July matches: Rounds 17-20

Round 17 July 12, 13 & 14 BULLDOGS 20, KNIGHTS 14 DARK OF KNIGHT BRINGS DOG DELIGHT THE Knights paid the price for dropping their guard against the Bulldogs with a six-point loss that left their place in the top eight on shaky ground. All four of Newcastle’s Origin players backed up 48 hours after the Blues’ victory in the series decider, including winning New South Wales players Mitchell Pearce, David Klemmer and Daniel Saifiti, but they were unable to inspire their teammates to another winning effort. The game was poised at 8-all midway through the second half when Knights prop James Gavet was sent to the sin bin as a direct result of the NRL’s crackdown on late tackles. Gavet hit Canterbury lock Chris Smith off the ball, causing Smith to suffer whiplash. While…

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Official Rugby League Annual (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2019

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