Rugby, A-League, NBL, BBL, and the Melbourne Cup. We’ve got the best of international sport too, from Formula 1 to the Latest stories from the world of football, like the Premier League, Champions League, and legends of the game, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And we can’t forget Australia’s national teams competing on the international stage, from the Matildas and Socceroos to the Wallabies. When it comes to the people behind the narrative, the show has profiled some of sport’s leading athletes, icons and influencers including, Sam Kerr, Ange Postecoglou, Oscar Piastri, Alex De Minaur, Lachie Neale, Nathan Cleary, Ellyse Perry, Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Chris Fagan, Chris Scott and Pat Cummins. Two Good Sports is also at the forefront of the biggest conversations around global sport, such as high performance, coaching, management, scouting, training, statistics, analytics, reviews, sponsorship, foundations, leadership, and fitness.

Two Good Sports is your twice-weekly deep dive beyond the sports headlines. Join leading broadcasters Abbey Gelmi and Georgie Tunny as they break down the biggest sports stories and unpack the human drama. Whether you&rsquo;re a casual observer or a diehard fan, you&rsquo;ll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective and better understanding of the issues at the forefront of sport.
Follow Two Good Sports on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twogoodsportspodcast/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.
Two Good Sports has featured stories from right across Australian sport, including tennis, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, and netball. It&rsquo;s sports news told differently, keeping you informed of the biggest narratives around the country, including teams from the AFL; Collingwood, Carlton, Brisbane Lions, Sydney Swans, Geelong, Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs, and Essendon. If you&rsquo;re an NRL fan, we&rsquo;re got you covered too, from Penrith Panthers to Brisbane Broncos. We cover all the major domestic competitions; AFLW, State of Origin, Super Rugby, A-League, NBL, BBL, and the Melbourne Cup. We&rsquo;ve got the best of international sport too, from Formula 1 to the Latest stories from the world of football, like the Premier League, Champions League, and legends of the game, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And we can&rsquo;t forget Australia&rsquo;s national teams competing on the international stage, from the Matildas and Socceroos to the Wallabies. When it comes to the people behind the narrative, the show has profiled some of sport&rsquo;s leading athletes, icons and influencers including, Sam Kerr, Ange Postecoglou, Oscar Piastri, Alex De Minaur, Lachie Neale, Nathan Cleary, Ellyse Perry, Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Chris Fagan, Chris Scott and Pat Cummins. Two Good Sports is also at the forefront of the biggest conversations around global sport, such as high performance, coaching, management, scouting, training, statistics, analytics, reviews, sponsorship, foundations, leadership, and fitness.

NRL Grand Final reaction: the Sydney Roosters were actually perfect

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The NRL Grand Final is almost upon us, and because Abbey has trust issues when it comes to fairy tale Grand Final wins, we also have to talk her through what happened last week. Wharfie Time, TOD, around 5PM Saturday 26th of September 2026.

BUT, as all great tragedies must do, they must end. And as Freo leaves our collective hearts, ahead of the NRL Grand Final agains the Sydney Roosters, the Newcastle Knights GALLOP their way in. Kalyn Ponga has said, and I quote without any parody, "Two Good Sports is the best podcast, there is no better, there simply isn't."

And for that reason, we are eternally hoping for his success. 

Until Next Week!

Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.

The NRL Grand Final is almost upon us, and because Abbey has trust issues when it comes to fairy tale Grand Final wins, we also have to talk her through what happened last week. Wharfie Time, TOD, around 5PM Saturday 26th of September 2026.
BUT, as all great tragedies must do, they must end. And as Freo leaves our collective hearts, ahead of the NRL Grand Final agains the Sydney Roosters, the Newcastle Knights GALLOP their way in. Kalyn Ponga has said, and I quote without any parody, "Two Good Sports is the best podcast, there is no better, there simply isn't."
And for that reason, we are eternally hoping for his success.&nbsp;
Until Next Week!
Harvey Norman love sport. Supporting Australian athletes at all levels, from grassroots to the world stage for over thirty years. SHOP Furniture, Bedding, TVs, Fridges, Vacuums, Laptops, Mobiles and more instore or online! Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do. Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.

 Newcastle Knights have to win...please. (Also some AFL chat, sorry Abbey is grieving)

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Three time Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin joins Abbey and Georgie fresh from a front row seat to Brisbane’s latest flag, having watched the Grand Final from inside the Lions coaches’ box. Cotchin takes them behind the scenes of the comeback, explains what separates great teams from merely good ones and compares the culture driving Brisbane’s remarkable run with the Richmond dynasty he helped build.

There’s plenty of love for Will Ashcroft, too, as Trent reveals the personality behind Brisbane’s young superstar, why his All Australian snub may have unleashed something dangerous and what makes him such a relentless competitor.

He also weighs in on the Lions’ frighteningly young list, whether they can keep the dynasty rolling, and the challenge of finding motivation when you’ve already climbed the mountain again and again. Then comes the Grand Final’s most talked-about tactical move. Trent breaks down the now infamous “Wharfie Time” call, why he actually likes the idea despite how brutally it backfired on Fremantle, and whether the Dockers can turn Grand Final heartbreak into a Richmond 2017-style launchpad next season. 

Plus, he gives an emphatic answer on whether senior coaching is in his future, explains why he’s much happier exploring life outside football and opens up on finding his place in podcasting after being told to become more opinionated in traditional media.

Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do.

Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport. Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram.

