2016 Newcastle Knights season

2016 #0000FF #FFFFFF NRL NRL 16th (last) 1 1 22 305 800 CEO Matthew Gidley Coach Nathan Brown Trent Hodkinson, Tariq Sims & Jeremy Smith Hunter Stadium 14,457 21,653 Nathan Ross (9) Trent Hodkinson (47) Trent Hodkinson (99) 2015 2017 The 2016 Newcastle Knights season was the 29th in the club's history. Coached by Nathan Brown and co-captained by Trent Hodkinson, Tariq Sims and Jeremy Smith, they competed in the NRL's 2016 Telstra Premiership, finishing the regular season in 16th place (out of 16). In the pre-season the Knights competed in the 2016 Auckland Nines tournament, reaching the quarter-finals. Mid-way through the 2016 season the team had only one member selected to play in the 2016 State of Origin series. Notably, all four Mata'utia brothers, Chanel, Pat, Peter and Sione featured in the NRL team for the Knights throughout the year.https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2016/newcastle/summary.html NRL 2016 - Newcastle Knights - RLP www.rugbyleagueproject.org 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 Bulldogs, 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 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 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 career try. Round 3: Sam Mataora scored his 1st try for the club. Round 3: Jarrod Mullen played his 200th game 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 FC. Round 5: Jacob Saifiti scored 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 6: Tariq Sims captained his 1st game 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. Round 12: Pauli Pauli scored his 1st try for the club. Round 13: Lachlan Fitzgibbon scored his 1st career try. Round 14: Mitchell Barnett made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Canberra Raiders. Round 14: Brendan Elliot made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Sydney Roosters, and scored his 1st try for the club. Round 16: Mitchell Barnett scored his 1st career try. Round 16: Trent Hodkinson scored his 500th career point. Round 17: Trent Hodkinson kicked his 1st field goal for the club. Round 21: David Bhana scored his 1st career try. Round 21: Dane Gagai played his 100th game for the club. Round 22: The Knights lost their 14th game in a row, breaking their 2005 season record of 13 losses in a row. Round 24: Peter Mata'utia played his 50th career game. Round 25: Dylan Phythian made his NRL debut for the club and scored his 1st career try. Round 25: Jeremy Smith kicked his 1st goal for the club. 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 2016 2016 NRL premiership squad 158 LK Todd Lowrie (pre-season retirement) 172 PR Kade Snowden (mid-season retirement) 179 FE HK Jarrod Mullen 209 WG Akuila Uate 226 CE WG FB FE Peter Mata'utia 234 HK Chris Adams (mid-season loss) 235 FB CE WG Dane Gagai 237 SR PR LK CE Robbie Rochow 239 LK Jeremy Smith y gk 242 PR SR LK Korbin Sims 249 FB WG Jake Mamo 250 SR Joseph Tapine (pre-season loss) 252 WG Chanel Mata'utia 253 CE SR FE Sione Mata'utia 254 HK LK CE FE Tyler Randell 255 PR LK Jack Stockwell 256 SR CE Tariq Sims y (mid-season loss) 258 PR Sam Mataora 260 HK LK FE Danny Levi 261 SR CE PR Lachlan Fitzgibbon 262 WG CE Nathan Ross 263 LK HK PR SR David Bhana 264 FB FE CE HK Jaelen Feeney 265 HB Trent Hodkinson y gk 266 CE WG LK Pat Mata'utia 267 SR PR Pauli Pauli 268 PR Daniel Saifiti 269 SR LK CE PR Jacob Saifiti 270 WG CE Cory Denniss 271 PR Mickey Paea 272 HK FE Will Pearsall 273 PR Josh King 274 FE Brock Lamb 275 FE HB Jack Cogger 276 SR LK Mitchell Barnett 277 WG CE Brendan Elliot 278 HK FB Dylan Phythian 000 FB Bryce Donovan 000 HK Krys Freeman 000 PR Tama Koopu 000 SR Bradie Smith 000 PR James Taylor (mid-season loss) 000 SR Tekina Vailea 000 LK Luke Yates Extended squad players PR Uiti Baker