Round 2
Balmain Tigers 22 def. Newcastle Knights 20
Team Info
Balmain
- Previous Game:
- Round 1 vs. North Sydney
- Next Game:
- Round 3 vs. Brisbane
- Out:
- Steve O'Brien (centre), Steve Roach (front row), Kevin Hardwick (lock)
- In:
- Paul Clarke (front row), Matt Parish (bench), Michael Moss (bench)
- Changes:
- David Brooks (second row to lock), Steve Edmed (bench to second row), Steve Benkic (bench to centre)
Newcastle
- Previous Game:
- Round 1 vs. Western Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 3 vs. Manly
- Out:
- Arnold Krewanty (bench), John Allanson (bench)
- In:
- Tony Townsend (bench), Dairi Kovae (bench)
Match Notes
- Gary Freeman was cited and charged for gouging, copping a 12 week suspension. Peter Johnston was sent off for a similar offense but received no suspension
- Newcastle were incensed with the penalty count, including 8-1 to Balmain in the second half
- Steve Edmed played for 30 minutes with a broken jaw before being replaced
- Newcastle were down to 10 men at one stage in the match
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables
Sources:
NSWRL Rugby League Yearbook 1989-90