Are The Knights For Real Now? Plus Roosters’ Run & Origin Chat

NRL Round 10 delivered a genuine Knights statement, a steady Roosters machine performance and a few big Queensland Maroons selection questions – so we’re breaking it all down on Footy IQ. Newcastle smashed the Dragons 44–10, with Greg Marzhew crossing for five tries and Kalyn Ponga steering a left edge that looked absolutely untouchable. We dig into how Justin Holbrook has transformed the Knights’ attack and whether this is officially a “from spoon to September” season. Then we swing to Gosford, where James Tedesco’s double helped the Sydney Roosters grind past the Titans 28–12 for their sixth straight win – not always pretty, but very much a top‑four type victory. Finally, we zoom out to Queensland’s Origin picture: who’s locked in, who’s pushing their way into Billy Slater’s plans, and which Round 10 performances actually move the needle for the Maroons. 0:00 Welcome back 0:30 Are the Knights for real? 3:30 Dylan Brown the half 7:00 The NRL’s dopamine hit 13:20 The Robert Toia try 19:30 The Roosters have figured it out 25:00 Origin aspirations 34:00 Top eight surprises xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sporting News Australia tells stories about sport that go beyond the score, bringing fans closer to the athletes, codes and moments that actually matter. Leaning into rugby league and combat sports, we break down the tactics, personalities and pressure points shaping Australian and global sport. You’ll find in-depth analysis, documentaries, interviews, explainers and live coverage built for fans who want more than highlight reels. Subscribe for new videos every week and join a community of sports fans who want smarter conversation, better context and stories that respect your time. 📲 More from Sporting News Australia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sportingnewsau/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportingnewsau FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SportingNewsAU/