SYDNEY — The Sydney Roosters came from 12-0 down to beat Newcastle 19-18 on Sunday night at Stadium Australia, taking a 16th NRL premiership and their first men's title in seven years.

Newcastle led by two converted tries just before halftime. The Roosters scored before the break, took over the second half and held on after Greg Marzhew crossed for the Knights with three minutes left. Daly Cherry-Evans's field goal, which made it 19-12 with 10 minutes to play, was the difference.

The one-pointer was the 32nd and last of Cherry-Evans's career. It also made him the oldest premiership winner in the NRL's 104-year history. He is leaving the game with the title.

"The journey is all about the ups and downs and it's so amazing to finish here," Cherry-Evans said. "I didn't want to sound arrogant or overly confident, but I had so much belief in this club, the players, the coach. This is what it's all about. And we did it. And I'm so, so proud to be here, and I just can't wait to go see my........

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