Broncos supporter here, awesome game to have watched. Congrats on watching your first RL / NRL game. A big congrats to both Broncos and Panthers for playing an epic RL game. Well done Panthers…. Here’s to 2024!
I loved how much you guys enjoyed this. So nice to see. Nathan Cleary is on-track for potentially being the best the game has ever seen. The Broncos did really well, they just got outclassed in the end. Both excellent teams.
I’m from Penrith & was at the Grand Final as well, you couldn’t have chosen a more dramatic, exciting & passionate game to go to So glad you enjoyed it and chose Panthers GO THE MIGHTY PANTHERS! ❤️🐾
Thanks for filming and sharing this. Your camera is of a higher standard, than most of our broadcast feeds here in Australia, so it's actually a clearer picture. It was great to see from those angles. Hope you guys had a great time in Australia :)
I'm an AFL fan and generally only watch the Origin games and the NRL GF and yeah, I was on the edge of my seat, what a cracking second half. Being a Queenslander now I was going for the Broncos and what a disappointing weekend with neither Brisbane side bringing home the chocolates but O well, still both were cracking games.
Thanks for the comments re: those of us who travelled from Brisbane. We were devastated on Sunday night but we are all so proud of this club and hope to be back again next season.
It was the best game of footy I’ve seen in years. The comeback, the grit and determination of both teams, the Ref was great, and my Panthers got the threepeat. I live about 500m from panthers stadium and leagues club, it was going off down there. Thousands of people lining the street just having a great time. And cudos to the police for just sitting back, closing of the road and letting everyone just enjoy the historic moment. Don’t get me wrong their presence was huge but just chilled out and kept a close eye on things. I walked back home at 12.30am but still hundreds of not thousands of people still hanging around waiting for the team to come back to the leagues club. 😊
So glad you got experience a grand final. As I Queenslander I was disappointed that the Broncos didn’t win but they fought hard and the best side won.🎊🎉
@JG-bw6lu That's odd, there were 16 different nations at the last Rugby League World Cup and 20 different nations across men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments. Rugby League players don't roll around on the ground like schoolgirls whenever they get just a tap or even an imaginary tap. Societies are pyramid shaped with the weak mass at the bottom, that is why more people play soccer.
It was my First ever Grand Final too. I've only been to two regular NRL games when i was a child now in my 40s as a Panthers supporter I decided to go to this one all the way from south Australia (five hour drive to Adelaide then a flight to Sydney) so glad i did. I was on the other side of the stadium from where you. were.
As a Sydney resident who loves rugby league I’m glad I stumbled across this video’ just brilliant, for someone without rugby league knowledge great to hear your insights… Rugby League truly at its best, simply fitting’ Simply the best 2023!! (Tigers supporter) 😅
@@XaviRonaldo0in accordance with the post games remodelling that included removing the temporary stands and wrapping the roof around the ends. Bugger all else was done except the big screen
I am a Panther fan & live in Penrith. I went to the GF last year but this year stayed at home to watch it. OMG what a game. Glad u enjoyed it was awesome. Go the Penny Panthers GF winners 1991, 2003, 2021, 2022 & 2023
i watched that final as it happened and at the final whistle my first thought was . .. the best player on the field that day was . long drum roll...... the referee. his performance was epic. and should be the benchmark .he deserved the player of the match award.
What a fantastic game to see live. You have picked a pretty good team to follow as they are definite winners and likely to be up there for quite a while. Would love to hear your thoughts on comparisons between AFL and NRL GF and their fans!
@@CharlieandRob You'll be comparing apples to oranges with any two sports. I found your vid by random, and was glad you followed my team, the Panthers. You should visit Penrith Panthers club. They have a great hotel there which has direct views of the Blue Mountains. It's only 45 mins by the fast trains due West of Sydney city from the main part of Central Railway in Sydney.
Great video, thanks for taking us with you! I've never been to either of the Grand Finals, usually far too crowded to enjoy if you aren't a huge rugby fan or particular player fan! These events are usually much more fun on tv! You guys are so adaptable, and it's really inspiring to see you throw yourselves in and enjoy the moment! Cheers, guys! 🤗👍
Your strike rate for attending seriously dramatic matches with your first live experiences has been absolutely unbelievable. The Sydney vs Collingwood Preliminary FInal last year and now this.... You couldn't script it!
