Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
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Ryan Stig in action during the NRL Round 17, St George-Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights match at WIN Stadium, Wollongong, Sunday, July 3, 2011. (AAP Image/Action Photographics/Robb Cox)
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Roosters Vs. Newcastle |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 6 May, 2012 |
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| Allianz Stadium, NSW | ||
| Roosters 24 defeated Newcastle 6 | ||
| Roosters | Newcastle | |
| 24 | FINAL SCORE | 6 |
| 4 | TRIES | 1 |
| 3/4 | CONVERSION KICKS | 1/1 |
| 1/1 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: Shayne Hayne |
| Touch judges: J Younis & Michael Wise |
Coming off a heartbreaking loss on Anzac Day, the Sydney Roosters will have to turn the corner quickly if they are to defeat the Newcastle Knights and continue their positive start to the season. Join us for live scores and commentary from 3.00pm AEST.
In a season full of ups and downs, the Roosters produced their best performance of the year against the Dragons on ANZAC Day.
For all their energy in attack and defence however, Sydney failed to play for the full eighty minutes and were punished severely, as St George Illawarra escaped with a 28-24 victory.
It will be interesting to see how such a loss affects a Roosters outfit that makes do with the youngest roster in the NRL.
Brian Smith’s men were clearly fired up in front of a capacity crowd on ANZAC Day so it may not surprise to see the Roosters start a little slowly against Newcastle today, despite the long turnaround.
This is a massive danger game for the Roosters, given the fact that the Knights are also coming off a strong victory against Penrith.
But Newcastle is not without its own issues, with captain Kurt Gidley ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. Danny Buderus is also sitting on the sidelines due to an achilles problem.
Prediction
The result of this match will largely rest on whether or not the Roosters can replicate the same intensity and level of play they displayed against the Dragons on ANZAC Day.
Roosters halves Mitchell Pearce and Braith Anasta were superb last week while Anthony Minichiello and Jake Friend tormented the Dragons up the middle of the park.
Young forwards Martin Kennedy, Mitchell Aubusson, Aiden Guerra and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves also played well against a strong Dragons pack.
At their best, the Roosters ball movement can cause any defence numerous problems and the Knights will have to be on their toes if Sydney plays sharply early on.
However, there is also a significant chance that the Roosters will have failed to move on from their defeat to the Dragons, and if so, Newcastle could easily rack up a score this afternoon.
Despite missing Gidley, the Knights still possess the attacking weaponry necessary to post points.
Halfback Jarred Mullen produced his best performance of the year against the Panthers on Monday night and will be desperate to get the better of fellow New South Wales Origin hopeful Mitchell Pearce today.
Out wide, Timana Tahu and James McManus are beginning to combine nicely for Newcastle and the Roosters edge defence could be in for a long afternoon if these two players are given room to manoeuvre.
Overall, this could be a high scoring contest between two teams desperate to stay inside the top eight.
If the Roosters can just respect possession and fork out territory like they did last week against the Dragons, then it may be enough to beat Newcastle at home in a close encounter.
Roosters by 6.
Can the Roosters atone for ANZAC Day? Find out from 3.00pm AEST as we cover action with live scores and commentary and if you’re watching, give us your thoughts in the space below.
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6:05pm
Patrick Angel said | 6:05pm | Report comment
Geez the Roosters looked good, Minichello and Pearce really turned it on.
4:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:46pm | Report comment
The Roosters have dominated Newcastle today en route to a very solid victory against a Knights team that missed the organisational structure provided by Gidley and Buderus. Both teams made errors but the Roosters got sharper in attack as the match wore on and Newcastle in the end simply had no answers to what the Roosters dished up in the second half. Newcastle’s inconsistent start to the season continues while the Roosters regain their place in the top eight. Pearce and Minichiello were solid yet again for the Roosters and it wouldn’t surprise to see both of them make the Origin squad. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Roosters 24
Knights 6
4:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:42pm | Report comment
80′ – Roosters now on the attack as they look to finish with a flourish here and put the icing on the cake. Razzle dazzle football for the Roosters now and they nearly score only for Kennedy to lose possession right on Newcastle’s line.
FULLTIME:
Roosters 24
Knights 6
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
79′ – Uate races away down the right hand side and then produces an inside pass to Mullen but his pass is ruled forward. Looked like a tough call and it sums up Newcastle’s evening today.
