Newcastle Knights 2017

Post by **greeneyed** » January 4, 2017, 5:34 pm

Newcastle Knights well placed for improved year

Newcastle Knights coach Nathan Brown believes his side is in much better shape than they were this time last year.

"There is a lot more competition [for places] than there was last year," Brown said. "Hopefully people like Chanel Mata'utia will have more luck with injuries. Chanel hurt his knee in the first two minutes against the Gold Coast in Round 1 and never got back, we are quite hopeful that Chanel will have a big year.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/newcastle-well-place ... fault.aspx

Botman · Post by **Botman** » January 4, 2017, 6:30 pm

They couldn't possibly be worse, an improved year is almost literally the only available option haha

**** I'd love them to go under 1.5 wins though haha

cat · Post by **cat** » January 4, 2017, 7:02 pm

I think they will do well, not top 8 but pretty close

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simo · Post by **simo** » January 4, 2017, 7:44 pm

cat wrote:I think they will do well, not top 8 but pretty close

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lol

Botman · Post by **Botman** » January 4, 2017, 8:12 pm

Haha yeah I'm not so sure about that
Their team still looks like an absolute dumpster fire
Their only chance is that Ponga is the next superstar, and they apparently aren't getting him until 2018

Organised Chaos · Post by **Organised Chaos** » January 4, 2017, 8:12 pm

simo wrote:
cat wrote:I think they will do well, not top 8 but pretty close

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lol

Anything above the wooden spoon would be success, but hey if they jag 5 or 6 wins they might just claw their way out of spoon contention and hand that honour to the Dragons or Manly...

that's a delicious thought tbh

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cat · Post by **cat** » January 4, 2017, 9:28 pm

New fitness team there, new attitude , I'm not saying top 8 ! More like 11 or 12

Manly will be below them , tigers and dragons

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Post by **greeneyed** » January 6, 2017, 5:10 am

Newcastle Knights’ best 17 for 2017 NRL season: Pressure on halves as rookies lurk

THEY’RE a still a young side but they’re also a year older. Having lost a wealth of experience following the departures of Aku Uate, Kade Snowden, Jeremy Smith, Tariq Sims and Robbie Rochow, the Knights already have their backs against the wall before a ball has even been kicked.

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS’ BEST 17

1 Peter Mata’utia
2 Nathan Ross
3 Dane Gagai
4 Joe Wardle
5 Ken Sio
6 Jarrod Mullen
7 Trent Hodkinson
8 Josh Starling
9 Rory Kostjasyn
10 Korbin Sims
11 Sione Mata’utia
12 Mitch Barnett
13 Jamie Buhrer

14 Danny Levi
15 Daniel Saifiti
16 Jacob Saifiti
17 Sam Mataora

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... 0feb78196b

Seiffert82 · Post by **Seiffert82** » January 6, 2017, 5:52 am

6. Jarrod Mullen

rightyho, good luck with that.

I really don't care where they finish next season to be honest, but I'll be gutted if we go close to losing to them twice like we did last year. Wow.

Ginga · Post by **Ginga** » January 6, 2017, 6:34 am

I'll be gutted if they average a higher crowd then 9 of the 16 NRL clubs again

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » January 6, 2017, 7:54 am

Ginga wrote:I'll be gutted if they average a higher crowd then 9 of the 16 NRL clubs again

They're home support is huge.

Not a tooth amoung them, but huge.....

zim · Post by **zim** » January 6, 2017, 9:38 am

They're a much better looking side when Mullen strings a few games together. Still can't see Buhrer doing much at lock. I'd switch him and Barnett.
Going to be another long year for them.

Post by **greeneyed** » January 9, 2017, 2:39 pm

Newcastle Knights Kostjasyn injured at training

Newcastle Knights utility Rory Kostjasyn has suffered a throat injury following accidental contact at training on Saturday. Kostjasyn was hospitalised however he has been discharged today (Monday).

The 29-year-old will be reassessed in four to six weeks to determine a return date to training. At this stage, Kostjasyn is expected to be out for a minimum of six to eight weeks.

Newcastle Knights media statement

NRL 2017: Newcastle Knights recruit Rory Kostjasyn in doubt for round 1 after bizarre training injury: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/knight ... f5ecb05182

zim · Post by **zim** » January 9, 2017, 3:21 pm

Damn that is quite a throat injury.

-TW- · Post by **-TW-** » January 17, 2017, 3:39 pm

Jarrod Mullen busted for banned substances

https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/nrl/ne ... ion=sydney

Post by **greeneyed** » January 17, 2017, 3:45 pm

Newcastle Knights Jarrod Mullen suspended by NRL under Anti-Doping Policy

The NRL said on Tuesday afternoon that it has provisionally suspended Newcastle Knights player Jarrod Mullen under the NRL’s Anti-Doping Policy.

The Provisional Suspension Notice asserts that Mr Mullen returned a positive A-sample for an anabolic steroid, Drostanolone which is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the NRL’s Anti-Doping Policy. He was tested by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) on November 29, 2016.

Mr Mullen is prohibited from participating in any WADA compliant sport, including Rugby League, while the provisional suspension is in place.

Under the Anti-Doping Policy, Mr Mullen now has the opportunity to have his B-sample analysed.

The NRL will not be making further comment while this process is under way.

