Full Time
80:00
7:40pm Fri July 25, 2014
Round 20 - McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal - Crowd: 15468
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FULL TIME AND KNIGHTS STEAL THE WIN IN THE DYING MINUTES... Thanks for playing, kids!

Newcastle Knights 16-12

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Conversion attempt by Tyrone Roberts successful.

Roberts gets it over

Newcastle Knights 16-12

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TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Scored by Joseph Leilua. Kick to come.

AND NEWCASTLE SNATCH THE LEAD...

Newcastle Knights 14-12

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T Roberts creates an opportunity!! Going upstairs... Onside and grounding look good!

Sydney Roosters 12-10

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Penalty to the Knights...Friend instigates a little brawl

Sydney Roosters 12-10

76

I looked down at my nails for 5 seconds, look back up and there;s a Battle Royal in the middle of the ring. Thank goodness for replays!

Sydney Roosters 12-10

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.

Maloney kicks for cash right above the black dot... I told you Gagai's missed conversion will bite them later.

Sydney Roosters 12-10

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TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Frank Paul Nuuausala. Kick to come.

Roosters back in it!! The tug-o-war continues... I wonder what exciting twist will happen next

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Nuuasala in for a possible try!!

Newcastle Knights 10-6

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10 mins to go actually

Newcastle Knights 10-6

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Jared Warea-Hargraves back on... 10 mins to goi

Newcastle Knights 10-6

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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Conversion attempt by Dane Gagai unsuccessful.

Uh oh... Gagai misses the conversion. This might bite them back later, but Knights have the lead so far 10-6

Newcastle Knights 10-6

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TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Scored by Tyrone Roberts. Kick to come.

AND HE'S IN FOR A DOUBLE!!! A Willie Mason offload somehow creates magic

Newcastle Knights 10-6

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Conversion attempt by Dane Gagai successful.

And they're back at it!

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TRY NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Scored by Tyrone Roberts. Kick to come.

Finally the Knights get over!! The contest is on!

Sydney Roosters 6-4

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SIN BIN
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is sent to the sin bin.

DISRESPECTING THE REF... JWH sent to the naught corner! Ref says he can't repeat what JWH because he has a mic on

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Knights have a break, almost all the Roosters are offside

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Both Sione and Chanel Mata'tuia having a blinder on their debut!

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Roosters give away a penalty... Knights tap 30m out

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Knights kick on last but I failed to see the chase... Roosters come up with the ball

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Penalty to the Roosters... offside Knights player

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Knights desperate to keep the ball alive and almost had a try but the ball was ruled forward. Don't you hate when that happens?

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Knights kick on the 3rd... Look like they're going to stick to their "kick early and chase" mentality through this weather!

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Second half about to commence... Let's see who can withstand the wind!

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Roosters lead the Knights at half-time 6-0. Early try from the Roosters brought them the lead, however there have been plenty of opportunities for both teams during the half but unable to capitalise. Solid defence from the Knights. Can they keep it up in the second half?

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Knights can't capitalise but their defense has been awesome

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Penalty to Knights. Held too long... Knights with a chance as they are 7m out from the line

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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NO TRY... held up...

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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POSSIBLE TRY TO JAMES MALONEY... going upstairs to have a look at the grounding

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Knights lose the ball, Roosters scrum 35m out

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Tuivasa-Sheck drops the bomb... Knights feed 40m out from the line.

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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No try... And the tug-of-war continues

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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POSSIBLE TRY TO THE ROOSTERS - video ref checking the contest.

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Penalty to the Roosters, 5m out from their line... Everything's coming up Milhouse for the Roosters.

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Bit of a controversial penalty to the Roosters... B. Scott interfering with the play the ball

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Penalty to the Knights - 5m out from the line

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Penalty to the Knights

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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NO TRY!! Ruled as a knock-on... Knights feed from the scrum

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Possible try to Maloney - video ref reviewing the grounding... Mata-utia and Maloney looking like they're running to be first in line at the canteen at lunch time

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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SBW almost with a break but bombs it... Knights feed from the scrum

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Pearce kicks it high, but Mamo has covered it. Knights now 30m out from their own line

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Roosters scrum

Sydney Roosters 6-0

5

Butterfingers ... Knock-on by the Knights, Roosters come up with the ball at the half-way line

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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Penalty to the Knights and they find touch

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.

James Maloney successfully converts

Sydney Roosters 6-0

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TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Anthony Minichiello. Kick to come.

Easy try for the Roosters

Sydney Roosters 4-0

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POSSIBLE TRY TO ROOSTERS - Video ref checking onside

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Penalty to Roosters - Willie Mason with a high shot

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LATE MAIL:
Newcastle Knights: brothers Sione and Chanel Mata'utia on debut tonight, with Sione replacing Darius Boyd at fullback. Chanel replaces Uate on the wing, with James Mamo replacing James McManus on the wing.

Sydney Roosters: Aiden Guerra comes into the centres with Shaun Kenny-Dowall moving to the wing - sending Nene MacDonald to the bench. Frank Paul-Nuuasala comes in at lock.

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TGIF! It's officially the weekend, and what better way to kick it off than with a classic Friday night rugby league battle. The struggling Newcastle Knights aim to bounce back to the winning table in front of their home crowd, whilst the reigning premiers strive to keep their new-found form alive at the pointy end of the season.

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Referees & scorers:

Referee: Gavin Badger, Grant Atkins

Touch Judges: Adam Reid, Chris Sutton

Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Patten

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (16)
Tries: Tyrone Roberts (2), Joseph Leilua
Field Goals:
Conversions: Tyrone Roberts (1/1), Dane Gagai (1/2)
Penalty Goals:

SYDNEY ROOSTERS (12)
Tries: Anthony Minichiello, Frank Paul Nuuausala
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (2/2)
Penalty Goals: