LOOSE CARRY: Should the Knights have "lost by 50"? + the theory behind the Kangaroos' biggest snub

One point was all that separated the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights in the 2026 NRL Grand Final, and the fallout has already begun. The team react to the Chooks' 19-18 win, debating whether the Knights should have been beaten by 50 or produced one of the best defensive performances a grand final has ever seen, before turning to the big questions: is James Tedesco retiring, does the "bought premierships" tag hurt Trent Robinson's legacy, and are the premiers a chance to miss the finals next year? The boys also run through the Kangaroos squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, including the injury gambles on Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic and a theory on why Selwyn Cobbo was left out. Plus, Coach's Corner becomes Coach's Court as Lee names the coaches under the most pressure in 2027.

Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Mitch Keating, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

02:04 Number Up

03:54 Grand Final recap: first reactions

05:12 Lee's three reflections

08:43 Should Ponga have been sin binned?

09:23 Fair or Foul: Phoenix Crossland

10:50 Fair or Foul: The Knights

13:00 Best players on the night

15:30 Fair or Foul: Mark Nawaqanitawase

17:07 James Tedesco retiring?

18:05 Trent Robinson's legacy

25:00 Fair or Foul: the Roosters won't make the eight in 2027

27:31 World Club Challenge

28:28 Grand Final entertainment

30:12 Kangaroos squad

38:20 Nathan Cleary injury update

40:09 Coach's Corner: Coach's Court

50:21 Plugs

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Recorded on 05/10/2026

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