纽卡斯尔骑士队将于周日对阵悉尼公鸡队争夺澳洲橄榄球联赛冠军，这是该队自2001年以来首次进入大决赛，距上次参赛已相隔25年 1。然而，这一重大时刻却被赛前的悲剧蒙上阴影。周六早上，一辆汽车撞入排队欢送球队的球迷人群，造成10人受伤，其中2人处于危急状态 1。
尽管遭遇这一不幸事件，纽卡斯尔骑士队的复兴对当地而言意义重大。该市在2001年关闭了BHP钢铁厂后经历了严重的经济衰退，导致约2000名工人和1000名承包商失业 1。如今，医疗和社会援助已成为纽卡斯尔的最大产业，旅游业贡献超过30亿澳元 1。球队的成功为这座正在经历文化和经济转型的城市带来了新的活力，为当地小企业和旅游业带来了经济效益 1。大决赛将在悉尼举行，而纽卡斯尔当地场馆的预订已满 1。
Newcastle Knights will compete in the National Rugby League Grand Final on Sunday against Sydney Roosters, marking their first appearance in the championship match in 25 years since 2001.1 The milestone comes as the city grapples with tragedy after a car struck a crowd of fans queuing to farewell the team on Saturday morning, injuring ten people, two of whom were in critical condition.1
The team's resurgence carries profound significance for Newcastle beyond sport.1 The city's economy suffered dramatically in 2001 when the BHP steelworks closed, eliminating approximately 2,000 jobs for workers and 1,000 for contractors.1 Since then, Newcastle has undergone substantial transformation, with healthcare and social assistance now representing the largest industry sector, while tourism contributes over 3 billion Australian dollars to the economy.1 The Knights' success has generated economic benefits for local businesses and the tourism sector, while cultural infrastructure has expanded, including a 48-million-dollar expansion of Newcastle Art Gallery.1 Local venues are fully booked ahead of the Grand Final, which will take place in Sydney.1
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