The Sydney Roosters have pulled off the biggest comeback in NYC Grand Final history to defeat Penrith 30-28.
Trailing 28-6 at half time, the Roosters scored four second half tries to pull off the upset win.
Roosters’ captain and lock Nat Butcher was awarded the Jack Gibson Medal for man of the match.
Sydney Roosters 30 (Joseph Manu 2, Nat Butcher, Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck, Sitili Tupouniua tries; Jesse Marschke 5 goals) def. Penrith Panthers 28 (Braidon Burns, Christian Crichton, Wayde Egan, Kaide Ellis, Corey Waddell tries; Dylan Edwards 4 tries) at ANZ Stadium.
Jack Gibson Medal: Nat Butcher (Sydney Roosters)
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