The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2003 State of Origin 1:

Andrew Johns tries to get past a Gorden Tallis tackle. Matthew Gidley comes up with a big hit. Timana Tahu is shut down. Matthew Gidley thumps into Gorden Tallis. Andrew Johns and Ben Kennedy celebrate the first NSW try ... ... scored by Anthony Minichiello. Timana Tahu well and truely accounts for Shannon Heggarty. Andrew Johns comes up with a bone-cruncher on Dane Carlaw. Danny Buderus makes an incisive run from dummy half. Anthony Minichiello and Timana Tahu celebrate New South Wale's second try. Andrew Johns shuts down a rampaging Matt Sing. Timana Tahu is brought to a halt. Danny Buderus celebrates the deadlock-breaking Craig Wing try. Andrew Johns and Bill Harrigan have a slight disagreement. Ben Kennedy makes another excellent run. Andrew Johns boots a one-pointer to put New South Wales seven ahead. Ben Kennedy makes a charge. New South Wales captain Andrew Johns. Danny Buderus runs like the wind ... ... while Andrew Johns tundles along in support. Matthew Gidley had a strong game. Andrew Johns strides out. Ben Kennedy is given not so much a facial, but a headial. Danny Buderus on an exploratory mission from dummy-half. Andrew Johns sets sail for the tryline ... ... and celebrates crossing in a masterful origin performance. Andrew Johns goes: 'Woohoo!'. The Blues boys celebrate after the win. Andrew Johns after the game, is overjoyed.