1990 Play-off for Fifth vs Balmain Tigers:
Balmain 12 (W. Pearce, S. O'Brien tries; T. Brasher 2 goals) defeated
Newcastle 4 (A. Gordon 2 goals) at Parramatta Stadium, Tuesday night, August 28.
Scrums: Balmain 13-3. Penalties: Balmain 12-10.
Crowd: 19,174. Referee: Bill Harrigan.
Goalkickers: Gordon (Newcastle) 2/4, Brasher (Balmain) 2/3.
| Newcastle Knights: | Balmain Tigers: |
|---|---|
| 1. Tony Kemp | 1. Garry Jack |
| 2. Glenn Miller | 2. Steve O'Brien |
| 3. Jeff Doyle | 3. Tim Brasher |
| 4. Robbie McCormack | 4. Steve Benkic |
| 5. Ashley Gordon | 5. Clint Robinson |
| 6. Michael Hagan (c) | 6. Matt Parish |
| 7. Steve Walters | 7. Gary Freeman |
| 8. Peter Johnston | 8. Steve Roach |
| 9. David Mullane | 9. Ben Elias |
| 10. Mark Sargent | 10. Bruce McGuire |
| 11. Paul Marquet | 11. Paul Sironen |
| 12. Tony Butterfield | 12. Gary McFarlane |
| 13. Marc Glanville | 13. Wayne Pearce (c) |
| Replacements: | Replacements: |
| Tony Herman for Miller | John Elias for McFarlane |
| Sam Stewart for Butterfield | Will Robinson for Freeman |
| David Boyd for Marquet | |
| Scott Carter for Mullane |