Punishment for ‘ugly’ act never seen before
In Saturday’s clash with the Penrith Panthers, Mitch Barnett became the first Newcastle Knights player to be sent off in almost a decade.
In Saturday’s clash with the Penrith Panthers, Mitch Barnett became the first Newcastle Knights player to be sent off in almost a decade.
Newcastle forward Mitch Barnett is staring down the barrel of a lengthy stint on the sidelines following this “absolute brain explosion”.
Under-pressure Wests Tigers continue to delve into the NRL transfer market, this time bolstering their stocks with a Sea Eagles signing hoping to make an instant impact.
Nathan Cleary was named in Penrith’s extended squad to face the Knights and now the Panthers have made a call on his fitness.
Now that he has decided to join the Brisbane Broncos, Wayne Bennett should leave the Newcastle Knights NOW, writes Phil Rothfield.
BENNETT: “I AM not comfortable with the performance of the team over the three years and I take full responsibility for that.” Where to next?
EXCLUSIVE: CONTROVERSIAL mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has officially relinquished ownership of the Newcastle Knights this afternoon.
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