So pleased you two got to enjoy the NSW grand final spectacle as well as a taste of our early spring weather. It was such a pleasure to watch you both enjoy yourselves so much. 😊
Spring is usually the best weather in Sydney but it's started out pretty hot this year. Usually still mild temps and not much rain makes it Sydney's best season
@@XaviRonaldo0 I disagree. Spring can be very unpredictable. My birthday is in October and I’ve had days when it’s rained all the way through to hitting 40° one year in the little ferry from Cronulla (Gunnamatta Bay) to Bundeena. I think Autumn in Sydney is the best season. It’s like the left overs of summer - without the bite. 😉
The fella with billboards and signs at 29 seconds is Danny Lim, VERY well know and loved by all (besides some police) around Sydney. Bloke radiates love and positivity
"We thought it was done and dusted, Broncos had it in the bag" you're not alone with this sentiment. Situation was dire, they pulled that miracle right out of the horse's...... 😅
Great camera angle for Nathan’s last try. His hip fade as he stepped off his left foot, didn’t pick it up on the original coverage. Cheers guys. ‘Four in ‘24’. 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Great video. Well edited and surprisingly high production value. The mics make a big difference. Awesome game of footy for your first one as well. Probably the best GF in at least 5 years.
So happy you had an amazing rugby league experience. It’s a wonderful game. Full of speed skill and strength. But it’s the people I’ve met through the game that I am most fond of and the memories.
You were lucky to be at that game, best one for years. Last years Grand Final those Panthers thrashed my Parramatta Eels, but my husband supports the Broncos, so I was team Panthers this year. That come back was brilliant.
Seen many games at Stadium Autralia / Olympic Stadium / etc. etc...going back to the Test events in 1999 when record crowds (108,000) attended an NRL triple header in the original format.. A wonderful facility that has hosted too many variants of football to remenber. It also holds the record for a RU International Bledisloe Cup game. I'm also proudly named on one of those volunteer poles outside. My first ever (NSWRL) GF was the 1963 classic at the SCG quagmire which is depicted on the (Gladiators) trophy presented to the NRL Champions, the Panthers.
Made the right choice to support Penrith. I lived in Penrith for 10 years (89-99) and my wife is from Penrith so they are my second team in the NRL (after Melbourne Storm, of course). It was just about the best game of NRL I've ever seen. You guys were blessed to be there.
Ezra Mam's hat trick was awesome but the Pah's fought back and Boom! Nathan found a hole and it was all over. Go the Panthers! 🖤 It all starts again in a few months time but for now the fellas from both teams can rest, recover and reset.
Was at that game as a neutral supporter, what a game of nrl to be apart of, and credit to the panthers and broncos supporters they were all extremely well behaved on the train home, they all knew they'd just witnessed one of the greatest grand finals of all time
This Game and the 1989 GF between Balmain and Canberra Raiders are the best I reckon. BTW you had a fantastic view of Cleary s final try from where you were seated you can see how the gaps opened up for him
Great video. I was at the game and you absolutely captured the atmosphere. Unfortunately my Broncos were beaten and I haven't been able to bring myself to watch a replay of the game. This is probably as close as I will get.
As a Panthers fan i had Goosebumps reliving the video and threw my fists in the air when you selected the Penny Panthers as your team!!! knowing that you were about to witness the greatest comeback in NRL GF history & the Threepeat!!! Penrith's Club song sung true!!! "Years of dedication, And the Guts to see it through, There can only be one winner, And you dreamed it could be you" for a video you could rate the NRL Club songs like you did the AFL.
Well done for coming! I was there too and some of your camera angles were very cool, esp of the last Cleary try. I should say Broncos are the richest and most supported club in the NRL and Panthers are relative minnows and represent a poor part of Sydney. This is David and Goliath stuff and also explains the crowd favouring the Bronx.
The angle of the Cleary try made it clear that it was all Billy Walters fault. No wonder it looked too easy on TV. Also you saying it's David and Goliath and implying that Broncos are Goliath is hilarious. Penrith have now won 3 premeriships back to back meanwhile Broncos won the spoon in 2020.
@@xXSinForLifeXx True, Panthers are the giants of now. But it’s a humble club with far fewer financial resources and supporters compared to the Bronx. Even in Sydney 75% of supporters in the ground were Bronx supporters! Lots out in Penrith could never afford tickets for the GF, while so many flew down from Brissie. Shows the difference in where both clubs come from…
@@prazzo1232 I mean yeah one team is an entire city the other is a small suburb. Also the economical differences are obvious. Just found it funny you are acting like Penrith are the plucky underdogs when they have been one of the most dominant teams of the last 2 decades. In reality Penrith is Goliath and most neutrals were supporting Broncos because they are David. But I agree with the other points you made.
Great camera bud!👌You both witnessed your very first NRL gf with a team that made history in many ways. The undercover Pahs supporter@11:25 cracked me up😆
Great video. The recent stadium upgrade which switched the lights to LED (for instant on/off), upgraded sound, and the massive new Great Southern Screen have really improved the spectator experience and atmosphere, particularly in the pre-game phase.
