1997 Trial vs Sydney City Roosters:
Newcastle 32 (Brett Grogan 2, Tony Butterfield 2, Leo Dynevor, Owen Craigie, Danny Buderus tries; Robbie O'Davis 2 goals) defeated
Sydney City 8 (Ivan Cleary, Jacin Sinclair tries) at Marathon Stadium, Friday night, February 28, 7:30pm.