Video: Sydney to Hobart racer slammed in violent storm
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Matty Johns reveals favourite Knights 5-1
It’s the last day of reveals for Matty Johns’ best Newcastle Knights players of all time. The league legend has unveilied to The Newcastle News who made his prestigious cut as he finally announces his top 5. Take a look.
Matty Johns reveals his favourite Knights 10-6
The countdown continues for Matty Johns’ best Newcastle Knights players of all time. The league legend has revealed to The Newcastle News who made his prestigious cut. Today, Johns is naming numbers 10-6, before his last five on Friday.
Matty Johns reveals favourite Knights 15-11
The countdown continues for Matty Johns’ best Newcastle Knights players of all time. The league legend has revealed to The Newcastle News who made his prestigious cut. Today, Johns is naming numbers 15-11, before another five on Thursday.
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Matty Johns reveals his favourite Knights 20-16
NRL legend Matty Johns has revealed to The Newcastle News his picks of the greatest Newcastle Knights players of all time. Today he unveils numbers 20-16. He’ll announce another five on Wednesday.
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