KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Welcome to the Official Podcast of the nib Newcastle Knights, hosted by Knights forward and Nabiac’s favourite son, Mat Croker; and lifelong Newcastle supporter and Knights content creator, Jae Nelson. Brought to you by Maxwell Recruitment & Training.
Hear from all your favourite Knights players and key figures for a fresh perspective from inside the Club's four walls. Episodes drop fortnightly on the Knights website and app, Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen, subscribe and send us a review.
We respectfully acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi people as the traditional owners of the lands on which we live, work and play, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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Episodes
71. Peter Parr: Club update, re-signings and the Knights way
May 23, 2024 05:51 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBWe're joined by nib Newcastle Knights Director of Football, Peter Parr, on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to provide an update on the Club as a whole. During the first bye round of the season, we took the time to catch up with 'Parrie' to chat about how the NRL squad is tracking along in 2024, plus the decisions behind some of the Club's recent re-signings. Peter talked about his approach to re-signing key figures at the Knights including Head Coach Adam O'Brien, Bradman Best, Dane Gagai and Ja...
70. Magic Round, Tuala 100 and greatest wingers
May 17, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBJae and Mat discuss the NRL side's upcoming trip to Brisbane for the festival of footy that is Magic Round plus the boys recent trip out west to Tamworth and what the side took out of the recent game. We kick off the podcast with our Underated/Overated picks including the boys take on Vegemite and the Kendrick Lamar/Drake beef. The boys chat about some recent milestones at the Club along with Enari Tuala's upcoming 100th game in the NRL and what he brings to the squad. We also discuss som...
69. Guess the Knight is back, MJS atmospheres and milestones
May 02, 2024 07:47 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe boys return for the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast, the official podcast of the nib Newcastle Knights. We kick off the episode with a segment called 'Guess the former Knight' as we prompt the boys with some clues to see how well they know players to don the red and blue throughout history. We talk about Jayden Brailey's return to the field plus a few of the squad reaching significant milestones recently. The boys also discuss some of their favourite atmospheres at McDonald Jones Stadium over t...
68. Adam Elliott: 150 retrospect, married life and country music
April 26, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe catch up with nib Newcastle Knights forward Adam Elliott on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast following his milestone 150th game. The hard-working lock looked back on his time in the NRL with his own player quiz which he brought up against the Bulldogs in Round 7. Adam reflected on the week and a special moment in which his wife, Millie Boyle, presented his jersey. The boys talked about life away from footy for 'Adsy', who got married to NRLW star Millie in the off-season and memories from tha...
67. Legends // Kurt Gidley: Guess the game, debut yarns and grit
April 04, 2024 04:46 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWe're joined by one of the most passionate and loyal players to ever don the red and blue jersey on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast, Kurt Gidley. On another edition of 'Legends Chats', 'Gids' comes on to reminisce on his playing days and give us an update on what he's doing now post-footy. Gidley played 251 games for the Newcastle Knights across a 17 year career. A Novocastrian through and through, he would represent his country, state and club in a distinguished career at the top level. A high...
66. Blake Green: Coaching attack, play styles and career quiz
March 26, 2024 19:42 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBFormer Knight and current NRL Assistant Coach, Blake Green, joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about his role at the Club and the state of the current game from an attack coach's point of view. The boys chat about what goes into a game week for our assistant coaches while 'Greeny' provided an insight into the type of messages they give to the players in preparation for the weekend's match. Green also spoke about the junior development systems currently in place and the notion of nurtu...
65. Kai Pearce-Paul: Journey to Aus, Knights debut and Stormzy video
March 19, 2024 19:48 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOff-season recruit and English import Kai Pearce-Paul joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. Following four seasons in the Super League, where he debuted as a teenager, KPP flew halfway across the world to join the Knights at the start of 2024. The towering second-row forward became Knight #346 when he played in Round 1 against the Canberra Raiders. We kick off the podcast with some get to know questions for Kai which led to a reveal of his appearance in UK rapper/grime artist 'Stormzy's' music...
64. Kalyn Ponga: Stories from the Dally M stage, weekly process and answering fan Q's
March 12, 2024 19:45 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThe KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast is back for the new season, the official podcast of the nib Newcastle Knights, and to begin the new season we've got the Captain. The Prince of Newcastle. The reigning Dally M Medallist, Kalyn Ponga, joining the boys. Coming off a monumental 2023 for the livewire fullback, KP, shares his process he built up over the last campaign, the lessons he learned from previous seasons, and what happened on stage during the incredible countdown to winning his first Dally M Me...
