'We'll be there': Fans rally behind Knights after grand final loss

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-05 · by Ben Clifford

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Newcastle Knights supporters expressed pride and solidarity after their team narrowly lost to the Roosters in the NRL grand final on Sunday, 4 October. The game ended with a final score of Roosters 19, Knights 18. A fan was seriously injured but stable following a car accident involving other fans on Saturday, September 25th. To honor their dedication, Newcastle is hosting a fan day later in the week for supporters to celebrate the team's achievements despite the loss.
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On Sunday, October 4, the Newcastle Knights narrowly lost to the Roosters in the NRL grand final with a score of 18-19. Despite the heartbreaking defeat, fans rallied around the team, expressing pride in their performance throughout the season and during this crucial match. The Knights faced several tough opponents leading up to the grand final, including losses to teams like the Warriors and Dolphins earlier in September. To show support for the players, a fan day is scheduled for later that week where supporters will celebrate the team's efforts. Additionally, one person was involved in a serious car crash on Saturday, impacting Newcastle Knights fans; however, they are currently in stable condition at the hospital.

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Topics

Dolphins Knights Roosters Sharks Warriors

Subjects

Knights ORG · 5× Roosters ORG · 5× Dolphins ORG · 2× Newcastle Knights ORG · 2× Panthers ORG · 2× Sharks ORG · 2× Warriors ORG · 2× Cowboys ORG · 1× Newcastle ORG · 1× Rabbitohs ORG · 1×

Narrative

Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Heartbreak gives way to pride as Newcastle comes to terms with Knights loss In short: Newcastle Knights faithful say they remain proud of the team's efforts, despite a heartbreaking narrow loss to the Roosters in Sunday's NRL grand final.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-05
🔮 Fans will get the opportunity to celebrate the team's efforts at a fan day later today.
2026-10-05 · ABC News (AU)
'We'll be there': Fans rally behind Knights after grand final loss · assertive framing

Claims (3 extracted, 0 hedged)

Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Heartbreak gives way to pride as Newcastle comes to terms with Knights loss In short: Newcastle Knights faithful say they remain proud of the team's efforts, despite a heartbreaking narrow loss to the Roosters in Sunday's NRL grand final. asserted
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One person remains in a serious but stable condition following a car crash that impacted Newcastle Knights fans on Saturday. asserted
that → remain → Saturday
Fans will get the opportunity to celebrate the team's efforts at a fan day later today. asserted
Fans → get → day
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