What a game was going for the broncos sick of penrith i actually seen tha panthers first ever win in 91 at the old SFS. You guy's are so very lucky most people in Australia never get to experience both the NRL and AFL grand finals in their lifetime. Love the video great content
So glad you saw that as your first game! It gets a bad rap some times but the fans truly love their teams! As a panthers supporter, who couldn't get into Sydney for the game, I spent it at the Penrith leagues club (Panthers home club), and I tell you what the mood change in the second half was insane! Falling from ecstatic mood the first half the place fell depressed and gloomy through the second, but then the boost of the first try, then the second try, the nerves started setting in through out the club.... The eruption into a raging party following Clearys final try! A mood I won't forget quickly! Not to mention the parade of cars through town going mental. All you can say is, Up the Mighty Panthers!!!
11:37 - 11:45 ...."We love the NRL, we love rugby league, I'm a Warriors fan, but I bought this today and I guessed right!" Haha way to go! One of THE best finals imo. UptheWahs! 😄
What a starter for you! I was in Melbourne two weekends ago for my first, although it was pre-season, NHL games. I was there for both games and enjoyed that weekend as a neutral. The only thing that topped it was having a photo with the Stanley Cup.
As a Broncos tragic it kills me that the two best GF of the past decade have been Broncos' losses, but that was one amazing game. You got some great footage Rob, well done. Really fun to watch through the eyes of a league newby. I hope you watch some more in the future. It is simply the best.
Welcome back to Sydney. Your first nrl gf was one of the greatest of all time. That stadium was supposed to be rebuilt at $1b in to a more “closer to the pitch” venue like the Arsenal or Millennium stadiums with a roof. But covid hit and they cancelled the rebuild. As someone who lives in Penrith I’m glad they won but as a Wests Tigers fan it doesn’t matter what I think.
Hearing Charlie talk about sweating at 9pm and thinking it's not even summer yet. Western Sydney summer sweating at midnight because it's 35 degrees, lol
Dang, really stoked you guys got to experience, not only a league game but a Grand Final ! Imma Warriors supporter but I also back the Broncos.. so kinda still hurts lols but GGs Panthers, yous played the whole 80mins 🫡💯
As a Bronco's supporter, the correct team won on the night. Great game. It had everything. There are 4 games a year you don't miss. the 3 x State of Origins + Grand Final.
Great vlog guys and what a game it was - please get yourselves to a big rugby league game in the UK too it’s a big sport in northern England we love it
@@CharlieandRob That would be class if you both did manage to go if you manage to get some tickets … to be honest the attendance isn’t expected to be as big as normal for this years Grand Final due to the French team getting to the final as they don’t bring big away support.. usually 65,000 to 70,000 for GF in Super League but will be about 50k this year I’d imagine with it not being two of the big English clubs … PS - I’ve subscribed to your channel I found it from searching about rugby league - love it - been watching some other vids you’ve posted too ! :-)
While I was saddened you missed the AFL GF like you wanted, I was thrilled finding out you were going to the NRL GF. I've been waiting for this video and it didn't disappoint... So glad you both enjoyed yourself. NRL is where my heart is and I've only been to one gf myself... in 2016 to see my beloved Sharks finally get their hands on the trophy. Best. Day. Ever.
hope you had a good visit you lapped up the rugby league , now i guess you are heading back to uk. come again rob and charlie there is much much more. best wishes. p
You were so lucky to see live the best final and watching history made. No team has come back that far to win and 3 in a row for medern era is something thatmight not happen due to thesalary cap now in place.
Can’t see if it’s already been commented but you definitely need to go to a state of origin match at Suncorp. It’s on a completely different level of atmosphere to anything. You won’t be dissapointed
My brother played in the Parramatta Eels winning team the last time a team won three in a row, then their team backed up for another three years later. This game was almost as exciting as those.
Wow, what an awesome vlog guys! As someone who doesn't really watch sports, I was smiling watching! I can feel both your excitement and the crowds through the screen, a job well done by you guys and the crowd and players! The crowd was so loud. Great atmosphere. I love that stadium. Last time I was there was in 2020 (a year before I moved to Qld) for the firefight charity music festival. Nice salute to Tina Turner too. Oh and love the cameo by the enthusiastic kiwi next to you!
@@CharlieandRob I'm not sure what their usual pre game entertainment is or songs they sing but I guess this year was a special thing to honour Tina. haha we got to hear you guys sing a bit though too 😆🙌
Rugby League is a game that is excellent on TV and as a spectator I prefer it that way but it's still fantastic live. Aussie rules is probably the other way round. Better to see it live so you can see the whole field. I've never seen a game live though of Aussie rules
To put the crowd in perspective, once you take out other teams supporters picking sides, it would take over 1/3 the population of Penrith to fill that stadium, while it would take less than 3.5% of Brisbane's population to do it. And yes I am a Penrith supporter feom Penrith
Fantastic game to go to for your first rugby league match - glad you enjoyed it. Are you still following Hull KR Rob? They are in the Super League semi-finals this coming weekend.
When Broncos hit the lead with the 3 quick tries to Ezra Mam i think most people me included thought it was done. Crazy that Penrith came back but honestly so sad for the Broncos. They should have gone on to win that game. I was pissed at the lack of effort and im a neutral fan, cant imagine being a Broncos fan.