LK Braden Robson WG Ken Tofilau Nathan Brown Danny Buderus Michael Potter Matt Lantry - ISP NSW coach Todd Lowrie - NYC coach Transfers and Re-signings Gains Player Previous club LengthChris AdamsLakes United2016Uiti BakerManly Warringah Sea Eagles2016Mitchell BarnettCanberra Raiders2017David BhanaNew Zealand Warriors2017Nathan Brown (head coach)Melbourne Storm2018Brendan ElliotSydney Roosters2017Krys FreemanNorths Devils2016Trent HodkinsonCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs2018Todd Lowrie (NYC coach)Brisbane Broncos2016Peter Mata'utiaSt. George Illawarra Dragons2017Mickey PaeaHull F.C.2017Pauli PauliParramatta Eels2017Will PearsallManly Warringah Sea Eagles2017Michael Potter (assistant coach)Fiji under-20s team2016Tekina VaileaIllawarra Cutters2016 Losses Player ClubAdam ClydsdaleCanberra RaidersDavid Fa'alogoIpswich JetsMarvin FilipoCessnock GoannasJake FinnWestern Suburbs RosellasKurt GidleyWarrington WolvesKerrod HollandCanterbury-Bankstown BulldogsChris HoustonWidnes VikingsSam KeenanWestern Suburbs RosellasJoseph LeiluaCanberra RaidersJames McManusRetirementClint NewtonRetirementJah PakauReleasedPride Petterson-RobatiCasey WarriorsChad RedmanGold Coast TitansTyrone RobertsGold Coast TitansCraig Sandercock (assistant coach)Wests TigersBeau ScottParramatta EelsDamian SironenIllawarra CuttersRick Stone (head coach)Contract terminatedTuiala TogiatasiTweed Heads SeagullsHoneti TuhaParramatta EelsCarlos TuimavaveHull F.C.Noel UnderwoodTownsville BlackhawksPaterika VaivaiBurleigh Bears Promoted juniors Player Junior sideCory DennissKnights National Youth CompetitionTama KoopuKnights New South Wales CupBraden RobsonKnights National Youth CompetitionDaniel SaifitiKnights National Youth CompetitionJacob SaifitiKnights National Youth CompetitionBradie SmithKnights National Youth CompetitionKen TofilauKnights National Youth Competition Change of role Player/Coach New roleDanny Buderus (interim head coach)Knights assistant coachJames EliasKnights second-tier squadJacob GagaiKnights second-tier squadTroy Pezet (NYC coach)Knights Elite Pathways Recruitment ManagerMichael SteeleKnights second-tier squad Re-signings Player/Coach Re-signed toJosh King2018Brock Lamb2018Dylan Phythian2017Nathan Ross2018Daniel Saifiti2018Jacob Saifiti2018 Player contract situations 2016 (left)20172018Chris AdamsJosh Callinan14 Aug 2016, 7:30 p.m. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/4095194/adams-boosts-lakes-after-stint-in-nrl/?cs=306 Adams boosts Lakes after stint in NRL | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2016-08-14 2016-08-24Mitchell Barnetthttp://www.zerotackle.com/knights-sign-young-duo-22285/#oY93UHx1DrJmpm6I.97 Knights sign young duo 8 June 2016 Zero Tackle 2016-08-07Jack CoggerNewcastleKnights.com.au http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/levi-and-cogger-extend-contracts-18754/#5Sjw1bylQh6qDMhA.97 Levi and Cogger extend contracts Zero Tackle 2015-08-27 2016-08-07 2015-12-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222152422/http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/levi-and-cogger-extend-contracts-18754/#5Sjw1bylQh6qDMhA.97 dead Uiti BakerNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2016/07/12/brown_s_round_19_upd.html Brown's Round 19 update - Knights 11 July 2016 Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07David Bhanahttp://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/david-bhana-signs-with-knights-19483/ David Bhana signs with Knights Zero Tackle 2016-08-07Trent HodkinsonNewcastleKnights.com.au http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/hodkinson-to-join-knights-18088/#Rx3UDP085x11dQhT.97 Hodkinson to join Knights Zero Tackle 2015-07-06 2016-08-07Bryce DonovanNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/11/10/gallery_first_field_.html