FULLTIME :: Knights stroll to another win to open Round 6.
Ponga ticks two more over.
Pearce ices the cake again! Step, step try for the veteran half.
The game is starting to peter out. The Knights have the points, the Broncos licking their wounds. Knights have a SET RESTART x2 to finish off on a high.
PENALTY KNIGHTS! Hand in the ruck. Easy piggyback in a night that hasn't been much of a challenge for the Knights.
Herbie goes to the tryline but the youngster has a rush of blood once he poked through and chucks it forward.
Shibasaki tries to make a surge from his own end but has it dislodged.
There wasn't much shown from the Broncos in that set. A damp last kick sees the ball handed over.
PENALTY BRONCOS! The X Man flies and is wiped out by Edrick Lee in mid-air. Can the Broncos get another try here?
Ponga with a simple kick adds two more.
The young forward has been marched for ten. He will cool his head in the SIN BIN. Knights shoot for two.
PENALTY KNIGHTS! Oh dear. Mitch Pearce was prone on the deck after a hit as the Knights swept it left. Patrick Carrigan with a hit later than a Sydney bus. He is ON REPORT and..
Pangai trying to get in and do some of the hard yards, throws a hand out and loses it.
Knights opt to put the game to bed now. Pearce fires it into touch.
Sione Mata'utia has dropped it. Knights CHALLENGING. It looks a good challenge because Alex Glenn has ripped at the ball. SUCCESSFUL. PENALTY.
PENALTY KNIGHTS! Markers not square.
PENALTY BRONCOS! Better phase of play for the Broncos there. Strong defense and forced an error out wide then get the whistle.
Knights look to sweep right on last, It looked like four points were incoming but Darius Boyd batted it down. More defense coming for the Broncos.
Straight from the kick-off, Knights just motor into the Broncos half and earn ANOTHER set restart. Just too quick for the visitors tonight.
Besides the posts, Ponga nails his third of the night.
Saifiti of the Daniel variety just keeps pumping his legs and gets to the line!
KICK-OFF! Knights with first use.
Hope everyone enjoyed their break! We're back for another session of football! Knights are bundling out full of energy to kick back on the horse in the win column. Brisbane just want to find a win.
Hope everyone enjoyed their break! We're back for another session of football! Knights are bundling out full of energy to kick back on the horse in the win column. Brisbane just want to find a win.
Pearce ices a comfortable first half performance with a tidy field goal. HALFTIME.
Broncos get their chance at a SET RESTART but Boyd puts a toe on the ball and McCullough is there to collect.
Broncos sweep it left but Darius Boyd spills it.
While Isaako is in the bin, Farnworth duly salutes.
THE X MAN HAS STRUCK! Knights looked primed for another try but Coates anticipated and strode away comfortably, under the sticks.
Broncos get a chance for a big shot here with a SET RESTART! Luke tried to combine with Pangai but the hulking forward loses it trying to offload.
PENALTY BRONCOS! Mitch Pearce wants to be aggressive and starts early. Offside.
Right side but Ponga salutes again.
Kurt Mann, buoyed by his try, kicks one sideways for Hymel Hunt to pounce.
For his troubles, Isaako is sent to the SIN BIN! Broncos down to twelve and on the rack.
PENALTY KNIGHTS! Isaako makes a desperation tackle to stop a rampaging Ponga.
SET RESTART! Payne Haas the offender there. Knights marching forward again.
SET RESTART! Mata'utia with a blatant flop.
Knights tried to get too fancy there. McCullough tries to pop it to Pearce who spills it.
PENALTY KNIGHTS! Oates is denied due to Isaako's helping hand which forced it down.
BUNKER TIME! Corey Oates might have muscled over.
PENALTY BRONCOS! Bang! Pearce collected as he is kicked but the Broncos mop up and earn the whistle for offside.
PENALTY KNIGHTS! Offside.
Ponga lines up the kick, makes it six.
Newcastle get the reward for their bright start! Daniel Saifiti pinballed through the defense to get the roll on. Pearce delays long enough and sends Mann across.
Pearce tries to toe it through for Glasby but the Broncos custodian, Isaako is there to mop up.
The ball represents a day-night outfield at the SCG. A lot of dew and errors early.
TWO SET RESTARTS for the Knights! Broncos are just wanting some way to slow down the ruck but Mitch Pearce with an errant pass.
Pangai and Glenn try some ball-playing and less said the better.
Broncos have been starch in defense but the kicking thus far has left a lot to be desired. Knights are chomping metres easily and got an attacking kick on the end of the set. It was snuffed out but plenty of work early for the Broncos.
WELCOME BACK PANGAI! He just sat down David Klemmer. That is one way to announce your return.
Glasby is hammered on the inside ball and spills the pill.
PENALTY KNIGHTS! Offside and the Knights will march upfield.
KICK-OFF! Kalyn Ponga gets Round 6 underway!
Players are ready in the change rooms! All are looking resplendent in their Mark Hughes Foundation beanies supporting Beanies for Brain Cancer awareness! First out are the Broncos, wearing their yellow and maroon away strip striding onto Central Coast Stadium to make amends. Next is the home side, confident in their red and blue outfits! Going to be a ripping contest! Strap in.
Happy Thursday all! We have footy on tap and it is a ripper. The Knights, probably the story of the season restart, "host" another home game against a former powerhouse needing smelling salts to keep their season afloat in the Broncos. Pangai Jnr returns for the Broncos alongside the debut of Issac Luke as Gehamat Shibasaki comes in for the 'revenge' game with Lachlan Fitzgibbon's return! Let's get ready for some football!
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Tim Alouani-Roby, Phil Henderson
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Bryan Norrie
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (27)
Tries: Kurt Mann, Hymel Hunt, Mitchell Pearce, Daniel Saifiti
Field Goals: Mitchell Pearce (1/1)
Conversions: Kalyn Ponga (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Kalyn Ponga (1/1)
BRISBANE BRONCOS (6)
Tries: Xavier Coates
Field Goals:
Conversions: Herbie Farnworth (1/1)
Penalty Goals: