1996 Round 19 vs Parramatta Eels:
Parramatta 18 (R. Maybon, C. Lawler, S. Russell tries; C. Lawler 3 goals) defeated
Newcastle 16 (B. Grogan, K. Beauchamp tries; A. Johns 4 goals) at Parramatta Stadium, Monday night, August 12.
Scrums: 5 all. Penalties: Parramatta 11-9.
Crowd: 21,191. Referee: Paul McBlane. Halftime: Newcastle 14-10.
Goalkickers: A. Johns (Newcastle) 4/4, Lawler (Parramatta) 3/5.
Sin bin: Muir (Newcastle), Pay (Parramatta).
| Newcastle Knights: | Parramatta Eels: |
|---|---|
| 1. Robbie O'Davis | 1. Rod Maybon |
| 2. Brett Grogan | 2. Scott Mahon |
| 3. Brad Godden | 3. Russell Wyer |
| 4. Jamie Ainscough | 4. Stuart Kelly |
| 5. Keith Beauchamp | 5. Chris Lawler |
| 6. Matthew Johns | 6. Jim Dymock |
| 7. Andrew Johns | 7. Gary Freeman |
| 8. Tony Butterfield | 8. Justin Morgan |
| 9. Robbie McCormack | 9. Troy Campbell |
| 10. Paul Harragon (c) | 10. Marty McKenzie |
| 11. Paul Marquet | 11. Jason Smith |
| 12. Adam Muir | 12. Dean Pay (c) |
| 13. Marc Glanville | 13. Matthew Spence |
| Interchange: | Interchange: |
| Bill Peden | Anthony Bonus |
| Troy Fletcher | Shane Russell |
| Lee Jackson | Robert Muchmore |
| Owen Craigie |