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Knights relief for Fletcher with Ponga still main man
- Newcastle Knights beat the North Queensland Cowboys 28-18 in Las Vegas, marking a energetic season start.
- Sharpe avoided aseason-ending ACL tear and is expected to miss only weeks after scans.
- Kalyn Ponga starred, delivering key plays and supporting the Knights’ attack as a primary playmaker.
- Sharpe scored a try and set up another during his time on the field before injury.
- Justin Holbrook praised Sharpe and noted the Knights’ improving wo rks as the game progressed.
- Bradman Best scored after Ponga’s setup, extending the Knights’ lead in the second half.
- Cowboys showed resilience with key plays from Drinkwater and Dearden despite the loss.
- Knights improved their attack and cohesion, looking more dangerous after 25 minutes.
- Trey Mooney sealed the win with a late try as Newcastle returned to winning form.
- Holbrook highlighted the Knights’ big win as a positive sign for the season ahead.
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