Newcastle mobilizes 80kg blue sausages and buses for Knights' biggest finals
Newcastle gathers for Sunday's semi-final as the Knights chase their biggest upset since 1988. They face Penrith.
Newcastle is gripped by NRL finals fever before Sunday's semi-final against Penrith. Louis Donnelly manages Craig Cook, The Natural Butcher at Kotara.
He sold about 80 kilograms of blue-dyed sausages this week. Knights supporters bought them for work barbecues.
Tens of thousands of fans will march 650 metres from Olympic Park to Accor Stadium at 3pm. Sid Foggs Coaches has 18 buses confirmed to move more than 1,000 people.
This is a big jump from only three coaches used in week one when the Knights beat South Sydney. If the Knights defeat Penrith, the city will mobilize again.
They will play the grand final the following week. Manager Phil Bromley said the demand has been extraordinary.
They are working with other coach companies. They may need to supply up to 30 to 40 buses if needed.
Children across the Hunter are also embracing the fever. They wear Knights colours at local schools.
- 80 kilograms
- Blue sausages sold
- 650 metres
- March distance
- 18 buses
- Buses confirmed
- 1,000 plus
- People transported
Why it mattersA Knights grand final would mark the biggest upset since the club's 1988 start. It would trigger major fan celebration across the city.
AustraliaNewcastle community and NRL fans watching the possibility of a regional team reaching the grand final.
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