LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Dragons secured a 28-18 victory against Newcastle in their Pre-Season Challenge at Jubilee Stadium on a warm Saturday night.
Ryan Couchman made a successful return in his first game since suffering an ACL injury in Round 1 last year.
A number of younger players were given a chance to prove themselves just three weeks before the team's season opener in Las Vegas.
Kade Reed stood out for the Red V, scoring a try and assisting on several others, while also making key contributions that shifted momentum in the game.
A late set restart enabled the Knights to mount an attack, leading to Fletcher Sharpe assisting Kyle McCarthy to score in the southeastern corner, narrowing the gap to 6-4.
Ryan Couchman temporarily left the field for a Head Injury Assessment (HIA), which he ultimately passed, bringing Nick Tsougranis into play shortly after.
Tu managed to score a second try for the hosts against the run of play, intercepting a dropped ball and racing nearly 70 metres unchallenged.
Reed continued his perfect kicking streak, making it two successful conversions to extend the Dragons' lead beyond a converted try.