2013 Newcastle Knights season

2013 #0000FF #FFFFFF NRL NRL 7th 12 1 11 528 422 Preliminary Finalists (Week 3) CEO Matthew Gidley Coach Wayne Bennett Kurt Gidley Hunter Stadium 18,836 26,822 James McManus (19) Tyrone Roberts (48) Tyrone Roberts (120) 2012 2014 The 2013 Newcastle Knights season was the 26th in the club's history. Coached by Wayne Bennett and captained by Kurt Gidley, they competed in the NRL's 2013 Telstra Premiership, finishing the regular season in 7th place (out of 16), thus reaching the finals. The Knights then came within one match of the grand final but were knocked out by eventual premiers, the Sydney Roosters. Milestones Round 1: Beau Scott made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Round 1: Jeremy Smith made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Round 1: Travis Waddell made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Canberra Raiders. Round 3: David Fa'alogo made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Huddersfield Giants. Round 3: Korbin Sims made his NRL debut for the club. Round 4: Adam Cuthbertson scored his 1st try for the club. Round 4: Chris Houston played his 100th game for the club. Round 5: Jarrod Mullen played his 150th game for the club, which was also his 150th career game. Round 6: Joseph Leilua made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Sydney Roosters. Round 7: David Fa'alogo scored his 1st try for the club. Round 7: James McManus scored his 50th try for the club, which was also his 50th career try. Round 9: Adam Clydsdale made his NRL debut for the club. Round 9: Kurt Gidley played his 200th game for the club, which was also his 200th career game. Round 10: David Fa'alogo played his 150th career game. Round 10: Joseph Leilua scored his 1st try for the club. Round 11: Akuila Uate played his 100th game for the club, which was also his 100th career game. Round 12: Josh Mantellato made his NRL debut for the club, scored his 1st career try and kicked his 1st career goal. Round 13: Wayne Bennett coached his 670th career game, becoming the most experienced coach ever in the NRL. Round 14: Craig Gower made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the London Broncos. Round 16: James McManus scored 4 tries, equalling Darren Albert, Adam MacDougall, Andrew Johns, Cooper Vuna and Akuila Uate's record of most tries scored in a match by 1 player for the Knights. Round 17: Jeremy Smith played his 150th career game. Round 19: Craig Gower scored his 1st try for the club. Round 19: Kade Snowden played his 50th game for the club and scored his 1st try for the club. Round 21: Neville Costigan played his 50th game for the club. Round 21: Beau Scott scored his 1st try for the club. Round 22: Danny Buderus played his 250th game for the club, which was also his 250th career game, breaking Andrew Johns' record of 249 games for most appearances for the Knights. Round 25: Kurt Gidley kicked his 400th try for the club, which was also his 400th career goal. Round 26: Danny Buderus kicked his 1st career goal. Round 26: Jeremy Smith scored his 1st try for the club. Finals Week 1: Tyrone Roberts played his 50th game for the club, which was also his 50th career game. Finals Week 2: Matt Hilder played his 200th career game and 100th game for the club. Finals Week 2: Willie Mason played his 250th 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 2013 2013 NRL premiership squad 103 HK Danny Buderus gk 128 CE Timana Tahu 143 HK HB FE FB Kurt Gidley y gk 144 CE Anthony Quinn 172 PR Kade Snowden 179 FE Jarrod Mullen y 186 WG James McManus 201 HK Matt Hilder 202 SR LK PR Chris Houston y 209 WG Akuila Uate 220 WG FB Kevin Naiqama 221 LK HK Neville Costigan 223 HB HK Tyrone Roberts gk 225 SR Marvin Filipo (mid-season termination) 226 CE Peter Mata'utia 227 FE HB Ryan Stig 228 PR LK Zane Tetevano 229 CE WG Siuatonga Likiliki 230 FB Darius Boyd 231 LK PR Adam Cuthbertson 232 SR LK CE Alex McKinnon 233 PR Willie Mason 234 HK Chris Adams 235 CE Dane Gagai 237 SR PR Robbie Rochow 238 SR Beau Scott 239 LK Jeremy Smith 240 HK Travis Waddell (mid-season loan) 241 PR LK David Fa'alogo 242 PR Korbin Sims 243 CE Joseph Leilua 244 HK Adam Clydsdale 245 WG Josh Mantellato gk 246 HK HB Craig Gower 000 HB Adrian Davis 000 PR Mitchell Frei 000 PR Toka Likiliki 000 PR Rodney Mason 000 WG Chanel Mata'utia 000 FE Tyler Randell 000 HK Chad Redman 000 WG Nathan Ross (pre-season loss) 000 FE Will Smith 000 PR Paterika Vaivai Extended squad players CE Pat Mata'utia LK Ben Roose Wayne Bennett Rick Stone - NSW Cup coach Mick Crawley - NYC coach Transfers and Re-signings Gains Player/Coach Previous club LengthDavid Fa'alogoHuddersfield Giants2013Mitchell FreiBrisbane Broncos2013Craig GowerLondon Broncos2013Joseph LeiluaSydney Roosters2014Toka LikilikiNew Zealand Warriors2014Anthony QuinnMelbourne Storm2013Beau ScottSt. George Illawarra Dragons2016Jeremy SmithCronulla-Sutherland Sharks2015Travis WaddellCanberra Raiders2014 Losses Player/Coach ClubSam