Gallery: First field session - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Cory DennissNRL Digital Media http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/content/knights/club/members-only/true_news_cory_denni.html?camefrom=EMCL_1124889_43152964 True News: Cory Denniss - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160701074325/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/content/knights/club/members-only/true_news_cory_denni.html?camefrom=EMCL_1124889_43152964 2016-07-01 dead Josh KingNewcastleKnights.com.au http://www.zerotackle.com/king-extends-tenure-with-knights-23048/#6XBE2zOwKTcH8fgk.97 King extends tenure with Knights Zero Tackle 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Krys FreemanNRL Digital Media http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2016/11/23/gains_and_losses_cq_.html Gains and Losses: CQ Capras 23 November 2016 QRL 2016-11-23Brendan ElliotBrock LambNewcastleKnights.com.au http://www.zerotackle.com/lamb-secures-contract-extension-23677/ Lamb secures contract extension Zero Tackle 2016-05-15 2016-09-08Tama KoopuNRL Digital Media http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2016/11/10/gains_and_losses_nor.af_intrust-super-cup.html Gains and Losses: Norths Devils QRL 2016-11-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20161123201631/http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2016/11/10/gains_and_losses_nor.af_intrust-super-cup.html 2016-11-23 dead Jaelen FeeneyNewcastleKnights.com.au http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/knights-re-sign-feeney-18861/ Knights re-sign Feeney Zero Tackle 2015-09-03 2016-08-07 2015-10-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20151020041118/http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/knights-re-sign-feeney-18861 dead Danny LeviTodd Lowriehttp://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/todd-lowrie-announces-retirement-19614/#cDIz33tvCTItFlvS.97 Todd Lowrie announces retirement Zero Tackle 2016-08-07Lachlan Fitzgibbonhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/brett-kimmorley-robbie-farah-should-be-the-top-target-of-new-knights-coach-nathan-brown/story-fn2mcuj6-1227519581473 Home | Live Scores & Latest News Fox Sports 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Chanel Mata'utiaNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/03/19/mata_utia_brothers_r.html Mata'utia brothers re-sign - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Robbie Rochowhttp://www.zerotackle.com/rabbitohs-sign-robbie-rochow-23429/#AvDk5ebBRbVm04c4.97 Rabbitohs sign Robbie Rochow Zero Tackle 2014-07-31 2016-08-26Dane GagaiNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/04/10/gagai_extends_knight.html Gagai extends Knights stay - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Pat Mata'utiaTariq Simshttp://www.zerotackle.com/tariq-sims-granted-release-22429/#rT962fiYc0tA8UqL.97 Tariq Sims granted release Zero Tackle 2016-06-16 2016-08-07Jake MamoNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/05/08/snowden_and_mamo_re_.html Snowden and Mamo re-sign - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Sione Mata'utiaJeremy Smithhttp://www.zerotackle.com/smith-to-retire-at-end-of-season-21860/#2UYoj5KG1qfQHLlI.97 Smith to retire at end of season Zero Tackle 2016-05-13 2016-08-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160818135819/http://www.zerotackle.com/smith-to-retire-at-end-of-season-21860/#2UYoj5KG1qfQHLlI.97 2016-08-18 dead Sam 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 2016-08-07Kade Snowdenhttp://www.zerotackle.com/snowden-announces-retirement-23427/#Hbp2UGLm41OvXSYW.97 Snowden announces retirement Zero Tackle 2016-08-26 