2011 Newcastle Knights season

2011 #0000FF #FFFFFF NRL NRL 8th 12 0 12 478 443 Elimination Finalists (Week 1) CEO Steve Burraston, Matthew Gidley Coach Rick Stone Kurt Gidley Hunter Stadium 19,186 30,729 Akuila Uate (20) Kurt Gidley (55) Kurt Gidley (130) 2010 2012 The 2011 Newcastle Knights season was the 24th in the club's history. Coached by Rick Stone and captained by Kurt Gidley, they competed in the NRL's 2011 Telstra Premiership. The Knights finished the regular season in 8th place (out of 16), thus reaching the finals but were knocked out after losing to the Melbourne Storm in week 1. Milestones Round 1: Neville Costigan made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Round 1: Beau Henry made his NRL debut for the club and scored his 1st career try. Round 6: Tyrone Roberts made his NRL debut for the club. Round 6: Steve Southern made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the North Queensland Cowboys. Round 10: Marvin Filipo made his NRL debut for the club. Round 11: Peter Mata'utia made his NRL debut for the club and scored his 1st career try. Round 13: Neville Costigan scored his 1st try for the club. Round 13: Antonio Kaufusi scored his 1st try for the club. Round 15: Ryan Stig made his NRL debut for the club. Round 16: Wes Naiqama captained his 1st game for the club. Round 17: Ryan Stig scored his 1st career try. Round 19: Ryan Stig kicked his 1st career goal. Round 20: Zane Tetevano made his NRL debut for the club. Round 25: Siuatonga Likiliki made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the New Zealand Warriors. Round 25: Zane Tetevano scored his 1st career try. Round 26: Adam MacDougall kicked his 1st career goal. Round 26: Akuila Uate scored 4 tries, equalling Darren Albert, Adam MacDougall, Andrew Johns and Cooper Vuna's record of most tries scored in a match by 1 player for the Knights. Squad the complete list of Newcastle Knights players List of Newcastle Knights players Newcastle Knights blue white #B50000 white Newcastle Knights Profiles, Rugby League Project 31 December 2011 2011 NRL premiership squad 102 CE Adam MacDougall gk 143 FB FE HB Kurt Gidley y gk 167 PR Daniel Tolar 179 HB Jarrod Mullen y 186 WG James McManus 189 SR Cory Paterson (mid-season loss) 191 PR Mark Taufua 193 LK Marvin Karawana 198 SR Zeb Taia 200 PR Richard Fa'aoso 201 HK LK Matt Hilder 202 SR LK Chris Houston 203 CE FB Wes Naiqama y gk 205 LK SR PR Cameron Ciraldo 206 CE SR Keith Lulia 208 CE Junior Sa'u 209 WG Akuila Uate 210 HK Isaac De Gois 211 FE HK Ben Rogers 214 FB Shannon McDonnell 215 SR LK Constantine Mika 217 PR Evarn Tuimavave 218 LK SR Joel Edwards 219 PR Antonio Kaufusi 220 WG Kevin Naiqama 221 SR Neville Costigan 222 FE Beau Henry (mid-season loss) 223 FE HB FB Tyrone Roberts 224 LK Steve Southern 225 SR CE Marvin Filipo 226 WG FB Peter Mata'utia 227 FE HB Ryan Stig gk 228 PR SR Zane Tetevano 229 CE Siuatonga Likiliki 000 SR Kyle O'Donnell Extended squad players HK Chris Adams PR Josh Ailaomai LK Ethan Cook CE Api Pewhairangi HK Chad Redman WG Mitch Williams CE Simon Williams AUS Rick Stone Andrew Dunemann Craig Sandercock Rip Taylor - NSW Cup coach Garth Brennan - NYC coach Transfers and Re-signings Gains Player/Coach Previous club LengthChris AdamsCessnock Goannas2011Neville CostiganSt. George Illawarra Dragons2013Beau HenrySt. George Illawarra Dragons2013Chris HoustonFree agent2012Siuatonga LikilikiNew Zealand Warriors2012Kyle O'DonnellCronulla-Sutherland Sharks2012Steve SouthernNorth Queensland Cowboys2011Ryan StigNorthern Pride RLFC2011 Losses Player/Coach ClubDaniel AbrahamKurri Kurri BulldogsBen CrossLeeds RhinosScott DureauCatalans DragonsJimmy FawcettUmina BunniesByron FrueanSydney RoostersGeorge NdairaWests TigersSteve SimpsonRetirementSione TovoWests TigersCooper VunaMelbourne Rebels Promoted juniors Player Junior sideEthan CookKnights National Youth CompetitionApi PewhairangiKnights National Youth CompetitionChad RedmanKnights National Youth CompetitionMitch WilliamsKnights National Youth Competition Re-signings Player/Coach Re-signed toChris Adams2012Ethan Cook2012Marvin Filipo2012Kurt Gidley2015Matt Hilder2013Peter Mata'utia2013Kevin Naiqama2012Wes Naiqama2014Api Pewhairangi2012Chad Redman2012Tyrone Roberts2012Junior Sa'u2013Ryan Stig2013Zane Tetevano2013Evarn Tuimavave2012 Player contract situations 2011 (left)2012201320142015Josh AilaomaiROBERT DILLON https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/476662/sam-anderson-in-demand/ Sam Anderson in demand | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2011-09-29 2016-08-07Chris AdamsROBERT DILLON https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/116099/cherished-knights-debut-for-chris-adams/ Cherished Knights debut for Chris Adams | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2012-05-13 2016-08-07Neville Costiganhttp://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 2016-08-07Jarrod Mullenhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/jarrod-mullen-signs-three-year-contract-extension-with-newcastle-knights/story-fn2mcuj6-1225954493702 Home | Live Scores & Latest News Fox Sports 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Kurt Gidleyhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/newcastle-knights-re-sign-captain-kurt-gidley-through-to-the-end-of-the-2015-nrl-season/story-fn2mcuj6-1226042293726 Home | Live Scores & Latest News Fox Sports 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Cameron CiraldoRobert Dillon https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/474296/ciraldo-signs-with-panthers/ Ciraldo signs with Panthers | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2011-08-17 2016-08-07Ethan CookBRETT 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 2016-08-07Matt Hilderhttp://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-knights-re-sign-hard-working-utility-forward-matt-hilder-to-a-two-year-contract/story-e6frep5x-1226073001503 Knights re-sign hard-working Hilder 5 August 2017Wes Naiqamahttp://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/wes-naiqama-re-signs-with-newcastle-knights-on-a-new-three-year-deal/story-fn2mcuj6-1226084329481 Home | Live Scores & Latest News Fox Sports 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Isaac De GoisRugby League http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/sharks-sign-de-gois-20110627-1gnoi.html Sharks sign De Gois Smh.com.au 2011-06-28 2016-08-07Joel Edwardshttp://rleague.com/news/Edwards-re-signs-with-Knights_84540/ rleague.com has been shutdown 2013-11-20 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150610230122/http://rleague.com/news/Edwards-re-signs-with-Knights_84540/ 2015-06-10 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 2016-08-07Beau HenryRugby League http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/gold-coast-snap-up-henry-after-knights-grant-release-20110611-1fy2f.html Gold Coast snap up Henry after Knights grant release Smh.com.au 2011-06-12 2016-08-07Richard Fa'aosohttp://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=67016 Knights re-sign Fa'aoso for 3 years | The Kennel Forum Thekennel.net.au 2016-08-07James McManushttp://www.nrl.com/knights-statement-james-mcmanus-re-signs/tabid/10874/newsid/60997/default.aspx Knights statement: James McManus re-signs NRL.com 2016-08-07Marvin KarawanaHamish Bidwell http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/club-sport/6821311/League-golden-boy-switches-code-for-Wainui League golden boy switches code for Wainui Stuff.co.nz 2012-04-28 2016-08-07Marvin Filipohttps://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 2016-08-07Junior Sa'uROBERT DILLON https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/471070/sau-re-signs-with-knights/ Sa'u re-signs with Knights | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2011-06-01 2016-08-07Antonio Kaufusihttp://www.news-mail.com.au/news/kaufusi-england-bound-rugby-league-super/1126082/ Kaufusi England bound News Mail 2011-10-05 2016-08-07Chris Houstonhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/league/newcastle-knights-re-sign-second-rower-chris-houston-after-he-was-exonerated-of-drug-charges/story-e6frf3ou-1225975621884 Home | Live Scores & Latest News Fox Sports 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Ryan Stighttp://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 2016-08-07Keith Luliahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/13807936 Bradford Bulls sign Australian centre Keith Lulia - BBC Sport Bbc.co.uk 2011-06-17 2016-08-07Siuatonga LikilikiBRETT KEEBLE https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/461236/likiliki-honours-sick-father-in-title-victory/ Likiliki