Newcastle Knights legend Kurt Gidley says the Knights can upset the Penrith Panthers and make it to a first NRL grand final in 25 years. The outlets agree that his comments position Newcastle as capable of challenging the Panthers, who have been a dominant side in recent seasons.
The reporting across The Age, the Brisbane Times, and the Sydney Morning Herald focuses on Gidley’s prediction and framing of the matchup. While the articles share the same core claim—an upset is possible and a 25-year grand-final drought could end—they provide limited additional details about tactics, team selections, or specific reasons for his confidence. The emphasis remains on his outlook for the contest and the significance of reaching the NRL decider after a long gap.
