2008 Local Trials:
Match one:
Newcastle 40 (A. Uate 3, B. Cross, L. MacDougall, A. MacDougall, C. Ciraldo tries; M. Hilder 6 goals) defeated
South Newcastle 6 at McDonald's Park, Raymond Terrace, Saturday night, February 23, 7:00pm.
Match was played in two 25 minute halves.
Match two:
Newcastle 32 defeated
Central Charlestown 18 / Raymond Terrace 0 at McDonald's Park, Raymond Terrace, Saturday night, February 23, 8:00pm.
Match was played in two 35 minute halves, one against each side.
| Newcastle Knights (match one): | Newcastle Knights (match two): |
|---|---|
| 1. Stephen Gordon | 1. Martin Paulson |
| 2. Aquila Uate | 2. Jared Edwards |
| 3. Luke MacDougall | 3. Joseph Iosefo |
| 4. Keith Lulia | 4. Byron Fruean |
| 5. Adam MacDougall | 5. Ryan Lamb |
| 6. Marvin Karawana | 6. Marvin Karawana |
| 7. Luke Walsh | 7. Luke Walsh |
| 8. Ben Cross | 8. Matthew White |
| 9. Matt Hilder | 9. Terence Seu Seu |
| 10. Richard Fa'aoso | 10. Mark Taufua |
| 11. Cory Paterson | 11. Lui Toimoana |
| 12. Cameron Ciraldo | 12. Tanu Wulf |
| 13. Michael Young | 13. Jacob Ling |
| Interchange: | |
| 14. Danny Wicks | |
| 15. Willie Tupou | |
| 16. Angus McHatton | |
| 17. Sione Tovo | |
| 18. Kevin Naiqama | |
| 19. Theeran Pearson | |
| Coach: Brian Smith | Coach: Brian Smith |