1997 Round 5 vs Parramatta Eels:
Newcastle 29 (A. Muir, M. Glanville, D. Albert, B. Peden, L. Dynevor tries; L. Dynevor 4 goals; M. Glanville field goal) defeated
Parramatta 10 (S. Collins, I. Herron tries; I. Herron goal) at Marathon Stadium, Sunday, April 6.
Scrums: Newcastle 10-8. Penalties: Newcastle 9-8.
Crowd: 21,225. Referee: Paul McBlane. Halftime: Newcastle 16-6.
Goalkickers: Dynevor (Newcastle) 4/6, Herron (Parramatta) 1/2.
| Newcastle Knights: | Parramatta Eels: |
|---|---|
| 1. Robbie O'Davis | 1. Steven Collins |
| 2. Darren Albert | 2. Ian Herron |
| 3. Brett Grogan | 3. Jarrod McCracken |
| 4. Owen Craigie | 4. David Woods |
| 5. Jason Moodie | 5. Paul Carige |
| 6. Matthew Gidley | 6. Jason Bell |
| 7. Leo Dynevor | 7. John Simon |
| 8. Tony Butterfield (c) | 8. Peter Johnston |
| 9. Lee Jackson | 9. Aaron Raper |
| 10. Wayne Richards | 10. Dean Pay (c) |
| 11. Bill Peden | 11. Brett Horsnell |
| 12. Adam Muir | 12. Jason Smith |
| 13. Marc Glanville | 13. Jim Dymock |
| Interchange: | Interchange: |
| Troy Fletcher | Karl Lovell |
| Matthew Johns | Justin Morgan |
| Scott Conley | Troy Campbell |
| Brett Clements | Stuart Kelly |