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Another magic try for Smith as emotions pour down for Knights

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Another magic try for Smith as emotions pour down for Knights. (2026, September 27). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/another-magic-try-for-smith-as-emotions-pour-down-for-knights-20260927-p610vu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-09-27

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Sandon Smith scored a spectacular try by intercepting the ball and running it the entire length of the field during a match that saw the Newcastle Knights qualify for their first grand final since 2001, eliciting great excitement among spectators at the stadium.
Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In a dramatic NRL semi-final match, Sandon Smith of the Newcastle Knights scored a spectacular try by running the entire length of the field after intercepting an opponent's pass. The goal electrified the crowd and helped secure Newcastle's place in their first grand final since 2001, stirring up intense emotions among fans. This victory marks a significant milestone for the team, which has been working hard to reclaim its former glory.

Written for “Rugby Match For Knights” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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The Sydney Morning Herald
Hedges 3 of 45 claims Outlet record 61/100
“The articles describe different aspects of the match; one focuses on Smith's try and the emotional reaction from Newcastle fans, while the other centers on Cleary's injury and the overall drama of the game.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 1 of 29 claims Outlet record 68/100
“Article A describes a specific moment during a game involving Sandon Smith's try for the Knights, while Article B provides a series of match results and does not focus on the same specific incident.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
Hedges 0 of 22 claims Outlet record 61/100
“Article A describes Smith's try in the NRL grand final, while Article B mentions Newcastle Knights' unexpected victory but also discusses other sporting events of the weekend.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 4 of 51 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles describe different time periods and events related to Newcastle Knights' performance, with Article A focusing on an intercept try by Smith that excited fans, while Article B provides a series of match results leading up to the grand final.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
Hedges 1 of 30 claims Outlet record 61/100
“While both articles discuss Newcastle's success in a grand final context, they describe different aspects and do not focus on the exact same incident.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 1 of 42 claims Outlet record 68/100
“The articles describe different aspects of Newcastle's journey to their grand final appearance; Article A focuses on Smith's interception, while Article B lists match scores leading up to the grand final.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 2 of 58 claims Outlet record 68/100
“Article A describes Smith's intercept try during a game, while Article B provides scores and details of multiple games including Newcastle's progress towards their grand final.”
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 68/100
“Article A describes Smith's try during a game, while Article B focuses on Matty Johns praising fans after ending a grand final drought.”
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The Sydney Morning Herald · 5806 article(s) · 15 correction(s) detected
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Knights ORG · 2× Newcastle ORG · 1× Sandon Smith PERSON · 1× Smith PERSON · 1×

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Another magic try for Smith as emotions pour down for Knights Knights' Sandon Smith ran the length of the field after taking an intercept, sending the stadium wild with emotion as Newcastle heads to their first grand final since 2001.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-27
2026-09-27 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Another magic try for Smith as emotions pour down for Knights · assertive framing

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Another magic try for Smith as emotions pour down for Knights Knights' Sandon Smith ran the length of the field after taking an intercept, sending the stadium wild with emotion as Newcastle heads to their first grand final since 2001. asserted
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