It might be all over for the 2017 season for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL, but the lower grade teams are still in the race for finals glory.
The Knights Reserve Grade side completely outplayed the North Sydney Bears in yesterday's 40-18 win at Kogarah's UOW Jubilee Oval in the Intrust Super Premiership (NSW Cup).
The sixth placed Bears have had the wood on the Knights all season, winning their last two encounters, but the under-strength Norths were no match for the seventh placed Newcastle side in the Elimination Final.
The Knights led 20-8 at half time thanks to tries to Bradie Smith, Brendan Elliot and Nick Meaney.
Elliot bagged another try in the second half along with Will Pearsal,and Joey Morris, while Nick Meaney had a great afternoon with the boot, kicking six goals and two penalty goals from as many attempts.
The win propels the Knights into the semi finals.
Meanwhile, the Knights Under 20's scored a 36-24 win over the Sharks yesterday and will play Brisbane in week one of the finals series next week.
