2016 Newcastle Knights season
2016 Newcastle Knights season | ||||
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Team information | ||||
CEO | Matthew Gidley | |||
Coach | Nathan Brown | |||
Captain | ||||
Stadium | Hunter Stadium | |||
Top scorers | ||||
Tries | Nathan Ross (4) | |||
Goals | Trent Hodkinson (19) | |||
Points | Trent Hodkinson (42) | |||
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The 2016 Newcastle Knights season is the 29th in the club's history. Coached by Nathan Brown and captained by Trent Hodkinson, Tariq Sims and Jeremy Smith, they compete in the NRL's 2016 Telstra Premiership.
Contents
Milestones
- Round 1: David Bhana made his NRL debut for the club.
- Round 1: Jaelen Feeney made his NRL debut for the club.
- Round 1: Trent Hodkinson made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Canterbury-Bankstown, captained his 1st game for the club and kicked his 1st goal for the club.
- Round 1: Pat Mata'utia made his NRL debut for the club and scored his 1st try for the club, which was also his 1st career try.
- Round 1: Pauli Pauli made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Parramatta Eels.
- Round 1: Daniel Saifiti made his NRL debut for the club and scored his 1st try for the club, which was also his 1st career try.
- Round 1: Jacob Saifiti made his NRL debut for the club.
- Round 1: Jeremy Smith captained his 1st game for the club.
- Round 3: Cory Denniss made his NRL debut for the club and scored his 1st try for the club, which was also his 1st career try.
- Round 3: Sam Mataora scored his 1st try for the club.
- Round 3: Jarrod Mullen played his 200th for the club, which was also his 200th career game.
- Round 3: Mickey Paea made his debut for the club, after previously playing for Hull F.C..
- Round 5: Jacob Saifiti scored his 1st try for the club, which was also his 1st career try.
- Round 6: The Knights won their 200th game at Hunter Stadium.
- Round 6: Will Pearsall made his NRL debut for the club.
- Round 7: Josh King made his NRL debut for the club.
- Round 7: Jack Stockwell played his 50th career game.
- Round 8: Sam Mataora played his 50th career game.
- Round 8: Jeremy Smith played his 200th career game.
- Round 9: Brock Lamb made his NRL debut for the club.
- Round 10: Jack Cogger made his NRL debut for the club.
- Round 11: Dane Gagai played his 100th career game.
- Round 11: Trent Hodkinson scored his 1st try for the club.
Squad
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Transfers and Re-signings
Gains
Player | Previous Club | Length |
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David Bhana | New Zealand Warriors | 2017 |
Nathan Brown (head coach) | Melbourne Storm | 2018 |
Cory Denniss | Newcastle Knights NYC | Promoted |
Krys Freeman | Norths Devils | 2016 |
Trent Hodkinson | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 2018 |
Tama Koopu | Newcastle Knights NSW Cup | Promoted |
Todd Lowrie (NYC coach) | Brisbane Broncos | 2016 |
Peter Mata'utia | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 2017 |
Mickey Paea | Hull F.C. | 2017 |
Pauli Pauli | Parramatta Eels | 2017 |
Will Pearsall | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 2017 |
Michael Potter (assistant coach) | Fiji under-20s team | 2016 |
Braden Robson | Newcastle Knights NYC | Promoted |
Daniel Saifiti | Newcastle Knights NYC | Promoted |
Jacob Saifiti | Newcastle Knights NYC | Promoted |
Bradie Smith | Newcastle Knights NYC | Promoted |
Ken Tofilau | Newcastle Knights NYC | Promoted |
Tekina Vailea | Illawarra Cutters | 2016 |
Losses
Player | Club |
---|---|
Adam Clydsdale | Canberra Raiders |
James Elias | Demoted |
David Fa'alogo | Ipswich Jets |
Marvin Filipo | Cessnock Goannas |
Jake Finn | Western Suburbs Rosellas |
Jacob Gagai | Demoted |
Kurt Gidley | Warrington Wolves |
Kerrod Holland | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs |
Chris Houston | Widnes Vikings |
Sam Keenan | Released |
Joseph Leilua | Canberra Raiders |
James McManus | Indefinite Injury |
Clint Newton | Retirement |
Jah Pakau | Released |
Pride Petterson-Robati | Casey Warriors |
Troy Pezet (NYC coach) | Demoted |
Chad Redman | Gold Coast Titans |
Tyrone Roberts | Gold Coast Titans |
Craig Sandercock (assistant coach) | Wests Tigers |
Beau Scott | Parramatta Eels |
Damian Sironen | Illawarra Cutters |
Michael Steele | Demoted |
Rick Stone (head coach) | Contract Terminated |
Tuiala Togiatasi | Tweed Heads Seagulls |
Honeti Tuha | Parramatta Eels |
Carlos Tuimavave | Hull F.C. |
Noel Underwood | Townsville Blackhawks |
Paterika Vaivai | Burleigh Bears |
Re-signings
Player | Re-signed to |
---|---|
Daniel Saifiti | 2018 |
Jacob Saifiti | 2018 |
Player contract situations
Ladder
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 301 | 170 | +131 | 20 |
2 | Melbourne Storm | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 241 | 130 | +111 | 20 |
3 | Brisbane Broncos | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 312 | 155 | +157 | 16 |
4 | File:North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland Cowboys | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 308 | 172 | +136 | 16 |
5 | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 261 | 208 | +53 | 14 |
6 | Canberra Raiders | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 299 | 247 | +52 | 13 |
7 | Penrith Panthers | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 222 | 225 | −3 | 12 |
8 | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 238 | 243 | −5 | 12 |
9 | Gold Coast Titans | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 224 | 241 | −17 | 12 |
10 | St. George Illawarra Dragons | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 143 | 242 | −99 | 12 |
11 | Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 190 | 246 | −56 | 10 |
12 | Wests Tigers | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 227 | 305 | −78 | 10 |
13 | New Zealand Warriors | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 220 | 300 | −80 | 10 |
14 | Sydney Roosters | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 193 | 265 | −72 | 6 |
15 | Newcastle Knights | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 132 | 395 | −263 | 3 |
16 | Parramatta Eels | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 210 | 177 | +33 | 21 |