63. Round 1 preview, pre-season recap and guess the Knight
March 05, 2024 20:06 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBFooty is back and the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast has returned for Season 4! The nib Newcastle Knights will kick-off the new campaign on Thursday night against the Canberra Raiders at McDonald Jones Stadium. Hosted by Knights forward Mat Croker and Knights content producer Jae Nelson, the boys reunite for the first episode to preview the upcoming game and chat about another huge pre-season at the Club. A lot has happened since we last recorded with Semi Finals, new signings, re-signings, full C...
Legends // Paul Harragon: Old Boys Day, career retrospect and leadership
August 24, 2023 06:59 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBOn the final episode of the season for KNIGHTS // HQ, we're going out with a bang with one of the Club's all-time greats calling in to the studio. Paul 'The Chief' Harragon joined the boys for a special edition of our Legends chat series. Ahead of the traditional 'Once a Knight Old Boys Day' this Sunday against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Harragon spoke about the importance of the day and the brotherhood formed by past players. 'The Chief' made his debut for the Knights as a youngster...
62. Legends // Paul Harragon: Old Boys Day, career retrospect and leadership
August 24, 2023 06:59 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBOn the final episode of the season for KNIGHTS // HQ, we're going out with a bang with one of the Club's all-time greats calling in to the studio. Paul 'The Chief' Harragon joined the boys for a special edition of our Legends chat series. Ahead of the traditional 'Once a Knight Old Boys Day' this Sunday against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Harragon spoke about the importance of the day and the brotherhood formed by past players. 'The Chief' made his debut for the Knights as a youngster...
61. Phoenix Crossland & Bradman Best: Live Member special, Origin debut and run home
August 10, 2023 06:35 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBPhoenix Crossland and Bradman Best join the podcast for a special edition of KNIGHTS // HQ. As part of Member Appreciation Round, we held a live podcast with a few of our loyal Members at the Club's Centre of Excellence. Hosts Jae and Mat kicked off the episode with some quick-fire questions for the boys including which Knights player from history they would have loved to have played alongside. The boys talked about the support from our Members and supporters and some of their favourite m...
Phoenix Crossland & Bradman Best: Live Member special, Origin debut and run home
August 10, 2023 06:35 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBPhoenix Crossland and Bradman Best join the podcast for a special edition of KNIGHTS // HQ. As part of Member Appreciation Round, we held a live podcast with a few of our loyal Members at the Club's Centre of Excellence. Hosts Jae and Mat kicked off the episode with some quick-fire questions for the boys including which Knights player from history they would have loved to have played alongside. The boys talked about the support from our Members and supporters and some of their favourite m...
Jacob Saifiti: Quickfire Q's, Origin experience and travel picks
August 03, 2023 06:47 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBnib Newcastle Knights forward Jacob Saifiti joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast fresh off another memorable experience in the Origin arena and heading into the make-or-break part of the 2023 season. We kick things off with some quick-fire questions including getting the boys take on one of the hot topics at the moment; Barbie or Oppenheimer. J-Saf talked more about his Origin experience including what he took away from the camps and how he learned he was making his debut in 2022. The boys als...
60. Jacob Saifiti: Quickfire Q's, Origin experience and travel picks
August 03, 2023 06:47 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBnib Newcastle Knights forward Jacob Saifiti joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast fresh off another memorable experience in the Origin arena and heading into the make-or-break part of the 2023 season. We kick things off with some quick-fire questions including getting the boys take on one of the hot topics at the moment; Barbie or Oppenheimer. J-Saf talked more about his Origin experience including what he took away from the camps and how he learned he was making his debut in 2022. The boys als...
Lachlan Fitzgibbon: Moments in the red and blue, England move and player quiz
July 27, 2023 06:40 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBnib Newcastle Knights forward Lachlan Fitzgibbon joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk all about the 2023 season and his recent decision to take up a new journey halfway across the world. We kicked off this episode with 'Fitzy's' very own player quiz testing his knowledge on his games in the red and blue jumper including his debut plus some quirky stats. Fitzgibbon spoke about his nine years at the Knights, reminiscing on some of his memorable games and moments. He talked about the deci...
