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“Even though the Warriors were their own worst enemy in the 12-10 loss to the Knights, succumbing to the pressure of the Eden Park occasion and panicking their way to defeat, Newcastle’s rise from wooden spoon to preliminary final is fabulous.”

“The non-call on the Frizell play came after the NRL last week sent out a reminder to clubs still in the finals race that referees would clamp down on escorts after the Dolphins accused the Warriors of getting away with the same tactic in week one of the…”

“Loading The Warriors step onto the hallowed turf of Auckland’s Eden Park to battle the Warriors for a spot in the NRL preliminary finals from 4.05pm today.”

“Another potential issue is the fact that coach Kevin Walters has picked 10 players who didn’t play finals football and have spent more than a month on the sidelines.”

“…Johns: The superstars, unsung heroes and tactics to win the NRL grand final - Connor Watson ruled out of grand final after failing bid to overcome concussion - Peter FitzSimons: How the Knights’ class of ’97 reacted to famous victory - How Fletcher Sharpe –…”

“Days before kick-off in the NRL grand final, many Roosters and Knights fans have already been left disappointed, even though their team could still win it all.”

“There were dozens in September as the team went through finals, beating the Rabbitohs, Warriors and Panthers to qualify for a grand final few expected them to make.”

“Adam Gee has been appointed to referee his second NRL grand final with Chris Butler to work as the bunker official in Sunday’s Roosters-Knights decider.”

“The NRL was left with no choice but to drop referee Ashley Klein because his Eden Park howler directly influenced the result.”