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Robert Dillon is a columnist.

Knights reject Brown's offer to exit immediately after Tigers debacle

Knights reject Brown's offer to exit immediately after Tigers debacle

Knights coach Nathan Brown is expected to see out the remaining two games of the season despite offering to stand down effective immediately after Saturday's 46-4 capitulation to Wests Tigers.

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Departing Brown confident Knights are on verge of golden era

Departing Brown confident Knights are on verge of golden era

He almost certainly won't be in charge when Newcastle break their 18-year premiership drought, but Nathan Brown says a title is within the grasp of the club.

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Knights face huge task to make finals, but Brown has been here before

Knights face huge task to make finals, but Brown has been here before

The odds are already stacked against them, but Newcastle coach Nathan Brown knows from personal experience that his team can still make the finals.

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Newcastle reach crisis point in humbling by Gold Coast
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Newcastle reach crisis point in humbling by Gold Coast

The Knights trailed 28-0 early in the second half before a brief, forlorn fightback that delivered three tries in 11 minutes. It was too little, too late.

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Newcastle Knights great Tony Butterfield lucky to be alive after cardiac arrest

Newcastle Knights great Tony Butterfield lucky to be alive after cardiac arrest

After completing a charity match, Butterfield said he "started feeling weird" before collapsing in the change rooms and requiring urgent CPR.

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Knights bury Sharks hoodoo in style thanks to Lee intercept

Knights bury Sharks hoodoo in style thanks to Lee intercept

The Knights have opened their NRL account with a victory after coming out on top 14-8 in a tough clash against the Sharks.

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Sharks land psychological blow on Knights ahead of rematch

Sharks land psychological blow on Knights ahead of rematch

Cronulla hammered Newcastle 30-6 in a trial at Maitland Sportsground on Saturday, just 13 days before they clash again in the opening round of the NRL.

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Knight Kenny-Dowall won't go gently as he eyes 300 club

Knight Kenny-Dowall won't go gently as he eyes 300 club

Shaun Kenny-Dowall is certain he has a few good NRL years left in him as he prepares to aid the Knights in their push for a finals return.

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Converting Mann to hooker will be work in progress: Gidley

Converting Mann to hooker will be work in progress: Gidley

Kurt Gidley has backed the club’s decision to sign Kurt Mann from the Dragons but warned that he faces an enormous physical challenge in the middle of the park.

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FFA admits fault in giving Wanderers penalty against Jets

FFA admits fault in giving Wanderers penalty against Jets

Football Federation Australia has admitted the match officials erred in one of the crucial decisions that prompted Ernie Merrick's post-match tirade after Newcastle's 2-all draw with Western Sydney last Friday.

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NRL 2018: Newcastle Knights to unveil new-look squad in round one

NRL 2018: Newcastle Knights to unveil new-look squad in round one

Newcastle are poised to field more new faces in round one than in any game since the club's first match in 1988.

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