Category: Newcastle Knights
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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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COMING BACK FROM ORIGIN A REALITY CHECK FOR SAIFITI
Knights prop Daniel Saifiti has talked openly and honestly about his poor form since making his Origin debut for New South Wales. Saifiti says his coaches have given him the reality check he desperately needed. Mitch Hughes will have the full story tonight on NBN News.
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SAIFITI HOPING TO HELP CARRY KNIGHTS TO FINALS
Knights prop Daniel Saifiti still hasn’t come to terms with his rapid rise to the Blues and their series victory. He’s hoping to carry that momentum into the finals with Newcastle.
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NO PLAYERS, NO PROBLEM
Knights who’ve been knocking on the first grade door this season will have a huge chance to prove themselves this Saturday against the Warriors. The star-depleted side will face a physical and near full-strength Warriors outfit… desperate to edge closer to the top eight.
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MITCHELL PEARCE’S FIRST ORIGIN TRAINING SESSION
Mitchell Pearce will have his first training session with the Blues today, after he was called in to replace the injured Nathan Cleary for Wednesday’s Origin decider. The much-maligned Newcastle Knights half has famously never won a State of Origin series in his 18-game rep career. Now he has a chance to re-write his legacy.
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SAIFITI PICKED OVER KLEMMER TO RETAIN SPOT IN BLUES TEAM
Daniel Saifiti has retained the number eight Blues jersey, a controversial pick over team mate David Klemmer. There was mixed news for the Knights today, with confirmation Edrick Lee’s broken arm will keep him out for up to three months, while hooker Danny Levi is expected to return against the Warriors this Saturday.
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KNIGHTS WATCH: ROUND 15
NBN sports presenters Kate Haberfield and Mitch Hughes sit down to talk all things round 15. Haven’t finalised your tips yet? See who the team tipped this round.
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KLEMMER COULD BE BACK EARLIER THAN EXPECTED
David Klemmer doesn’t like to miss a game – so he’s understandably frustrated to be stuck on the sidelines after his Origin injury. While he’s definitely out of Origin Two….he may only miss one more game.
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WATSON AND LEE COULD RECOVER FROM FOOT INJURIES BY THIS WEEKENDS DRAGONS CLASH
Some good news for the Knights, with Connor Watson a chance of recovering from a foot injury in time to face the Dragons at Mudgee this weekend. Edrick Lee remains in doubt after suffering a similar injury, but even if both are ruled out, the coach believes his side should be full of confidence.
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KNIGHTS WATCH ROUND 9
The Knights have made it two wins in a row, can they make it three in the Magic Round? Kate Haberfield and Mitch Hughes have the latest Knights update. WATCH until the end to see one of the more passionate victory songs, courtesy of the Tingha Tigers.