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NRL 2020: Knights v Dragons round 19, Newcastle rise to sixth by beating St George Illawarra – NRL.COM
Newcastle can host a final in week one of the playoffs after rising to sixth spot with their emphatic win over the Dragons on Sunday.
The Knights piled on the points and a lot of pain against a hapless Dragons outfit 42-18 at McDonald Jones Stadium to all but seal hosting rights for a game in week one of the finals.
Although its been long enough seven years since a Newcastle playoff appearance, its been an even longer wait for a home final. The last was in 2006 when Andrew Johns was captain and Michael Hagan was coach.
Still there is one week round left where things could go pear-shaped.
The Knights have leapt past the Rabb…
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