The Upset that Will Haunt Newcastle's Season The Hunter region has witnessed its fair share of sporting shocks, but few will have been as crushing for the Newcastle Knights as their 44 24 loss to Manly Warringah on Saturday afternoon.
This defeat was more than just a setback; it exposed the Knights' vulnerabilities and left them with an uphill battle to salvage their season.
The sin binning of Newcastle's Dom Young for a hip drop on Manly's Koula proved a turning point, allowing the Sea Eagles to capitalize on momentum and turn the tables on their hapless opponents.