The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2006 Round 21 vs Cronulla Sutherland Sharks:

Craig Smith is headed to the ground. Matthew Gidley strides clear of a tackle. Greg Bird is all wrapped up by Danny Buderus. Paul Gallen celebates his first-half try. Andrew Johns offloads from a tackle. Lance Thompson goes over for a try ... ... and he's happy about it ... ... as is Brett Kearney. Andrew Johns lays down the law to his team-mates. Kirk Reynoldson, playing very well. Greg Bird thumps Reegan Tanner. Danny Buderus is taken down in bizzare fashion. Steve Simpson hits the ball up, with no holes barred. Reece Williams about to be smacked around the chops by George Carmont. Anthony Quinn is tackled around the neck. Paul Gallen almost gets away from a Knight. Luke Douglas is grabbed by Josh Perry and Adam Woolnough. Brian Carney makes a dummy-half run. Craig Smith bullocks the ball forward. Andrew Johns gets an offload away. Danny Buderus desperately gets a pass away. Adam Woolnough forces his way over for a try ... ... right next to the posts. Andrew Johns looks for someone to pass to. Steve Simpson is collared high. Reece Williams gets over for the Sharks. Andrew Johns dummies to pass ... ... but instead takes on the line ... ... and gets down low ... ... and Nigel Vagana can't stop him crossing for what will turn out to be the match-winner. The bald-headed Kirk Reynoldson is all wrapped up. Lance Thompson (anything but bald) is tackled. Fullback Brett Kearney is felled. Danny Buderus spots a chance and runs his heart out. Players fly everywhere, but no-one can hold onto Anthony Quinn. Andrew Johns throws a pass, and is hit hard, simultaniously. Matthew Gidley nearly breaks through the Cronulla tackle.