BATLEY BULLDOGS 24 NEWCASTLE THUNDER 28KEITH McGHIE, Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, SundayNEWCASTLE rode their luck and came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 13th successive league win. Jack Hudson dropped out due to concussion protocols while Felix Ellis failed to recover from the shoulder injury suffered at Heywood Road. Thunder, who had beaten Batley in two earlier meetings this season, made two significant changes with Jack Smith and Andy Djeukessi coming in. Djeukessi put a foot in touch when trying to give Newcastle the advantage, then Robson Stevens was held up at the other end. Newcastle, who frequently looked dangerous with ball in hand, even playing up the slope, held a 16-12 half-time lead.