2016-08-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827013323/http://www.zerotackle.com/snowden-announces-retirement-23427/#Hbp2UGLm41OvXSYW.97 dead Peter Mata'utiahttp://www.zerotackle.com/knights-sign-peter-matautia-21467/ Knights sign Peter Mata'utia Zero Tackle 2016-08-07Nathan RossNRL Digital Media http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2016/08/06/all_smiles_as_ross_r.af_news.html All smiles as Ross re-signs - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820033448/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2016/08/06/all_smiles_as_ross_r.af_news.html 2016-08-20 dead Joseph Tapinehttp://www.zerotackle.com/raiders-sign-joseph-tapine-20865/ Raiders sign Joseph Tapine Zero Tackle 2016-02-25 2016-08-07Mickey PaeaNewcastleKnights.com.au http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/knights-announce-paea-signing-17550/ Knights announce Paea signing Zero Tackle 2015-05-22 2016-08-07Daniel Saifitihttp://www.zerotackle.com/saifitis-extend-contracts-with-knights-21850/#wQ65ErDqvTQOg5ZH.97 Saifitis extend contracts with Knights Zero Tackle 2016-05-12 2016-08-07 2016-05-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20160512110301/http://www.zerotackle.com/saifitis-extend-contracts-with-knights-21850/#wQ65ErDqvTQOg5ZH.97 dead James Taylorhttps://www.qrl.com.au/news/2016/11/10/gains-and-losses-norths-devils/ Gains and Losses: Norths Devils November 10, 2016 Queensland Rugby LeaguePauli Paulihttp://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/knights-sign-pauli-pauli-20404/#hsAGhG1ewfykRqy3.97 Knights sign Pauli Pauli Zero Tackle 2016-08-07 2016-01-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20160131030042/http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/knights-sign-pauli-pauli-20404/#hsAGhG1ewfykRqy3.97 dead Jacob SaifitiKen TofilauWill Pearsallhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/knights-sign-manly-five-eighth-raiders-re-sign-centre-joey-leilua-nrl-market-watch/story-fn2mcuj6-1227567900789?from=public_rss Home | Live Scores & Latest News Fox Sports 2016-07-28 2016-08-07Akuila UateNRL Digital Media http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2016/09/27/akuila_uate_departs_.html Akuila Uate departs Newcastle - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-10-04Dylan PhythianNewcastleKnights.com.au http://www.zerotackle.com/knights-re-sign-dylan-phythian-24470/ Knights re-sign Dylan Phythian Zero Tackle 2016-11-15Tekina VaileaNRL Digital Media http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/team/profiles/tekina_vailea.html Tekina Vailea - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820203619/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/team/profiles/tekina_vailea.html 2016-08-20 dead Tyler RandellNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/03/06/knights_re_sign_rand.html Knights re-sign Randell - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Braden RobsonNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2016/01/04/knights_improve_beep.html Knights improve beep test - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Korbin SimsNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/03/13/knights_is_sims_city.html Knights is Sims city - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Bradie SmithROBERT DILLON19 Nov 2015, 10 p.m. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/3505044/bradie-trades-on-work-ethic-to-build-future/ Bradie trades on work ethic to build future | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2015-11-19 2016-08-07Jack StockwellNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2014/10/31/knights_sign_trio.html Knights sign trio - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07Luke YatesNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/05/25/luke_yates_re_signs.html Luke Yates re-signs - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07 Ladder Jerseys and sponsors In 2016, the Knights' jerseys were made by ISC and their major sponsor was Newpave Asphalt. 