As a broncos fan i wish they had won. Last grand final they won was 17 years ago. I've been supporting them since i will never change. There is always next year and if they keep it up, they'll be there and win.
Great video you two. It was a great grand final. So glad you had a good time. Did you get there in time for the NRLW Grsnd Final (I assume not as it want in the video) it was a great game too. The tall guy on the trophy is “an Immortal” Norm Provan, from St George (my team); the smaller guy is Arthur Summons from Western Suburbs.
As a panthers fan I still have no idea how they managed to comeback. Even after the fact, watching the replay I still crap bricks when mam scores 3 on the trot.
Hahaha same. Watching replay for 5th time, I'm like nooooo we're getting pumped here. Then I snap out of it and rember god (Cleary) appeared in the 61st minute and produced 19 mins of miracles.
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You guys really lucked out with choosing this as your first NRL game.
It was a great game right!
I was happy :)
Was that a Mexican
@@DavidPola1961 no a kiwi lol
Sorry mate i know the Warriors supporter i was joking about a comment from a Victorian
Broncos supporter here, awesome game to have watched. Congrats on watching your first RL / NRL game.
A big congrats to both Broncos and Panthers for playing an epic RL game. Well done Panthers…. Here’s to 2024!
ngl that was probably one of the best games you could've experienced live this year. phenomenal game. haven't seen a GF that great in years
@JG-bw6lu And the sky is blue.
Let’s go broncos!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@JG-bw6lusoccer is gay and boring
@JG-bw6lugood for you
@JG-bw6lu234 countries dont know what they are missing
I loved how much you guys enjoyed this. So nice to see. Nathan Cleary is on-track for potentially being the best the game has ever seen.
The Broncos did really well, they just got outclassed in the end. Both excellent teams.
I’m from Penrith & was at the Grand Final as well, you couldn’t have chosen a more dramatic, exciting & passionate game to go to
So glad you enjoyed it and chose Panthers
GO THE MIGHTY PANTHERS! ❤️🐾
Never heard anyone from NSW calling a Victorian a Mexican
Come back out for the 4peat 😂
Honestly the greatest game I’ve ever seen (as a panther fan obviously)
Thanks for filming and sharing this. Your camera is of a higher standard, than most of our broadcast feeds here in Australia, so it's actually a clearer picture. It was great to see from those angles. Hope you guys had a great time in Australia :)
Haha yes well I see the AFL and their cameras for goal reviews. Bloody embarrassing
I'm an AFL fan and generally only watch the Origin games and the NRL GF and yeah, I was on the edge of my seat, what a cracking second half. Being a Queenslander now I was going for the Broncos and what a disappointing weekend with neither Brisbane side bringing home the chocolates but O well, still both were cracking games.
@JG-bw6lu ok? 😂 no one cares about your shit sport in australia
@JG-bw6luand ?
@JG-bw6luMan U sucks
Nrl and Afl shits on soccer!
@JG-bw6lu I can honestly say that I've never watched a full game of soccer in my entire life.
Thanks for the comments re: those of us who travelled from Brisbane. We were devastated on Sunday night but we are all so proud of this club and hope to be back again next season.
It was a genuine comment. Broncos fans were the loudest throughout and didnt stop! :)
It was the best game of footy I’ve seen in years. The comeback, the grit and determination of both teams, the Ref was great, and my Panthers got the threepeat. I live about 500m from panthers stadium and leagues club, it was going off down there. Thousands of people lining the street just having a great time. And cudos to the police for just sitting back, closing of the road and letting everyone just enjoy the historic moment. Don’t get me wrong their presence was huge but just chilled out and kept a close eye on things. I walked back home at 12.30am but still hundreds of not thousands of people still hanging around waiting for the team to come back to the leagues club. 😊
It was bloody awesome!
My young bloke lives on Stafford St
You guys couldn't have chosen a better first NRL game..❤. One for the ages.
So glad you got experience a grand final. As I Queenslander I was disappointed that the Broncos didn’t win but they fought hard and the best side won.🎊🎉
@JG-bw6lu more than 4 tripper do some research, bongs we had a world cup in England last year.
@JG-bw6lu That's odd, there were 16 different nations at the last Rugby League World Cup and 20 different nations across men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments.
Rugby League players don't roll around on the ground like schoolgirls whenever they get just a tap or even an imaginary tap. Societies are pyramid shaped with the weak mass at the bottom, that is why more people play soccer.
@JG-bw6lu Soccer here is played mainly by those too feeble to manage League or AFL, and by girls.
@JG-bw6lu and exactly what does a comment like that prove? EVERYBODY knows what you are stating, it's hardly worth taking to the keyboard.
@@Machetekills31 He is probably referring to the nations that have a legitimate chance of winning. Same goes for many sports.
