2012 Newcastle Knights season

2012 #0000FF #FFFFFF NRL NRL 12th 10 0 14 448 488 CEO Matthew Gidley Coach Wayne Bennett Kurt Gidley Hunter Stadium 20,919 29,482 Akuila Uate (18) Tyrone Roberts (40) Tyrone Roberts (92) 2011 2013 The 2012 Newcastle Knights season was the 25th in the club's history. Coached by Wayne Bennett and captained by Kurt Gidley, they competed in the NRL's 2012 Telstra Premiership, finishing the regular season 12th (out of 16). Milestones Round 1: Darius Boyd made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Round 1: Adam Cuthbertson made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Round 1: Alex McKinnon made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Round 3: Matt Hilder kicked his 1st goal for the club. Round 4: Alex McKinnon scored his 1st try for the club. Round 4: Timana Tahu played his 100th game for the club. Round 6: Tyrone Roberts kicked his 1st career goal. Round 8: Kurt Gidley scored his 1000th point for the club, which was also his 1000th career point. Round 8: Willie Mason made his debut for the club, after previously playing for RC Toulonnais. Round 10: Chris Adams made his NRL debut for the club. Round 10: James McManus played his 100th game for the club, which was also his 100th career game. Round 12: Tyrone Roberts scored his 1st career try. Round 13: Chris Houston played his 100th career game. Round 14: Dane Gagai made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Brisbane Broncos and scored his 1st try for the club. Round 14: Willie Mason scored his 1st try for the club. Round 17: Kevin Naiqama scored his 1st career try. Round 18: Kyle O'Donnell made his NRL debut for the club. Round 19: Robbie Rochow made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Melbourne Storm. Round 19: Zeb Taia played his 100th career game. Round 21: Darius Boyd scored his 1st try for the club. Round 21: Robbie Rochow scored his 1st career try. Round 25: Timana Tahu scored his 88th try for the club, breaking Adam MacDougall's record of 87 tries as the highest ever try-scorer for the Knights. Round 25: Zeb Taia played his 100th game for the club. Round 26: Neville Costigan played his 150th career game. Squad the complete list of Newcastle Knights players List of Newcastle Knights players Newcastle Knights blue white #B50000 white Newcastle Knights Profile, Rugby League Project 31 December 2012 2012 NRL premiership squad 103 HK Danny Buderus y 128 CE Timana Tahu 143 FE HB Kurt Gidley y gk 172 PR Kade Snowden 179 FE HB Jarrod Mullen 186 WG James McManus 198 SR PR Zeb Taia 200 PR Richard Fa'aoso (mid-season loss) 201 HK FE Matt Hilder gk 202 SR Chris Houston y 203 CE Wes Naiqama gk 208 CE Junior Sa'u 209 WG Akuila Uate 217 PR Evarn Tuimavave 218 SR LK Joel Edwards 220 WG FB Kevin Naiqama 221 LK HK Neville Costigan 223 HB FB Tyrone Roberts gk 225 LK Marvin Filipo 226 FB Peter Mata'utia 227 FE HB Ryan Stig 228 PR Zane Tetevano 229 CE Siuatonga Likiliki 230 FB Darius Boyd 231 PR LK Adam Cuthbertson 232 LK SR CE Alex McKinnon 233 PR Willie Mason 234 HK Chris Adams 235 CE Dane Gagai 236 PR Kyle O'Donnell 237 PR SR Robbie Rochow 000 PR Sam Anderson 000 LK Ethan Cook 000 PR Rodney Mason 000 LK Warren Schillings 000 PR Korbin Sims 000 SR Mark Wade (mid-season loss) Extended squad players HB Adrian Davis FE Albert Kelly (mid-season termination) PR Daine Laurie SR Lorenzo Ma'afu (mid-season loss) WG Chanel Mata'utia FB Maipele Morseau LK Tyler Randell HK Chad Redman PR Simione Sawene FE Will Smith WG Watisoni Votu (pre-season loss) Wayne Bennett Rick Stone Rip Taylor - NSW Cup coach Mick Crawley - NYC coach (gk) Goal kicker Transfers and Re-signings Gains Player/Coach Previous club LengthWayne Bennett (head coach)St. George Illawarra Dragons2015Darius BoydSt. George Illawarra Dragons2015Danny BuderusLeeds Rhinos2012Mick Crawley (assistant coach & NYC coach)North Queensland Cowboys2014Adam CuthbertsonSt. George Illawarra Dragons2014Dane GagaiBrisbane Broncos2014Albert KellyCronulla-Sutherland Sharks2012Daine LaurieMacquarie Scorpions2012Lorenzo Ma'afuIpswich JetsTrain and trialWillie MasonRC Toulonnais2012Alex