1995 Finals Week 1 vs North Sydney Bears:
First Quarter Final
Newcastle 20 (J. Ainscough, M. Johns, T. Butterfield tries; A. Johns 4 goals) defeated
North Sydney 10 (C. Smith, L. Erenavula tries; J. Taylor goal) at Parramatta Stadium, Firday night, September 1.
Scrums: North Sydney 6-5. Penalties: Newcastle 7-4.
Crowd: 14,174. Referee: David Manson. Halftime: Newcastle 10-6.
Goalkickers: A. Johns (Newcastle) 4/5, Taylor (North Sydney) 1/2.
Sin bin: Seers (North Sydney).
| Newcastle Knights: | North Sydney Bears: |
|---|---|
| 1. Robbie Ross | 1. Matt Seers |
| 2. Robbie O'Davis | 2. Nigel Roy |
| 3. Jamie Ainscough | 3. Ivan Cleary |
| 4. Brett Grogan | 4. Matt Toshack |
| 5. Tony Herman | 5. Craig Smith |
| 6. Matthew Johns | 6. David Hall |
| 7. Andrew Johns | 7. Jason Taylor (c) |
| 8. Tony Butterfield | 8. Josh Stuart |
| 9. Robbie McCormack | 9. Mark Reber |
| 10. Paul Harragon (c) | 10. Danny Williams |
| 11. Paul Marquet | 11. Craig Wilson |
| 12. Adam Muir | 12. Gary Larson |
| 13. Darren Treacy | 13. Billy Moore |
| Interchange: | Interchange: |
| Bill Peden | Adrian Toole |
| Tim Maddison | John McArthur |
| Brett Kimmorley | Brenton Pomery |
| Luke Erenavula |