Newcastle Knights legend Andrew Johns has revealed why he was overcome with emotion watching his beloved club defeat Penrith in the preliminary final, breaking down in tears as the Knights secured their spot in the grand final.
The iconic halfback, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in rugby league history, opened up about the deeply personal significance of the victory and what it meant to see the Knights reach the game's biggest stage.
Johns explained that the scenes were simply too powerful to hold back, with the moment striking an emotional chord that went beyond football for the Newcastle great.
The preliminary final win over Penrith represented a milestone for the club and its supporters, and Johns made clear just how much the Knights' success continues to mean to him long after his playing days.
