Cessnock ended Kurri Kurri's four-year-hold on the Charity Shield in a gutsy second-half inspired by one of the smallest and one of the biggest players in the Newcastle RL competition.
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The grandstand was packed and rocking when Cessnock ran in their third try of the night to end Kurri Kurri's four-year reign as Charity Shield champions.
A gutsy second half inspired by Nick Lawrence and Dan Metcalfe saw first grade beat the Bulldogs 18-10 and break a 21-all tie in results from the previous games on the day. Pictures: Michael Hartshorn
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