Ponga: Knights' Grand Final Loss 'Hurts'

Despite Newcastle's heartbreaking 19-18 defeat to the Sydney Roosters, fullback Kalyn Ponga delivered a masterclass. He scored a brilliant length-of-the-field try and saved a crucial four-pointer against Mark Nawaqanitawase.

The emotional toll of the week finally caught up with Ponga, who praised the fans for packing out Accor Stadium despite the pain of defeat. saltysenoritaaz.com