59. Lachlan Fitzgibbon: Moments in the red and blue, England move and player quiz
July 27, 2023 06:40 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBnib Newcastle Knights forward Lachlan Fitzgibbon joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk all about the 2023 season and his recent decision to take up a new journey halfway across the world. We kicked off this episode with 'Fitzy's' very own player quiz testing his knowledge on his games in the red and blue jumper including his debut plus some quirky stats. Fitzgibbon spoke about his nine years at the Knights, reminiscing on some of his memorable games and moments. He talked about the deci...
58. Yasmin Clydsdale & Caitlan Johnston: Grand Final memories, teammates quiz and 2023 season preview
July 20, 2023 05:17 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBComing off unforgettable 2022 campaigns, nib Newcastle Knights NRLW stars Yasmin Clydsdale and Caitlan Johnston are primed and ready to do it all again in the red and blue jersey. Making their debut on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast, Yasmin and CJ reflected on a huge 12 months and their hunger to go back-to-back for Newcastle ahead of the start of the 2023 season. The pair together represented and won the shield for New South Wales in the Women's State of Origin, pulled on the green and gold an...
Yasmin Clydsdale & Caitlan Johnston: Grand Final memories, teammates quiz and 2023 season preview
July 20, 2023 05:17 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBComing off unforgettable 2022 campaigns, nib Newcastle Knights NRLW stars Yasmin Clydsdale and Caitlan Johnston are primed and ready to do it all again in the red and blue jersey. Making their debut on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast, Yasmin and CJ reflected on a huge 12 months and their hunger to go back-to-back for Newcastle ahead of the start of the 2023 season. The pair together represented and won the shield for New South Wales in the Women's State of Origin, pulled on the green and gold an...
57. Legends // Mark Hughes: Beanie Round, career retrospect and the Foundation’s journey
June 29, 2023 03:34 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBEvery year, the NRL and wider community come together to support a cause close to everyone’s hearts. Clubs, players, members and supporters will don a beanie this week for Beanie for Brain Cancer Round joining the fight to end brain cancer, and in support of the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF). For the nib Newcastle Knights, this special week on the rugby league calendar hits home. Named after Club legend and dual premiership winner, Mark Hughes, the Foundation started after the former outsi...
Legends // Mark Hughes: Beanie Round, career retrospect and the Foundation’s journey
June 29, 2023 03:34 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBEvery year, the NRL and wider community come together to support a cause close to everyone’s hearts. Clubs, players, members and supporters will don a beanie this week for Beanie for Brain Cancer Round joining the fight to end brain cancer, and in support of the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF). For the nib Newcastle Knights, this special week on the rugby league calendar hits home. Named after Club legend and dual premiership winner, Mark Hughes, the Foundation started after the former outsi...
Legends // Owen Craigie: Youngest Knight to debut, unforgettable '97 game and community work
June 22, 2023 04:59 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe're back for another edition of KNIGHTS // HQ Legends as we sit down with former fan favourite, proud Gamilaroi man and still the youngest player ever to debut for the nib Newcastle Knights, Owen Craigie. Hailing from Tingha in the heart of north-western NSW with a population of just over 800 people, 300 back in the 90's, a young Owen was given the opportunity to come down to Newcastle as a teenager. Dubbed one of the most freakish talents in his junior years, Craigie turned heads immedi...
56. Legends // Owen Craigie: Youngest Knight to debut, unforgettable '97 game and community work
June 22, 2023 04:59 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe're back for another edition of KNIGHTS // HQ Legends as we sit down with former fan favourite, proud Gamilaroi man and still the youngest player ever to debut for the nib Newcastle Knights, Owen Craigie. Hailing from Tingha in the heart of north-western NSW with a population of just over 800 people, 300 back in the 90's, a young Owen was given the opportunity to come down to Newcastle as a teenager. Dubbed one of the most freakish talents in his junior years, Craigie turned heads immedi...
55. Phoenix Crossland: Special times in red & blue, opportunities and tunes
June 15, 2023 07:03 - 37 minutes - 34 MBnib Newcastle Knights utility hooker Phoenix Crossland makes his debut on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. After a devastating ACL injury to hooker and Club captain Jayden Brailey during the season, the 22-year-old has stepped in to fill 'Brails' big shoes, in one of the hardest positions on the field. On this episode, Crossland spoke about taking the most of his opportunities this season and reflected on some special times at the Knights so far. We kicked off the podcast with 'Phoen's' very o...
