couldn\u2019t believe his luck when his 47th minute try was ruled in his favour<\/a>, despite referee Wyatt Raymond sending it up as a \u2018no try\u2019 due to two indiscretions in the lead up.<\/p>\nThe first came at the beginning of the play following a Jamal Fogarty cross-field kick to Xavier Savage. The Raiders winger maintained possession while being tackled mid-air by Fletcher Hunt, though was allowed to pass the ball from the ground despite the tackle seemingly being completed.<\/p>\n
The ball would eventually end up with Starling, who after a few moments of dancing spotted a gap and strolls through untouched to score. The space was made possible by Sasagi who denied Knight Phoenix Crossland the opportunity to make a play at Starling.<\/p>\n
The Bunker\u2019s ruling that Crossland made no effort to effect a tackle proved to be the final straw for Newcastle, who to this point were holding their gloves up against the competition leaders. <\/p>\n
Two tries to Matt Timoko \u2013 the latter off another questionable obstruction call \u2013 and a career first four-pointer to Noah Martin followed throughout the final half hour to close out the Raiders\u2019 ninth straight win.<\/p>\n
IN THE SHOP WINDOW<\/p>\n
Speaking of contracts and fullbacks, Dane Gagai continues to impress in his makeshift role in the No. 1 jersey.<\/p>\n
As he looks to extend his NRL career into its 15th season, Gagai has impressed in recent weeks despite the Knights\u2019 ongoing woes including season ending injuries to Fletcher Sharpe and Kalyn Ponga.<\/p>\n
While his age is working against him, Newcastle could do worse than come to an agreement with Gagai who should enter the Knights\u2019 top five most capped players by season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n
Against Canberra, he managed eight tackle breaks and a try assist for Fletcher Hunt.<\/p>\n
BOMBED TRY<\/p>\n
Earlier, with the game locked up at 0-0, the Raiders had a golden chance to hit an early lead after a Corey Horsburgh charge down.<\/p>\n
Horsburgh picked it up with no one around him before being chased down, though not after he passed onto Hudson Young who ran back inside instead of where the space was.<\/p>\n
Horsburgh was caught napping after the tackle, knocking the ball on when late to react to Young\u2019s play the ball even though Canberra just had to spread it wide to score.<\/p>\n
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