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NRL 2021 Grand Final as it happened: Crichton intercept snatches thrilling decider

Sam Phillips and Tom Decent
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That’s all, folks

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Penrith are premiers.Getty/Chris Hyde

Congratulations, Panthers fans. Your team have bragging rights for the next 12 months.

Enjoy it.

This was not how the fairytale was meant to end for Adam Reynolds

By Christian Nicolussi

Adam Reynolds has kicked them from the same spot for the past 10 years.

So, what a bloody shame it was the ball refused to co-operate when he needed it most.

With just five minutes left on the clock in Sunday’s NRL grand final Reynolds had the chance to level the scores after Alex Johnston crashed over in the left corner.

Adam Reynolds missed a kick which would have levelled the score with just a few minutes remaining.Getty/Chris Hyde

Andrew Johns said in commentary on Nine that Reynolds had the chance to nail a pressure kick that all kids dream about growing up.

Michael Chammas was the closest of our experts tonight

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Michael tipped the Panthers by one point. It was two in the end.

He wrote before the match: “The heartache of last year and the bond of this young side will be the difference in the big moments.”

Penrith have won their first NRL premiership since 2003. Getty
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JT’s moment of magic

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If you haven’t seen it, sit back and enjoy.

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Benji says he hasn’t ruled out playing in 2022. It wasn’t the fairytale he hoped tonight.

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A classy touch from the Panthers

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Nine farewell Peter Sterling

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Tonight’s grand final was Peter Sterling’s final broadcast.

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After 30 years in the booth, at the age of 61, he has called time on his career.

Big games won’t feel the same without his voice. Well played, Sterlo.

Adrian Proszenko spoke to the Parramatta Eels legend earlier this week.

What a year it’s been for Cleary

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Nathan Cleary after his man-of-the-match performance. Getty

All the highlights from tonight’s match

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Some wise words from the master coach after a crushing defeat

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