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Retired NRL great Johnathan Thurston suffered a kicking fail when he tried to recreate his famous 2015 grand final conversion attempt.

Thurston’s embarrassing Grand Final fail

Johnathan Thurston has experienced the sweetest taste of grand final success. In the pre-match build-up at the NRL Grand Final he experienced the other side of the coin.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Eels celebrate a try by Will Penisini during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on September 23, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

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Analysis: Why Parra are primed for grand final upset

Penrith have been the best team all year but Parramatta can cause a grand final boilover — read where the game will be won and lost.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Clinton Gutherson of the Eels celebrates scoring a try with team mate Dylan Brown of the Eels during the round six NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium on April 18, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

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What time does the NRL Grand Final start?

There are already rumours about changes to the start time of the NRL Grand Final as debate rages about the schedule.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: The NRL Premiership Trophy is seen on display during the 2022 NRL Finals Series Launch at Telstra on September 05, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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Eels vs Panthers: Ultimate NRL grand final guide

The NRL grand ginal is locked in with Parramatta and Penrith set to face off. Here is everything you need to know.

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Absolute lunacy in grand final drama

The Melbourne Storm are NRL champions in 2020 after the most bonkers comeback in recent memory set up a mind-blowing finish to the season.

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And we thought you were only supposed to avoid animals and children in TV.

TV reporter flees amid NRL mayhem

A Channel 9 journalist was forced to abandon her live TV cross and run for cover as boisterous Panthers fans caused chaos in Penrith.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Yasmin Meakes of the Roosters celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round NRLW Grand Final match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

NRL Grand Final: Ultimate guide

The NRLW Grand Final has been a physical affair with the Broncos and Roosters trading blows, and tries, early. LIVE SCORES.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers and Isaah Yeo of the Panthers celebrates the try scored by Dylan Edwards during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

How to watch the NRL Grand Final

Here’s how to catch all the action if you want to see whether Penrith can rain on Cameron Smith’s parade in Sunday’s NRL decider.

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SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Cameron Smith of the Storm looks to pass the ball during the round 19 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Wests Tigers at Sunshine Coast Stadium on September 19, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

What time does the NRL Grand Final start?

Can Melbourne give Cameron Smith the perfect farewell if he chooses to retire or will Penrith be partying like it’s 2003?

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Television commentator Phil Gould is seen during the Round 22 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Friday, August 16, 2019. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

NRL star’s sacrifice brought Gus to tears

Josh Mansour has opened up on the emotional meeting that brought Phil Gould to tears and confirmed his place as a fan favourite.

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’Team Kikau’ locked out of NRL grand final

COVID-19 travel restrictions have robbed Viliame Kikau’s family of the chance to be at ANZ Stadium but that won’t stop his mum from transforming their tiny Fijian village into a grand final hub.

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FIRST USE SUNDAY TELE GF LIFTOUT Penrith's Stephen Crichton poses for a portrait ahead of the 2020 NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium, Homebush. Picture: Brett Costello

‘In the shadow of my brother’: How Panther proved haters wrong

He’s the game’s hottest young talent but only four years ago Stephen Crichton was overlooked by Penrith and claims he claims he was only picked because of his brother Christian. Now he is an origin bolter playing in his first Grand Final.

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