North Queensland Cowboys vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 25 Aug 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Nth Queensland Vs. Newcastle |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 26 August, 2012 |
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| Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, QLD | ||
| Nth Queensland 22 defeated Newcastle 14 | ||
| Nth Queensland | Newcastle | |
| 22 | FINAL SCORE | 14 |
| 3 | TRIES | 3 |
| 3/3 | CONVERSION KICKS | 1/3 |
| 2/2 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: B Cummins |
| Touch judges: S Carrall & Chris Butler |
The North Queensland Cowboys will be keen to secure a home final when they clash against the Newcastle Knights in what should be a high scoring contest. Join us for live scores and blog from 7.30pm AEST.
North Queensland have established themselves as the dark horses of this competition, sitting in fifth position on the NRL ladder with a very healthy point’s differential.
Despite being pushed on Monday night, the Cowboys played with enough class to dispose of a committed and physical Dragons outfit.
The Cowboys are now back at home and play a Knights side coming off a season ending loss to Manly last week.
In a must win game Newcastle were blown off the park by the Sea Eagles early, trailing 38-4 at halftime before eventually succumbing 42-20 in a high scoring contest.
Prediction
Despite the one-sided score line, the Knights did put Manly under the pump throughout the second half and always looked dangerous when in possession
Newcastle were starved of the football last week but Darius Boyd, Willie Mason, Kevin Naiqama, Timana Tahu and Akuila Uate all stretched the Sea Eagles defence and will do likewise to the Cowboys if the home side fails to respect possession.
North Queensland raced out to a 12-nil lead on Monday night but then found themselves behind in the second half after sustained pressure from the Dragons.
If the Cowboys are to really consider themselves true premiership contenders, they have to find a way to absorb large amounts of pressure.
Melbourne, Manly and Canterbury continue to lead the way when defending their own line, but the Cowboys defence still possesses some question marks, particularly out wide.
With Newcastle keen to throw caution to the wind tonight, it will be interesting to see how well the Cowboys can handle the unpredictable Knights attack.
If North Queensland can just produce some extra steel in their defence, they have more than enough firepower to win well, particularly if Matthew Bowen and Johnathon Thurston continue to fire.
Cowboys by 12.
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9:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:26pm | Report comment
In a scrappy second half, the Cowboys have held on for a vital 8 point win that will now see them in fourth position on the ladder pending the result of the Rabbitohs – Eels match. The Cowboys should have put the Knights away in the second half as they dominated possession and field position. The Knights however were very admirable in defence despite being under huge pressure for the majority of the contest. Newcastle though did turnover possession far too often and really shot themselves in the foot. The Cowboys weren’t that much better, but Thurston, Bowen and Payne once again showed enough class to steer the Cowboys home. Scott and Tamou were very strong upfront for the Cowboys. Thanks for joining us tonight and don’t forget to join us tomorrow on The Roar
Cowboys 22
Knights 14
9:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:22pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Cowboys 22
Knights 14
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
79′ – I don’t recall the Knights attacking deep in Cowboys territory. They have spent probably over 80 percent of the second half in their own half. Its been all Cowboys. Bowen with a kick and Gagai kicks the football into touch and the Cowboys will get another scrum
Cowboys 22
Knights 14
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
78′ – McKinnon now loses the football cold and the Cowboys once again go back on the attack. They have dominated field position the Cowboys
Cowboys 22
Knights 14
9:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:19pm | Report comment
77′ – Knights need points quickly but they lose possession and Tate is away! Cowboys right on the attack but Bowen loses possession aswell and the Cowboys once again sqaunder another attacking chance….
Cowboys 22
Knights 14
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
76′ – Cooper loses possession yet again and the Cowboys have not scored a try in the second half. The Knights deserve credit for their defence in the second half
Cowboys 22
Knights 14
9:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:16pm | Report comment
75′ -Thurston with another grubber and Boyd regathers and is caught and its another drop-out for the Cowboys. Great kick from Thurston with just minutes remaining… Big play yet again
Cowboys 22
Knights 14
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
75′ – Knights with a short kickoff here but the Cowboys regather possession and Payne did well there. Cowboys well on their way to an important win
Cowboys 22
Knights 14
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Thurston with a big kick and its an valuable 8 point gap for the Cowboys
Cowboys 22
Knights 14
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
72′ – Knights lose possession yet again and the Cowboys go on the attack and now win a penalty as Newcastle are offside. Surely they will go for goal…..