Phoenix Crossland: Special times in red & blue, opportunities and tunes
June 15, 2023 07:03 - 37 minutes - 34 MBnib Newcastle Knights utility hooker Phoenix Crossland makes his debut on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. After a devastating ACL injury to hooker and Club captain Jayden Brailey during the season, the 22-year-old has stepped in to fill 'Brails' big shoes, in one of the hardest positions on the field. On this episode, Crossland spoke about taking the most of his opportunities this season and reflected on some special times at the Knights so far. We kicked off the podcast with 'Phoen's' very o...
Leo Thompson: From union to league, All Stars and being a twin
June 08, 2023 06:22 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBnib Newcastle Knights prop forward, Leo Thompson makes his debut on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. Thompson grew up in New Zealand and has a crazy journey to rugby league, including a chance encounter leading to an opportunity at the Canberra Raiders. Fast forward to 2023 and Leo hasn't missed a game for the red and blue in the midst of his second season in the NRL. Listen in as we preview this weekend's huge clash against the Brisbane Broncos, plus reflects on representing the Māori All Sta...
54. Leo Thompson: From union to league, All Stars and being a twin
June 08, 2023 06:22 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBnib Newcastle Knights prop forward, Leo Thompson makes his debut on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. Thompson grew up in New Zealand and has a crazy journey to rugby league, including a chance encounter leading to an opportunity at the Canberra Raiders. Fast forward to 2023 and Leo hasn't missed a game for the red and blue in the midst of his second season in the NRL. Listen in as we preview this weekend's huge clash against the Brisbane Broncos, plus reflects on representing the Māori All Sta...
53. Daniel Saifiti: Reflecting on 150, goals and TV show debate
May 25, 2023 05:40 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOne of our own, Daniel Saifiti is set to tick off another huge milestone in the NRL this weekend. The powerhouse forward will play his 150th NRL and Knights game this Sunday against the Manly Sea Eagles in front of the Hunter faithful. Born in Newcastle and having grown up on the Central Coast, 'D-Saf' made his debut as a teenager back in Round 1 of 2016. On the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast, Saifiti shared stories over the course of eight seasons in the NRL including his tough introduction to fi...
Daniel Saifiti: Reflecting on 150, goals and TV show debate
May 25, 2023 05:40 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOne of our own, Daniel Saifiti is set to tick off another huge milestone in the NRL this weekend. The powerhouse forward will play his 150th NRL and Knights game this Sunday against the Manly Sea Eagles in front of the Hunter faithful. Born in Newcastle and having grown up on the Central Coast, 'D-Saf' made his debut as a teenager back in Round 1 of 2016. On the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast, Saifiti shared stories over the course of eight seasons in the NRL including his tough introduction to fi...
Greg Marzhew: Start to the season, journey to league and fan Q's
May 18, 2023 05:19 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBFast becoming a fan favourite in the red and blue, nib Newcastle Knights winger Greg Marzhew makes his debut on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. The powerful outside-back joined from the Gold Coast Titans during the pre-season and has averaged just under 200 metres per game, from his first seven appearances. The 26-year-old talked about his move to the Club and his role in the team from the tough carries to scoring in the corner up the other. We got to know the Auckland-born talent a little bit...
52. Greg Marzhew: Start to the season, journey to league and fan Q's
May 18, 2023 05:19 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBFast becoming a fan favourite in the red and blue, nib Newcastle Knights winger Greg Marzhew makes his debut on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. The powerful outside-back joined from the Gold Coast Titans during the pre-season and has averaged just under 200 metres per game, from his first seven appearances. The 26-year-old talked about his move to the Club and his role in the team from the tough carries to scoring in the corner up the other. We got to know the Auckland-born talent a little bit...
51. Tyson Gamble: Living in Newcastle, debut stories & Marvel movies
May 11, 2023 04:53 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOur new quick-witted and competitive half, Tyson Gamble joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about joining the team at the pre-season camp, debuting in 2018 and falling in love with Newcastle. The boys chat about the return from their break and how they re-charged during last week’s bye round. Gamble spoke about his journey to the game, playing footy from age 7 before entering the Redcliffe Dolphins pathways system, and eventually debuting for the Wests Tigers in Round 15, 2018. before...
Tyson Gamble: Living in Newcastle, debut stories & Marvel movies
May 11, 2023 04:53 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOur new quick-witted and competitive half, Tyson Gamble joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about joining the team at the pre-season camp, debuting in 2018 and falling in love with Newcastle. The boys chat about the return from their break and how they re-charged during last week’s bye round. Gamble spoke about his journey to the game, playing footy from age 7 before entering the Redcliffe Dolphins pathways system, and eventually debuting for the Wests Tigers in Round 15, 2018. before...
