Meet the Knights
Your New Favourite Club (If You Bleed Loyalty and Love a Local Hero Story)
They’re not the flashiest. They don’t always win.
But when you cheer for the Newcastle Knights, you join one of the tightest communities in the NRL.
A club built on heart, hometown pride, and a hero named Joey.
Small Town. Big Heart.
The Knights joined the league in 1988, repping the steel city of Newcastle—a working-class town where footy means everything.
They weren’t handed anything. They had to earn respect.
And when they finally broke through in the late 90s?
They brought the whole city with them.
1997: The Miracle at the Death
In one of the most iconic moments in rugby league history, the Knights stunned the Manly Sea Eagles to win the 1997 ARL Grand Final with a last-minute try by Darren Albert.
The crowd lost its mind.
The players wept.
The commentary? “Andrew Johns… Darren Albert… THEY’VE WON IT!”
That wasn’t just a win. It was a moment frozen in league history.
2001: Back It Up, Baby
Just four years later, Newcastle did it again—this time with authority.
They blew Parramatta off the park in the first half of the 2001 Grand Final and cruised to a second premiership.
At the centre of it all?
One man.
Andrew Johns: The Immortal
“Joey” isn’t just Newcastle’s favourite son.
He’s arguably the greatest rugby league player ever.
- Vision like a chess master
- A kicking game from another dimension
- Fierce, fearless, flawed, and unforgettable
He carried this club, often on busted limbs, and gave Knights fans more than memories—he gave them identity.
Modern Knights: Building Something Again
They’re not quite back to their glory days, but the pieces are there:
- Kalyn Ponga – Captain. Playmaker. When he’s on, he’s untouchable.
- Bradman Best – Centre built like a wrecking ball.
- Jackson Hastings, Dane Gagai, Daniel Saifiti – All-in, every play.
Newcastle is climbing. And when they hit again? It’s gonna be loud.
The Vibe
The Knights are a punchy, underdog club with unwavering fans.
They don’t get the big-market glitz.
They don’t care.
They’re here to scrap, sing, and lift each other—win or lose.
The stadium shakes when they score.
And when they win at home?
It feels like a city catching fire.
Why Pick the Knights?
- You love a community club with real soul
- You want to cheer for loyalty, not luxury
- You’re all about passion, punch-ups, and player-made history
- You want a team that feels like home
Grab a red and blue scarf, and don’t be surprised if your voice is hoarse by halftime.
The Knights are calling.
Welcome to The Footy Family
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On Second Thought…
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