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
71′ – Scott with another strong run and he is stopped short yet again. Knights hanging on. Tate with possession but he is caught on the last and the Knights survive yet again. They are not going away…..
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
70′ – Roberts with a poor pass and the Cowboys will go back on the attack and really have a chance to put the game to bed with a try here.
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
69′ – Play resumes now as Houston leaves the field here. He is concussed big time. Cowboys in Knights territory now as Thurston kicks high and Uate takes it well under pressure
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
68′ – Head clash between Housten and Cooper and Housten is out cold here…. Play stops
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
67′ – Newcastle with an overlap as Tahu is tackled. Mullen with a kick now and he finds touch deep in Cowboys territory. Knights needed that but they need a strong set in defence now
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
66′ – Mitchell finds Tate who then kicks ahead and Boyd regathers possession and returns very well, beating three defenders. Good return from Boyd
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
65′ – Mullen with a high bomb now and Bowen lets the football bounce and luckily it bounce dead and the Cowboys get a 20 metre tap. Cowboys in control at the moment
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
64′ – Bowen with another grubber and the football goes dead and the Knights get a much needed 20 metre tap. Newcastle need a penalty here because they have hardly attacked
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
63′ – Knights have really struggled for territory as Mullen kicks ahead and Graham regathers possession well. Cowboys with another try should hold on here
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
62′ – Thurston with a low kick and Uate regathers possession and charges back strongly before getting tackled by Cooper
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and the Cowboys now enjoy a converted try lead.
Cowboys 20
Knights 14
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
60′ – Thurston is away and he kicks ahead and is then stopped by Boyd and its a penalty to the Cowboys infront of the posts!
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
59′ – Mullen with a kick away and Bowen returns possession now. He has been very dangerous yet again tonight
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
59′ – Thurston with a kick here and there is no one back for Newcastle. Boyd regathers possession well. Uate lazy on the chase there
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:54pm | Report comment
58′ – Cowboys have done all the attacking in the second half but have no points to show for it thus far. Knights defence very resilent. They are playing like a team who still have a chance of making the finals. Roberts with a bomb now and Bowen regathers on the full
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
56′ – Tate finds Graham who loses the football and the Knights survive yet again! Cowboys fail to take their chances and this could come back to bite them bigtime here
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
55′ – Newcastle have shown great attitude in the second half to deny the Cowboys here. Gagai now loses the football and Cooper regathers possession. Cowboys right on the attack and need a try now!
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
54′ – Bowen steps through and is away and he the finds Thurston who returns to Bowen! Cowboys on the attack! McManus takes a bomb now and the Knights scramble superbly and survive.
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:50pm | Report comment
53′ – Roberts with a kick and Winterstein returns now. Game is opening up here and the next try is so crucial…..
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:50pm | Report comment
52′ – Thurston with an early kick and McManus regathers the football very well and stays inside the field of play. Great play from the winger!
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
52′ – Roberts is away and he finds Tahu who then loses possession and Bowen regathers the football. Cowboys now survive. Bad pass from Roberts.
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
51′ – Thurston with a kick and Gagai regathers well and Newcastle hold on yet again. Cowboys just can’t get away from the Knights hrere
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:47pm | Report comment
50′ – McKinnon with a brain snap there as he just lashes out against Linnett there, shoving his head into the ground. Penalty to the Cowboys
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:46pm | Report comment
50′ – McKinnon and Tate now go head to head and a big decision coming up here…. this should be a penalty to the Cowboys
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
49′ – Roberts with a bomb now and Bowen regathers well but is tackled by some strong Knights chase. Game well in the balance here
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
48′ – Thurston with a grubber kick away and Uate regathers possession now and the Knights finally have some territory to work with here
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
48′ – Bowen returns possession now as Mullen kicks deep. Cowboys now struggling for yardage here
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
47′ – Great defence Newcastle as they deny Scott close to the line. Cowboys remain on the attack. Thurston goes for the line and Gagai and Uate deny him with great defence. Newcastle regather possession now and that’s a great defensive set from Knights
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
44′ – Thurston with a huge bomb and Uate has failed to regather possession cleanly and the referee rules a knock on. Cowboys right on the attack now….
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
43′ – Great defensive set from the cowboys here as Graham returns possession now. Good field position start for the Cowboys.
