Knights beat Panthers 22-14 with 12 men to reach first NRL grand final since 2001
The NRL reports Newcastle came back from 14-6 down at halftime after Phoenix Crossland was sent off for a hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary. Sandon Smith scored twice in the second half.
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The NRL reports Newcastle played with 12 men for 44 minutes after Crossland’s tackle, which left Cleary with a compound leg fracture. The Knights held Penrith scoreless after halftime and won 22-14, with Smith scoring two tries. Newcastle News said the Knights were set to face the Sydney Roosters in the October 4 grand final.
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