It was my First ever Grand Final too. I've only been to two regular NRL games when i was a child now in my 40s as a Panthers supporter I decided to go to this one all the way from south Australia (five hour drive to Adelaide then a flight to Sydney) so glad i did. I was on the other side of the stadium from where you. were.
OMG You must live right out in the boondocks, well done on getting there!
As a Sydney resident who loves rugby league I’m glad I stumbled across this video’ just brilliant, for someone without rugby league knowledge great to hear your insights… Rugby League truly at its best, simply fitting’ Simply the best 2023!! (Tigers supporter) 😅
I have limited knowledge. I do know a lot about the history and how league split from union etc. It's very interesting.
The Accor Stadium was originally built as the main stadium for the 2000 Olympics
Heavily modified since then
@@XaviRonaldo0in accordance with the post games remodelling that included removing the temporary stands and wrapping the roof around the ends. Bugger all else was done except the big screen
@XaviRonaldo0 Agreed. Still part of the stadium history.
@@peterheyman8540 The original post was great and didn't need you pissing on it
When it held around 30,000 more that for this GF.
Great to see it from the stands fans perspective, great video!
I am a Panther fan & live in Penrith. I went to the GF last year but this year stayed at home to watch it. OMG what a game. Glad u enjoyed it was awesome. Go the Penny Panthers GF winners 1991, 2003, 2021, 2022 & 2023
What impeccable timing! Exhilarating to be there - great footage! 💪💪
Bloody good game (and atmosphere) to catch. And excellent result to top it off.
i watched that final as it happened and at the final whistle my first thought was . .. the best player on the field that day was . long drum roll...... the referee. his performance was epic. and should be the benchmark .he deserved the player of the match award.
Great to hear. Too often fans moan at the referees and blame them for their teams poor performance.
What a fantastic game to see live. You have picked a pretty good team to follow as they are definite winners and likely to be up there for quite a while. Would love to hear your thoughts on comparisons between AFL and NRL GF and their fans!
I can do a video when we get home. There are certainly some differences!! I'm sure it will upset people when I post the video though
@@CharlieandRob haha go for it, you'll be safe accross the oceans. 😆🏟️
@@CharlieandRob You'll be comparing apples to oranges with any two sports. I found your vid by random, and was glad you followed my team, the Panthers. You should visit Penrith Panthers club. They have a great hotel there which has direct views of the Blue Mountains. It's only 45 mins by the fast trains due West of Sydney city from the main part of Central Railway in Sydney.
Great awesome diff angles and passion oh yeah it helps im a panther freak great job guys
Great video, thanks for taking us with you! I've never been to either of the Grand Finals, usually far too crowded to enjoy if you aren't a huge rugby fan or particular player fan! These events are usually much more fun on tv! You guys are so adaptable, and it's really inspiring to see you throw yourselves in and enjoy the moment! Cheers, guys! 🤗👍
Thank you!
Thanks for posting this. Great to see it from a fan's POV. Nice work!
And congrats on your first NRL game, you've picked the right one to witness.
Cheers 😁
By far the best video content of the game. The camera quality is outstanding!
Thank you. Feel free to share. It certainly beats the people that use their phones. My camera is a tad better 🤣
wow what a game, greatest grandfinal in NRL history! Nathan Cleary is a legend.
Your strike rate for attending seriously dramatic matches with your first live experiences has been absolutely unbelievable. The Sydney vs Collingwood Preliminary FInal last year and now this.... You couldn't script it!
haha I know right!
So pleased you two got to enjoy the NSW grand final spectacle as well as a taste of our early spring weather.
It was such a pleasure to watch you both enjoy yourselves so much. 😊
It was so good to experience
Spring is usually the best weather in Sydney but it's started out pretty hot this year. Usually still mild temps and not much rain makes it Sydney's best season
I'm as parochial as most New South Welshmen but it's time to accept this was the NRL GF. Played in NSW no doubt, but there is still a NSWRL GF.
@@XaviRonaldo0 I disagree. Spring can be very unpredictable. My birthday is in October and I’ve had days when it’s rained all the way through to hitting 40° one year in the little ferry from Cronulla (Gunnamatta Bay) to Bundeena.
I think Autumn in Sydney is the best season. It’s like the left overs of summer - without the bite. 😉
@@Sydneysider1310 nah man autumn is too wet
Absolutely great view and footage thank you guys for sharing great content
The fella with billboards and signs at 29 seconds is Danny Lim, VERY well know and loved by all (besides some police) around Sydney. Bloke radiates love and positivity
"We thought it was done and dusted, Broncos had it in the bag" you're not alone with this sentiment. Situation was dire, they pulled that miracle right out of the horse's...... 😅
It created an awesome second half though! 😁
What a fantastic video. Good on you mates. As an NRL fan I reckon that was one of the best Grand Finals ever. So good.