Roosters 24
Knights 6
4:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:40pm | Report comment
78′ – Roosters on the attack as Anasta kicks cross field and Roberts now races away before getting tackled by Cordner. Roosters now producing razzle dazzle football with just minutes remaining.
Roosters 24
Knights 6
4:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:38pm | Report comment
76′ – Roberts now kicks deep and finds Minichiello who has been solid yet again for the Roosters today.
Roosters 24
Knights 6
4:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:37pm | Report comment
75′ – Anasta with a short kick but its defused well by Uate and the Knights now work it out from their own half.
Roosters 24
Knights 6
4:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:36pm | Report comment
75′ – Mullen with a short pass but its intercepted by Guerra and that should be enough for the Roosters to hold on and secure a strong win.
Roosters 24
Knights 6
4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
73′ – Knights with a short kickoff and the Roosters lose possession and Newcastle will go on the attack and they have to score now to have any chance of forcing golden point.
Roosters 24
Knights 6
4:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:33pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 24-6 Roosters. They have backed up well after losing on Anzac Day.
Roosters 24
Knights 6
4:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:33pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Friend with a wonderful short pass to Pearce and he races through to score. Game over now for Newcastle as the Roosters score the match winner one would think.
Roosters 22
Knights 6
4:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:32pm | Report comment
70′ – Roosters get the penalty here and will go on the attack. They have a chance to secure the win now if they can score the next try. They do deserve the win because they have dominated the second half.
Roosters 18
Knights 6
4:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:31pm | Report comment
69′ – Knights now in Roosters territory and they are on the attack as Mullen puts up another bomb and finds Kenny-Dowall who did well to get back into the field of play there.
Roosters 18
Knights 6
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
68′ – Pearce kicks deep now yet again and it goes dead in-goal. Deliberate tactic there by Pearce as the Roosters get set in defence.
Roosters 18
Knights 6
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
67′ – Knights now in Roosters territory as Mullen puts up a bomb but Perrett defuses it well and the Roosters are in control of the contest now.
Roosters 18
Knights 6
4:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:27pm | Report comment
66′ – Roosters work it out from their own half now and the Knights have to be the next to score here if they are a chance. Pearce kicks early and it goes dead in-goal.
Roosters 18
Knights 6
4:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:27pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 18-6 now Roosters.
Perrett scored the try after the football went past through 11 sets of hands there. Great attack from the chooks.
Roosters 18
Knights 6
4:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:25pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – What a try for the Roosters here as Perrett scores out wide after some razzle dazzle hot potato football from the Roosters. Knights had no answers there.
Roosters 16
Knights 6
4:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:23pm | Report comment
62′ – McManus loses possession now and this is the biggest moment of the match coming up for both teams here. If the Roosters can score here, they will have put a nail in Newcastle’s coffin today.
Roosters 12
Knights 6
4:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:23pm | Report comment
60′ – Roosters now work it out from their own half here after scoring points as Minichiello produces a nice grubber and Tagive nearly regathers but loses possession. Knights are let off the hook there.
Roosters 12
Knights 6
4:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:21pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Anasta misses and it remains a 6 point buffer.
Roosters finally score after dominating territory in the second half here. Onus now on the Knights to respond here after being under pressure.
Roosters 12
Knights 6
4:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:20pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Aubusson scores for the Roosters as he slices the Newcastle defence apart out wide after getting a nice pass from Pearce. Roosters extend their lead.
Roosters 12
Knights 6
4:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:18pm | Report comment
57′ – Mullen kicks deep and finds Minichiello who finds Tagive who makes a big break and the Roosters are on the attack. Great play from Tagive.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:17pm | Report comment
56′ – Roosters work it up to the halfway here after defending well. Pearce kicks deep and finds Boyd who has been quite yet again for Newcastle today.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:16pm | Report comment
55′ – Mullen with a cross field kick but it bounces over the sideline as McManus misses the football completely. Roosters survive in defence as Newcastle lost their way in attack.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:15pm | Report comment
53′ – Roosters knock the football on as Houston produces a grubber and the Roosters fail to regather and Newcastle will get the scrum feed. Knights right on the attack here and the Roosters now under severe pressure.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:13pm | Report comment
50′ – Roosters terrible in possession as Cordner throws a forward pass and the Knights are off the hook. Bad play from the chooks here and Newcastle will get possession on the halfway. They now get the penalty.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:12pm | Report comment
50′ – Anasta with a short chip kick cross field and the Knights fail to regather possession but McManus does enough to ground the football. Roosters will get the drop-out and they are dominating the second half here.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:10pm | Report comment
48′ – Roosters muscle up in defence here and force the error from Newcastle. Roosters now on the attack and they need to stay calm here.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:09pm | Report comment
47′ – Anasta kicks deep and finds touch deep in Newcastle territory. Good opportunity for the chooks to establish some territorial dominance and perhaps force an error from Newcastle.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:08pm | Report comment
46′ – Knights with a bad play on the last tackle and the Roosters get the easy turnover. Bad play from Newcastle when they were right on the attack. Roosters work it out from their own half.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:06pm | Report comment
45′ – Boyd loses possession for the Knights and Kenny-Dowall is with the football now. Roosters on the halfway here and they move the ball around before losing possession themselves. Roosters fail to build pressure there and Newcastle are off the hook.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:05pm | Report comment
43′ – Knights now get the penalty and will find themselves in Roosters territory for the first time in the second half here. What can they conjure up?
