The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2004 Round 1 vs Penrith Panthers:

Andrew Johns hurls himself at the line in a fine comeback match. Martin Lang is shut down. Danny Buderus crosses for the first four-pointer of 2004. Anthony Quinn gets dumped. Ben Kennedy having a great impact. Robbie O'Davis puts his head down, prior to being forced off with injury. Luke Priddis is tackled. Tony Puletua in the clear. Trent Waterhouse gets an offload away. Josh Perry smashes into Luke Lewis. Steve Simpson charges forward. Anthony Quinn kicks his 2004 off with a try. Andrew Johns about to put Joe Galavao on the ground. Andrew Johns about to pass. Matt Parsons at his barnstorming best. David Seage on debut chiming into the backline. Craig Gower can't escape the Knights defence. Danny Buderus makes another strong surge. The Knights shut down Preston Campbell. Man of the match Danny Buderus. Joe Galavao offloads a pass. Martin Lang is shut down. Kurt Gidley misses Preston Campbell. Ben Kennedy is caught around the ankles. The boys celebrate the Kurt Gidley try. The Knights muscling up in defence. Matthew Gidley about to put the moves on. New signing Russell Richardson ... ... makes his Newcastle debut. Andrew Johns boots it downfield. Danny Galea is taken in a strong Kurt Gidley tackle. David Seage looks to have been tackled around the ankles. Ben Kennedy charges it forwards. Andrew Johns offloads a pass. Anthony Quinn runs for it - go Quinny! Timana Tahu about to head towards the Penrith defence.