1 Parramatta were deducted 12 competition points for gross long-term salary cap breaches.
Jerseys and sponsors
In 2016, the Knights' jerseys were made by ISC and their major sponsor was Newpave Asphalt.
2016 Home Jersey | 2016 Away Jersey | 2015 ANZAC Jersey | 2015 NSW Mining Jersey |
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File:Newcastle Knights Home Jersey 2015.png | File:Newcastle Knights away jersey 2000.svg |
Fixtures
Auckland Nines
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Squad: 1. Jake Mamo 2. Nathan Ross 3. Jaelen Feeney 4. Akuila Uate 6. Brock Lamb 7. Will Pearsall 8. Pauli Pauli 9. Tyler Randell (c) 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Korbin Sims 12. Robbie Rochow (c) 13. Jacob Saifiti 14. Sione Mata'utia 15. Joseph Tapine 16. Tariq Sims (c) 17. Chanel Mata'utia 18. Danny Levi 19. Pat Mata'utia
Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Score | Tries | Drop Goal Conversions | Attendance | |||
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Saturday, 6 February | Auckland Nines Game 3 | File:North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland Cowboys | Eden Park | 12-28 | B.Lamb, D.Levi | B.Lamb (2/2) | ||||
Saturday, 6 February | Auckland Nines Game 11 | Penrith Panthers | Eden Park | 15-14 | J.Mamo (2), C.Mata'utia | D.Levi (1/3) | ||||
Sunday, 7 February | Auckland Nines Game 19 | Wests Tigers | Eden Park | 21-16 | D.Levi, R.Rochow, A.Uate, J.Mamo | B.Lamb (2/4) | ||||
Sunday, 7 February | Auckland Nines Quarter-Final 1 | Parramatta Eels | Eden Park | 8-12 | J.Mamo, J.Feeney | B.Lamb (0/2) | ||||
Legend: Win Loss Draw |
Pre-season trials
Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | |||
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Saturday, 20 February | Trial 1 | Canberra Raiders | Wade Park | 28 – 34 | J.Feeney, L.Fitzgibbon, A.Uate, C.Mata'utia, B.Lamb | T.Hodkinson (3/3), T.Randell (0/1), B.Lamb (1/1) | ||||
Legend: Win Loss Draw |
Regular season
Source:[43]
- FG – Field Goal
- GP – Golden Point extra time
Statistics
Name | Appearances | Tries | Goals | Field Goals | Points | Captain | Age |
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David Bhana | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Jack Cogger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Cory Denniss | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 19 |
Jaelen Feeney | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Lachlan Fitzgibbon | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Dane Gagai | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 25 |
Trent Hodkinson | 11 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 48 | 11 | 28 |
Josh King | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Brock Lamb | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Danny Levi | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Jake Mamo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Sam Mataora | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 26 |
Chanel Mata'utia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Pat Mata'utia | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 23 |
Peter Mata'utia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Sione Mata'utia | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
Jarrod Mullen | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
Mickey Paea | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Pauli Pauli | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
Will Pearsall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Tyler Randell | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 |
Robbie Rochow | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Nathan Ross | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 28 |
Daniel Saifiti | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
Jacob Saifiti | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
Korbin Sims | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
Tariq Sims | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 26 |
Jeremy Smith | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 36 |
Kade Snowden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Jack Stockwell | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Akuila Uate | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 29 |
Totals | 12 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 132 | - | Average: 24 |
31 players used.
Source:[44]
Representative honours
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The following players appeared in a representative match in 2016.
Fiji
- Michael Potter (Coach)
- Daniel Saifiti
- Korbin Sims (Squad member)
- Akuila Uate
Indigenous All Stars
Junior Kiwis
New South Wales Country
New South Wales Residents
- Matt Lantry (Assistant coach)
New Zealand
- Danny Levi (19th man)
Tonga
- Mickey Paea (18th man)
World All Stars
- Trent Hodkinson (Squad member)
- Jeremy Smith
Individual honours
Teams and squads
2016 Emerging Blues Camp
2016 New South Wales Under-20s Origin Pathways Camp
2016 Qeensland Academy of Sport Emerging Origin Squad
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