Newcastle Knights beat the Brisbane Broncos in a game marked by the absence of star player Dylans for the Knights’ side, according to multiple reports. With Newcastle’s season under pressure, Kalyn Ponga takes a central role and delivers a match-winning performance that shifts momentum toward the Knights. The coverage describes “pandemonium” around Ponga’s play, framing it as a sign the Knights remain competitive even without key personnel. Reports also characterise the Broncos’ challenge as difficult, with Brisbane unable to stop Newcastle once Ponga gains control of the contest. While the articles emphasize the impact of missing Dylans, they also focus on Ponga’s emergence as a decisive factor in the Knights’ victory. Across the outlets, the central narrative remains consistent: Newcastle faces a setback in team selection, but Ponga’s performance counters any suggestion they are fading. The result is presented as a confidence boost for the Knights and a setback for Brisbane, with Ponga established as a leading attacking presence in the match.