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Newcastle has called in a couple of rugby league legends as it fine-tunes preparations for Saturday night's NRL qualifying final against the Sydney Roosters.

Former New Zealand sharpshooter Darryl Halligan was welcomed into the Knights' inner circle as the club searches for an edge against the defending premiers at Aussie Stadium.

Halligan, regarded as one of the greatest goalkickers of all time, took the club's kickers through their paces.

Later injured Newcastle captain Andrew Johns ran with the outside backs.

Johns will take no part in the finals after suffering a season-ending neck injury, but that didn't stop him imparting his wisdom.