The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2006 Round 25 vs Penrith Panthers:

Clint Newton shuts down ... ... the dangerous Rhys Wesser. David Seage spots a gap ... ... accelerates ... ... and makes a good run. Matthew Gidley reaches out ... ... and scores a good try in his final regular season match. Josh Perry is flung to the turf by Craig Stapleton. Joel Clinton is smashed by Steve Simpson and Kurt Gidley. Trent Waterhouse can't breach the solid Newcastle defence. Jarrod Mullen continues his classy run of form. Andrew Johns enjoys proceedings from the sideline. Frank Puletua is all wrapped up by George Carmont and Clint Newton. Anthony Quinn somehow manages to score in his final regular season match for Newcastle. Jarrod Mullen dives across for another Newcastle try. Bryan Norrie takes the ball forward for Penrith. Josh Perry breaks out of a tackle to score the penultimate try. Tony Puletua is mincemeat for Matthew Gidley's tackle. Penrith are disappointed as their season goes belly-up. Josh Perry is picked up and slammed. Matthew Gidley waves goodbye to the Newcastle supporters. Andrew Johns congratulates Matthew Gidley on a terrific farewell match. Matthew and Kurt Gidley soak up the atmosphere after the match. Matthew Gidley farewells the Newcastle faithful with brother Kurt (and daughter Ava!). The Knights of 2006 after a devastating 40-4 victory. Matthew Gidley makes his way from EnergyAustralia Stadium.

Fan photos:

Photos by Michael Watts:

Newcastle celebrate Josh Perry's try. Matthew Gidley gets a shot at goal ... ... and is unsuccessful (but isn't too bothered!). Newcastle ... ... including Todd Lowrie and Anthony Quinn ... ... and Kurt Gidley and Josh Perry ... ... farewell the home crowd for 2006. Matthew Gidley is interviewed after the match. After 11 seasons of first grade, Matthew Gidley says goodbye to the Newcastle faithful.