Ben Kantarovski – 5

Should have done better with his header in the first half and was largely quiet throughout.

Steven Ugarkovic – 7

Simply heroic in denying McCormack what would have been the winner. Won the ball efficiently and moved proactively to shut down the City midfield in defence.

Joe Champness – 5

Linked up in style with Rodriguez at times but was contained by the experienced Muscat.

Jason Hoffman – 6.5

Lacked the pace and unpredictability that Newcastle needed on the right flank and left Jamieson open more often than not, but was well placed for his goal.

Patito Rodriguez – 8.5

Lit up the game from the offset. His patience and use of trickery in the build up to crossing to Topor-Stanley for the opener was classy. Newcastle would have experienced more positive play if they utilised the Argentine in the second half as much they did in the first.

Andrew Nabbout – 6

Threatened with his powerful shot against Bouzanis but was not given enough opportunities to impact the game.

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Riley McGree – 6.5

The loanee worked fantastically on the ball, setting up Nabbout’s saved shot that resulted in Hoffman’s goal.

Lachlan Jackson – 6

Added fresh legs to the tiring defence.

Angus Thurgate – N/A

Had minimal time to change the game.