The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2006 Round 6 vs North Queensland Cowboys:

Andrew Johns walks out, breaking Tony Butterfield's record for most-capped Knight ... ... in front of a big EnergyAustralia Stadium crowd. Anthony Quinn tries to find a gap. Johnathan Thurston is wrapped up by Clint Newton. Andrew Johns about to sprint forward in defence. Mitchell Sargent scores and Aaron Payne is happy. Matt Sing throws an offload away. Andrew Johns limping with an ankle injury. Rod Jensen puts the moves on Danny Buderus. Andrew Johns runs the ball. Matthew Bowen evades Kirk Reynoldson with a step ... ... then passes. The big match-up: Jonathan Thurston vs Andrew Johns. Gavin Cooper (Dustin Cooper's brother!) is tackled by Anthony Quinn. Brain Carney on the charge. Andrew Johns struggles with his ankle injury. Craig Smith getting through a mountain of work. Andrew Johns grabs ahold of Matt Bowen ... ... and pulls him down. Josh Perry provides some excellent go-forward. Jonathan Thurston gets around Danny Buderus ... ... takes off for the line ... ... and scores under the posts. Kurt Gidley rockets past David Faiumu. Carl Webb is taken by Kurt Gidley. Clint Newton gives Newcastle a tiny chance in the dying seconds. The Cowboys celebrate the win. This man should not have been allowed in the stadium.

Fan photos:

Photos by Michael Watts:

Daniel Tolar is wrestled to the turf. Andrew Johns puts the hands on the hips. Danny Buderus about to clear a Todd Lowrie play the ball.