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 against the run.
Play temporarily stopped for a disputed bunker call before the score came through.
Coach Craig Best and winger Young cleverly set up the move, each making a crucial pass and the match‑winning try.
The Tigers unfortunately lost a star player to injury, a major blow likely out for the rest of the year.
That severely hit their depth and leaves them near the bottom of the ladder, the team's chances now crippled as the season rolls on.