McKinnonSt. George Illawarra Dragons2014Robbie RochowMelbourne Storm2012Simione SaweneFiji under-20s Rugby Union team2012Kade SnowdenCronulla-Sutherland Sharks2015Timana TahuPenrith Panthers2013Watisoni VotuVuda BluesTrain and trialMark WadeMerewether Carlton Rugby Club2012 Losses Player/Coach ClubJosh AilaomaiSydney RoostersGarth Brennan (NYC coach)Penrith PanthersCameron CiraldoPenrith PanthersIsaac De GoisCronulla-Sutherland SharksAndrew Dunemann (assistant coach)Canberra RaidersBeau HenryGold Coast TitansMarvin KarawanaHawke's Bay Rugby UnionAntonio KaufusiLondon BroncosKeith LuliaBradford BullsAdam MacDougallRetirementShannon McDonnellHull Kingston RoversConstantine MikaHull Kingston RoversCory PatersonNorth Queensland CowboysBen RogersRetirementCraig Sandercock (assistant coach)Hull Kingston RoversSteve SouthernWakefield Trinity WildcatsMark TaufuaCronulla-Sutherland SharksDaniel TolarRetirementMitch WilliamsReleasedSimon WilliamsWestern Suburbs Rosellas Promoted juniors Player Junior sideSam AndersonKnights National Youth CompetitionAdrian DavisKnights New South Wales CupRodney MasonKnights National Youth CompetitionChanel Mata'utiaKnights National Youth CompetitionMaipele MorseauKnights National Youth CompetitionTyler RandellKnights National Youth CompetitionWarren SchillingsCentral Coast CenturionsKorbin SimsKnights National Youth CompetitionWill SmithKnights National Youth Competition Change of role Player/Coach New roleApi PewhairangiKnights second-tier squadRick Stone (head coach)Knights assistant coach Re-signings Player/Coach Re-signed toChris Adams2013Danny Buderus2013Adrian Davis2013Marvin Filipo2013Chris Houston2014Siuatonga Likiliki2013Rodney Mason2013Willie Mason2014Chanel Mata'utia2013Kevin Naiqama2013Tyler Randell2015Chad Redman2013Tyrone Roberts2014Robbie Rochow2014Korbin Sims2013Will Smith2013 Player contract situations 2012 (left)201320142015Sam AndersonBrett Keeble https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/341490/knights-lose-two-local-lads-to-penrith/ Knights lose two local lads to Penrith | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2012-09-17 2016-08-07Chris Adamshttp://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/off-contract-nrl-stars-revealed/story-fni3fbgz-1226692662399#mm-breached Off-contract NRL stars revealed 5 August 2017Adam CuthbertsonRobert Dillon https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/477802/newcastle-knights-sign-adam-cuthbertson/ Newcastle Knights sign Adam Cuthbertson | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2011-10-26 2016-08-07Darius Boydhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/darius-boyd-follows-wayne-bennett-to-the-knights/news-story/1d3e078ab2b4a6a06c1473d486970c8a Boyd follows Benny to the Knights 9 June 2011 5 August 2017Ethan CookDanny Buderushttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Buderus-resigns-for-2013/56963 Buderus re-signs for 2013 - Newcastle Knights 2012-11-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131019122751/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Buderus-resigns-for-2013/56963 2013-10-19 Dane Gagaihttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-sign-Gagai-resign-Rochow-and-Smith/56009 Knights sign Gagai; re-sign Rochow and Smith - Newcastle Knights 2012-07-13 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120630213318/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-sign-Gagai-resign-Rochow-and-Smith/56009 2012-06-30 Kurt Gidleyhttp://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/04/20/kurt-gidley-re-signs-with-newcastle/ Sports News First - Latest news on Racing and Sports www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au 5 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004232342/http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/04/20/kurt-gidley-re-signs-with-newcastle/ 2013-10-04 deadJoel EdwardsRugby League https://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/knights-negotiations-backfire-as-edwards-joins-raiders-20120806-23qlw.html Knights' negotiations backfire as Edwards joins Raiders Canberratimes.com.au 