Tag: Newcastle Knights
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Knights legends make surprise appearance at Taree’s Royal Hotel
Knights legend and local hero Danny Buderus was back home in Taree pouring beers at the Royal Hotel. Joined by fellow former Knights star Kurt Gidley – the pair have finally brought their beer ‘Steel City’ to the region. “Been out for about 18 months now myself Bedsy, both the Johns boys involved and some…
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MAT CROKER A MAINSTAY IN KNIGHTS NRL SQUAD
Long gone are his days with the Taree Panthers – now, Mat Croker is a mainstay with the Newcastle Knights. The 22-year-old, set to come off the bench for Friday night’s clash against the Titans, after his impressive showing against Canberra, last weekend.
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MITCH BARNETT FOCUSED ON CONSISTENT FOOTY FOR KNIGHTS
Mitch Barnett says the Knights are not getting ahead of themselves despite a convincing win over the Roosters in the NRL’s opening round. Speaking to NBN News, the Wingham product is focused on playing consistent footy this season.
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TWO LOCAL JUNIORS SET TO SHINE FOR THE KNIGHTS
They’ve already locked in a top eight spot and are resting four players – but there’s no letting up for the Knights. Saturday’s game will be an opportunity for local juniors to stake their claim for a finals appearance.
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DANIEL SAIFITI READY TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE
The Knights have picked two captains for the 2021 season, with Daniel Saifiti and Jayden Brailey to take the reins. Brailey has only played two NRL games in red and blue – while Saifiti has been there through some of club’s toughest years and is now ready to lead by example.
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NBN NEWS CATCHES UP WITH NEWLY RE-SIGNED KNIGHT
The Knights will start their pre-season next week, and someone they didn’t expect to have back is Blake Green. With his deal with the Bulldogs off, we caught up with the veteran playmaker as he enjoys life as a Novocastrian.
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KNIGHTS ENFORCER SAYS HIS BEST IS STILL TO COME
He’s known as the Knights’ enforcer, and Mitch Barnett proved that last round – starring despite a long and frightening injury lay-off. But the two-time Danny Buderus Medal winner believes he’s got a way to go before he’s back at his best.
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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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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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PONGA CLEARED TO FACE EELS AS HOUSEMATE REPLACES EDRICK LEE
The battle weary Knights have been forced to make some changes for the clash with the Eels. Edrick Lee is out with a broken arm and Sione Mata’utia will be rested as a precaution, after a head knock against Manly. Tex Hoy replaces Lee on the wing.. veteran forward Aiden Guerrea starts in the second…