The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2005 State of Origin 2:

Danny Buderus leads out the New South Wales side. A nervous Andrew Johns takes the field. Danny Buderus lines up for the national anthem. New South Wales listen to the anthem ... ... and share an embrace. Back in the seven - Andrew Johns. Andrew Johns runs onto a pass. Andrew Johns passes inside, bamboozling Darren Lockyer. Andrew Johns prepares to let go of a mighty pass. Danny Buderus looks likely to skip free of Johnathan Thurston. Andrew Johns is shut down by Shaun Berrigan. Andrew Johns ... ... runs the ball ... ... then looks to pass. Andrew Johns puts boot to ball ... ... and kicks downfield. Danny Buderus stops running and throws a pass. Andrew Johns running with the ball in two hands - thus creating confusion! Danny Buderus shoots out of dummy-half. Andrew Johns makes a run ... ... then passes. Danny Buderus about to make everyone happy with a good pass. Andrew Johns passes to support. Andrew Johns kicks ahead for a flying Anthony Minichiello ... ... and with a bit of help from an upright, first try to New South Wales! Andrew Johns about to pass ... ... and surprisingly - passing! Danny Buderus is swamped by Queensland defenders. Andrew Johns in a bit of space sums up his options. A pass by Andrew Johns. Andrew Johns about to pass. The fantastic Danny Buderus makes a tackle. Andrew Johns winds up the pass. Danny Buderus tackles Petero Civoniceva. Steve Simpson gets ready to smash Shaun Berrigan. Andrew Johns with what appears to be a dummy. Andrew Johns admires his handywork as Anthony Minichiello goes over for try number two ... ... early in the second half ... ... and from the sideline ... ... he has no problems adding the conversion. Danny Buderus finds himself in a precarious position. Andrew Johns with the ball ... ... and beginning to create mayhem. Andrew Johns ... ... catching his breath. Danny Buderus spots a gap and heads for it. Andrew Johns sprints away from Casey McGuire ... ... and chips ahead for support. Andrew Johns ... ... controlling proceedings with a superb kicking game. Andrew Johns throws a short pass. Steve Simpson tackles Carl Webb. Andrew Johns goes straight past Petero Civoniceva ... ... and makes a long run ... ... as he begins to rips Queensland to shreds late in the game. Danny Buderus takes a late breather on the bench. Andrew Johns after Matt Cooper's try ... ... freshening up. Andrew Johns lines up the Matt Cooper conversion ... ... and has no problems nailing the sideline kick. Danny Buderus looks on from the bench. Andrew Johns runs the ball. Danny Buderus, right after returning to the field ... ... runs off an Andrew Johns inside pass ... ... to score his second origin try ... ... and put the result beyond any doubt. New South Wales celebrate the Danny Buderus try. Andrew Johns does a jink. It's all over - and New South Wales take out another great match. Matthew Johns gives Andrew Johns ... ... some hearty congratulations. Andrew Johns shakes hands with Queensland. Andrew Johns raises his arms in triumph. Ricky Stuart congratulates Andrew Johns. Andrew Johns watches Ricky Stuart say 'It ain't over yet!'. Andrew Johns and Anthony Minichiello share some special times ... ... laughing it up over the win ... ... notice the camera ... ... aaand ... ... everyone say cheese! Andrew Johns thanks the huge crowd. Andrew Johns ... ... gives the thumbs up. Andrew Johns says thank you ... ... to the massive Telstra Stadium crowd. Andrew Johns salutes the crowd. Origin man of the match number four for Andrew Johns! Andrew Johns makes his way off Telstra Stadium, after perhaps his finest hour.