{
  "id": 11991977,
  "title": "Roosters were always more than just the villain in Newcastle's fairytale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/roosters-were-always-more-than-just-the-villain-in-newcastles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T19:12:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-05/nrl-grand-final-sydney-roosters-daly-cherry-evans/107227472"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Newcastle Knights made a surprise return to the NRL grand final for the first time in 25 years, captivating fans with their underdog story. The Roosters, known for their business acumen, had a history of signing big-name players and building a strong team. Their chairman, Nick Politis, was on hand to celebrate the team's victory, pledging support to the women's rugby league champions for the upcoming year. The charismatic Daly Cherry-Evans sealed the win with a decisive field goal, showcasing the Roosters' commitment to excellence. Despite the financial investment, the players returned the favor, demonstrating resilience and loyalty akin to the bond between Newcastle and its community.",
  "summary": "A Knights win was always going to be the romantic story, but to show the Roosters anything but the utmost respect is to misunderstand their journey to NRL glory.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Roosters were always more than just the villain in Newcastle's fairytale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/roosters-were-always-more-than-just-the-villain-in-newcastles-11994509",
        "published": "2026-10-04T19:12:47.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}