The Newcastle Knights Archive.

2007 Round 17 vs Parramatta Eels:

Mitchell Sargent in the opening minutes ... ... crosses the line ... ... thanks to an Adam Woolnough offload ... ... to start the onslaught! Mitchell Sargent is proud as punch with his first try for Newcastle. James McManus is picked up ... ... and smashed into the ground. There is no way past George Carmont and Zeb Taia for Mark Riddell. Aaron Cannings is dragged down by eager Newcastle defenders. Kurt Gidley is wrapped up close tot he Parramatta line. Danny Buderus ... ... busts Parramatta right up the middle ... ... leading to a sensational George Carmont try right before halftime ... ... which the Newcastle side celebrates up ... ... while Parramatta look disheartened. Nathan Hindmarsh takes it forward for the Eels. Zeb Taia is crunched by his former club Parramatta. Luke Burt is assisted off the field, after suffering a horrific knee injury. James McManus crosses in the next set ... ... to extend the Knights lead. Feleti Mateo is crunched by Zeb Taia. Kade Snowden has Eric Grothe shaking in his boots. Aaron Cannings gets close to the line, but is denied by Kade Snowden. Adam MacDougall makes it look easy as he scores Newcastle's final try. Kurt Gidley is pulled down by Mark Riddell. Zeb Taia has another brilliant match for the Knights. Jesse Royal is bent backwards by Nathan Hindmarsh. Daniel Wagon and Eric Grothe put paid to James McManus' run. Brian Smith is a very contented man after the match at the press conference.

Fan photos:

Photos by Elise:

Cory Paterson struts his stuff down the sideline. Adam MacDougall removes a bit of dirt from his boots. Kurt Gidley lines up a shot at goal ... ... puts the ball on the tee ... ... and prepares to let rip!!! (Paul Simpkins maintains order on proceedings). Kade Snowden models the latest in Knights sideline apparel. Luke Walsh and Danny Buderus catch their breath during a break in play.

Photos by Den:

Newcastle after a try, Parramatta trying to regroup. Newcastle walk back to halfway, after scoring another try in the walkover (tee hee). Kurt Gidley about to notch up two points. Newcastle on the attack, close to Parramatta's line. Newcastle delay a line drop-out.