The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2001 Finals Week 3 vs Sharks:

Nick Graham hits it up (I promise the pictures get bigger than this!). Martin Lang is tackled by Steve Simpson. Ben Kennedy goes over for his first try. Andrew Johns makes a half break. It wasn't all one way traffic - Preston Campbell had a great game for the Sharks! Adam MacDougall nearly slides through. Preston Campbell is smashed in the tackle of the year by Clinton O'Brien! David Peachey scores a runaway try against the run of play. Ben Kennedy meets some strong defence. Joey gets a pass away. Jason Stevens gets a pass away. Paul Marquet had a great game. Andrew Johns reaches out and scores! But the video ref didn't think so. Andrew Johns is adament that he's locked the scores up ... but no cigar. Jason Stevens is smashed by the Knights. Bill Peden, who worked overtime in defence. Ben Kennedy makes a run. Brent Grose gets put into touch by a great Steve Simpson chase. Interchange forward Daniel Abraham is tackled. Preston Campbell is wrapped up by Robbie O'Davis. This would have hurt. Robbie O'Davis' great defence comes up trumps. In the next set, Ben Kennedy takes the bomb ... ... from a pinpoint Sean Rudder kick ... ... and he goes over for the match winning try - YEEEAAAH!!! Game - KNIGHTS!. Ben Kennedy and Andrew Johns after the try. Andrew Johns celebrates converting the Ben Kennedy try - Newcastle 18-10! Andrew Johns and Adam MacDougall after the game part one. Andrew Johns and Adam MacDougall after the game part two. Andrew Johns and Adam MacDougall etc. part three. Andrew Johns celebrates us making our second grand final. Andrew Johns after the game again. Robbie O'Davis and Adam MacDougall celebrate the win. Clinton O'Brien ... ... thanks the loyal fans. Ben Kennedy and Adam MacDougall in the dressing room, celebrate making Newcastle's second Grand Final!!!