Newcastle came away with a narrow 18‑14 victory over Wests in round 17.
A spectacular long sprint try in the dying minutes tipped the game.
Knights stubbornly held on in the crunch.
Play briefly stopped for a questionable bunker call before the score came through.
Coach Craig Best and winger Young cleverly set up the move, each making a vital pass and the match‑winning try.
The Tigers regrettably lost a star player to injury, a major blow likely out for the rest of the year.
That significantly hit their depth and leaves them near the bottom of the ladder, the club's chances now undermined as the season rolls on.