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.

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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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