The NRL stars who will dominate this decade
At no time since the turn of the century has there been a cleaner slate for someone to stamp himself as the NRL’s next true great, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Knights
Fittler fast-tracks Suaalii’s Origin career
He isn’t old enough to play NRL, but Brad Fittler has rushed Joseph Suaalii into NSW’s emerging Origin squad. See the full list.
Transfer window: Benji signing a blow for free agents
Benji Marshall’s signing has significant ramifications for other players, with spots on NRL clubs’ rosters now at a premium.
Two options facing Pearce ahead of contract negotiations
The Newcastle Knights are headed to the negotiation table with an offer of a new deal for Mitchell Pearce — who has some big choices to make.
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Johns masterclass primes young Knights
SUPERSTAR Newcastle signing Kalyn Ponga has been working with club great Matthew Johns over summer as part of an eye-catching preparation for the 2018 NRL season.
NRL clubs’ cash boost for development
SEVEN NSW NRL clubs have received an early Christmas present collective $50 million shot in the arm to build or revamp state-of-the-art centres of excellence.
No more excuses for revamped Knights
NEWCASTLE coach Nathan Brown has welcomed the pressure that comes with the Knights’ recruitment drive, declaring they now have the players to “get back to finals footy”.
Buzz: Bedsy back with critical Blues job
WHAT’S THE BUZZ with DAVID RICCIO: NSW’s State of Origin plans boosted with Danny Buderus joining Blues boss Brad Fittler’s staff. PLUS, Roosters fight for Cordner.
Knights can make the eight
FROM the wooden spoon to a shot at silverware. We’ve ranked every NRL club’s recruitment drive and Newcastle have the talent to push into the eight in 2018, according to Mark Gasnier.
Knights halves plan, will Lamb be chopped?
NOT only are Newcastle bullish about their hopes of retaining local junior Brock Lamb for 2018, they want to lock him up beyond next year.
Is Knights age of pain finally over?
AFTER three straight wooden spoons, the future all of a sudden looks bright for the Knights. Here’s five reasons to get excited about Newcastle next season.
Manly target has ‘plenty of good footy left’
TRENT Hodkinson’s agent will continue talks with Manly coach Trent Barrett to see if they can strike a deal for the out-of-favour Newcastle playmaker.
Pearce v Buhrer: How Knights will decide captain
WHAT’S THE BUZZ: A leadership guru has been recruited by Newcastle Knights to help guide their rebuild, including who will skipper the club.
Inside NRL club’s brutal rebuild
DESPITE claiming back-to-back wooden spoons, the Knights were on track to be $700,000 over the salary cap this year.
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