\u201cThe injuries are minimal\u201d.<\/p>\n
That was the only positive Adam O\u2019Brien took away from his side\u2019s loss to the Cowboys, when quizzed on the matter in his post-match press conference.<\/p>\n
The Knights delivered a dire display on Sunday afternoon, conceding six tries to a side also out of finals contention in Townsville.<\/p>\n
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