Knights run rampant in Wauchope trial

THE Knights might have scored a combined total of 86 points in two halves of football in Wauchope on Saturday, but it was a night which came at a cost.

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Halfback Jaelen Feeney suffered a suspected broken arm when he reeled out of a tackle in the second half while centre Pat Mata'utia had to be helped from the field with an injury to his left ankle soon after.

Despite the injuries, coach Rick Stone was happy with the performance of his side, which at times resembled a training run.

They ran rampant to the tune of 54-0 against the Port Sharks and 32-0 against the Wauchope Blues.

"We just needed an opposition to play, especially with the World Challenge we've struggled to get a couple of games but to bring a game up here's been good, we've got some support from the Port Sharks and the Wauchope Blues boys and it's pretty early in the pre-season for them, but for us it's an important hit-out," he said.

"There's a couple of injuries there for us which is a bit of a concern.

"Pat Mata'utia and Jaelen Feeney will get some x-rays tonight and we'll find out a bit more about them, but apart from them it's been a really good exercise."

Newcastle's Nathan Ross takes on the Port Macquarie defence.
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Front rower Kade Snowden was strong up front and he was ably supported by five-eighth Tyler Randell and fullback Nathan Ross.