Category: National Sport
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KNIGHTS DENY “TOXIC” ENVIRONMENT
There’s no denying these are tough time for the Knights. CEO Philip Gardner has now reached out to disgruntled fans, denying the club’s finals push was derailed by recent events. And the leadership group today defended the club’s culture… and their mental strength.
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NO MORE MR KNIGHTS GUY: NATHAN BROWN STANDS DOWN
Nathan Brown has stepped down as Knights coach effectively immediately, with his assistant Kristian Woolf to take charge for the remainder of the season. The decision comes less than 24 hours after the club confirmed Brown would see out the 2019 campaign.
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KNIGHTS FOCUSED ON FINALS FIGHT
Nathan Brown says all the talk about just who will take his job hasn’t bothered his team, heading into tomorrow’s clash with the Tigers. The outgoing coach says it’s business as usual.
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BRADMAN BEST TO MAKE KNIGHTS DEBUT
He hasn’t played a single NRL game, but has already attracted big wraps from the likes of Brad Fittler and Mark O’Meley. And with a name like Bradman Best, perhaps he’s destined to be a sports star. The boy from Ettalong Beach will make his debut for the Knights on Saturday – just two weeks…
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NEWCASTLE JETS SOAR INTO FFA CUP QUARTER FINALS
The Newcastle Jets have cruised through to the FFA Cup quarter finals, beating NPL side Edgeworth 5-1. The Jets’ win sees them qualify for the last eight for the first time, as their new signings continue to make an impact.
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NATHAN BROWN KNEW IT WAS TIME TO LEAVE KNIGHTS
The Knights say ‘character’ is the first thing they’re looking for in a new coach, amid the pending departure of Nathan Brown. The current mentor fronted the cameras for the first time today about his surprise exit… revealing he knew it was coming months ago.
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KNIGHTS READY FOR “LAST THROW AT THE STUMPS”
As Nathan Brown put it today, the Knights’ clash with the Cowboys tomorrow is “the last throw at the stumps”. With Newcastle’s season on the line, the coach will look to his stars to keep it alive.
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PONGA SIDESTEPS CONTRACT TALK
Kalyn Ponga’s an expert at dodging opponents on the football field – but today he artfully stepped around some tricky questions, off it. Namely, reports he’s seeking a big payrise… and outcry over how he reacts to losses.
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REALITY CHECK FOR KNIGHTS FORWARD DANIEL SAIFITI
Knights prop Daniel Saifiti admits he’s let his standards slip since making his Origin debut for New South Wales. Following a wake up call by the Newcastle coaching staff, the 23-year-old is desperate to rediscover his early season form.
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BROWN DENIES FALLING OUT WITH RAMIEN
Nathan Brown has rubbished claims of a falling out with Jesse Ramien, following revelations the young centre wants out of the Knights. The coach is instead trying to get the focus back onto Newcastle’s remaining games.