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:04pm | Report comment
43′ – Pearce with another bomb and McManus does well to defuse the situation and Newcastle get possession deep in their own half.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:04pm | Report comment
42′ – Mullen with a kick now and finds Tagive who has been solid for the Roosters today. Roosters have started the second half well thus far.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:02pm | Report comment
41′ – Roosters with a good set here as they reach Newcastle territory. Pearce now with a bomb but the Roosters lose possession and its a turn over for Newcastle.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
4:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:01pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Roosters with possession here.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
3:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:51pm | Report comment
In an entertaining contest, the Roosters take a narrow lead into halftime after dominating territory and possession against a Knights side that has produced its best defensive performance of the season thus far. The Roosters have asked Newcastle many questions in attack but the Knights have held firm. Mullen then scored an easy try and it appeared that Newcastle would take a lead into halftime against the run of play. However, Pearce with a nice grubber saw Arona pounce and level the scores for the chooks. This is set for an exciting finish so stay tuned.
HALFTIME:
Roosters 8
Knights 6
3:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:48pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Roosters 8
Knights 6
3:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:48pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts the penalty and the Roosters now lead 8-6 on the verge of halftime.
Roosters 8
Knights 6
3:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:47pm | Report comment
39′ – Roosters get a penalty now and will go for the goal here one would think…
Roosters 6
Knights 6
3:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:46pm | Report comment
38′ – Knights now reach the halfway here as Mason is well tackled by the Roosters defence. Mullen kicks to the corner and Minichiello returns the football for the chooks.
Roosters 6
Knights 6
3:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:45pm | Report comment
37′ – Roosters work it out from their own half now and its important they produce an error free set. Roosters now reach the halfway here and its a good set from the chooks as Anasta bombs from halfway and finds McManus.
Roosters 6
Knights 6
3:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:43pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 6 all now. This has been an entertaining contest between two sides desperate to seal a place in the top eight.
Roosters 6
Knights 6
3:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:42pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Arona grounds a pin point Pearce grubber and the Roosters hit back. Important that they did so.
Roosters 0
Knights 6
3:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:41pm | Report comment
33′ – Roosters get the penalty on the last tackle here and that’s bad discipline from Newcastle. Roosters to start a set in good field position now but the Knights have defended very well and will be hard to crack here.
Roosters 0
Knights 6
3:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:40pm | Report comment
32′ – Knights should be full of running now after scoring first points. Newcastle work it out from their own half and reach Roosters territory as Mullen bombs and finds Perrett. Good set from Newcastle.
Roosters 0
Knights 6
3:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:38pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Naiqama converts and its 6 nil Newcastle against the run of play. Roosters will have their attitude tested now after dominating much of the first half here.
Roosters 0
Knights 6
3:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:37pm | Report comment
TRY KNIGHTS – Mullen scores for the Knights and Newcastle will be full of confidence after defending so well earlier on. That’s a kick in the backside for the Roosters and Newcastle lead.
Roosters 0
Knights 4
3:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:36pm | Report comment
29′ – Six again for Newcastle and they are on the attack now. Can the Roosters hold on after attacking for much of the half?