NRL media statement

Toviii · Post by **Toviii** » January 17, 2017, 4:02 pm

Yeah, that's rather unfortunate.

bonehead · Post by **bonehead** » January 17, 2017, 4:03 pm

Very bulgarelli

Green eyed Mick · Post by **Green eyed Mick** » January 17, 2017, 4:04 pm

That sucks. 2 major scandals in 24 hours.

Post by **greeneyed** » January 17, 2017, 4:12 pm

Newcastle Knights statement on Jarrod Mullen suspension under Anti-Doping Policy

The Newcastle Knights has been made aware the NRL has provisionally suspended Jarrod Mullen under the NRL's Anti-Doping Policy.

The Provisional Suspension Notice asserts that Mullen returned a positive A-sample for an anabolic steroid, Drostanolone which is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the NRL's Anti-Doping Policy.

He was tested by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) on November 29, 2016.

Mullen is prohibited from participating in any WADA compliant sport, including Rugby League, while the provisional suspension is in place.

Under the Anti-Doping Policy, Mullen now has the opportunity to have his B-sample analysed.

"The club is obviously extremely disappointed," CEO Matt Gidley said.

"The club has a strict governance program, the players are regularly educated and fully aware of the consequences of going outside our governance guidelines.

"From here, there is a formal process we need to follow under the guidelines.

"We need to respect the process and in the interim the club will continue to monitor Jarrod's welfare."

Newcastle Knights media statement

cat · Post by **cat** » January 17, 2017, 4:20 pm

Wow, is that why he keeps injuring his hammy? Or a last ditch to play again

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simo · Post by **simo** » January 17, 2017, 4:22 pm

Crafty way of Newcastle clearing him off the books?

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Sid · Post by **Sid** » January 17, 2017, 4:23 pm

To be honest when I saw a story about Mullen I immediately presumed he'd torn another hammy.

cat · Post by **cat** » January 17, 2017, 4:40 pm

simo wrote:Crafty way of Newcastle clearing him off the books?

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Does he count still ?
Interesting theory....

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Botman · Post by **Botman** » January 17, 2017, 4:48 pm

Hahaha oh boy!

Sid · Post by **Sid** » January 17, 2017, 5:02 pm

Well there goes Newcastle Knight's premiership chances

RTW · Post by **RTW** » January 17, 2017, 5:28 pm

cat wrote:Wow, is that why he keeps injuring his hammy? Or a last ditch to play again

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I would think option B. Retirement beckons for Jarrod.

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Manbush · Post by **Manbush** » January 17, 2017, 5:37 pm

cat wrote:
simo wrote:Crafty way of Newcastle clearing him off the books?

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Does he count still ?
Interesting theory....

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Move it to the "Press for truth" thread.

Botman · Post by **Botman** » January 17, 2017, 5:46 pm

As for the salary cap
He's breached his contract, they can sack him after the b sample comes back and never pay him another cent
No way it'll count on their cap

cat · Post by **cat** » January 17, 2017, 6:20 pm

Pigman wrote:As for the salary cap
He's breached his contract, they can sack him after the b sample comes back and never pay him another cent
No way it'll count on their cap

Channel 7 said it will save them 1.5million off the cap

He seems to have admitted doing it , and the knights seem to have dropped him but "will look after him because he is upset"

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Green eyed Mick · Post by **Green eyed Mick** » January 17, 2017, 6:39 pm

Newcastle Knights back Jarrod Mullen tests postive to steroid drostanolone

The great shame about Jarrod Mullen testing positive to steroids is he's one of the good guys. When an off-season scandal erupts in the NRL, it comes from a handful of usual suspects. Come on down James Roberts.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... tt1es.html

According to this he was tested the week after he tore his hamstring a second time. Maybe he'll try the Anderson Silva defence and try and get the minimum.

I also really like the idea of selling the club to members through shares.

-TW- · Post by **-TW-** » January 17, 2017, 8:23 pm

Sid wrote:To be honest when I saw a story about Mullen I immediately presumed he'd torn another hammy.

He did before Xmas

Post by **greeneyed** » January 18, 2017, 12:38 am

Jarrod Mullen provisionally suspended by the NRL after testing positive to an anabolic steroid

JARROD Mullen is poised to have his $1.5 million two-year contract ripped up by the Newcastle Knights after he tested positive to an anabolic steroid.

Mullen, who turns 30 in April, faces a potential four-year ban that would end his career after testing positive to the prohibited substance drostanolone following a routine test at pre-season training on November 29 last year.

Read more: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... a018690335

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... 9893e79654

Five Burning Questions: Newcastle’s next move if Jarrod Mullen cops drug ban: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... 6a220fdf34

gerg · Post by **gerg** » January 18, 2017, 5:03 am

This is probably a good thing for the Knights. They can **** him off without feeling too guilty about it. I had a quick look at Wikipedia and it claims he has played 211 games. That can't be right?? I thought he hadn't played a full season in about 5 years? Unbelievable they were paying the bloke that much, given his injury record.

cat · Post by **cat** » January 18, 2017, 9:27 am

I put Mullen in the same boat as campo, Stewart etc. They just don't know or are too scared to go this is enough
In this case Mullen went the drug route rather then sook and dig his heels in like Stewart

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