Newcastle fans are going all out in preparation for the Knights' first grand final appearance in 25 years this Sunday against the Sydney Roosters.

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From fresh tattoos to blue sausages, Novocastrians have gone all out ahead of the NRL grand final.

Tattoo shops in Newcastle have been inundated this week with customers after Knights ink.

What’s next?

The Knights will take on the Roosters for the grand final match in Sydney on Sunday.