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:35pm | Report comment
NO TRY ROOSTERS – Penalty to the Knights as Kenny-Dowall is penalised for interfering with McManus while defusing the bomb. Knights off the hook yet again.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:34pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Kenny-Dowall may have scored for the Roosters as he grounds the football after McManus failed to defuse a Pearce bomb. Checking for grouding and the contest.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:33pm | Report comment
27′ – Hilder kicks deep and finds Tagive who returns the football for the Roosters. Roosters continue to dominate territory here.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:32pm | Report comment
26′ – Pearce with a bad grubber and McManus recovers possession for Newcastle. Knights are producing their best defensive performance of the season thus far. Roosters are getting really frustrated in attack.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:30pm | Report comment
24′ – Anasta with a bomb and Costigan regathers possession but Masoe gets the ball back as he strips Costigan of the football. Roosters on the attack again. Knights now make an error as they shut down a Pearce pass. Roosters will get the scrum. Will the Knights crack soon?
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:29pm | Report comment
23′ – Mullen with a deep kick now and Minichiello returns the football for the Roosters. Its been end to end action here but the Roosters have had the better of possession and territory.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:28pm | Report comment
22′ – Mullen kicks but Boyd regathers the football as Friend charges the football down. Knights get six again but they are deep in their own territory.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:27pm | Report comment
21′ – Anasta knocks the football on and the Knights survive yet again in defence. Roosters are getting frustrated in attack as Newcastle defend very well.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:26pm | Report comment
20′ – Roosters will go on the attack as Friend gets a penalty late in the tackle count. Both teams look likely in attack and the Roosters with another opportunity to post points.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:25pm | Report comment
19′ – Roosters get possession back not before getting stretched by Newcastle yet again. Both teams are eager to use the football today and its making this contest a very exciting one.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:23pm | Report comment
17′ – Great defence from the Knights as Pearce puts up a cross field kick and Kenny-Dowall regathers possession but is held up. Newcastle are really up for this. The Roosters are showing great promise in attack but the Knights stand tall and get the penalty.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:21pm | Report comment
15′ – Arona wins the penalty for the Roosters and the chooks will go right on the attack. Roosters need to remain patient in attack here. They are rushing their hand a little too often.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:20pm | Report comment
14′ – Roosters now get a penalty and get easy passage out of their own half. Knights however get possession back but they too make an error as Costigan throws a pass forward. Roosters failed to find touch from the penalty but the Knights gift the football back to the Roosters soon after.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:18pm | Report comment
12′ – McManus fails to regather a Boyd pass that looked forward anyway. Knights opened the Roosters up on the edges but Boyd produced a shocking pass and the Roosters are off the hook.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:17pm | Report comment
11′ – Roosters now lose possession now as Minichiello drops the football. Roosters are rushing themselves in attack yet again and need to calm down. Knights will get the football in good field position.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:16pm | Report comment
10′ – Newcastle make an error as Snowden loses possession. Knights fail to take advantage of their first attacking opportunity and the Roosters are let off the hook.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:14pm | Report comment
8′ – Knights now get a much needed penalty and will go on the attack. Roosters have to keep their heads up as this could easily be a12 point turnaround after Newcastle defended early on.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:14pm | Report comment
8′ – Aubusson loses possession and the Knights survive with great defence. Newcastle will get plenty of confidence from that.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:12pm | Report comment
6′ – Pearce with a good grubber and McManus forces the football dead. Knights with strong defence there as the Roosters asked many questions in attack.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:11pm | Report comment
5′ – Great attack from the Roosters as Anasta orchestrates a play that sees Guerra through a gap. Minichiello then kicks ahead and Boyd forces the football dead and its a line drop-out for the Roosters.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:09pm | Report comment
4′ – Mullen kicks deep and finds Minichiello and the Roosters have started the better of the two teams here.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:08pm | Report comment
3′ -Roosters with a great defensive set and they are already over the halfway here. Roosters have started well.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:07pm | Report comment
2′ – Pearce with a kick and Newcastle regain possession. Knights made an earlier and were under the pump but they survive.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
3:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:06pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Knights with possession.
Roosters 0
Knights 0
2:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:58pm | Report comment
Good afternoon and welcome to this live NRL blog covering what should be an exciting contest between the Roosters and Knights. Sydney will be desperate to atone for their Anzac Day defeat to the Dragons this afternoon against a Knights side missing Buderus and Gidley. However, Newcastle are coming off a strong victory against the Panthers and will be primed to produce their best form against a Roosters side that still have trouble with consistency. The battle between Pearce and Mullen should also be intriguing. Can the Roosters produce their best form or will Newcastle secure their second straight victory? Leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.