Amazing to see!
Good vlog mate welcome to rugby league
I do watch league in England but never seen live
Great camera angle for Nathan’s last try. His hip fade as he stepped off his left foot, didn’t pick it up on the original coverage. Cheers guys. ‘Four in ‘24’. 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Great video. Well edited and surprisingly high production value. The mics make a big difference.
Awesome game of footy for your first one as well. Probably the best GF in at least 5 years.
Thank you. It's been a process of upgrading equipment and learning to edit
So happy you had an amazing rugby league experience. It’s a wonderful game. Full of speed skill and strength. But it’s the people I’ve met through the game that I am most fond of and the memories.
You were lucky to be at that game, best one for years. Last years Grand Final those Panthers thrashed my Parramatta Eels, but my husband supports the Broncos, so I was team Panthers this year. That come back was brilliant.
As a Parra fan I was going for panthers 👍 they represented west Sydney proudly
Incredible footage, historic!
Thank you for capturing this as a long time Panthers fan i cried again watching this reaction.
♥️
Seen many games at Stadium Autralia / Olympic Stadium / etc. etc...going back to the Test events in 1999 when record crowds (108,000) attended an NRL triple header in the original format.. A wonderful facility that has hosted too many variants of football to remenber. It also holds the record for a RU International Bledisloe Cup game. I'm also proudly named on one of those volunteer poles outside.
My first ever (NSWRL) GF was the 1963 classic at the SCG quagmire which is depicted on the (Gladiators) trophy presented to the NRL Champions, the Panthers.
Made the right choice to support Penrith. I lived in Penrith for 10 years (89-99) and my wife is from Penrith so they are my second team in the NRL (after Melbourne Storm, of course). It was just about the best game of NRL I've ever seen. You guys were blessed to be there.
It really was great. I need to try get to the super league final now in a few weeks to compare 😁
2015 was better
Charlie and Rob just wanted to say excellent footage of the grand final👏🏾👍🏾 Go The Mighty Panthers 💪🏾 🐈⬛🐾🐾
Thank you! Appreciate it 🙂
Geez....you landed a brilliant grand final match to attend. What a game !!!
You guys are amazing because you have emerged yourself in our sports culture and thank you !
Ezra Mam's hat trick was awesome but the Pah's fought back and Boom! Nathan found a hole and it was all over. Go the Panthers! 🖤
It all starts again in a few months time but for now the fellas from both teams can rest, recover and reset.
Was at that game as a neutral supporter, what a game of nrl to be apart of, and credit to the panthers and broncos supporters they were all extremely well behaved on the train home, they all knew they'd just witnessed one of the greatest grand finals of all time
This Game and the 1989 GF between Balmain and Canberra Raiders are the best I reckon. BTW you had a fantastic view of Cleary s final try from where you were seated you can see how the gaps opened up for him
Great video. I was at the game and you absolutely captured the atmosphere. Unfortunately my Broncos were beaten and I haven't been able to bring myself to watch a replay of the game. This is probably as close as I will get.
Fantastic reaction, well done
9:23 Yes it was hot the day of the grand final. I cant imagine how the players handled it, 30°c at kickoff at 7:30pm is crazy.
While I don't barrack for either team , you sure picked the right one to attend as it was only of the best Grand Finals in the last 30 years .
As a Panthers fan i had Goosebumps reliving the video and threw my fists in the air when you selected the Penny Panthers as your team!!! knowing that you were about to witness the greatest comeback in NRL GF history & the Threepeat!!! Penrith's Club song sung true!!! "Years of dedication, And the Guts to see it through, There can only be one winner, And you dreamed it could be you"
for a video you could rate the NRL Club songs like you did the AFL.
Good idea! 😁
Oh I wish I could feel the same 😂 broncs fan here, this is the first NRL related video I have watched since the GF I just can’t sit through it
Well done for coming! I was there too and some of your camera angles were very cool, esp of the last Cleary try. I should say Broncos are the richest and most supported club in the NRL and Panthers are relative minnows and represent a poor part of Sydney. This is David and Goliath stuff and also explains the crowd favouring the Bronx.
Let's just say I'm glad I bought a longer lens this year. It's a must for sports vlogs!
The angle of the Cleary try made it clear that it was all Billy Walters fault. No wonder it looked too easy on TV.
Also you saying it's David and Goliath and implying that Broncos are Goliath is hilarious. Penrith have now won 3 premeriships back to back meanwhile Broncos won the spoon in 2020.
@@xXSinForLifeXx True, Panthers are the giants of now. But it’s a humble club with far fewer financial resources and supporters compared to the Bronx. Even in Sydney 75% of supporters in the ground were Bronx supporters! Lots out in Penrith could never afford tickets for the GF, while so many flew down from Brissie. Shows the difference in where both clubs come from…
@@prazzo1232 I mean yeah one team is an entire city the other is a small suburb. Also the economical differences are obvious.
