Newcastle notched a close 18‑14 victory over Wests in round 17.
A decisive long sprint try in the closing minutes tipped the game.
Knights stubbornly held on under pressure.
Play briefly stopped for a questionable bunker call before the score came through.
Coach Craig Best and winger Young skillfully set up the move, each making a vital pass and the decisive try.
The Tigers sadly lost a star player to injury, a major blow likely out for the rest of the year.
That seriously hit their depth and leaves them near the bottom of the ladder, the club's chances now crippled as the season rolls on.