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:38pm | Report comment
42′ – Thurston with a kick now and the Cowboys keen to play field position here. Knights return from deep in their own half
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
42′ – Better defensive set from the Cowboys here as Mullen kicks and Winterstein returns possession now. Cowboys keen to muscle up here
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
41′ – Bowen with a kick now and he finds Boyd who returns and finds McManus who is pushed back by some strong Cowboys defence. That’s more like it
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Cowboys with possession
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:24pm | Report comment
In a highscoring contest, the Cowboys take a narrow four point lead against the Knights. The Cowboys have looked sharp in possession as usual with Thurston and Bowen pulling the strings well. The Cowboys defence however remains a huge cause for concern with the Knights scoring points with the few attacking chances they had in the first half. Cowboys edge defence is poor and they are struggling under the high ball aswell. This game is well in the balance.
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
39′ – Mullen now finds Gagai who loses possession now after Thurston’s pass is dropped. Cowboys to go back on the attack here after the Knights fail to take their advantage
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20pm | Report comment
38′ – Cowboys on the attack now and Thurston puts up a banana kick and Bowen tackles Boyd and the Cowboys win another line drop-out. Cowboys on the attack yet again. They are great with the football these two men
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
37′ – Cowboys have hardly touched the football over the past few minutes. Gagai now is away and Winterstein regathers possession. Cowboys off the hook but they are getting torn apart out wide
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
Cowboys edge defence a huge cause for concern heading into the finals. Knights with possession will score points and they have punished the Cowboys here.
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
TRY KNIGHTS – Boyd finds Gagai who scores yet again and the Knights are back in this!
Cowboys 18
Knights 14
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
33′ – Mullen with a grubber and Graham has to force the football dead and the Knights win a repeat set. Newcastle turning the screws here
Cowboys 18
Knights 10
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
NO TRY KNIGHTS – Housten was the man who lost the football not Uate. Cowboys dodge a bullet but the Knights get the penalty for offside. Cowboys need to muscle up here because they have been soft thus far
Cowboys 18
Knights 10
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
32′ – Tahu very strong close to the line and he is having a solid second half of the year. Cowboys not showing the defensive steel needed to win the comp. Bowen loses possession yet again and the Knights are back on the attack..Uate has dropped the football over the line in the corner and the Cowboys survive!
Cowboys 18
Knights 10
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Cowboys 18
Knights 10
Defence really is the Cowboys achilles heel this season.
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
TRY KNIGHTS – Tahu scores his second try in the corner and the Cowboys defence yet again penetrated fairly easily…
Cowboys 18
Knights 8
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
29′ – Cowboys lose possession here and the Knights are right on the attack from the kickoff. Bad error from the Cowboys
Cowboys 18
Knights 4
8:09pm
oikee said | 8:09pm | Report comment
Yeah baby, Ben Barba like try, no big deal, it is only Matty Bowen again.
Ciome on,
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Cowboys 18
Knights 4
Bowen at 30 years of age is still a joy to watch. What speed from the back! He tore the Knights to shreds! He has been terrific all season for the Cowboys.
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Bowen is away now and finds Mitchell who then finds Tate who races away and scores!!!!!
Cowboys 16
Knights 4
8:07pm
oikee said | 8:07pm | Report comment
Come on, do we have to go through 10 video refs, knock on, play on, cows ball.
No wonder the refs are abused, they invite trouble, stop sending knockons to the video ref.
8:09pm
yewonk said | 8:09pm | Report comment
oikee do you know where you can watch the challenge cuP
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
25′ – You don’t agree with Thurston’s try Oikee? Bowen kicks down field and Uate regathers on the full and the Knights start a set in great field position here. Good defensive set by Newcastle
Cowboys 12
Knights 4
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
NO TRY KNIGHTS – Cowboys are really struggling under the high ball tonight. Knights may not have scored but the Cowboys backs are not having a good night under the high ball thus far. Cowboys get the changeover
Cowboys 12
Knights 4
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
24′ – Mullen nearly goes through before getting a ball away. Knights on the attack. Roberts with a bomb now and Graham fails to recover possession and McManus I think has lost the football aswell….
Cowboys 12
Knights 4
8:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:01pm | Report comment
23′ – Cowboys on the halfway here as Sims is take on the fourth tackle. Bowen with a kick but Boyd gets s to the football on the full. Knights win a penalty though as Johnson goes on with the tackle. Unlucky call against Johnson
Cowboys 12
Knights 4
8:01pm
oikee said | 8:01pm | Report comment
How wonderful, if you let go of the ball before you run behind your -player, play on.
