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‘We’ve got work to do’: Uninspired Knights limping into finals

If Newcastle are struggling so much offensively against teams at the wrong end of the table, imagine what it’s going to be like against the big guns in the finals.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Jake Clifford of the Knights celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the round 23 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Newcastle Knights at Cbus Super Stadium, on August 21, 2021, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

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‘Worst win in history’: Supporters cringe

The Knights managed to hold off the Bulldogs on Saturday evening to keep their dream of consecutive finals appearances alive.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: The Bulldogs look dejected as they leave the field after being defeated 66 - 0 during the round 16 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Manly Sea Eagles at Stadium Australia, on July 03, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

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Dead teams walking: What’s left in 2021 for also-rans?

Some NRL teams have suffered a nightmare 2021 campaign, but a premiership-winning coach insists there can be silver linings to be found at the end of a sorry season.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Kalyn Ponga of the Knights breaks the tackle of Aiden Tolman and Toby Rudolf of the Sharks during the round 22 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Newcastle Knights at Moreton Daily Stadium, on August 15, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

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Ponga makes call on Knights future after crushing Watson exit

After the emotional exit of best mate Connor Watson, Knights star Kalyn Ponga has made up his mind about his future in Newcastle.

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Dogs plan to halt big Luciano

CANTERBURY have had some good times against St George Illawarra in recent seasons but that stopped this year. If the Bulldogs are to regain their dominance on Sunday, they need to stop one man.

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Prince of Belmore is tough enough

COMPOSURE and poise have been sadly missing around Belmore this season — but that’s exactly what five-eighth Lachlan Lewis had when he ignored a double injury to score a matchwinning field goal against the Warriors.

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Cameron Smith of the Storm (right) receives medical attention during the Round 23 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Friday, August 17, 2018. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Late Mail: Storm’s Smith standby, Rabbitoh ruled out

NEWCASTLE will give Kalyn Ponga every chance to play against the Sharks on Sunday, despite the youngster not training and being restricted to a moon boot.

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Writer Jason Stevens with actor Zahn Matchett at the Chasing Comets Australian Premiere held at Hoyts Cinemas at Broadway. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Stars out for launch of Jason Stevens’ movie career

THE great and good of the NRL came out for retired Kangaroos prop Jason Stevens’ first movie on Thursday night. PLUS, Peter Beattie cops it sweet and the Roosters sign the game’s hottest property.

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Cameron Smith (back) is in doubt, Viliame Kikau has sorted a visa issue and will play, Shaun Johnson is set to play despite a minor ankle injury, Jason Taumalolo returns from suspension.

Live coverage: Round 24 NRL teams

THERE’s one week remaining until NRL SuperCoach head-to-head grand finals kick-off, see every Round 24 squad here.

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Aaron Woods of the Sharks is tackled during the Round 23 NRL match between the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the North Queensland Cowboys at Southern Cross Group Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, August 18, 2018. (AAP Image/Craig Golding) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

NRL Daily: Woods relishing return to form

AARON Woods has found his feet after a rough beginning to 2018 and the new Shark is loving his more prominent role in the Shire — rolling rugby league coverage.

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