Warriors vs Knights - Warriors lose 34-24 to Knights like for once they can't overcome a leisurely start

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Newcastle defeated the Warriors 34-24 at McDonald Jones Stadium, picking up their third victory of the season in the process.

Leading 22-6 at halftime, the Newcastle Knights thought they had prolonged their lead through Jackson Hastings in the 43rd minute however his struggle was worked out for a block by Lachlan Miller on Shaun Johnson in the lead-up.

The Warriors took advantage of their good fortune by coming back in the 50th minute with Adam Pompey, and then six minutes later Ed Kosi slipped over out wide to cut the deficit to 22-18 and set up an exciting fourth quarter. Prior to Greg Marzhew's push, Kurt Mann gave the hosts breathing room with a try from the dummy half in the 65th minute.

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With four victories in their first five games, the Warriors have been the biggest surprise of the season thus far, holding a lofty position inside the top four.

After falling behind 20-0 in the first 20 minutes, last week's 32-30 comeback victory over Cronulla will go down as one of the best in their 28-year existence.                  

The Warriors were still in the game at 12-26 at the half thanks to tries from Wayde Egan and Marata Niukore, but Shaun Johnson, Ed Kosi, and Josh Curran scored after the break to tie the score at 30-30 with little over 10 minutes left.

In the final minutes, Curran made the crucial "effort play," earning the game-winning penalty after being held back and Johnson failing to make a play. error from 45 meters away.

There were a few anxious seconds after that as Nicho Hynes had a chance to tie the score for the Sharks, but his penalty kick was well off, giving the Warriors a 2-1 advantage on Australian soil in 2023. With four victories in their first five games, the Warriors have been the biggest surprise of the season thus far, holding a lofty position inside the top four.

After falling behind 20-0 in the first 20 minutes, last week's 32-30 comeback victory over Cronulla will go down as one of the best in their 28-year existence.

The Warriors were still in the game at 12-26 at the half thanks to tries from Wayde Egan and Marata Niukore, but Shaun Johnson, Ed Kosi, and Josh Curran scored after the break to tie the score at 30-30 with little over 10 minutes left.

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In the final minutes, Curran made the crucial "effort play," earning the game-winning penalty after being held back and Johnson failing to make a play. error from 45 meters away.

There were a few anxious seconds after that as Nicho Hynes had a chance to tie the score for the Sharks, but his penalty kick was well off, giving the Warriors a 2-1 advantage on Australian soil in 2023.

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Te Maire Martin, a five-eighth, gives the Knights a boost as he returns from a brain injury this evening while Kalyn Ponga and Tyson Gamble are out for the pivot position.

For the Dreamers, the Warriors will replace the Broncos at the top of the standings after Round 6 if they win by 52 points or more tonight.

Te Maire Martin, a five-eighth, gives the Knights a boost as he returns from a brain injury this evening while Kalyn Ponga and Tyson Gamble are out for the pivot position.

For the Dreamers, the Warriors will replace the Broncos at the top of the standings after Round 6 if they win by 52 points or more tonight.

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Warriors lose 34-24 to Knights like for once they can't overcome a leisurely start

 Knights 34 at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle (Dominic Young 5 min, Greg Marzhew 18 min, 69 min, Tyson Frizell 28 min, Phoenix Crossland 38 min, Kurt Mann 64 min tries; Lachlan Miller 5 goals).

24 Warriors (Adam Pompey - 22 min, 49 min, Jackson Ford - 71 min tries; Ed Kosi - 55 min; Shaun Johnson - 4 goals). HT: 22-6

The Warriors lost to the Knights 34-24 on Sunday night in Newcastle, learning the hard way that you can't play the "get out of jail free" card every week in the NRL.

The Sharks were defeated 32-30 by Andrew Webster's squad last Saturday after an astonishing comeback from a 20-0 deficit.

Yet, against a Knights club that demonstrated significant growth since falling to the Warriors 20–12 in round one, there was not going to be a miraculous turnaround.

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