2014 Newcastle Knights season

2014 #0000FF #FFFFFF NRL NRL 12th 10 0 14 463 571 CEO Matthew Gidley Coach Wayne Bennett Kurt Gidley Hunter Stadium 17,616 26,401 Akuila Uate (12) Kurt Gidley (39) Kurt Gidley (86) 2013 2015 The 2014 Newcastle Knights season was the 27th in the club's history. Coached by Wayne Bennett and captained by Kurt Gidley, they competed in the NRL's 2014 Telstra Premiership, finishing the regular season in 12th place (out of 16). Milestones Round 1: Michael Dobson made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Hull Kingston Rovers. Round 2: Matt Minto made his NRL debut for the club. Round 4: Darius Boyd played his 50th game for the club. Round 6: Adam Clydsdale scored his 1st career try. Round 6: Tyrone Roberts kicked his 100th goal for the club, which was also his 100th career goal. Round 7: Jake Mamo made his NRL debut for the club. Round 7: Korbin Sims scored his 1st career try. Round 8: Dane Gagai played his 50th career game. Round 9: Joseph Tapine made his NRL debut for the club. Round 9: Paterika Vaivai made his NRL debut for the club. Round 13: Darius Boyd played his 200th career game. Round 13: Akuila Uate scored his 92nd career try, breaking Timana Tahu's record of 91 tries as the highest ever try-scorer for the Knights. Round 14: Jake Mamo scored his 1st career try. Round 14: Willie Mason played his 50th game for the club. Round 14: Robbie Rochow played his 50th career game. Round 16: Dane Gagai played his 50th game for the club. Round 16: Robbie Rochow played his 50th game for the club. Round 18: Wayne Bennett coached his 700th career game. Round 20: Dane Gagai kicked his 1st career goal. Round 20: Chanel Mata'utia made his NRL debut for the club. Round 20: Sione Mata'utia made his NRL debut for the club. Round 20: Kade Snowden played his 150th career game. Round 22: Chris Houston played his 150th career game. Round 22: Chanel Mata'utia scored his 1st career try. Round 22: Travis Waddell scored his 1st try for the club. Round 23: Adam Cuthbertson played his 50th game for the club. Round 23: Sione Mata'utia scored his 1st career try. Round 25: Kurt Gidley captained his 100th game for the club. Round 25: Tyler Randell made his NRL debut for the club. Round 26: Joseph Leilua played his 100th career game. 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 2014 2014 NRL premiership squad 128 CE SR Timana Tahu 139 LK Clint Newton 143 HK FB HB FE Kurt Gidley y gk 144 CE Anthony Quinn (pre-season retirement) 172 PR Kade Snowden 179 FE Jarrod Mullen y 186 WG CE James McManus 201 LK Matt Hilder 202 SR LK PR Chris Houston 209 WG Akuila Uate 223 HB HK Tyrone Roberts gk 225 SR Marvin Filipo 228 PR Zane Tetevano (mid-season termination) 230 FB Darius Boyd 231 LK PR SR Adam Cuthbertson 232 LK Alex McKinnon 233 PR Willie Mason 235 CE FB Dane Gagai gk 237 SR LK Robbie Rochow 238 SR Beau Scott 239 LK Jeremy Smith 240 HK Travis Waddell 241 PR David Fa'alogo 242 PR SR Korbin Sims 243 CE Joseph Leilua 244 HK Adam Clydsdale 245 WG Josh Mantellato gk 247 FE Michael Dobson 248 FB Matt Minto 249 WG Jake Mamo 250 PR LK Joseph Tapine 251 PR Paterika Vaivai 252 WG Chanel Mata'utia 253 WG FB Sione Mata'utia 254 HK Tyler Randell 000 PR Toka Likiliki 000 PR Sam Mataora 000 CE Pat Mata'utia 000 PR Russell Packer (pre-season termination) 000 HK Chad Redman Extended squad players LK Joe Boyce FB Bryce Donovan LK Brenton Horwood FB Nathan Ross PR James Taylor PR Ben Tupou CE Brayden Wiliame Wayne Bennett Rick Stone - NSW Cup coach Mick Crawley - NYC coach Transfers and Re-signings Gains Player/Coach Previous club LengthMichael DobsonHull Kingston Rovers2014Marvin FilipoLimoux Grizzlies2014Sam MataoraCanberra Raiders2014Matt MintoMackay Cutters2014Clint NewtonPenrith Panthers2014Russell PackerNew Zealand Warriors2017Nathan RossKurri Kurri Bulldogs2014James TaylorNew Zealand Warriors2016Travis WaddellSouths Logan Magpies2014Brayden WiliameParramatta Eels2014 Losses Player/Coach ClubChris AdamsCessnock GoannasDanny BuderusRetirementNeville CostiganHull Kingston RoversAdrian DavisRedcliffe DolphinsMitchell FreiWynnum Manly SeagullsCraig GowerRetirementJackson