Tag: Newcastle Knights
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TALENTED TEENAGER PUSHING FOR KNIGHTS NUMBER SIX
There’s always plenty of speculation during NRL pre-seasons and the questions around just who will wear the Knights’ number six have dominated discussions in Newcastle. A talented local teenager is knocking on the door – pushing to be the full time five eighth.
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS ON THE KNIGHTS
There’s a renewed sense of optimism at the Knights – but with that comes lofty expectations. A new coaching staff has been putting the squad through its toughest pre season yet, and it seems everyone is demanding results.
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KURT MANN GUNNING FOR KNIGHTS NUMBER SIX
It’s the position where the Knights really struggled to find consistency last season. But new coach Adam O’Brien is keen to pick a permanent five eighth… and the contenders have been told to step up.
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KNIGHTS RECRUIT SETTLING IN TO LIFE IN NEWCASTLE
Knights recruit Jayden Brailey says he’s settled in his new city, and looking forward to forming combinations with Mitchell Pearce and Kalyn Ponga. The former Shark joining his new team mates across Newcastle today – chipping in for a major fundraiser.
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NEW KNIGHTS COACH READY TO GET STARTED
He’s never been an NRL head coach before, but Adam O’Brien has had perhaps the best rugby league education anyone could hope for. After a long and successful apprenticeship at the Storm and the Roosters, he’s about to take the reins at the Newcastle Knights. Kate Haberfield sat down with the new coach, in his…
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BARNETT REWARDED FOR CONSISTENT SEASON
He’s a player who often flies under the radar, but not to his teammates. Last night, Mitch Barnett became the first Newcastle player ever to win a second Danny Buderus Medal… revealing it’s his home life that’s kept his footballing dream intact.
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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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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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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.