2012-08-07 2016-08-07Neville Costiganhttps://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/neville-costigan-signs-three-year-deal-to-join-newcastle-knights/story-fn2mcuj6-1225922076080 Home | Live Scores & Latest News Fox Sports 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Chris Houstonhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Houston-announces-resigning/60596 Houston announces re-signing - Newcastle Knights 2012-07-31 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120802211228/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Houston-announces-resigning/60596 2012-08-02 Tyler Randellhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-resign-exciting-young-trio/54520.html August 2016Richard Fa'aosohttps://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/faaoso-signs-with-storm-but-could-fly-off-to-manly-20120627-212zd.html Melbourne The Age Fa'aoso signs with Storm but could fly off to ManlyAdrian DavisWillie Masonhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Mason-officially-extends-contract/65936 Mason officially extends contract - Newcastle Knights 2012-11-15 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121118043602/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Mason-officially-extends-contract/65936 2012-11-18 Kade Snowdenhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=36576&kade-snowden-returns-home August 2016Albert Kellyhttps://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/albert-kelly-sacked-by-newcastle-knights-/news-story/8687947f1627357b13d6673964a02907 The Daily Telegraph Albert Kelly sacked by Newcastle Knights 28 June 2012Marvin Filipohttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-resign-Filipo/62907 Knights re-sign Filipo - Newcastle Knights 2012-08-30 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131019122800/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-resign-Filipo/62907 2013-10-19 Alex McKinnonhttps://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/475226/cuthbertson-in-sights-as-kaufusi-takes-london-job/ Cuthbertson in sights as Kaufusi takes London job | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2011-08-19 2016-08-07Daine Lauriehttps://www.lakesmail.com.au/story/1267604/daine-laurie-joins-wyong-roos/ Daine Laurie joins Wyong Roos Lakes Mail 2013-01-30 2016-08-07Matt Hilderhttp://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-knights-re-sign-hard-working-utility-forward-matt-hilder-to-a-two-year-contract/story-e6frexnr-1226073001503 Knights re-sign hard-working Hilder 5 August 2017Jarrod Mullenhttp://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/jarrod-mullen-re-signs-with-newcastle-knights-until-end-of-2014/story-e6frfgbo-1225954293749 Mullen eyes Knightlife after deal 5 August 2017Lorenzo Ma'afuhttp://football.ipswichjets.com.au/news/jet-lands-knights-nrl-bid Jet lands at Knights in NRL bid | Ipswich Jets Football Football.ipswichjets.com.au 2012-06-22 2016-08-07Siuatonga Likiliki Brett Keeble https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1444696/likiliki-playing-for-knights-future-in-pacific-showdown/?cs=306 Likiliki playing for Knights future in Pacific showdown | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2013-04-19 2016-08-07Tyrone Robertshttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-resign-exciting-young-trio/54520 Knights re-sign exciting young trio - Newcastle Knights 2013-11-20 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131016022520/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-resign-exciting-young-trio/54520 2013-10-16 Maipele Morseauhttps://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=371525 Knights secure Korbin Sims and Maipele Morseau | The Front Row Forums Forums.leagueunlimited.com 2016-08-07Rodney Masonhttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/blake-ferguson-and-anthony-minichiello-head-list-of-top-10-off-contract-nrl-stars-for-2014/story-e6frg6n6-1226745192372 The Australian Blake Ferguson and Anthony Minichiello head list of top 10 off-contract NRL stars for 2014 23 October 2013October 2026 medicmedicRobbie