Just found it funny you are acting like Penrith are the plucky underdogs when they have been one of the most dominant teams of the last 2 decades.
In reality Penrith is Goliath and most neutrals were supporting Broncos because they are David. But I agree with the other points you made.
@@xXSinForLifeXx 2 decades?? Nah man that’s too much. Agree with you though - they were defos not the underdogs here
Glad you enjoyed it guys. Amazing game between the two best sides all year. I'm still heartbroken though. 💔😆😭
Love watching you guys welcome to Australia.
Great camera bud!👌You both witnessed your very first NRL gf with a team that made history in many ways. The undercover Pahs supporter@11:25 cracked me up😆
Haha he didnt stop all game!
Great video.
The recent stadium upgrade which switched the lights to LED (for instant on/off), upgraded sound, and the massive new Great Southern Screen have really improved the spectator experience and atmosphere, particularly in the pre-game phase.
0:11 love the punters and dribblers hat
I missed this being uploaded - glad you both enjoyed it.
Ah you missed a goodie! Hope you enjoyed it!
What a game was going for the broncos sick of penrith i actually seen tha panthers first ever win in 91 at the old SFS. You guy's are so very lucky most people in Australia never get to experience both the NRL and AFL grand finals in their lifetime. Love the video great content
So glad you saw that as your first game! It gets a bad rap some times but the fans truly love their teams! As a panthers supporter, who couldn't get into Sydney for the game, I spent it at the Penrith leagues club (Panthers home club), and I tell you what the mood change in the second half was insane! Falling from ecstatic mood the first half the place fell depressed and gloomy through the second, but then the boost of the first try, then the second try, the nerves started setting in through out the club.... The eruption into a raging party following Clearys final try! A mood I won't forget quickly! Not to mention the parade of cars through town going mental. All you can say is, Up the Mighty Panthers!!!
Haha that's brill. It was incredible at the stadium!
11:37 - 11:45 ...."We love the NRL, we love rugby league, I'm a Warriors fan, but I bought this today and I guessed right!" Haha way to go! One of THE best finals imo.
UptheWahs! 😄
Haha he was a bit crazy. He only bought that top because there were so many broncos fans
@@CharlieandRobWas wondering if that guy was your friend or a stranger haha. Also yes Warriors fans are crazy lol harmless tho.
What a starter for you!
I was in Melbourne two weekends ago for my first, although it was pre-season, NHL games. I was there for both games and enjoyed that weekend as a neutral.
The only thing that topped it was having a photo with the Stanley Cup.
As a Broncos tragic it kills me that the two best GF of the past decade have been Broncos' losses, but that was one amazing game. You got some great footage Rob, well done. Really fun to watch through the eyes of a league newby. I hope you watch some more in the future. It is simply the best.
Cheers mate. Yea that must be painful
Excellent vlog, nice work! I’m glad you both enjoyed your first Rugby League experience. It’s a great sport! 👍🏽
Brownie!! You'd take anyone to follow your fledgling suburban sport mate 🤣🤣🤣
Great Vlog guys 👍
Welcome back to Sydney. Your first nrl gf was one of the greatest of all time. That stadium was supposed to be rebuilt at $1b in to a more “closer to the pitch” venue like the Arsenal or Millennium stadiums with a roof. But covid hit and they cancelled the rebuild. As someone who lives in Penrith I’m glad they won but as a Wests Tigers fan it doesn’t matter what I think.
Hearing Charlie talk about sweating at 9pm and thinking it's not even summer yet. Western Sydney summer sweating at midnight because it's 35 degrees, lol
Dang, really stoked you guys got to experience, not only a league game but a Grand Final ! Imma Warriors supporter but I also back the Broncos.. so kinda still hurts lols but GGs Panthers, yous played the whole 80mins 🫡💯
Wow , you picked a GREAT game , one of the great games for your first game .
Great video 👍🏿
As a Bronco's supporter, the correct team won on the night. Great game. It had everything. There are 4 games a year you don't miss. the 3 x State of Origins + Grand Final.
great game glad you could make it. hope you are enjoying your visit. getting a bit warm now. summer on the way .
I don’t follow the footy but you made it all look so exciting. Great video! 👍🇦🇺
Haha I'm glad my video could do that!
