September 14, 1997: Manly continues 'hoodoo' over Knights in finals
Tempers flare, though, as Gary Johns accuses Sea Eagles of illegal tactics.
The front of the sports section 25 years ago tomorrow, we read how Gary Johns - father of Andrew and Matthew - had confronted ARL chief executive Neil Whittaker at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Manly had beaten Newcastle 27-12 in a major semi-final.
Sea Eagles lock Nik Kosef had clipped the ankles of Knights five-eighth Matthew Johns as he kicked, in an a…
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