Tearful Johns praises fans for helping Knights end grand final drought
Matty Johns fights through tears to praise the Knights and the Newcastle fans after a gripping and gritty preliminary final win over Penrith.
Matty Johns, a former Newcastle Knights star, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards the team's fans after the Knights reached the NRL grand final for the first time in 25 years. The Knights secured a hard-fought victory over Penrith in the NRL preliminary final, despite suffering a 12-man disadvantage due to a red card to Phoenix Crossland.
Johns was visibly emotional during his post-match interview, acknowledging the immense effort shown by both the players and the fans. The Knights will face the Sydney Roosters in the grand final on Sunday, October 4 at 7:30pm AEDT. Johns' emotional praise for the fans was echoed by Knights captain Kalyn Ponga, who also credited their passionate and vocal support for their team's success.
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