Warriors debut Jett Cleary as Knights dominate early in NRL clash

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The 12-man Knights keep pouring it on

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Both Newcastle wingers, Fletcher Hunt and Greg Marzhew, make big metres down either flank, and the Knights spin it right until they find the gap in the line, which Jermaine McEwen surges through without being touched.

Who needs 13 players?

12' Jacob Saifiti sent off for a shocking high shot

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By Jon Healy

Luke Laulilii fumbles a catch as he takes a hit-up and is smashed square in the face by Jacob Saifiti.

"That's the worst I've seen," Luke Lewis says on ABC Sport.

"I haven't seen a shot like that for a long time."

Saifiti is clearly furious with himself and regretful, but the contrition doesn't mitigate any punishment.

Adam Gee points straight to the sideline and Saifiti's day is done.

Jett Cleary has a Welcome to the NRL moment

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By Jon Healy

After going on report for a high shot on Francis Manuleleua and putting his team on the back foot, Jett Cleary tries to shut down the left-side shift from the Knights by rushing up on Fletcher Sharpe.

But the Newcastle five-eighth is too strong through the hips, shakes him off and offloads to Manuleleua to score the Knights' second.

A spectacular finish by Fletcher Hunt

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By Jon Healy

Some lovely hands down the right puts Fletcher Hunt on the outside.

It looks like Leka Halasima might be able to recover in time, but Hunt hits the accelerator and leaps into the corner for a brilliant one-hand putdown.

4' Newcastle making the early running

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By Jon Healy

A midfield error into a scrum penalty by the Warriors hands the Knights the ball in good field position, and they force an early dropout.

1' The Warriors kick us off in Auckland

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By Jon Healy

A lot of love for young Jett Cleary as the camera finds his famous family in the stands.

Let's get into it.

A reminder

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By Jon Healy

Have the Knights healed from this moment last year?

Warriors boss on Jett Cleary

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By Jon Healy

Cameron George, the CEO of the Warriors, has spoken to ABC Sport and says Jett has "a lot of the Cleary traits".

"He is very calm, but he just goes after it," he says.

"I am just so proud of him for pulling this jumper on today and becoming another father-son debutant here at the club.

NRLW cellar dwellers take down the Warriors on the siren

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By Jon Healy

The last-placed Dragons have shocked the Warriors with a try in the final second of their NRLW clash in Auckland.

A 66th-minute try to Jayme Millard tied the scores at 18-18 to set up a grandstand finish, and a crucial error from the Warriors gave the Dragons one last chance to pinch the win.

Once again it was Millard creating the game-winning moment in the last second, finding an offload past three tacklers to send Tahlia O'Brien over on the left wing for a 22-18 victory.

LATE MAIL: Clearys Jett to NZ to watch latest NRL debut

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By Jon Healy

Nathan and Ivan Cleary have made a mad dash across the ditch after 21-year-old Jett was confirmed to make his NRL debut for the Warriors today.

Coach Andrew Webster, a former assistant under Ivan at the Panthers, has opted to rest Chanel Harris-Tavita and Te Maire Martin, giving the reins of the team to Luke Hanson and 21-year-old Jett Cleary.

The Warriors are hoping to keep the pressure on the Panthers for top spot on the ladder, while the Knights are trying to get into a position to host a home final in week one.