The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2005 Round 6 vs Warriors:

Newcastle run out onto the redeveloped EnergyAustralia Stadium, 17,000 fans cheering them on. Steve Simpson smashes it forward ... ... and tries to break free of the tackle. Andrew Johns takes a pass. Big celebrations as Newcastle take an early lead (the first time they've lead all year!). Steven Price is thumped by Danny Buderus and Craig Smith. Andrew Johns winds up with a pass. Kurt Gidley about to throw the pass of the year ... ... allowing Daniel Abraham to cross for Newcastle. Onya Abes! The huge Knights crowd enjoy the first home game for 2005 ... ... whilst Steve Price lays down the law. Craig Smith pushes away from a Warriors defender. Daniel Abraham is in shocking pain ... ... and is stretchered off with a terribly broken leg. The moment of impact - Jerome Ropati's hip breaks Andrew Johns' jaw. A stunned Andrew Johns makes his way off the field ... ... assisted by a trainer. Andrew Johns ... ... unable to do much in the way of talking ... ... points to his injury Andrew Johns walks dejectedly off the field ... ... as the day starts to turn to custard. Manu Vatuvei scores as the Warriors hit back. Lance Hohaia about to pass. Steve Price at full speed for the Warriors. Steve Simpson prepares to tackle Louis Anderson. Kurt Gidley smashes Jerome Ropati. Danny Buderus in action. Stacey Jones about to try and fend Steve Simpson. Craig Smith smashes into Jerome Ropati. Danny Buderus takes down Steve Price. Kurt Gidley tries to shrug off a tackle ... ... and succeeds!!! Matthew Gidley tries to beat the tackle of Stacey Jones. Craig Smith takes the ball forward. Danny Buderus gets thumped in his comeback match.