2016 Home Jersey2016 Away Jersey2016 ANZAC Jersey2016 NSW Mining JerseyFile:Newcastle Knights Home Jersey 2015.pngFile:Newcastle Knights away jersey 2000.svg Fixtures Auckland Nines 2016 NRL Auckland Nines 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 AttendanceSaturday, 6 FebruaryAuckland Nines Game 3North Queensland 16 North Queensland CowboysEden Park12-28B.Lamb, D.LeviB.Lamb (2/2)Saturday, 6 FebruaryAuckland Nines Game 11Penrith 16 Penrith PanthersEden Park15-14J.Mamo (2), C.Mata'utiaD.Levi (1/3)Sunday, 7 FebruaryAuckland Nines Game 19Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersEden Park21-16D.Levi, R.Rochow, A.Uate, J.MamoB.Lamb (2/4)Sunday, 7 FebruaryAuckland Nines Quarter-Final 1Parramatta 16 Parramatta EelsEden Park8-12J.Mamo, J.FeeneyB.Lamb (0/2) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Pre-season trials Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 20 FebruaryTrial 1Canberra 16 Canberra RaidersWade Park28 – 34J.Feeney, L.Fitzgibbon, A.Uate, C.Mata'utia, B.LambT.Hodkinson (3/3), T.Randell (0/1), B.Lamb (1/1) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season Source:http://www.nrl.com/draw/telstrapremiership/draw/tabid/11180/s/44/sc/cWOFcqY10800/default.aspx 2017 Draw & Results www.nrl.com 2 August 2017 FG – Field Goal GP – Golden Point extra time Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals/Field Goals Attendance3 March116px Gold Coast Titans Cbus Super Stadium, RobinaLost12-30Pat Mata'utia, Daniel SaifitiTrent Hodkinson (2/2)8,31312 March216px South Sydney Rabbitohs ANZ Stadium, SydneyLost6-48Nathan RossTrent Hodkinson (1/1)13,36419 March316px Canberra Raiders Hunter Stadium, NewcastleDraw24-24 (GP)Cory Denniss 2, Pat Mata'utia, Sam MataoraTrent Hodkinson (4/4)13,74528 March416px New Zealand WarriorsMt. Smart Stadium, AucklandLost18-40Sam Mataora, Dane Gagai, Nathan RossTrent Hodkinson (3/3)13,895 2 April5Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm AAMI Park, MelbourneLost14-18Jacob Saifiti, Korbin SimsTrent Hodkinson (3/3)11,443 10 April616px Wests Tigers Hunter Stadium, NewcastleWon18-16Akuila Uate, Korbin Sims, Nathan RossTrent Hodkinson (3/3)21,65316 April716px Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneLost0-5330,39425 April816px Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Hunter Stadium, NewcastleLost10-26Tyler Randell, Nathan RossTrent Hodkinson (1/2)19,07230 April916px Sydney Roosters Allianz Stadium, SydneyLost0-389,50215 May1016px Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Hunter Stadium, NewcastleLost0-6216,15021 May1116px Wests Tigers Campbelltown Stadium, CampbelltownLost12-20Trent Hodkinson, Dane GagaiTrent Hodkinson (2/2)8,65830 May1216px Parramatta Eels Hunter Stadium, NewcastleLost18-20Sione Mata'utia, Pauli Pauli, Nathan RossTrent Hodkinson (3/5)12,8564 June13North Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys 1300SMILES Stadium, TownsvilleLost16-46Cory Denniss, Jake Mamo, Lachlan FitzgibbonTrent Hodkinson (2/3)14,651 11 June1416px New Zealand WarriorsHunter Stadium, NewcastleLost14-50Sione Mata'utia, Brendan ElliotTrent Hodkinson (3/3)12,22216-20 June15Bye25 June1616px St. George Illawarra Dragons Hunter Stadium, NewcastleLost18-30Mitchell Barnett, Sione Mata'utia, Nathan RossTrent Hodkinson (3/3)13,7773 July1716px Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium, CanberraLost25-29 (GP)Sione Mata'utia, Korbin Sims, Jake Mamo, Peter Mata'utiaTrent Hodkinson (4/5) (1FG)9,7317-11 July18Bye17 July19Melbourne 16 Melbourne Storm Hunter Stadium, NewcastleLost16-20Jake Mamo 2, Brendan ElliotTrent Hodkinson (2/3)10,74824 