RochowWes Naiqamahttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/wes-naiqama-signs-with-panthers-20120713-220ys.html The Sydney Morning Herald Wes Naiqama signs with PanthersChanel Mata'utiaRobert Dillon https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1472291/cuthbertson-to-stay-with-knights/?cs=306 Cuthbertson to stay with Knights | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2013-05-01 2016-08-07Kyle O'Donnellhttp://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news-display/Panthers-sign-Kyle-ODonnell-and-Jeremy-Latimore/60770 Panthers sign Kyle O'Donnell and Jeremy Latimore - Penrith Panthers 2012-11-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120806001644/http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news-display/Panthers-sign-Kyle-ODonnell-and-Jeremy-Latimore/60770 2012-08-06 Peter Mata'utiaRobert Dillon https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/471576/matauti-opts-to-stay-in-hunter/ Mata'uti opts to stay in Hunter | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2011-06-16 2016-08-07Junior Sa'uhttp://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Sau-signs-with-Storm/61963 Sa'u signs with Storm - Melbourne Storm 2012-11-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130517073742/http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news-display/Sau-signs-with-Storm/61963 2013-05-17 James McManushttp://www.nrl.com/tabid/10874/newsId/60997/Default.aspx Knights statement: James McManus re-signs NRL.com 2016-08-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820175423/http://www.nrl.com/tabid/10874/newsId/60997/Default.aspx 2016-08-20 dead Simione SaweneRobert Dillon https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/437560/young-fijian-simione-sawene-in-line-for-contract-with-newcastle/ Young Fijian Simione Sawene in line for contract with Newcastle | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2012-02-23 2016-08-07Kevin Naiqamahttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-resign-Kevin-Naiqama/60838 Knights re-sign Kevin Naiqama - Newcastle Knights 2012-11-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131019122757/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-resign-Kevin-Naiqama/60838 2013-10-19 Warren Schillingshttp://www.westrosellas.com.au/page16401/News.aspx?newsid=5841 West Rosellas RLFC Newcastle - News Westrosellas.com.au 2016-08-07Chad RedmanNRL http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2013/06/25/vb-nsw-cup-team-lists-round-sixteen.html Vb Nsw Cup Team Lists - Round Sixteen NSWRL 2016-08-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064925/http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2013/06/25/vb-nsw-cup-team-lists-round-sixteen.html 2016-03-04 dead Zeb Taiahttp://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-knights-forward-zeb-taia-signs-three-year-deal-with-catalan-dragons/story-e6frexnr-1226358021280 Taia leaves Knights for France 5 August 2017Korbin SimsBrett Keeble https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/269666/another-sims-among-best-in-nyc/ Another Sims among best in NYC | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2012-08-21 2016-08-07Evarn Tuimavavehttps://www.hullkr.co.uk/tuimavave-signing-confirmed/ Tuimavave signing confirmed 26 July 2012 Will SmithWatisoni Votuhttp://www.fijisun.com.fj/2012/02/25/knights-drop-votu/ Knights drop Votu Fiji Sun 2012-02-25 2016-08-07Ryan Stighttps://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/newcastle-knights-half-ryan-stig-re-signs-with-the-club-for-a-further-two-nrl-seasons/story-fn2mcuj6-1226108386894 Home | Live Scores & Latest News Fox Sports 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Mark Wadehttp://www.nbnnews.com.au/index.php/2012/05/04/promising-knights-player-mark-wade-looking-to-union/ PROMISING KNIGHTS PLAYER MARK WADE LOOKING TO UNION : NBN News 2012-11-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131022045905/http://www.nbnnews.com.au/index.php/2012/05/04/promising-knights-player-mark-wade-looking-to-union/ 2013-10-22 Timana