Lachlan Miller: Journey to Newcastle, Olympics and pressure moments
April 20, 2023 04:01 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOur new No.1, Lachlan Miller, joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about his new surroundings in Newcastle, his journey across two codes and his excitement for the remainder of the season. Complete our Podcast Survey for the chance to WIN!*: https://bit.ly/3onZfFI Lachie joins co-hosts Mat and Jae, kicking off the episode with a new segment, 'Are you smarter than a front-rower' as we test our fullback's general knowledge on a range of topics. Miller also discusses his early days in lea...
50. Lachlan Miller: Journey to Newcastle, Olympics and pressure moments
April 20, 2023 04:01 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOur new No.1, Lachlan Miller, joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about his new surroundings in Newcastle, his journey across two codes and his excitement for the remainder of the season. Complete our Podcast Survey for the chance to WIN!*: https://bit.ly/3onZfFI Lachie joins co-hosts Mat and Jae, kicking off the episode with a new segment, 'Are you smarter than a front-rower' as we test our fullback's general knowledge on a range of topics. Miller also discusses his early days in lea...
49. Tamika Upton: Re-signing, memories from '22 and country music
April 13, 2023 06:47 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWith the ink still drying on her new contract with our Club, nib Newcastle Knights NRLW fullback Tamika Upton joined the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. The Queensland Origin representative and NRLW premiership winner spoke about her new extension, calling Newcastle home for the next five years. Upton reflected on a huge 12 months, winning the 2022 premiership, plus making lifelong connections with her teammates and the town. We also chat about the expansion of the NRLW for the 2023 season and the...
Tamika Upton: Re-signing, memories from '22 and country music
April 13, 2023 06:47 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWith the ink still drying on her new contract with our Club, nib Newcastle Knights NRLW fullback Tamika Upton joined the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. The Queensland Origin representative and NRLW premiership winner spoke about her new extension, calling Newcastle home for the next five years. Upton reflected on a huge 12 months, winning the 2022 premiership, plus making lifelong connections with her teammates and the town. We also chat about the expansion of the NRLW for the 2023 season and the...
48. Dane Gagai: 250 NRL games, mindsets and motorhomes
March 30, 2023 02:49 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThis week we’re joined by nib Newcastle Knights centre, Dane Gagai ‘Gags’ on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. We kicked things off with our highly requested ‘guess that game’ where we test Gags’ memory on some of the biggest games in his career thus far. The boys chatted about his highly decorated NRL, Origin and World Cup career ahead of his upcoming milestone of 250 NRL games this Sunday. We also hear the deeper story of meeting Wayne Bennett in Brisbane, playing alongside Bedsy in his 2012 d...
Dane Gagai: 250 NRL games, mindsets and motorhomes
March 30, 2023 02:49 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThis week we’re joined by nib Newcastle Knights centre, Dane Gagai ‘Gags’ on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. We kicked things off with our highly requested ‘guess that game’ where we test Gags’ memory on some of the biggest games in his career thus far. The boys chatted about his highly decorated NRL, Origin and World Cup career ahead of his upcoming milestone of 250 NRL games this Sunday. We also hear the deeper story of meeting Wayne Bennett in Brisbane, playing alongside Bedsy in his 2012 d...
47. Bradman Best: Journey so far, back at home and puppies
March 23, 2023 04:16 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe're joined by nib Newcastle Knights centre, Bradman Best on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. At 18 years of age, Bradman ran out onto the field for the first time. Listen in as we chat about his NRL journey ahead of his upcoming milestone of 50 NRL games. Bradman also reflected on a big pre-season and his new approach to this year's campaign. Best is joined by co-hosts Mat and Jae, to talk about what a 'Bronco' is and what point in the future the boys would travel to. On the episode, we revie...
Bradman Best: Journey so far, back at home and puppies
March 23, 2023 04:16 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe're joined by nib Newcastle Knights centre, Bradman Best on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. At 18 years of age, Bradman ran out onto the field for the first time. Listen in as we chat about his NRL journey ahead of his upcoming milestone of 50 NRL games. Bradman also reflected on a big pre-season and his new approach to this year's campaign. Best is joined by co-hosts Mat and Jae, to talk about what a 'Bronco' is and what point in the future the boys would travel to. On the episode, we revie...
