2005 Round 20 vs Parramatta Eels:
Newcastle 16 (T. Salkeld, B. Tighe, G. Carmont tries; A. Johns 2 goals) defeated
Parramatta 10 (P. Stringer, T. Tahu tries; L. Burt goal) at Parramatta Stadium, Saturday night, July 23, 7:30 pm.
Scrums: Newcastle 13-8. Penalties: Newcastle 5-4.
Crowd: 16,168. Referee: Shayne Hayne. Halftime: 10 all.
Goalkickers: Johns (Newcastle) 2/3, Burt (Parramatta) 1/2.
| Newcastle Knights: | Parramatta Eels: |
|---|---|
| 1. David Seage | 1. Wade McKinnon |
| 2. Trent Salkeld | 2. Luke Burt |
| 3. George Carmont | 3. Ben Smith |
| 4. Brad Tighe | 4. Timana Tahu |
| 5. Anthony Quinn | 5. Ashley Graham |
| 6. Todd Lowrie | 6. John Morris |
| 7. Andrew Johns (c) | 7. Tim Smith |
| 8. Craig Smith | 8. Nathan Cayless (c) |
| 9. Danny Buderus | 9. Mark Riddell |
| 10. Josh Perry | 10. Paul Stringer |
| 11. Steve Simpson | 11. Nathan Hindmarsh |
| 12. Clint Newton | 12. Henry Perenara |
| 13. Reegan Tanner | 13. Chad Robinson |
| Interchange: | Interchange: |
| Dustin Cooper | P.J. Marsh |
| Adam Woolnough | Dean Widders |
| Daniel Tolar | Adam Peek |
| Luke Quigley | Aaron Cannings |