Matty Johns praises Newcastle Knights fans in emotional tribute after NRL preliminary final
- Former Knights star Matty Johns has broken down in tears as he heaped praise on the Newcastle team and its fans after a gripping and gritty NRL preliminary final win over Penrith.
- The Knights played more than half the game with 12 men on the field after Phoenix Crossland was sent off for a hip drop that graphically broke Nathan Cleary's leg.
- Penrith scored shortly after to take a 14-6 lead into half-time, but Justin Holbrook's Knights defended resolutely against a scrappy Panthers side and managed to score three second-half tries to progress to the grand final against the Roosters.
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- Former Knights star Matty Johns has broken down in tears as he heaped praise on the Newcastle team and its fans after a gripping and gritty NRL preliminary final win over Penrith.
- The Knights played more than half the game with 12 men on the field after Phoenix Crossland was sent off for a hip drop that graphically broke Nathan Cleary's leg.
- Penrith scored shortly after to take a 14-6 lead into half-time, but Justin Holbrook's Knights defended resolutely against a scrappy Panthers side and managed to score three second-half tries to progress to the grand final against the Roosters.
Sources: ABC Australia