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This time last week all the speculation about Kalyn Ponga’s contract was put to bed when he signed a five-year extension to remain in…
The title says it all. Kalyn Ponga is staying in Newcastle until 2027. This should put to bed all the BS the Sydney media…
Newcastle versus Manly has been an intense rivalry from the moment it began in the mid '90s. The rivalry eminated from Paul Harragon versus…
After back-to-back weeks on the road, the Knights returned home to play in front of their own crowd in torrential rain. Playing against their…
After a fiery start to their season - with the Knights winning their opening two matches with with nine tries to two and 46…
Newcastle Knights suffered their first loss of the season against the reigning premiers. Down 38-20 and to 12 men for 60 per cent of…
After eight months of not playing in front of their home faithful, the Newcastle Knights returned to play against the Wests Tigers. After running…
March 12, 2022 was the beginning of the Newcastle Knights' season. Entering their first season since Mitchell Pearce left, Newcastle were seen by most…
The Knights played two trial games in the space of six days, the first at home against Canterbury and the second on the road…
The Bunker has been part of the game since 1998. 1998 saw a few things: •The end of the ARL and Super League war…
Since his debut in 2014 for Melbourne, Kurt Mann has played every position in the backline, hooker and a bit of playmaking lock forward.…
You may have read my previous article - Reality Check For Knights fan: Newcastle are nowhere near premiership contenders. The idea behind this one…
At the start of every year, I tend to see posts on Knights fans pages about how it’s our year. I get the idea…
Mitchell Pearce has been granted his release from his final year with the Newcastle Knights to finish his career over in France with the…
On what will be the 15th year after retiring from the game, Andrew Johns will return as a coaching member of the team he…
Newcastle Knights legend Jarrod Mullen has been given the green tick to return to the game after his drug ban dating all the way…
After a tight edge-of-your-seat thriller, the Newcastle Knights in consecutive years are eliminated in the opening week of the finals. After the Eels stole…
After a tight and suspenseful thriller the Newcastle Knights clipped the Gold Coast Titans 15-14 thanks to a matchwinning field goal by Mitchell Pearce…
For the first time since 2002 and 2003, the Newcastle Knights are all but locked in for the finals. Newcastle are on 24 points…
After a four-year stint playing for South Sydney, which will conclude at season’s end, Dane Gagai will be travelling back up the M1 to…
With all due respect, he’s got far better players around him in State of Origin.
Knightmare: Ponga fails to impress in Newcastle horror show
Joey only works with our halves and Blake Green is our attacking coach now sir. Willie Peters was for the last 6 years.
Get the little things right; what Newcastle Knights fans are hoping for in 2023
It’s actually not that simple. It’s not because of the coach, it’s more so behind the system and culture of the club. Adam O’Brien would excel if he coached Melbourne because he knows exactly how their system works down to the letter.
Get the little things right; what Newcastle Knights fans are hoping for in 2023
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Can NRL please stop coming up with endless names for rounds and 'respect' us fans by focusing on footy?
Disturbed’s version is amazing but not as good as Genesis.
Can NRL please stop coming up with endless names for rounds and 'respect' us fans by focusing on footy?
Thank you. That’s exactly the point here.
Can NRL please stop coming up with endless names for rounds and 'respect' us fans by focusing on footy?
They have a good purpose but Respect Round sounds like we should respect anyone who is in the KKK.
Can NRL please stop coming up with endless names for rounds and 'respect' us fans by focusing on footy?
Nice pun. Funnily enough, that’s my favourite Genesis song and favourite all time song.
Can NRL please stop coming up with endless names for rounds and 'respect' us fans by focusing on footy?
My dear sir, that is a timeless question and I have my version of an appropriate answer. The Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks era. The only two original Genesis members who never left.
Can NRL please stop coming up with endless names for rounds and 'respect' us fans by focusing on footy?
I’m already going to burn in Hell.
Can NRL please stop coming up with endless names for rounds and 'respect' us fans by focusing on footy?
Everyone gets discriminated against sir. How the Hell am I easily offended? I’m just saying how it is.
Can NRL please stop coming up with endless names for rounds and 'respect' us fans by focusing on footy?
I saw him 4 years ago. It was amazing. I would have loved to see him again but sadly, that won’t happen.
Can NRL please stop coming up with endless names for rounds and 'respect' us fans by focusing on footy?
Andrew Johns was injury prone too sir. Newcastle played 22 games in 1997 and Joey played 9.
To have success in 2023 Knights must rediscover winning culture
I did say it takes time sir.
To have success in 2023 Knights must rediscover winning culture
When you compared the QLD side to the Knights, it makes sense sir.
To have success in 2023 Knights must rediscover winning culture
I don’t find that embarrassing at all sir. However, KP was able to play World Cup and didn’t do so and I think KP not playing for Australia was his punishment. Before Parr came along, he would have chosen to play World Cup. Could have either played fullback against lower ranked teamed or be bench utility.
To have success in 2023 Knights must rediscover winning culture
It’s called being realistic. I’m not going to write a bunch of BS. I’ve seen it so many times. How the fans treat the team will reflect on them. It’s kinda like the effect of bullying. People who get bullied into believing they won’t ever amount of anything more often then not believe so and lose self-esteem. Anyone who’s ever studied psychology, counselling or life-coaching (which I have) would know this. The Knights have a long way to go sir. As much as it pains me, that’s how it is. Our culture, pathways and office has been screwed for ages.
We are the most passionate fans in the league but what you don’t see is all the ruthless online bashing the same people predominantly say about them. Talking about which player needs to be sacked or is a waste of space. That affects most people.
Knights a long way off where they need to be after disappointing 2022
There’s way worse things than that sir. Not worth mentioning.
Knights fans must stop abusing players online
I get what you mean but whatever happened is none of my business. I do believe all players who aren’t playing should still go in support of the team though.
Knights fans must stop abusing players online
I’m talking about how he criticises people. I know off screen he’s a lovely guy and all but I think anyone who has watched Hell’s Kitchen knows how he is with criticism. Then again, working in a kitchen is stressful.
Knights fans must stop abusing players online
Just because he didn’t make the 8 doesn’t mean he’s a failure of a coach. Losing Mitchell Pearce was always going to be a setback. Considering this is the first year without Pearce, now we can work on potential long term combinations. Look at Craig Bellamy with Melbourne, from 2004-2017 their big three were Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith. 14 seasons their winning ways was built around them and they made – 6 grand finals, 4 grand final match wins and 2 legit premierships.
Considering all the rebuilding the Knights went through from Brian Smith blowing up the junior system to the Nathan Tinkler nightmare, it will take way longer than just 3 years.
Now with Newcastle, they got 2 current first choice spine members in Kalyn Ponga at fullback and Jayden Brailey at hooker. Now AOB needs to figure out who our long term halves will be now Mitchell Pearce is gone. Will Anthony Milford stay at Newcastle? I don’t know.
Have Newcastle hit rock bottom?
I originally named this article Newcastle down and out. I don’t think we’ll be playing final footy.
Have Newcastle hit rock bottom?
I do know Western Reds came prior Super League but the idea for a breakaway competition originally began talks in 1993.
Keep Origin within Queensland and New South Wales - but with a twist