July2016px Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Southern Cross Group Stadium, CronullaLost4-36Nathan RossTrent Hodkinson (0/1)16,88231 July2116px Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Brookvale Oval, ManlyLost16-36Peter Mata'utia, David Bhana, Brendan ElliotTrent Hodkinson (2/3)11,2226 August2216px Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Hunter Stadium, NewcastleLost14-28Brendan Elliot 2Trent Hodkinson (3/3)13,31814 August23Penrith 16 Penrith Panthers Hunter Stadium, NewcastleLost6-42Brendan ElliotTrent Hodkinson (1/1)13,77120 August24Gold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans Hunter Stadium, NewcastleLost6-26Nathan RossTrent Hodkinson (1/1)10,96028 August2516px South Sydney Rabbitohs Hunter Stadium, NewcastleLost12-34Dylan Phythian, Jake MamoTrent Hodkinson (1/1), Jeremy Smith (1/1)15,2123 September2616px St. George Illawarra Dragons Jubilee Oval, KogarahLost26-28Mitchell Barnett, Dane Gagai, Peter Mata'utia, Nathan Ross, Jacob SaifitiTrent Hodkinson (3/5)8,726 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Statistics NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsCaptainAgeChris Adams Chris Adams (rugby league)50000030Mitchell Barnett92008022David Bhana71004023Jack Cogger60000019Cory Denniss730012019Brendan Elliot1160024022Jaelen Feeney50000022Lachlan Fitzgibbon51004022Dane Gagai2230012025Trent Hodkinson231471992328Josh King Josh King (rugby league)120000021Brock Lamb30000019Danny Levi180000021Jake Mamo1350020022Sam Mataora202008026Chanel Mata'utia10000024Pat Mata'utia142008023Peter Mata'utia1130012026Sione Mata'utia1640016020Jarrod Mullen140000029Mickey Paea150000030Pauli Pauli151004022Will Pearsall30000021Dylan Phythian21004021Tyler Randell rugby league181004024Robbie Rochow80000026Nathan Ross Nathan Ross (rugby league)1990036028Daniel Saifiti201004020Jacob Saifiti182008020Korbin Sims2230012024Tariq Sims80000826Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith (rugby league, born 1980)2101022136Kade Snowden10000030Jack Stockwell60000024Akuila Uate101004029 Totals 24 52 48 1 305 - Average: 24 35 players used. Source:https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2016/newcastle/summary.html?order=name NRL 2016 - Newcastle Knights www.rugbyleagueproject.org Representative honours List of Newcastle Knights representatives The following players appeared in a representative match in 2016. Australian Schoolboys Brodie Jones Pasami Saulo Fiji Michael Potter (coach) Daniel Saifiti Korbin Sims Akuila Uate Indigenous All Stars Dane Gagai Junior Kiwis Ken Tofilau Malta Ben Stone Sam Stone New South Wales Country Tariq Sims New South Wales Residents Matt Lantry (assistant coach) New South Wales under-16s Tom Baker Phoenix Crossland Brock Gardner Jock Madden New South Wales under-18s Brodie Jones Pasami Saulo Tom Starling New South Wales under-20s Jack Cogger Cory Denniss 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 Emerging Blues Camp Tariq Sims New South Wales Under-20s Origin Pathways Camp Jack Cogger Queensland Academy of Sport Emerging Origin Squad Korbin Sims Newcastle Knights awards Player of the Year National Rugby League (NRL) Player of the Year: Dane Gagai Intrust Super Premiership NSW Player of the Year: Luke Yates National Youth Competition (NYC) Player of the Year: Nick Meaney Players' Player National Rugby League (NRL) Players' Player: Sione Mata'utia Intrust Super Premiership NSW Players' Player: Ken Tofilau National Youth Competition (NYC) Players' Player: Nick Meaney Coach's Award National Rugby League (NRL) Coach's Award: Nathan Ross Intrust Super Premiership NSW Coach's Award: Uiti Baker National Youth Competition (NYC) Coach's Award: Joe Morris Brian Carlson Club-Andrew Johns Medal Pasami Saulo References 2 Category:Newcastle Knights seasons Newcastle Knights season