Is it really this hard to understand the obstructio rulle. ?
Cowboys playing beautifully.
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Cowboys 12
Knights 4
Knights rushed up but no players committed to Bowen and he crashed over. Good play from Mitchell.
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
I don’t know yewonk. Sorry about that.
TRY COWBOYS – Mitchell in a big hole finds Bowen who scores!
Cowboys 10
Knights 4
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
18′ – Thurston dummies and then passes. A kick is then played through and the Cowboys win another line drop-out. Great kick from Payne under pressure…..
Cowboys 6
Knights 4
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
17′ – Mullen with a kick now and Bowen returns now and its a great return from the little maestro…..
Cowboys 6
Knights 4
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
17′ – Johnson loses possession and the Knights survive there after conceding a penalty at the line drop-out. Knights hold on well
Cowboys 6
Knights 4
7:56pm
yewonk said | 7:56pm | Report comment
alan do you know if the challenge cuP will be on tele nine has the rights do they not.
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
14′ – Bowen with a bomb now and its knocked back by the Cowboys as Mitchell finds Bowen who finds Thurston. Touch football here as Thurston kicks ahead and Boyd has to play at the football and Thurston makes something out of nothing and its a line drop-out for the Cowboys. Great kick!
Cowboys 6
Knights 4
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
NO TRY KNIGHTS – Snowden has lost possession and the Cowboys get the 20 metre tap.
Cowboys 6
Knights 4
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Roberts with a bomb and Cooper loses possession and Snowden may have scored here….
Cowboys 6
Knights 4
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
12′ – Mason loses possession cold and Payne regathers the football and is nearly away! Cowboys right on the attack! Hall now loses the football cold and Buderus goes on a good run. Knights win a penalty and the Cowboys need to show some steel in defence here
Cowboys 6
Knights 4
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
10′ – Bowen with a driving kick and it goes dead yet again and the Knights get an easy 20 metre tap.
Cowboys 6
Knights 4
7:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:45pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Cowboys 6
Knights 4
Thurston running the football well and is looking sharp on the eve of the finals.
7:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:44pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – They were checking for obstruction but it was all Thurston there!
Cowboys 4
Knights 4
7:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:43pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Thurston in space races in and scores! Great play!
Cowboys 0
Knights 4
7:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:42pm | Report comment
6′ – Thurston’s kick has gone dead just and Boyd will breath a huge sign of relief. Knights have made an error and the Cowboys will go on the attack. Thurston and Bowen should take control
Cowboys 0
Knights 4
7:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:41pm | Report comment
5′ – Knights making strong yardage here as Boyd fends off Thurston well. Mullen with a kick and Winterstein returns possession now but is met by strong Knights chase
Cowboys 0
Knights 4
7:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:39pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL
Cowboys 0
Knights 4
Tahu went over untouched and the Knights finally start a game well. Cowboys have to be careful here because the Knights are certainly capable of scoring quick points.
7:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:38pm | Report comment
TRY KNIGHTS – Mullen with a kick and McManus bats the football back and Tahu regathers and scores!
Cowboys 0
Knights 4
7:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:37pm | Report comment
2′ – Knights with a good defensive set thus far as Payne passes to Johnson who loses possession. Knights to go on the attack here. Not a good pass from Payne
Cowboys 0
Knights 0
7:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36pm | Report comment
1′ – Knights have really struggled to start matches well over the past few weeks. Mullen with a kick and Winterstein returns now
Cowboys 0
Knights 0
7:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:35pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Knights with possession. Mitchell will start in the halves in place of Morgan who is out for the Cowboys.
Cowboys 0
Knights 0
7:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:34pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now….
Cowboys 0
Knights 0
7:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:32pm | Report comment
North Queensland and Newcastle clash in a big game for the home side tonight. Good evening and welcome to this live blog covering the match between the Cowboys and Knights. The Cowboys with a win will sneak into the top four pending the result of the Rabbitohs – Eels game tomorrow. The Knights are an outside chance of the top eight but really need a big win tonight if they are to erase their bad points differential. Hard to see that happening given the hot form of the Cowboys at the moment. This should be a high scoring contest, particularly if Thurston and Bowen fire! Have your say on the match as it happens.