HillPenrith PanthersSiuatonga LikilikiGold Coast TitansRodney MasonCentral Newcastle Butcher BoysPeter Mata'utiaSt. George Illawarra DragonsKevin NaiqamaPenrith PanthersBen RooseKurri Kurri BulldogsWill SmithPenrith PanthersRyan StigRetirement Promoted juniors Player Junior sideJoe BoyceKnights National Youth CompetitionBryce DonovanKnights National Youth CompetitionBrenton HorwoodKnights New South Wales CupJake MamoKnights National Youth CompetitionSione Mata'utiaKnights National Youth CompetitionJoseph TapineKnights National Youth CompetitionBen TupouKnights New South Wales Cup Re-signings Player/Coach Re-signed toBryce Donovan2015David Fa'alogo2015Marvin Filipo2015Chris Houston2016Joseph Leilua2016Danny Levi2017Sam Mataora2017Chanel Mata'utia2015Clint Newton2015Jarrod Mullen2018Chad Redman2015Tyrone Roberts2016Nathan Ross2016Beau Scott2017Ben Tupou2015Paterika Vaivai2016 Player contract situations 2014 (left)2015201620172018Joe Boycehttp://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/this-boyce-a-bronco-bennett-gives-boyce-two-year-d/2417104/ Bennett gives Joe Boyce two-year deal with Broncos Chronicle 2014-10-13 2016-08-07Bryce DonovanNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/03/03/nyc_and_nsw_cup_roun.html NYC and NSW Cup round 1 teams - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Adam Clydsdale BRETT KEEBLE 6 May 2013, 10:45 p.m. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1482344/clydsdale-to-take-baton-from-bedsy/?cs=306 Clydsdale to take baton from Bedsy | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2013-05-06 2016-08-07Sam MataoraNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/10/31/knights_sign_mataora_and_vaivai.html Knights sign Mataora and Vaivai - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Jarrod MullenNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/04/16/mullen_s_all_four_knights.html Mullen’s all four Knights - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Darius BoydNRL http://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/11/21/boyd_a_bronco_again.html Boyd A Bronco Again Broncos 2016-08-07David Fa'alogoNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/10/31/knights_sign_trio.html Knights sign trio - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Chris HoustonBeau ScottNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/08/06/beau_scott_signs_until_2017.html Beau Scott signs until 2017 - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Adam CuthbertsonNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/05/26/cuthbertson_signs_with_leeds.html Cuthbertson signs with Leeds - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Marvin FilipoNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/11/04/knights_re_sign_filipo.html Knights re-sign Filipo - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Joseph LeiluaNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/04/22/two_more_for_leilua.html Joey Leilua re-signs - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Akuila Uatehttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Uate-a-Knight-until-2017/69360 Uate a Knight until 2017 - Newcastle Knights 2013-03-06 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130309080110/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Uate-a-Knight-until-2017/69360 2013-03-09 Michael Dobsonhttp://www.thereddevils.net/news/rugby-news/red-devils-capture-dobson-on-long-term-deal/ Red Devils Capture Dobson On Long-Term Deal The Red Devils RLFC 2014-06-17 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140715001139/http://www.thereddevils.net/news/rugby-news/red-devils-capture-dobson-on-long-term-deal/ 2014-07-15 Dane Gagaihttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Dane-Gagai-commits-until-2015/75286 Dane Gagai commits until 2015 - Newcastle Knights 2013-05-23 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131004230413/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Dane-Gagai-commits-until-2015/75286 2013-10-04 James McManushttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/McManus-signs-on-for-three-more/69849 