With one last magic moment, DCE shows he’ll be a Hull of a big loss for the NRL

Malcolm Knox reflects on Daly Cherry-Evans kicking a decisive field goal to lead the Sydney Roosters to a one-point NRL grand final victory over Newcastle before departing for Super League club Hull. Knox argues that Cherry-Evans's late-career move proved pivotal for the Roosters, just as Cooper Cronk's arrival did years earlier, cementing his legacy with a fairytale departure.

Knox also questions the effectiveness of the NRL salary cap, noting widespread fan skepticism over the Roosters assembling an elite squad featuring Cherry-Evans and Reece Robson. Additionally, the column pays tribute to retiring NRLW pioneer Ali Brigginshaw, addresses the pre-match tribute to Jai Arrow, and discusses Dane Gagai switching international allegiance to New Zealand.