The Newcastle Knights Archive.

1997 Finals Week 3 vs North Sydney Bears:

Adam Muir defies Norths defenders to offload. Andrew Johns throws a short pass. Scott Conley is introduced to the dirt. Paul Harragon is grabbed by the leg. Gary Larson trying deperately to wrap up Matthew Johns. Ben Ikin braces for impact. Robbie O goes over ... ... for an easy try ... ... off a Jason Taylor error ... ... and CELEBRATES!!! Darren Albert catches his breath. David Fairleigh is shut down by Bill Peden. Paul Harragon watches anxiously from the sideline. Troy Fletcher and Marc Glanville take a North Sydney player to turf. Jason Taylor gets the chance to hand the Bears the lead ... but misses - 12 all! An injured Andrew Johns watches on nervously. Andrew watches Matthew kick the winning field goal. Woohoo! Into the big one!!! Paul Harragon retrieves a deperate Bears short kick-off ... ... and through Leo Dynevor, hands it to Owen Craigie, who races off to extend the winning margin! Paul Harragon sporting a winners smile. An ecstatic Adam Muir. Andrew Johns celebrates the grand final birth. Newcastle hero Matthew Johns walks off, having booted the Knights into the grand final. In the sheds, Leo Dynevor looks forward to next week!