Robert Dillon
Newcastle Herald
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Knights prop Jacob Saifiti facing five-game suspension for high tackle
Saifiti charged with grade-three reckless high tackle. → Read More
Newcastle Knights score gutsy 14-12 win against Wests Tigers on day of carnage
Kalyn Ponga is helped from the field on Sunday. Picture Getty Images KALYN Ponga's immediate playing future appears in doubt after the Newcastle Knights captain was knocked senseless in Sunday's courageous 14-12 triumph against Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval. → Read More
Sporting Declaration: Labor need to deliver the Broadmeadow sporting precinct
What Minns needed to tell the people of Newcastle and the Hunter was: "Vote for us, and we'll... → Read More
David Klemmer keeping a low profile before grudge match against the Newcastle Knights
Klemmer is apparently determined to do his talking on the field. → Read More
Sporting Declaration: What did the Knights ever see in Anthony Milford?
Anthony Milford on debut for Newcastle last year against his former Brisbane teammates. He rejected an offer to stay with the Knights and instead signed with the Dolphins. Picture by Jonathan Carroll I JUST assumed I had no idea - a conclusion you perhaps reached long, long ago. → Read More
Newcastle Knights crash 20-12 to Warriors in season-opener
Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga fuming after being ordered off for HIA. → Read More
New Knights recruit Adam Elliott is daring to dream
ADAM Elliott hasn't even played a game for the Knights, yet he has already celebrated one of the club's finest hours. → Read More
Why Mitch Barnett expects the Knights to kick off to him on his Warriors debut
MITCH Barnett will put friendships on hold for 80 minutes tomorrow night as he strives to mark his NRL debut for the Warriors with a victory against his former club, the Newcastle Knights. → Read More
Wests Group keen to bring NBL basketball and Super Netball franchises to Newcastle
THE Wests Group are confident they can bankroll National Basketball League and Super Netball franchises in Newcastle - providing the state government honours its promise to build an entertainment centre at District Park. → Read More
Knights legend Kurt Gidley backs Kalyn Ponga to excel in his new pivotal role
Kurt Gidley regularly switched between fullback and five-eighth. KNIGHTS champion Kurt Gidley has no doubt Kalyn Ponga will excel in his new role as five-eighth but believes the evolution will be a gradual process. → Read More
Why the Newcastle Jets need a home base to help foster young talent
DURING a lifetime in elite-level soccer, Gary van Egmond has seen first-hand some of the finest facilities the world game has to offer. → Read More
Newcastle Jets bound for Glory after best win of the season
I believe in this group. I believe in the players. → Read More
Sporting Declaration: Soccer's so-called "active supporters" are suffering delusions of grandeur
ON the pitch, honours finished even after a 1-all draw, but in the grandstands it was pretty much a cakewalk for the visitors. → Read More
Newcastle Jets thrash Brisbane Roar 4-0 to release pressure and climb the A-League ladder
Jaushua Sotirio goal opens the floodgates for Newcastle. → Read More
Mid-afternoon kick-offs a hot topic for Newcastle Jets' ALW players
NEWCASTLE Jets players and coach Ash Wilson are taking the view that it will be the same for both teams as they prepare to battle the heat in Saturday's A-League Women's clash with Western Sydney at Blacktown. → Read More
Newcastle Jets sign their first-ever player from Japan: Manabu Saito
THE Newcastle Jets have signed the first Japanese import in their history after securing highly credentialed winger Manabu Saito until the end of the season. → Read More
Can the Newcastle Jets retain influential midfielder Angus Thurgate?
JETS coach Arthur Papas admits the club's hopes of re-signing Angus Thurgate might depend on whether the midfield playmaker wants to explore the option of plying his trade overseas. → Read More
Why the Newcastle Knights can't afford to lose Dominic Young
"The bottom line is that his best years are still ahead of him." → Read More
Angus Thurgate left with mixed emotions as Newcastle Jets draw 1-all with Western Sydney Wanderers
JETS playmaker Angus Thurgate was left with mixed emotions as his team drew 1-all with Western Sydney Wanderers at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday. → Read More
Jordan Elsey's departure to Perth Glory opens window of opportunity for Newcastle Jets
THE Newcastle Jets have room to manoeuvre in the January transfer window after releasing defender Jordan Elsey to Perth Glory and loaning fringe squad member Rory Jordan to APIA Leichhardt. → Read More