The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2005 Round 16 vs Penrith Panthers:

George Carmont comes up with a fend. Andrew Johns after a Penrith try. Steve Simpson is driven into the ground. Rhys Wesser runs around a simple try. Garret Crossman tries to offload. Craig Smith makes a fine charge. Rhys Wesser makes a run. Brad Tighe races away to score ... ... and celebrates a super try. Ben Rogers is shut down. Luke Quigley throws a pass. Clint Newton offloads a pass. Luke Priddis at dummy half. David McLean gets thumped. Andrew Johns after a Panthers try ... ... gives it to the rest of the team. The Knights after a Penrith try. Garret Crossman goes for it. Joel Clinton is smashed. George Carmont having a better game. Luke Quigley ... ... passes! Shane Rodney puts a step on. Clint Newton crosses as the Knights hit the lead in the second half. Craig Gower runs it ... ... then passes. A brouhaha erupts. Paul Franze crosses to get Penrith back into it. Andrew Johns kicks downfield. Frank Pritchard thumps into the Knights defence. Joel Clinton on the charge. Clint Newton crosses for the match-winner ... ... and hurls the ball in the air. Newcastle are over the moon ... ... at their first win ... ... of 2005. The Knights celebrate the sensational finish. Full time is blown. Andrew Johns is happier then Larry. Yes! Win number 1 for 2005 at long last! Andrew Johns and Micahel Hagan ... ... have a hug ... ... and share in the glory. Andrew Johns goes off. The big thumbs up. Steve Simpson and Clint Newton enjoy the win. Craig Smith claps the Knights contingent of the crowd. Craig Smith gets a win at last. Andrew Johns pumps the fist. Andrew Johns ... ... can scarcely believe it! A high five by Andrew Johns. The triumphant Andrew Johns leaves the field.