Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders - Round 5, 2026
The result
Canberra led early through Simi Sasagi in the 11th minute and stayed within four points of the Knights at halftime, 10 to 6. Newcastle then pulled clear after the break, running out winners 32 to 12 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
How it unfolded
The Knights made 2011 all run metres to the Raiders' 1678 and completed at 86 percent against Canberra's 74 percent. Canberra still got through more tackle breaks, 41 to Newcastle's 36, but could not turn that into control of the ball.
Against projection
Dane Gagai ran up 86 points off two try assists, and Noah Martin's 63 came with no try involvement logged at all. Zac Hosking's afternoon was cut to 57 minutes, while Ata Mariota was held to just 23 off the bench for Canberra.
Price moves
Fletcher Hunt rose $38,000 after scoring 45 against a break even of 20, and Jacob Saifiti climbed $30,000 with 51 against a break even of 27. At the other end, Tom Starling fell $36,000 after 23 against a break even of 65, and Corey Horsburgh dropped $35,000 having managed only 34 against a break even of 71.
Ownership outcome
Ethan Strange scored 62 with a try and a try assist in a match many coaches would have used him as a captain option, while Sebastian Kris returned just 21 from 80 minutes at centre.