Legends // Danny Buderus: Origin triumphs, debut memories and Test football
March 16, 2023 03:47 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn our first edition of KNIGHTS // HQ Legends, where we talk to some of our past greats to wear the red and blue jumper, we kick things off with Knights Hall of Famer, former Captain and most capped player in the Club's history, Danny Buderus. Born in Taree before moving to Newcastle as a teenager, 'Bedsy's' career spanned the NRL, Super League, State of Origin and internationally for Australia playing 389 first class rugby league games. Some of his accolades include Captaining Australia, ...
46. Legends // Danny Buderus: Origin triumphs, debut memories and Test football
March 16, 2023 03:47 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn our first edition of KNIGHTS // HQ Legends, where we talk to some of our past greats to wear the red and blue jumper, we kick things off with Knights Hall of Famer, former Captain and most capped player in the Club's history, Danny Buderus. Born in Taree before moving to Newcastle as a teenager, 'Bedsy's' career spanned the NRL, Super League, State of Origin and internationally for Australia playing 389 first class rugby league games. Some of his accolades include Captaining Australia, ...
45. Ponga and Brailey: Captaincy, teammates quiz and AI
March 09, 2023 04:22 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOur two Co-Captains, Jayden Brailey and Kalyn Ponga, joined the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about captaining the red and blue together, the new spine combination and this weekend's huge match-up against the Tigers. To kick things off, the boys took on the very first teammates challenge where we quizzed the boys on each other's biggest fears, pub feeds, man crushes and Club debut games. Ahead of Round 2, we spoke about to the Tigers game and competing for the Allan McMahon Shield this Sun...
Ponga and Brailey: Captaincy, teammates quiz and AI
March 09, 2023 04:22 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOur two Co-Captains, Jayden Brailey and Kalyn Ponga, joined the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about captaining the red and blue together, the new spine combination and this weekend's huge match-up against the Tigers. To kick things off, the boys took on the very first teammates challenge where we quizzed the boys on each other's biggest fears, pub feeds, man crushes and Club debut games. Ahead of Round 2, we spoke about to the Tigers game and competing for the Allan McMahon Shield this Sun...
44. Round 1 preview, all-time Knights team and psychics
March 02, 2023 03:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBRound 1 is here with our 2023 campaign beginning tomorrow night across the ditch against the Warriors. Your co-hosts, Mat and Jae chat about Crokes’ journey from NSW Cup to his NRL debut back in Round 13, 2021. Crokes also chats about the day he received the call up from AOB; racing against the clock from his job site in Cessnock with just 13 minutes to spare. With the competition around the corner, the boys reflect on the Trial games, discussing the formation of the four-man spine betwee...
Round 1 preview, all-time Knights team and psychics
March 02, 2023 03:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBRound 1 is here with our 2023 campaign beginning tomorrow night across the ditch against the Warriors. Your co-hosts, Mat and Jae chat about Crokes’ journey from NSW Cup to his NRL debut back in Round 13, 2021. Crokes also chats about the day he received the call up from AOB; racing against the clock from his job site in Cessnock with just 13 minutes to spare. With the competition around the corner, the boys reflect on the Trial games, discussing the formation of the four-man spine betwee...
Adam Elliott: Joining the Knights, leadership and memories with Millie
February 16, 2023 03:55 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBExcitement is building ahead of the 2023 campaign with new faces and new combinations set to take to the field for Round 1. We're joined by one of those new faces in off-season recruit, Adam Elliott, on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. After seven seasons in the NRL with over 100 games to his name, Elliott has already immersed himself in the Newcastle community and brings with him plenty of experience and leadership qualities. We kick off the episode with Adam's very own player quiz to test his...
43. Adam Elliott: Joining the Knights, leadership and memories with Millie
February 16, 2023 03:55 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBExcitement is building ahead of the 2023 campaign with new faces and new combinations set to take to the field for Round 1. We're joined by one of those new faces in off-season recruit, Adam Elliott, on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast. After seven seasons in the NRL with over 100 games to his name, Elliott has already immersed himself in the Newcastle community and brings with him plenty of experience and leadership qualities. We kick off the episode with Adam's very own player quiz to test his...
42. Trials preview, pre-season challenge and greatest sport films
February 09, 2023 03:55 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBFooty is back! Listen in as the boys take a deep dive into our upcoming trial matches and pre-season so far. With a 28-man squad named to take on the Sharks this Friday night, your co-hosts Jae and Mat take a look at the clash and break down the points system for the Pre-Season Challenge. They also look back on a big pre-season at the Club with 'Crokes' providing a unique perspective from the playing group. Plus, the boys share what they get up to away from the Club, including a story ...