The Newcastle Knights Archive.

1997 City Origin vs Country Origin:

Country Origin 17 (P. McGregor, M. Seers, W. Kennedy tries; J. Simon 2 goals; M. Gidley field goal) defeated
City Origin 4 (B. Fittler try) at Marathon Stadium, Friday night, April 25.

Scrums: Country Origin 8-7. Penalties: 6 all.
Crowd: 9164. Referee: David Manson. Halftime: Country Origin 6-4.
Goalkickers: Simon (Country Origin) 2/3, Field (City Origin) 0/1.

Country Origin:City Origin:
1. Matt Seers1. Tim Brasher
2. Darren Albert2. Craig Hancock
3. Brandon Pearson3. Terry Hill
4. Paul McGregor4. Michael Buettner
5. Darren Willis5. John Hopoate
6. Matthew Gidley6. Brad Fittler (c)
7. John Simon7. Geoff Toovey
8. Paul Harragon (c)8. Mark Carroll
9. Ciriaco Mescia9. Darren Senter
10. David Gillespie10. Colin Ward
11. Marc Glanville11. Daniel Gartner
12. Scott Gourley12. Steve Menzies
13. Nik Kosef13. Jim Dymock
Interchange:Interchange:
Bill DunnCraig Field
Glenn MorrisonJosh Stuart
Wayne RichardsLuke Ricketson
William KennedyShane Rigon
Coach: Tom RaudonikisCoach: Peter Louis