McManus signs on for three more - Newcastle Knights 2013-10-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131004221835/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/McManus-signs-on-for-three-more/69849 2013-10-04 Matt HilderNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/09/30/hilder_hangs_up_boots_0.html Hilder hangs up boots - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Kurt 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 deadTyrone Robertshttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Roberts-resigns-until-2016/90676 Roberts re-signs until 2016 - Newcastle Knights 2014-02-19 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140224144923/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Roberts-resigns-until-2016/90676 2014-02-24 Brenton HorwoodCrowhurst Matt http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2014/11/05/romelo_heads_new_easts_signings.html Romelo heads new Easts signings QRL 2016-08-07Jake MamoNRL Digital Media http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/content/knights/club/members-only/insider_matt_gidley.html INSIDER: Matt Gidley - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820053844/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/content/knights/club/members-only/insider_matt_gidley.html 2016-08-20 dead Robbie Rochowhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Rochow-resigns-until-2016/75283 Rochow re-signs until 2016 - Newcastle Knights 2013-05-23 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130614090458/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Rochow-resigns-until-2016/75283 2013-06-14 Toka Likilikihttp://overthelinesports.com.au/index.php/2015/02/22/nrl-2015-season-previews-newcastle-knights/ NRL: 2015 Season Previews - Newcastle Knights - Over The Line Sports 2015-11-21 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151121140633/http://overthelinesports.com.au/index.php/2015/02/22/nrl-2015-season-previews-newcastle-knights/ 2015-11-21 Chanel Mata'utiahttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Matautia-trio-plus-Tetevano-resign/86038 Mata'utia trio plus Tetevano re-sign - Newcastle Knights 2013-10-18 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131016025453/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Matautia-trio-plus-Tetevano-resign/86038 2013-10-16 Nathan RossBRETT KEEBLE13 Oct 2014, 10:23 p.m. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2622511/nathan-ross-finds-a-place-to-call-home-at-knights/?cs=4173 Nathan Ross finds a place to call home at Knights | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2014-10-13 2016-08-07Josh MantellatoNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/08/11/mantellato_to_join_hull_kr.html Mantellato to join Hull KR - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Pat Mata'utiaJoseph TapineNRL Digital Media http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/content/knights/club/members-only/knights_insider_wayne_bennett2.html KNIGHTS INSIDER - Wayne Bennett - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221312/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/content/knights/club/members-only/knights_insider_wayne_bennett2.html 2016-03-03 Willie MasonNRL http://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2014/10/28/sea_eagles_sign_mason_mateo_vave_and_extend_lyon_s_contract.html sign Mason, Mateo, Vave and extend Lyon’s contract Sea Eagles 2016-08-07Sione Mata'utiaJames TaylorNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/05/14/knights_sign_james_taylor.html Knights sign James Taylor - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Alex McKinnonNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/04/30/knights_re_sign_alex_mckinnon.html Knights re-sign Alex McKinnon - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Clint NewtonPaterika VaivaiMatt Mintohttp://www.capras.com.au/2014/11/capras-sign-matt-minto-2/ Capras Sign Matt Minto - Central Queensland Capras Capras.com.au 2014-11-03 2016-08-07 2016-08-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160812031952/http://www.capras.com.au/2014/11/capras-sign-matt-minto-2/ dead Tyler Randellhttp://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 Russell Packerhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Newcastle-Knights-Statement-Russell-Packer/89227 Newcastle Knights Statement: Russell Packer - Newcastle Knights 2014-01-19 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140113102658/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Newcastle-Knights-Statement-Russell-Packer/89227 2014-01-13 Chad RedmanBRETT KEEBLE19 May 2015, 10 p.m. