Akuila Uate scored two tries as a spirited Newcastle outfit dealt Manly’s top-four hopes a significant blow with an upset 32-6 thrashing.

Led superbly by half-back Tyrone Roberts, the Knights put on their best performance of the season in belting an understrength Sea Eagles six tries tries to one.

The Knights led 10-0 at half-time and 22-0 midway through the second half before running out comprehensive winners.