AndersonPenrith PanthersEthan CookPenrith PanthersJoel EdwardsCanberra RaidersRichard Fa'aosoMelbourne StormAlbert KellyContract terminatedDaine LaurieWyong RoosLorenzo Ma'afuParramatta EelsKurt MannMelbourne StormMaipele MorseauReleasedWes NaiqamaPenrith PanthersKyle O'DonnellPenrith PanthersApi PewhairangiParramatta EelsJunior Sa'uMelbourne StormSimione SaweneReleasedWarren SchillingsWestern Suburbs RosellasZeb TaiaCatalans DragonsRip Taylor (NSW Cup coach)Wyong RoosEvarn TuimavaveHull Kingston RoversWatisoni VotuFiji Rugby UnionMark WadeMerewether Carlton Rugby Club Promoted juniors Player Junior sideAdam ClydsdaleKnights National Youth CompetitionJosh MantellatoKnights New South Wales CupPat Mata'utiaKnights National Youth CompetitionBen RooseKnights National Youth CompetitionNathan RossKnights New South Wales CupPaterika VaivaiKnights National Youth Competition Change of role Player/Coach New roleRick Stone (assistant coach)Knights assistant coach & New South Wales Cup coach Re-signings Player/Coach Re-signed toAdam Clydsdale2016David Fa'alogo2014Dane Gagai2015Matt Hilder2014Josh Mantellato2014Chanel Mata'utia2014Pat Mata'utia2015Sione Mata'utia2015James McManus2016Anthony Quinn2014Chad Redman2014Robbie Rochow2016Korbin Sims2015Timana Tahu2014Zane Tetevano2015Akuila Uate2017Paterika Vaivai2014 Player contract situations 2013 (left)2014201520162017Chris Adamshttp://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/off-contract-nrl-stars-revealed/story-fni3fbgz-1226692662399#mm-breached Off-contract NRL stars revealed 5 August 2017 8 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130808230357/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/off-contract-nrl-stars-revealed/story-fni3fbgz-1226692662399#mm-breached liveAdam 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 2016-08-07 2011-10-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20111027113445/http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/newcastle-knights-sign-adam-cuthbertson/2337370.aspx live Darius 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 2017Adam ClydsdaleBrett Keeble 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 2016-08-07 2022-01-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20220126224919/https://www.smh.com.au/?cs=306 live Akuila 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 Danny Buderushttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/knights/83587 No holding back for Buderus - Newcastle Knights 2013-09-06 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130906055616/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/knights/83587 2013-09-06 David Fa'alogohttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/David-Faalogo-resigns-for-2014/75287 David Fa'alogo re-signs for 2014 - Newcastle Knights 2013-05-23 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130614082414/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/David-Faalogo-resigns-for-2014/75287 2013-06-14 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 Neville Costiganhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Costigan-to-join-Hull-KR-next-season/79977 Costigan to join Hull KR next season - Newcastle Knights 2013-07-22 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131019121131/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Costigan-to-join-Hull-KR-next-season/79977 2013-10-19 Matt Hilderhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Hilder-Tahu-Quinn-and-Newton-for-2014/83845 Hilder, Tahu, Quinn and Newton for 2014 - Newcastle Knights 2013-09-06 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131016022850/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Hilder-Tahu-Quinn-and-Newton-for-2014/83845 2013-10-16 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 deadRobbie 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 Adrian Davishttp://www.redcliffedolphins.com.au/?id=5446 Dolphins return to training #B50000cliffe Dolphins 2013-11-12 2016-08-07 2016-09-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20160913065940/http://www.redcliffedolphins.com.au/?id=5446 live Chris 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 Pat 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 Beau Scotthttps://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/114317/knights-sign-beau-scott-from-dragons/ Knights sign Beau Scott from Dragons | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2012-03-09 2016-08-07 2012-04-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20120410114959/http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/knights-sign-beau-scott-from-dragons/2483554.aspx live Marvin FilipoRobert Dillon https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1520953/filipo-sacked-after-off-field-incident/?cs=306 Filipo sacked after off-field incident | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2013-05-22 2016-08-07 2022-01-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20220126224925/https://www.smh.com.au/?cs=306 