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/3090207/newcastle-keen-to-lock-up-redman-after-eye-catching-debut/ Newcastle keen to lock up Redman after eye-catching debut | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2015-05-19 2016-08-07Anthony Quinnhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Injury-brings-early-retirement-for-Anthony-Quinn/89567 Injury brings early retirement for Anthony Quinn - Newcastle Knights 2014-01-24 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140125190213/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Injury-brings-early-retirement-for-Anthony-Quinn/89567 2014-01-25 Korbin Simshttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Sims-commits-to-Newcastle/76216 Newcastle secure Korbin Sims - Newcastle Knights 2013-06-03 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131005003113/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Sims-commits-to-Newcastle/76216 2013-10-05 Timana TahuNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/09/30/time_out_for_timana_tahu.html Time out for Timana Tahu - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Jeremy Smithhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-sign-Jeremy-Smith/64513 Knights sign Jeremy Smith - Newcastle Knights 2012-09-26 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120930090330/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-sign-Jeremy-Smith/64513 2012-09-30 Zane Tetevanohttp://www.nrl.com/knights-sack-zane-tetevano/tabid/10874/newsid/78422/default.aspx Knights sack Zane Tetevano NRL.com 2016-08-07Kade SnowdenAugust 2016Travis Waddellhttp://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/waddell-buoyed-by-bennett-call/2398648/ Waddell buoyed by Bennett call | Mackay Daily Mercury Dailymercury.com.au 2014-09-25 2016-08-07Ben TupouNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/04/14/nyc_and_nsw_cup_roun.html NYC and NSW Cup round 7 Teams - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Brayden WiliameNRL http://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2014/10/01/promising_trio_added_to_sea_eagles_roster.html Promising trio added to Sea Eagles roster Sea Eagles 2016-08-07 Ladder Jerseys and sponsors In 2014, the Knights' jerseys were made by ISC and their major sponsor was Hunter Ports. 2014 Home Jersey2014 Away Jersey2014 Close the Gap Jersey2014 NSW Mining Jersey2014 Women In League JerseyFile:Newcastle Knights 2014 Home Jersey.pngFile:Newcastle Knights Away Jersey 2014.pngFile:Newcastle Knights women in league jersey 2014.png Fixtures Pre-season trials Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 8 FebruaryTrial 1First Nations GoannasHunter Stadium52 – 12J.Mamo (3), J.Tapine (2), A.McKinnon, K.Sims, S.Mata'utia, J.Mantellato, M.MintoJ.Mantellato (6/10)6,826Saturday, 22 FebruaryTrial 2Canberra 16 Canberra RaidersScully Park34 – 14J.McManus, A.Uate, J.Leilua, C.Redman, J.Mamo, K.GidleyT.Roberts (2/2), M.Dobson (3/4) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Auckland Nines 2014 NRL Auckland Nines Squad: 1. Adam Cuthbertson 2. Jake Mamo 3. Dane Gagai 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Akuila Uate 6. Jarrod Mullen (c) 7. Tyrone Roberts 8. Willie Mason 9. Adam Clydsdale 10. Chris Houston 11. Beau Scott 12. Robbie Rochow 13. Jeremy Smith 14. Michael Dobson 15. Alex McKinnon 16. Zane Tetevano Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Drop Goal Conversions AttendanceSaturday, 15 FebruaryAuckland Nines Game 1Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksEden Park12 – 15T.Roberts, J.LeiluaJ.Mullen (2/2)89,003Saturday, 15 FebruaryAuckland Nines Game 10Gold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast TitansEden Park25 – 14J.Leilua (3), J.Smith, J.MamoJ.Mullen (2/5)89,003Sunday, 16 FebruaryAuckland Nines Game 18Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersEden Park25 – 0J.Mamo, T.Roberts, C.Houston, W.Mason, D.GagaiJ.Mullen (2/5)89,003Sunday, 16 FebruaryAuckland Nines Quarter-Final 1Brisbane 16 Brisbane BroncosEden Park11 – 16J.Mullen, A.McKinnonT.Roberts (1/2)89,003 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season 2014 Regular season fixtures Statistics NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsCaptainAgeDarius Boyd1430012027Adam Clydsdale212008021Adam Cuthbertson180000029Michael Dobson Michael Dobson (rugby league)60000028David Fa'alogo180000034Dane Gagai2471030023Kurt Gidley232390862332Chris Houston Chris Houston (rugby league)181004029Joseph Leilua22110044023Jake Mamo72008020Josh Mantellato10306027Willie Mason211004034Chanel Mata'utia750020022Sione Mata'utia770028018Alex McKinnon Alex McKinnon (rugby league)30000022James McManus James McManus (rugby league)1640016028Matt Minto20000024Jarrod Mullen1630113127Clint Newton20000033Tyler Randell rugby league10000022Tyrone Roberts24920076023Robbie Rochow2430012024Beau Scott2050020030Korbin Sims202008022Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith (rugby league, born 1980)182008034Kade Snowden170000028Timana Tahu22008034Joseph Tapine70000020Zane Tetevano30000024Akuila Uate15120048027Paterika Vaivai10000022Travis Waddell101004025 Totals 24 84 63 1 463 - Average: 26 32 players used. Source:2014 player stats http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2014/newcastle/summary.html?order=name Representative honours List of Newcastle Knights representatives The following players appeared in a representative match in 2014. Australia Darius Boyd Kurt Gidley (train-on squad) Willie Mason (train-on squad) Sione Mata'utia Beau Scott Australian Schoolboys Jack Cogger Brock Lamb Braden Robson Fiji Korbin Sims Rick Stone (coach) Junior Kangaroos Jake Mamo Sione Mata'utia (train-on squad) Junior Kiwis Danny Levi Chance Peni Pride Petterson-Robati (train-on squad) Joseph Tapine James Taylor (train-on squad) Lebanon James Elias New South Wales James McManus Beau Scott New South Wales Country James McManus Jarrod Mullen Tyrone Roberts Robbie Rochow Beau Scott (captain) New South Wales Residents Chanel Mata'utia Tyler Randell New South Wales under-16s Matt Cooper Kurtis Dark Brodie Jones Brendan O'Hagan Tom Starling New South Wales under-18s Sione Mata'utia New South Wales under-20s Jake Mamo Sione Mata'utia Prime Minister's XIII Sione Mata'utia Beau Scott Queensland Darius Boyd Queensland under-20s Jaelen Feeney Samoa David Fa'alogo (captain) Joseph Leilua Chanel Mata'utia (train-on squad) Sione Mata'utia (train-on squad) Individual honours Teams and squads National Youth Competition (NYC) Team of the Year Mick Crawley (coach) Danny Levi Jake Mamo Sione Mata'utia Joseph Tapine New South Wales Cup Team of the Year Michael Dobson Josh Mantellato Tyler Randell Nathan Ross Queensland Academy of Sport Emerging Origin Squad Dane Gagai Korbin Sims Queensland Academy of Sport Under-20s Emerging Origin Squad Jaelen Feeney New South Wales Under-20s Origin Pathways Camp Jake Mamo Sione Mata'utia Dally M awards Dally M Second Rower of the Year Beau Scott Newcastle Knights awards Player of the Year National Rugby League (NRL) Player of the Year: Beau Scott New South Wales Cup Player of the Year: Paterika Vaivai National Youth Competition (NYC) Player of the Year: Sione Mata'utia Players' Player National Rugby League (NRL) Players' Player: Kurt Gidley New South Wales Cup Players' Player: Chad Redman National Youth Competition (NYC) Players' Player: Luke Yates Coach's Award National Rugby League (NRL) Coach's Award: Alex McKinnon & Beau Scott New South Wales Cup Coach's Award: Tyler Randell National Youth Competition (NYC) Coach's Award: Lachlan Fitzgibbon Brian Carlson Club-Andrew Johns Medal Jack Cogger References 2 Category:Newcastle Knights seasons Newcastle Knights season