Tahuhttps://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/timana-tahu-signs-twoyear-nrl-deal-with-newcastle-knights/news-story/9d7b810af631a666286fc62c9f4720de Peter Kogoy Timana Tahu signs two-year NRL deal with Newcastle Knights 19 May 2011 2014-02-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20140224055729/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/timana-tahu-signs-two-year-nrl-deal-with-newcastle-knights/story-e6frg7mf-1226059003967 subscription live The AustralianZane Tetevanohttp://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid%3D21713 Archived copy 2012-11-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150522015845/http://leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=21713 2015-05-22 Akuila UateRobert Dillon https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/444199/akuila-uate-repays-smiths-faith-with-interest/ Akuila Uate repays Smith's faith, with interest | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2009-07-15 2016-08-07 Ladder Jerseys and sponsors In 2012, the Knights' jerseys were made by ISC and their major sponsor was Hunter Ports. 2012 Home Jersey2012 Away Jersey2012 Heritage JerseyFile:Newcastle Knights home jersey 2011.pngFile:Newcastle Knights 2012 Away Jersey.pngFile:Newcastle Knights 2012 Heritage Jersey.png Fixtures Pre-season trials Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 11 FebruaryTrial 1Penrith 16 Penrith PanthersRegional Sports Centre, Port Macquarie18 – 18J.McManus, K.Naiqama, M.HilderK.Gidley (2/2), T.Roberts (1/1)6,383Saturday, 18 FebruaryTrial 2Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksOlympic Park, Muswellbrook 22 – 18A.Uate, J.McManus, K.Snowden, T.TahuK.Gidley (3/4) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season 2012 Regular season fixtures Statistics NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsCaptainAgeChris Adams Chris Adams (rugby league)30000026Darius Boyd2230012025Danny Buderus2220081734Neville Costigan232008027Adam Cuthbertson220000027Joel Edwards Joel Edwards (rugby league)190000024Richard Fa'aoso82008028Marvin Filipo20000025Dane Gagai1250020021Kurt Gidley5114032530Matt Hilder100102030Chris Houston Chris Houston (rugby league)2440016227Willie Mason171004032Peter Mata'utia10000022Alex McKinnon Alex McKinnon (rugby league)242008020James McManus James McManus (rugby league)19100040026Jarrod Mullen2480032025Kevin Naiqama870028023Wes Naiqama619022030Kyle O'Donnell10000022Tyrone Roberts18340092021Robbie Rochow81004022Junior Sa'u82008025Kade Snowden190000026Timana Tahu2270028032Zeb Taia231004028Zane Tetevano130000022Evarn Tuimavave30000028Akuila Uate22180072025 Totals 24 80 64 0 448 - Average: 26 29 players used. Source:2012 player stats https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/NRL_2012/Newcastle/summary.html?order=name Representative honours List of Newcastle Knights representatives The following players appeared in a representative match in 2012. Australia Darius Boyd Akuila Uate Junior Kangaroos Alex McKinnon (captain) Korbin Sims Junior Kiwis Api Pewhairangi New South Wales Akuila Uate New South Wales Country James McManus Jarrod Mullen New South Wales Residents Marvin Filipo Kyle O'Donnell New South Wales under-16s Travis Edwards Sione Mata'utia Tevita Pangai Junior New South Wales under-20s Chanel Mata'utia Alex McKinnon NRL All Stars Wayne Bennett (coach) Kade Snowden Prime Minister's XIII Darius Boyd Akuila Uate Queensland Darius Boyd Queensland under-20s Kurt Mann Individual honours Teams and squads National Youth Competition (NYC) Team of the Year Korbin Sims New South Wales Cup Team of the Year Marvin Filipo Siuatonga Likiliki Josh Mantellato Rip Taylor (coach) Dally M awards Dally M Winger of the Year Akuila Uate Newcastle Knights awards Player of the Year National Rugby League (NRL) Player of the Year: Chris Houston National Youth Competition (NYC) Player of the Year: Adam Clydsdale Players' Player National Rugby League (NRL) Players' Player: Danny Buderus National Youth Competition (NYC) Players' Player: Adam Clydsdale References 2 Category:Newcastle Knights seasons Newcastle Knights season