The Eels score an upset 24-10 win over the previously undefeated Roosters, while the Knights advance to the premiership decider after beating the Dragons 30-6.
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The Knights celebrate scoring a try against the Dragons.(AAP: Darren England)
Newcastle’s high-profile recruits have delivered, as the Knights moved from wooden spooners to grand finalists in their second season.
Fullback Tamika Upton scored twice, while Millie Boyle produced a spectacular solo try in the convincing defeat of last season’s grand finalists St George Illawarra.
The Dragons, who had lost 30-8 to the Knights a week ago, had powered back into the contest when star fullback Emma Tonegato crossed in the right corner.
But a knock-on was spotted on review and a 12-10 scoreline was suddenly 18-6 at half-time, when Knight’s five-eighth Kirra Dibb scooted over from dummy-half.
The Dragons dominated territory in the second half, but the Knights’ defence held firm.
Upton breezed through for a second try to seal the result before Kiana Takairangi’s try was the icing on the cake.
Dragons winger Teagan Berry kept her side close early on, plucking an intercept from Upton’s kick return to score against the run of play.
Tonegato’s no-try followed, her side unable to score another point as the Knights made an early grand final statement in Brisbane.
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Source:: ABC News
