The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2007 Round 8 vs Bulldogs:

Cory Paterson gets tackled. Fill-in halfback Kurt Gidley puts in a big tackle on Hazem El Masri. Matt Utai gets smashed up by Matthew White. Kade Snowden is grabbed by Daryl Millard. Luke Patten makes a run ... ... and gets into some space. The imposing sight of Willie Mason. Reni Maitua crosses for the opening try of the match. Sonny Bill Williams can't get past Todd Polglase ... ... so he flicks a pass to support. Reni Maitua is grasped by the Knights. Matt Utai puts the big fend on Todd Polglase and Adam MacDougall. Daryl Millard strides past the tackles of ... ... Riley Brown and Daniel Tolar. James McManus gets dumped in a good tackle. Hazem El Masri dives over for a try. Sonny Bill Williams tackle James McManus. Chris Armit runs into a wall of Newcastle defenders. Adam MacDougall is manhandled by Sonny Bill Williams. Luke Patten forces the ball for his first try. Adam Perry is tackled by Matthew White. Luke Patten about to be tackled by Todd Polglase. Todd Polglase, on an unstoppable charge. Hazem El Masri slips away from Steve Simpson. Sonny Bill Williams, no chance of evading Todd Polglase's tackle. Brad Tighe is shut down by a pair of Bulldogs. Matt Utai tries to fend off Brad Tighe. Cory Paterson, continuing his outstanding rookie season. Andrew Johns and the injured Jarrod Mullen look on ... ... PENSIVELY ... ... as does the benched Danny Buderus. Willie Mason makes a break late in the match ... ... and Luke Patten scores ... ... to dash Newcastle's chances. Mark O'Meley offloads a pass. Matt Utai tries his chances in beating Todd Polglase. Chris Armit is no show against the defensive prowess of Danny Buderus. Matt Utai is tackled by Michael Young. Reni Maitua is sandwiched between Kurt Gidley and Michael Young. Sonny Bill Williams is brought down by Adam MacDougall, with Kurt Gidley ready to pounce. Matthew White, having a top notch 2007 season. Willie Mason charges it forward. Andrew Ryan is completely wrapped up. Danny Buderus passes like there's no tomorrow. Sonny Bill Williams hits it up in a very small photo. Todd Polglase takes it forward as if he's been shot from a rocket.