The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2006 Round 1 vs Parramatta Eels:

Andrew Johns leads the side out. Milton Thaiday dummies to slip a pass ... ... before making a break ... ... in the Knight's first set of six. The Knights rejoice ... ... after Milton Thaiday's early try. Andrew Johns and George Carmont shut down Nathan Hindmarsh. Andrew Johns does what he does best - PASSES!!! Anthony Quinn is driven backwards by strong Eels defence. Andrew Johns is thumped, and surrenders the football. Brian Carney with another solid run ... ... and also having a super debut. PJ Marsh passes from hooker. Michael Vella crosses for a first half try ... ... and Parramatta celebrate. Glenn Morrison is wrapped up by Milton Thaiday and Danny Buderus. Brian Carney in the open. Milton Thaiday makes another elusive run. Andrew Johns having a ball in the first match of the year. Matthew Gidley fends off a Tim Smith ... ... on his way to a bustling run to the try-line ... ... in his finest match in a year or two. Brain Carney winces with pain, as a Parramatta tackle slips up high. Danny Buderus passes from dummy-half. Andrew Johns about to run the ball. Brian Carney runs fast (as evidenced by his flowing locks). Danny Buderus grabs PJ Marsh around the head. Adam Woonough getting close to the in-goal ... ... and forces the ball to seal the win ... ... 'Woohoo!' ... ... the Knights start 2006 with an impressive victory. Andrew Johns gives a pat on the back to his troops. Andrew Johns gives the thumbs-up ... ... over the moon with Newcastle's emphatic victory.