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From tattoos to blue sausages, Newcastle has gone 'Knights crazy'

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Johnson, K., & Dickson, L. (2026, October 1). From tattoos to blue sausages, Newcastle has gone 'Knights crazy'. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-01/blue-sausages-to-knights-tattoos-newcastle-nrl-grand-final/107211500

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-01 · by Keely Johnson, Laurise Dickson

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Newcastle residents are enthusiastically supporting their local rugby team, the Newcastle Knights, ahead of the NRL grand final against the Roosters in Sydney on Sunday. Local tattoo shops have seen a surge in customers getting team-related tattoos, and food vendors are selling blue sausages to match the team's colors. The article highlights the town’s fervor as the Knights prepare for their major game.
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Newcastle residents, known as Novocastrians, are showing their support for the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final scheduled for Sunday with various forms of public displays including tattoos and blue sausages. Local tattoo shops have experienced a surge in customers seeking to get inked with designs related to the Knights. Additionally, food vendors are selling blue sausages as a nod to the team's colors. The grand final will pit the Newcastle Knights against the Sydney Roosters, marking an exciting culmination of the rugby league season.

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Topics

Dolphins Knights Roosters Sharks Warriors

Subjects

Knights ORG · 6× Roosters ORG · 5× Dolphins ORG · 2× NRL ORG · 2× Newcastle ORG · 2× Panthers ORG · 2× Sharks ORG · 2× Warriors ORG · 2× Cowboys ORG · 1× Rabbitohs ORG · 1×

Narrative

Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Game not started, Roosters versus Knights From blue sausages to tattoos, Newcastle goes all in ahead of NRL grand final In short: From fresh tattoos to blue sausages, Novocastrians have gone all out ahead of the NRL grand final.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-01
🔮 The Knights will take on the Roosters for the grand final match in Sydney on Sunday.
2026-10-01 · ABC News (AU)
From tattoos to blue sausages, Newcastle has gone 'Knights crazy' · assertive framing

Claims (3 extracted, 0 hedged)

Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Game not started, Roosters versus Knights From blue sausages to tattoos, Newcastle goes all in ahead of NRL grand final In short: From fresh tattoos to blue sausages, Novocastrians have gone all out ahead of the NRL grand final. asserted
Novocastrians → start → final
Tattoo shops in Newcastle have been inundated this week with customers after Knights ink. asserted
shops → inundate → ink
The Knights will take on the Roosters for the grand final match in Sydney on Sunday. asserted
Knights → take → Sunday
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