Second-half collapse in 42-12 loss to Manly a worrying season trend for struggling Newcastle Knights

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Updated July 17 2022 - 4:18pm, first published 2:00pm
TRIED HARD: Newcastle Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga takes a run at Brookvale Oval on Saturday night. The fullback scored his side's second try to reduce the deficit to 14-12 early in the second half but couldn't inspire a further comeback. Picture: Getty Images
TRIED HARD: Newcastle Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga takes a run at Brookvale Oval on Saturday night. The fullback scored his side's second try to reduce the deficit to 14-12 early in the second half but couldn't inspire a further comeback. Picture: Getty Images

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien lamented another fresh string of injuries, labelling it one reason for his side's 42-12 loss to Manly, but after conceding five tries in the second half he admitted there was "some stuff there we have to own".

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Max McKinney

Journalist at Newcastle Herald

Max McKinney is a sports reporter with the Newcastle Herald. He previously worked in news, covering mainly local government and transport. Max mostly reports on the Newcastle Knights, but also covers a mix of local sport.

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