honours sick father in title victory | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2010-10-03 2016-08-07Zane Tetevanohttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights%20re-sign%20Tetevano/41221 Knights re-sign Tetevano - Newcastle Knights www.newcastleknights.com.au 26 January 2022 https://archive.today/20131120004731/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights%20re-sign%20Tetevano/41221 20 November 2013 deadAdam MacDougallhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Adam-MacDougall-confirms-retirement-plans-thanks-fans/42555 Adam MacDougall confirms retirement plans, thanks fans - Newcastle Knights www.newcastleknights.com.au 26 January 2022 https://archive.today/20131120004750/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Adam-MacDougall-confirms-retirement-plans-thanks-fans/42555 20 November 2013 deadKevin NaiqamaROBERT DILLON https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/472255/naiqama-brothers-extend-stay-with-knights/ Naiqama brothers extend stay with Knights | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2011-06-29 2016-08-07Akuila 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 2016-08-07Shannon McDonnellhttp://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/HULL-KR-McDonnell-arrive/story-13411027-detail/story.html HULL KR: McDonnell the first to arrive Hull Daily Mail 2011-09-27 2016-08-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924032123/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/HULL-KR-McDonnell-arrive/story-13411027-detail/story.html 2015-09-24 dead Kyle O'DonnellCRAIG KERRY https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/207598/unlucky-odonnell-bound-for-panthers/ Unlucky O'Donnell bound for Panthers | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2012-08-02 2016-08-07Constantine Mikahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/15474763 Hull KR sign Newcastle Knights forward Constantine Mika - BBC Sport Bbc.co.uk 2011-10-27 2016-08-07Api Pewhairangihttp://www.parraeels.com.au/news-display/Eels-unveil-new-additions-for-2013/66299 Eels unveil new additions for 2013 - Parramatta Eels www.parraeels.com.au 17 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20121202020815/http://www.parraeels.com.au/news-display/Eels-unveil-new-additions-for-2013/66299 2 December 2012 deadCory Patersonhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Cory-Paterson-to-Cowboys/37562 Cory Paterson to Cowboys - Newcastle Knights www.newcastleknights.com.au 26 January 2022 https://archive.today/20131120004811/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Cory-Paterson-to-Cowboys/37562 20 November 2013 deadChad RedmanBRETT KEEBLE https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/114934/young-knights-face-charges-after-all-in-brawl/ Young Knights face charges after all-in brawl | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2012-04-02 2016-08-07Ben Rogershttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Ben-Rogers-retires/42495 Ben Rogers retires - Newcastle Knights www.newcastleknights.com.au 26 January 2022 https://archive.today/20131120004712/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Ben-Rogers-retires/42495 20 November 2013 deadTyrone 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 Steve SouthernBRETT KEEBLE https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/473919/steve-southern-heading-to-wakefield/ Steve Southern heading to Wakefield | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2011-08-09 2016-08-07Zeb TaiaBRETT KEEBLE https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/446074/knights-battle-body-and-soul-as-storm-loom-on-horizon/ Knights battle body and soul as Storm loom on horizon | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2009-08-10 2016-08-07Mark Taufuahttp://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/cronulla-confirm-signings-of-isaac-de-gois-mark-taufua-and-jon-green-as-restructure-continues/story-fn2mcuj6-1226093261711 Home | Live Scores & Latest News Fox Sports 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Evarn TuimavaveRugby League http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/benji-threatened-to-quit-tigers-20110219-1b07u.html Benji threatened to quit Tigers Smh.com.au 2011-02-20 2016-08-07Daniel Tolarhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Dan-Tolar-announces-retirement/43979 Dan Tolar announces retirement - Newcastle Knights www.newcastleknights.com.au 26 January 2022 https://archive.today/20131120004744/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Dan-Tolar-announces-retirement/43979 20 November 2013 deadMitch Williamshttp://www.nrl.com/weekend-trial-all-stars-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/61285/default.aspx Weekend Trial & All Stars Team Lists NRL.com 2016-08-07Simon WilliamsJOSH LEESON https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/115156/real-nrl-season-preview-former-stars-boost-cessnock/ Real NRL season preview: former stars boost Cessnock | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2012-04-11 2016-08-07 2016-08-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20160818102655/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/115156/real-nrl-season-preview-former-stars-boost-cessnock/ live Ladder Jerseys and sponsors In 2011, the Knights' jerseys were made by XBlades and their major sponsor was Coal & Allied. 2011 Home Jersey2011 Away Jersey2011 Close the Gap Jersey2011 Heritage JerseyFile:Newcastle Knights home jersey 2011.pngFile:Newcastle Knights away jersey 2010.svgFile:Newcastle Knights heritage jersey 2009.png Fixtures Pre-season trials Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 5 FebruaryTrial 1New Zealand Warriors old 16 New Zealand WarriorsWingham Park22 – 22J.Edwards, C.Houston, C.Adams, S.WilliamsP.Mata'utia (3/4)Sunday, 13 FebruaryTrial 2Fiji 16 Fiji BatiEnergyAustralia Stadium72 – 0P.Mata'utia (2), J.Ailaomai (2), K.Lulia, B.Henry, E.Cook, Z.Tetevano, S.Williams, C.Adams, K.Naiqama, W.Naiqama, S.Likiliki, A.PewhairangiW.Naiqama (3), P.Mata'utia (3), B.Henry (2)2000Saturday, 19 FebruaryTrial 3Penrith 16 Penrith PanthersRegional Stadium, Port Macquarie22 – 28M.Karawana, E.Tuimavave, I.De Gois, M.TaufuaW.Naiqama (2), C.Paterson (1)Saturday, 26 FebruaryTrial 4Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksOlympic Park, Muswellbrook32 – 10J.Sa'u (2), I.De Gois (2), A.Uate, S.McDonnellK.Gidley (3), W.Naiqama (1) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season 2011 Regular season fixtures Statistics NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsCaptainAgeCameron Ciraldo141004027Neville Costigan1530012026Isaac De Gois171004027Joel Edwards Joel Edwards (rugby league)220000023Richard Fa'aoso222008027Marvin Filipo20000024Kurt Gidley1855501301829Beau Henry62008021Matt Hilder2140016029Chris Houston Chris Houston (rugby league)2530012026Marvin Karawana60000025Antonio Kaufusi242008027Siuatonga Likiliki20000021Keith Lulia132008024Adam MacDougall941018036Peter Mata'utia52008021Shannon McDonnell rugby league740016024James McManus James McManus (rugby league)23100040025Constantine Mika20000022Jarrod Mullen212008524Wes Naiqama17421058229Cory Paterson Cory Paterson (rugby league)730012024Tyrone Roberts70000020Ben Rogers Ben Rogers (rugby league)20000026Junior Sa'u2140016024Steve Southern70000029Ryan Stig131208022Zeb Taia52008027Mark Taufua100000030Zane Tetevano51004021Daniel Tolar140000029Evarn Tuimavave200000027Akuila Uate23200080024 Totals 25 82 79 0 486 - Average: 25 33 players used. Source:2011 player stats http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2011/newcastle-knights/summary.html?order=name Representative honours List of Newcastle Knights representatives The following players appeared in a representative match in 2011. Australia Akuila Uate Cook Islands Keith Lulia Zeb Taia Zane Tetevano Indigenous All Stars Cory Paterson Italy Cameron Ciraldo Junior Kangaroos Tyrone Roberts (18th man) New South Wales Kurt Gidley (captain) Akuila Uate New South Wales Country Chris Houston Jarrod Mullen Akuila Uate New South Wales Residents Constantine Mika Rip Taylor (assistant coach) New South Wales under-18s Pat Mata'utia Ben Roose Tom Rouse Michael Steele NRL All Stars Kurt Gidley Akuila Uate Queensland under-18s Kurt Mann Tonga Richard Fa'aoso Individual honours Dally M awards Dally M Winger of the Year Akuila Uate Newcastle Knights awards Player of the Year National Youth Competition (NYC) Player of the Year: Sam Anderson Players' Player National Youth Competition (NYC) Players' Player: Sam Anderson References 2 Category:Newcastle Knights seasons Newcastle Knights season