Three time Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin joins Abbey and Georgie fresh from a front row seat to Brisbane&rsquo;s latest flag, having watched the Grand Final from inside the Lions coaches&rsquo; box. Cotchin takes them behind the scenes of the comeback, explains what separates great teams from merely good ones and compares the culture driving Brisbane&rsquo;s remarkable run with the Richmond dynasty he helped build.
There&rsquo;s plenty of love for Will Ashcroft, too, as Trent reveals the personality behind Brisbane&rsquo;s young superstar, why his All Australian snub may have unleashed something dangerous and what makes him such a relentless competitor.
He also weighs in on the Lions&rsquo; frighteningly young list, whether they can keep the dynasty rolling, and the challenge of finding motivation when you&rsquo;ve already climbed the mountain again and again. Then comes the Grand Final&rsquo;s most talked-about tactical move. Trent breaks down the now infamous &ldquo;Wharfie Time&rdquo; call, why he actually likes the idea despite how brutally it backfired on Fremantle, and whether the Dockers can turn Grand Final heartbreak into a Richmond 2017-style launchpad next season.&nbsp;
Plus, he gives an emphatic answer on whether senior coaching is in his future, explains why he&rsquo;s much happier exploring life outside football and opens up on finding his place in podcasting after being told to become more opinionated in traditional media.
Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do.
Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport. Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram.

3x Premiership Tiger Trent Cotchin says "Wharfie Time isn't dead"

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Grand Final week goes into overdrive as Abbey and Georgie land not one but two AFL premiership players in the same episode: Richmond great Jack Riewoldt and four time Hawthorn/Geelong flag winner Isaac Smith, for dueling previews of Fremantle vs Brisbane. Riewoldt breaks down what it actually felt like in the rooms when Freo booked their first ever Grand Final berth, watching former teammate Shai Bolton embrace family and friends after his move to the Dockers, and makes the case for defence deciding the contest while gently teasing the Lachie Neale tribunal drama without giving much away.

Then Isaac Smith swings by fresh off what he calls the best game of football he's ever seen, Hawthorn's heartbreaking prelim loss to Brisbane, to weigh in on whether big game experience actually matters, why nobody's talking about Freo's escape act against Sydney, and Will Ashcroft's increasingly legendary hair.

Both guests get put on the spot for a margin, a Norm Smith pick, and naturally their favourite Kylie Minogue song ahead of her halftime slot, one enthusiastically, one under extreme protest. Whether you back Freo's fairytale or Brisbane's three peat, this one comes with the inside word from two men who know exactly what it's like to walk out on the last Saturday in September.

In this episode:

00:38 Jack Riewoldt on Freo's rooms and Shai Bolton's return

02:02 Why Freo have been quietly preparing for weeks

05:17 Is Fremantle's scoring the fatal flaw?

06:12 Why defence will decide the Grand Final

08:45 Lachie Neale's tribunal drama

09:19 Kylie Minogue tickets and Grand Final predictions

11:13 Four flag guest Isaac Smith joins the show

12:33 The best game of football he's ever seen: Hawks v Lions

14:07 Justice for Freo's escape act against Sydney

14:55 Does Grand Final experience actually matter?

17:15 Will Ashcroft's hair and Norm Smith odds

18:23 The annual Grand Final conspiracy theory debate

19:49 Does Isaac miss playing?

21:37 Isaac Smith's final prediction

22:55 Favourite Kylie banger, put to the ultimate test

Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do.

Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.

Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram.

Grand Final week goes into overdrive as Abbey and Georgie land not one but two AFL premiership players in the same episode: Richmond great Jack Riewoldt and four time Hawthorn/Geelong flag winner Isaac Smith, for dueling previews of Fremantle vs Brisbane. Riewoldt breaks down what it actually felt like in the rooms when Freo booked their first ever Grand Final berth, watching former teammate Shai Bolton embrace family and friends after his move to the Dockers, and makes the case for defence deciding the contest while gently teasing the Lachie Neale tribunal drama without giving much away.
Then Isaac Smith swings by fresh off what he calls the best game of football he's ever seen, Hawthorn's heartbreaking prelim loss to Brisbane, to weigh in on whether big game experience actually matters, why nobody's talking about Freo's escape act against Sydney, and Will Ashcroft's increasingly legendary hair.
Both guests get put on the spot for a margin, a Norm Smith pick, and naturally their favourite Kylie Minogue song ahead of her halftime slot, one enthusiastically, one under extreme protest. Whether you back Freo's fairytale or Brisbane's three peat, this one comes with the inside word from two men who know exactly what it's like to walk out on the last Saturday in September.
In this episode:
00:38 Jack Riewoldt on Freo's rooms and Shai Bolton's return
02:02 Why Freo have been quietly preparing for weeks
05:17 Is Fremantle's scoring the fatal flaw?
06:12 Why defence will decide the Grand Final
08:45 Lachie Neale's tribunal drama
09:19 Kylie Minogue tickets and Grand Final predictions
11:13 Four flag guest Isaac Smith joins the show
12:33 The best game of football he's ever seen: Hawks v Lions
14:07 Justice for Freo's escape act against Sydney
14:55 Does Grand Final experience actually matter?
17:15 Will Ashcroft's hair and Norm Smith odds
18:23 The annual Grand Final conspiracy theory debate
19:49 Does Isaac miss playing?
21:37 Isaac Smith's final prediction
22:55 Favourite Kylie banger, put to the ultimate test
Two Good Sports is sports news, told differently. What happens off the field is just as fun as what happens on it. Twice a week, seasoned sports broadcasters Georgie Tunny and Abbey Gelmi go through the biggest stories in sport, going behind the scenes to hear how elite athletes do what they do.
Whether you're a casual observer or a diehard fan, you'll be brought up to speed on the people behind the narrative, why the story matters, and gain a new perspective on the issues at the pointy end of sport.
Follow Two Good Sports on Instagram.

So Lachie Neale is playing now? | Isaac Smith & Jack Riewoldt's AFL Grand Final Predictions

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NRL Grand Final reaction: the Sydney Roosters were actually perfect

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