Good news on the far north coast, as the rest of Newcastle’s first grade squad accounted for the Tweed Seagulls 38 points to 22.
Trent Hodkinson was originally due back for the trial against Canberra in two weeks, but he was heavily involved in this pre-season hit-out.
Dylan Phtyhian was also impressive, he had a hand in several tries and scored two of his own.