live Joseph Leiluahttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-officially-sign-Joseph-Leilua/69291 Knights officially sign Joseph Leilua - Newcastle Knights 2013-03-05 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130308152401/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-officially-sign-Joseph-Leilua/69291 2013-03-08 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 Mitchell Freihttp://m.qrl.com.au/%20news-display/Intrust-Super-Cup-player-gains--losses/89418 Archived copy m.qrl.com.au 26 January 2022 https://archive.today/20140204141125/http://m.qrl.com.au/%20news-display/Intrust-Super-Cup-player-gains--losses/89418 4 February 2014 deadToka Likilikihttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights%20sign%20Toka%20Likiliki/63720 Knights sign Toka Likiliki - Newcastle Knights 2013-01-17 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130224040826/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights%20sign%20Toka%20Likiliki/63720 2013-02-24 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 Craig GowerRugby League http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/craig-gower-and-bryce-gibbs-expected-to-hang-up-the-boots-20131024-2w3y6.html#ixzz2icrmGA6U Craig Gower and Bryce Gibbs expected to hang up the boots Smh.com.au 2013-10-24 2016-08-07 2014-02-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202093107/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/craig-gower-and-bryce-gibbs-expected-to-hang-up-the-boots-20131024-2w3y6.html#ixzz2icrmGA6U live Josh Mantellatohttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Mantellato-resigns-for-2014/83274 Mantellato re-signs for 2014 - Newcastle Knights 2016-02-04 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131206004323/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Mantellato-resigns-for-2014/83274 2013-12-06 Jeremy 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 Siuatonga Likilikihttp://www.titans.com.au/news-display/Titans-recruit-promising-quartet/81905 Titans recruit promising quartet - iSelect Gold Coast Titans 2013-08-14 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130817093056/http://www.titans.com.au/news-display/Titans-recruit-promising-quartet/81905 2013-08-17 Willie 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 SnowdenAugust 2016Rodney 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 Nocookies The Australian 2016-08-07October 2026 medicmedicChanel Mata'utiaZane TetevanoPeter Mata'utiahttp://www.dragons.com.au/news-display/dragons/82629 Dragons Add Depth For 2014 - St.George Illawarra Dragons 2013-08-23 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130826063352/http://www.dragons.com.au/news-display/dragons/82629 2013-08-26 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 2016-08-07 2012-07-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20120718035226/http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/cuthbertson-in-sights-as-kaufusi-takes-london-job/2264563.aspx live Kevin Naiqamahttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Naiqama-signs-with-Panthers-for-2014/77683 Naiqama signs with Panthers for 2014 - Newcastle Knights 2013-06-21 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131019121141/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Naiqama-signs-with-Panthers-for-2014/77683 2013-10-19 Jarrod 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 2017Ben RooseNRL http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2013/04/22/ben-roose-skips-to-business.html Ben Roose skips to business - Knights Newcastleknights.com.au 2016-08-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820024053/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2013/04/22/ben-roose-skips-to-business.html 2016-08-20 dead Anthony QuinnNathan RossJosh Leeson https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1294338/afamasaga-tipped-for-wests-release/ Afamasaga tipped for Wests release | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2013-02-11 2016-08-07 2016-08-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20160818114149/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1294338/afamasaga-tipped-for-wests-release/ live Chad RedmanNRL http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2014/08/26/vb_nsw_cup_team_lists_round_twenty_five.html VB NSW Cup Team Lists - Round Twenty Five NSWRL 2016-08-07 2016-08-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20160810092728/http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2014/08/26/vb_nsw_cup_team_lists_round_twenty_five.html live Will Smithhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Will-Smith-to-join-Panthers-for-2014/77901 Will Smith to join Panthers for 2014 - Newcastle Knights 2013-06-25 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130629224556/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Will-Smith-to-join-Panthers-for-2014/77901 2013-06-29 