Newcastle secured a slim 18‑14 victory over Wests in round 17.
A decisive long sprint try in the final minutes tipped the game.
Knights stubbornly held on in the crunch.
Play temporarily stopped for a questionable bunker call before the score came through.
Coach Craig Best and winger Young precisely set up the move, each making a crucial pass and the match‑winning try.
The Tigers sadly lost a star player to injury, a crucial blow likely out for the rest of the year.
That severely hit their depth and leaves them near the bottom of the ladder, their chances now crippled as the season rolls on.