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"We've trained a number of guys back there."

Whether the Knights will be any better this year is anyone's guess.

Never before in Newcastle's history had they lost so many successive games so heavily on home turf.

"I've definitely worked on my technique, bending my back and dipping late, that sort of stuff."

MIDWAY through last NRL season, amid mounting media speculation about the prospect of Kalyn Ponga switching to five-eighth, Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien raised the subject with me during a telephone conversation. Kalyn Ponga and Adam O'Brien. It was clear O'Brien was no fan of the idea. He didn't want…

"I know people want them here right now, but they will be a better product when they get out here."

The club has signed Hastings, but do they need a fullback to switch Ponga to five-eighth?

The Knights have identified the former sevens player to play fullback.

The Knights coach believes the club is well placed to retain the Englishman.

Newcastle will play at a new venue for the first time, while also making a trip to Western Australia.

The winners and losers.