Category: National Sport
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KNIGHTS EXCITED ABOUT HOMECOMING
It’s games like tomorrow’s against the high flying Eels, that Adam O’Brien says show a team where they’re at. The Knights coach says it’ll take a consistent defensive effort to stop the ladder leaders.
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MORE JETS ARRIVE BACK IN NEWCASTLE AHEAD OF A-LEAGUE RE-START
The three Victorian A League teams have been granted an exemption from the New South Wales government and will now head north to quarantine ahead of the season re-start. The Newcastle Jets are full steam ahead, bolstered by two arrivals.
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MANN SAYS BEST IS YET TO COME
He came to Newcastle as a dummy half, but has found a home in the halves alongside Mitchell Pearce. Kurt Mann has been one of the standouts for the Knights since the season reboot, and he says he has a lot more to give.
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JETS DRAW LOCKED IN
The Jets’ coach is back in Australia – now they even know when they’re playing. It’s all systems go for the A-League restart. And with all games to be played in a New South Wales hub – Newcastle is in a good position.
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KNIGHTS AND SEA EAGLES LOOKING TO MAKE AMENDS
Two of rugby league’s best halfbacks will do battle when Manly hosts Newcastle on Sunday. But it’ll be more than a clash of the number sevens – with both sides looking to make amends for shock losses.
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JETS FINALLY BACK AT TRAINING
The Jets have faced up to day one of their short second pre-season – almost three months after their last match. Craig Deans and Daniel McBreen are putting the squad through its paces for now – and they’re impressed with what they’ve seen.
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WARRIORS READY FOR DRAGONS BATTLE
The Gosford-based Warriors are in high spirits ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Dragons despite a number of hurdles in recent weeks. Those hurdles include some key position changes ahead of their campaign restart.
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CAITLIN WOOD SIGNS ON FOR W-SERIES ESPORTS LEAGUE
Like other motorsports around the world, the W-Series is preparing to go virtual, unveiling a 10-race schedule. The Hunter’s Caitlin Wood will be part of the field of female drivers, when the E-Sports League launches next month.
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QLD HOOKER SIGNS WITH KNIGHTS
Former Maroons hooker Andrew McCullough will join the Knights for the rest of the season, after securing an early release from the Broncos. The 30-year-old will fill the void left by Jayden Brailey, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury against the Tigers in round two. McCullough is expected to arrive in Newcastle this weekend, ahead…
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EDDIE ‘STRONGMAN’ WILLIAMS READY FOR WORLD COMP
Australia’s strongest man – Eddie Williams – is doing everything he can to keep fit while in isolation. The Central Coast local is just one of two Aussies competing in the World’s Strongest Man – Home Edition – and he’s given us a sneak peak of what’s in store.