1997 Round 16 vs Parramatta Eels:
Parramatta 28 (P. Carige 2, S. Whereat, J. Bell, J. Simon, J. McCracken tries; J. Simon 2 goals) defeated
Newcastle 22 (O. Craigie, M. Hughes, D. Smailes, P. Harragon tries; A. Johns 3 goals) at Parramatta Stadium, Sunday, July 20.
Scrums: Parramatta 10-6. Penalties: 3 all.
Crowd: 20,148. Referee: David Manson. Halftime: Newcastle 16-10.
Goalkickers: A. Johns (Newcastle) 3/5, Simon (Parramatta) 2/6.
| Newcastle Knights: | Parramatta Eels: |
|---|---|
| 1. Robbie O'Davis | 1. Paul Carige |
| 2. Darren Albert | 2. Eparama Navale |
| 3. Mark Hughes | 3. Nathan Barnes |
| 4. Owen Craigie | 4. Stuart Kelly |
| 5. Evan Cochrane | 5. Shane Whereat |
| 6. Matthew Johns | 6. Jason Bell |
| 7. Andrew Johns | 7. John Simon |
| 8. Paul Harragon (c) | 8. Karl Lovell |
| 9. Lee Jackson | 9. Aaron Raper |
| 10. Tony Butterfield | 10. Dean Pay (c) |
| 11. Bill Peden | 11. Justin Morgan |
| 12. Adam Muir | 12. Jarrod McCracken |
| 13. Marc Glanville | 13. Jim Dymock |
| Interchange: | Interchange: |
| Troy Fletcher | Troy Campbell |
| Daniel Smailes | Darren Pettet |
| Scott Conley | Steven Collins |
| Leo Dynevor | Brett Horsnell |