Adam Elliott wants to feel some Newcastle love like Millie Boyle

They are rugby league’s ‘it couple’ but Millie Boyle has been receiving the kind of attention that has made her soon-to-be husband Adam Elliott jealous.

NRL 2022 RD14 Brisbane Broncos v Canberra Raiders – Adam Elliott Picture NRL photos

After guiding Newcastle to NRLW premiership glory, Millie Boyle is the toast of the town and now her fiance and Knights recruit Adam Elliott wants a piece of the action.

Elliott, who has agreed to a three-year deal with the club, made headlines when he was overcome with tears of joy watching Boyle lead the Knights to victory over Parramatta in October.

That triumph has helped Boyle quickly become one of the most recognised and loved figures in Newcastle.

And it’s spurred the best kind of jealousy from her soon-to-be husband.

“I think the coolest thing was not just grand final day but the weeks before, I would come up and visit her and people would be stopping her in the streets saying how proud they are of the girls and how they are going,” Elliott said.

“It was so cool to see the town get behind them.

“I’d signed at that point too so for me it was like ‘when I get here I want to roll my sleeves up and have a go’ because I want that to happen to me.”

Millie Boyle is the toast of Newcastle and new Knights recruit and boyfriend Adam Elliott wants a slice of the action. Picture: Instagram/ @millie_boyle

The engaged couple will eventually be wearing matching wedding bans but for now the sporting duo have had to settle for matching playing kits.

“I was very excited to get the kit last week and Millie and I were wearing it around the house,” Elliott laughed.

“I’m pretty excited. It’s great to meet all the boys and everyone has turned up in real good nick too.”

GETTING BACK TO FULL FITNESS

Elliott officially reported to the first day of pre-season on Monday but the 28-year-old is still on a modified program and will be eased back into full training over the summer.

The forward suffered an osteitis pubis injury playing for Canberra in week one of last year’s finals series.

“It’s probably my first off season in my career where I just relaxed. I was in contact with the physios but it was about having a mental unwind and kicking up the feet,” Elliott said.

“I’ve had to be patient. We’re seeing some good progression with the injury so I‘ll be able to start training real hard again soon.”

Adam Elliott has proposed to fellow rugby league star Millie Boyle. Source: Instagram @millie_boyle

HETHERINGTON ADDS GRUNT AND SMARTS

Elliot isn’t the only recruit in rehab. Former Bulldogs firebrand Jack Hetherington suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in March but is pushing to be ready for round one.

“He brings a lot of aggression and a lot of power and strength … he adds that to the pack,” Elliott said.

“But I think a lot of people underestimate how smart of a footballer he is. He is coming back from injury himself.

“Once we are both up and running, we’ll be pushing each other to be fit for round one.”

COACH O’BRIEN’S PLANS FOR ELLIOTT

Elliott was coy about whether he was looking to lock down an edge spot or play in the middle but hooker was one position the versatile forward wasn’t too keen on, after filling in there at the Raiders.

“I asked Ads (Adam O’Brien) if he had a few hookers and he said he did and that was a good reason to come as well,” Elliott said.

“The back was getting a bit sore, bending down getting the ball. But I will play in the middle or edge, I’m not too fazed.

“In the start of the game, I might start in the middle and depending on injuries or the rotation … maybe slip onto the edge.”

Adam Elliott is still on a modified training program. Picture: NRL Imagery

WHY THE KNIGHTS CAN TURN THINGS AROUND

While the Knights are set to lose Klemmer to a player swap with Wests Tigers’ Jackson Hastings, Elliott still believes the forward pack has enough star power, in the likes of Daniel and Jacob Saifiti to be competitive in 2023.

“Coming here and joining a really good forward pack, I think the forward pack here is really underrated,” Elliott said.

“There is a lot of talent in it and I want to be there front and centre with the Saifiti boys, Tyson Frizell ripping in each week, I can’t wait.”

After winning only six games and finishing 14th last season, Elliott is confident the Knights can turn things around in 2023.

“We had a meeting this morning and one of the main points Ads (O’Brien) spoke about was (the past) and we’re focused on now. It’s a real good attitude of looking forward and not backwards,” Elliott said.