2001 Round 5 vs Brisbane Broncos:
Brisbane 42 (J. Hodges 2, C. Walker, L Tuqiri, L. Priddis, P. Civoniceva, S.Prince tries; M. De Vere 7 goals) defeated
Newcastle 8 (D. Albert try; A. Johns 2 goals) at ANZ Stadium, Friday night, March 16.
Scrums: Newcastle 6-3. Penalties: Brisbane 7-6.
Crowd: 22,546. Referee: Bill Harrigan. Halftime: Brisbane 14-8.
Goalkickers: Johns (Newcastle) 2/3, De Vere (Brisbane) 7/9.
Cited: Harrison (Brisbane). Charge: Careless high tackle (Grade 1). Plea: Not guilty. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: No suspension (75 demerit points). Tallis (Brisbane). Charge: Striking (Grade 3). Plea: Not guilty. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Three matches (330 demerit points). O'Brien (Newcastle). Charge: Reckless high tackle (Grade 2). Plea: Guilty. Sentence: Four matches (486 demerit points).
| Newcastle Knights: | Brisbane Broncos: |
|---|---|
| 1. Robbie O'Davis | 1. Lote Tuqiri |
| 2. Darren Albert | 2. Justin Hodges |
| 3. Timana Tahu | 3. Micahel De Vere |
| 4. Mark Hughes | 4. Chris Walker |
| 5. Adam MacDougall | 5. Wendell Sailor |
| 6. Sean Rudder | 6. Ben Ikin |
| 7. Andrew Johns (c) | 7. Shaun Berrigan |
| 8. Clinton O'Brien | 8. Shane Webcke |
| 9. Danny Buderus | 9. Luke Priddis |
| 10. Glenn Grief | 10. Petero Civoniceva |
| 11. Steve Simpson | 11. Gorden Tallis (c) |
| 12. Ben Kennedy | 12. Dane Carlaw |
| 13. Bill Peden | 13. Ashley Harrison |
| Interchange: | Interchange: |
| Paul Marquet | Scott Prince |
| Josh Perry | Carl Webb |
| Julian Bailey | Shane Walker |
| Matt Parsons | Brad Meyers |