Several outlets report that Roosters fullback James Tedesco scores the opening try against the Newcastle Knights, with the play described as leaving the Knights “stunned.” In all accounts, Tedesco breaks through and “cruises” under the goalposts to finish the try, marking the Roosters’ first points of the match. While the shared reporting focuses on that initial scoring moment, it is presented consistently across sources as a standout attacking passage that immediately swings momentum toward the Roosters. The characterisation of the move as a “violent” or impactful “step” is used to convey the suddenness and force of Tedesco’s run, but the reports do not provide additional match detail beyond the try itself. Overall, the coverage aligns on the same central event: Tedesco’s early try, the manner of the finish under the posts, and the effect on the Knights, who are portrayed as caught off guard.