It is exciting. Get into it
Great vlog guys and what a game it was - please get yourselves to a big rugby league game in the UK too it’s a big sport in northern England we love it
Wigan Vs Catalan this coming weekend. I may try and go if I can get tickets
@@CharlieandRob That would be class if you both did manage to go if you manage to get some tickets … to be honest the attendance isn’t expected to be as big as normal for this years Grand Final due to the French team getting to the final as they don’t bring big away support.. usually 65,000 to 70,000 for GF in Super League but will be about 50k this year I’d imagine with it not being two of the big English clubs … PS - I’ve subscribed to your channel I found it from searching about rugby league - love it - been watching some other vids you’ve posted too ! :-)
I don’t follow RL but I watch that game and wow it was a great game to watch
While I was saddened you missed the AFL GF like you wanted, I was thrilled finding out you were going to the NRL GF. I've been waiting for this video and it didn't disappoint... So glad you both enjoyed yourself. NRL is where my heart is and I've only been to one gf myself... in 2016 to see my beloved Sharks finally get their hands on the trophy. Best. Day. Ever.
is really special to be able to say I've been to both now!!
hope you had a good visit you lapped up the rugby league , now i guess you are heading back to uk. come again rob and charlie there is much much more. best wishes. p
We arrived back in the UK this morning but lots more Aussie vlogs to be released... just got to edit them first 🤣
You were so lucky to see live the best final and watching history made. No team has come back that far to win and 3 in a row for medern era is something thatmight not happen due to thesalary cap now in place.
Can’t see if it’s already been commented but you definitely need to go to a state of origin match at Suncorp. It’s on a completely different level of atmosphere to anything. You won’t be dissapointed
My brother played in the Parramatta Eels winning team the last time a team won three in a row, then their team backed up for another three years later. This game was almost as exciting as those.
Steve Ella, the zip zip man? What a legend!
@@87CoronaFender They were all amazing - a team of champions who formed a champion team. Truly electric Eels.
Hahaha the Reece Walsh switching off is captured so perfectly here. Look at him in a world of his own 🤣🤣🤣
Wow watching this, I should be in the stands right under, what a game in the flesh
Wow, what an awesome vlog guys! As someone who doesn't really watch sports, I was smiling watching! I can feel both your excitement and the crowds through the screen, a job well done by you guys and the crowd and players!
The crowd was so loud. Great atmosphere. I love that stadium. Last time I was there was in 2020 (a year before I moved to Qld) for the firefight charity music festival.
Nice salute to Tina Turner too.
Oh and love the cameo by the enthusiastic kiwi next to you!
The crowd was absolutely buzzing the whole way through. No songs like I love about football, but more noise than Aussie rules!
@@CharlieandRob I'm not sure what their usual pre game entertainment is or songs they sing but I guess this year was a special thing to honour Tina. haha we got to hear you guys sing a bit though too 😆🙌
Rugby League is a game that is excellent on TV and as a spectator I prefer it that way but it's still fantastic live. Aussie rules is probably the other way round. Better to see it live so you can see the whole field. I've never seen a game live though of Aussie rules
I'm glad that you both were able to enjoy another Grand Final, this time in my team's home ground. 👍
It’s ours too
Your first NRL match and you get to witness a 3-Peat 🔥 How good is life 🙌
To put the crowd in perspective, once you take out other teams supporters picking sides, it would take over 1/3 the population of Penrith to fill that stadium, while it would take less than 3.5% of Brisbane's population to do it.
And yes I am a Penrith supporter feom Penrith
To be fair alot of people don't live in the place of the team they Support.
That would of been such a great game to attend wow. I’ve never been able to get to an NRL GF.
Brisbane had the premiership within their grasp, and Penrith stormed back to win by two points.😊
Fantastic game to go to for your first rugby league match - glad you enjoyed it.
Are you still following Hull KR Rob? They are in the Super League semi-finals this coming weekend.
Yes I know we have Wigan in the semi final which will be tough but I would like to get to old Trafford for the final if I'm available
When Broncos hit the lead with the 3 quick tries to Ezra Mam i think most people me included thought it was done.
Crazy that Penrith came back but honestly so sad for the Broncos. They should have gone on to win that game. I was pissed at the lack of effort and im a neutral fan, cant imagine being a Broncos fan.
I love it when the Bronco's loose,..
To the Cowboys.
Great vid, with great atmosphere, thanks.
As a broncos fan i wish they had won. Last grand final they won was 17 years ago. I've been supporting them since i will never change. There is always next year and if they keep it up, they'll be there and win.
Great video you two. It was a great grand final. So glad you had a good time. Did you get there in time for the NRLW Grsnd Final (I assume not as it want in the video) it was a great game too.
The tall guy on the trophy is “an Immortal” Norm Provan, from St George (my team); the smaller guy is Arthur Summons from Western Suburbs.
We watched the women on TV while getting ready as we was at Bondi before hand.
Welcome to Sydney, Australia! Home of the 2000 Olympics.
As a panthers fan I still have no idea how they managed to comeback. Even after the fact, watching the replay I still crap bricks when mam scores 3 on the trot.
Hahaha same. Watching replay for 5th time, I'm like nooooo we're getting pumped here. Then I snap out of it and rember god (Cleary) appeared in the 61st minute and produced 19 mins of miracles.
just being there the atmosphere must have been electric i backed the VFL and and the NRL teams fantastic matches
Oh no wayyyy, you went
What a stadium, I love it.
We did!