Tyrone RobertsRyan StigRobert Dillon https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1881934/former-knight-keeps-league-dream-alive-despite-illness/?cs=306 Former Knight keeps league dream alive despite illness | Newcastle Herald Theherald.com.au 2013-11-01 2016-08-07 2016-08-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20160818093252/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1881934/former-knight-keeps-league-dream-alive-despite-illness/?cs=306 live Timana TahuTravis Waddellhttp://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-sign-Travis-Waddell/69196 Knights sign Travis Waddell - Newcastle Knights 2013-07-02 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130722093921/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Knights-sign-Travis-Waddell/69196 2013-07-22 Paterika VaivaiNRL http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2014/09/22/knights_v_cutters_vb_nsw_cup_preliminary_final.html Knights V Cutters - VB NSW Cup Preliminary Final NSWRL 2016-08-07 2016-08-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20160810093836/http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2014/09/22/knights_v_cutters_vb_nsw_cup_preliminary_final.html live Ladder Jerseys and sponsors In 2013, the Knights' jerseys were made by ISC and their major sponsor was Hunter Ports. 2013 Home Jersey2013 Away JerseyFile:Newcastle Knights 2014 Home Jersey.pngFile:Newcastle Knights away jersey 2013.png Fixtures Pre-season trials Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 16 FebruaryTrial 1South Sydney 16 South Sydney RabbitohsBCU International Stadium18 – 6T.Roberts (2), M.HilderK.Gidley (1/1), T.Roberts (1/1), P.Mata'utia (1/1)Saturday, 23 FebruaryTrial 2Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksScully Park16 – 22K.Naiqama, A.Uate, P.Mata'utiaK.Gidley (1/2), T.Roberts (1/1) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season 2013 Regular season fixtures Statistics NameAppearancesTriesGoalsField goalsPointsCaptainAgeDarius Boyd26110042026Danny Buderus151106035Adam Clydsdale20000020Neville Costigan191004028Adam Cuthbertson132008028David Fa'alogo222008033Dane Gagai2350020022Kurt Gidley142380841131Craig Gower61004035Matt Hilder61004031Chris Houston Chris Houston (rugby league)2430012128Joseph Leilua19130052022Josh Mantellato113010026Willie Mason220000033Alex McKinnon Alex McKinnon (rugby league)192008021James McManus James McManus (rugby league)24190076027Jarrod Mullen2620081526Kevin Naiqama62008024Anthony Quinn Anthony Quinn (rugby league)41004030Tyrone Roberts276480120022Robbie Rochow272008023Beau Scott162008029Korbin Sims120000021Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith (rugby league, born 1980)192008033Kade Snowden201004027Timana Tahu52008033Zane Tetevano81004023Akuila Uate24150060026Travis Waddell100000024 Totals 27 100 91 0 582 - Average: 27 29 players used. Source:2013 player stats http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2013/newcastle/summary.html?order=name 2013-03-22 2016-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045256/http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2013/newcastle/summary.html?order=name live Representative honours List of Newcastle Knights representatives The following players appeared in a representative match in 2013. Australia Darius Boyd Kurt Gidley Australian Schoolboys Sione Mata'utia Cook Islands Zane Tetevano Fiji Kevin Naiqama Korbin Sims Rick Stone (coach) Akuila Uate Indigenous All Stars Timana Tahu Travis Waddell Italy Josh Mantellato Kade Snowden Junior Kiwis Joseph Tapine New South Wales James McManus New South Wales City Adam Cuthbertson New South Wales Country Willie Mason Alex McKinnon James McManus Akuila Uate New South Wales Residents Adrian Davis Matt Hilder Josh Mantellato Peter Mata'utia Kevin Naiqama New South Wales under-16s Jack Cogger Brock Lamb New South Wales under-18s Sione Mata'utia NRL All Stars Wayne Bennett (coach) Willie Mason Akuila Uate Papua New Guinea Neville Costigan (captain) Queensland Darius Boyd Samoa David Fa'alogo Joseph Leilua Tonga Siuatonga Likiliki Individual honours Teams and squads New South Wales Cup Team of the Year Josh Mantellato Peter Mata'utia Dally M awards Top Try-scorer James McManus (19 tries) Newcastle Knights awards Player of the Year National Rugby League (NRL) Player of the Year: Darius Boyd New South Wales Cup Player of the Year: Kevin Naiqama National Youth Competition (NYC) Player of the Year: Adam Clydsdale Players' Player National Rugby League (NRL) Players' Player: Danny Buderus New South Wales Cup Players' Player: Matt Hilder National Youth Competition (NYC) Players' Player: Jake Mamo Coach's Award National Rugby League (NRL) Coach's Award: Robbie Rochow New South Wales Cup Coach's Award: Mitchell Frei National Youth Competition (NYC) Coach's Award: Joseph Tapine Brian Carlson Club-Andrew Johns Medal Sione Mata'utia References 2 Category:Newcastle Knights seasons Newcastle Knights season