{
  "id": 9270365,
  "title": "The NRL finals battle between an unstoppable force and an immovable object",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/the-nrl-finals-battle-between-an-unstoppable-force-and-an-immovable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T04:24:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-23/brian-too-greg-marzhew-nrl-finals-panthers-knights/107185734"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a highly anticipated preliminary final, Penrith winger Brian To'o and Newcastle winger Greg Marzhew are set to clash in a rugby league showdown at Stadium Australia. With a combined weight of over 200kg, the two athletes will give it their all, taking on each other, kicks, early sets, close to the line attempts, and anything else that comes their way.\n\nTo'o, the best winger of his time, admires Marzhew's strength and dedication to the team. He sees Marzhew as inspiration and is honored to face him. Marzhew, on the other hand, has looked up to To'o and has earned the player's player award for the Panthers. He believes the challenge has brought out the best in him.\n\nBoth To'o and Marzhew are known for their powerful runs and ability to take on multiple opponents. To'o started playing rugby at a young age, learning to embrace the contact after his father's words. Marzhew, who is about 10kg heavier than To'o, has never felt any fear in the game, as it's simply part of his job description.\n\nThe duo has several similarities, including their determination to solve rugby league problems by running through them. Both are capable of scoring multiple tries and breaking lines.\n\nIf Newcastle wins, Marzhew will have the opportunity to equal Dom Young's record for most four-pointers in a season. However, he will need to outperform To'o to achieve this feat, so the dancing has to wait. Marzhew, who has loved Newcastle since moving there in 2023, is excited to play in this preliminary final and loves representing the city.",
  "summary": "Brian To'o and Greg Marzhew have never met a rugby league problem they couldn't solve by running over it and now the two wrecking balls will go head-to-head with an NRL grand final berth on the line.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "The NRL finals battle between an unstoppable force and an immovable object",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/the-nrl-finals-battle-between-an-unstoppable-force-and-an-immovable-9271662",
        "published": "2026-09-23T04:24:32.000Z"
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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."
}