Know your Knights !!
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Billy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
He had the biggest kick i've ever seen. He kicked a ball 70 metres from the goal line to well over all the defenders once. Very impressive.HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER CHARLIE MCALISTER WHO TURNS 52 TODAY !!!
Charlie McAlister
- Born 1963
- Played 1 game for the Knights in 1988
- Also played Rugby Union in the UK
- Father of All Black Luke McAlister and NZ netball player Kayla McAlister
Local legend has him kicking a footy over the old grandstand.
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER SHANE CHRISTENSEN WHO TURNS 45 TODAY !!! 
Shane Christensen
- Born 1970
- Played Hooker
- Played 3 games for the Knights in 1990
- Also played 10 games for the Cowboys
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CURRENT KNIGHTS PLAYER MARVIN FILIPO WHO TURNS 28 TODAY !!!
Marvin Filipo
- Born 1987 in New Zealand
- Plays Second Row
- Played 4 games for the Knights in 2011
- Was named in the NSW Cup team of the year in 2012
- Was released from the Knights mid 2013 and returned in 2014
Shane Christensen
- Born 1970
- Played Hooker
- Played 3 games for the Knights in 1990
- Also played 10 games for the Cowboys
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CURRENT KNIGHTS PLAYER MARVIN FILIPO WHO TURNS 28 TODAY !!!
Marvin Filipo
- Born 1987 in New Zealand
- Plays Second Row
- Played 4 games for the Knights in 2011
- Was named in the NSW Cup team of the year in 2012
- Was released from the Knights mid 2013 and returned in 2014
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER PETER JOHNSTON WHO TURNS 51 TODAY !!!
Peter Johnston
- Born 1963
- Played 45 games for the Knights 1989-1991
- Also played for the Bulldogs and Roosters
- Played front row / second row
- Captained the Knights for 1 game in 1990
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CURRENT KNIGHTS PLAYER JOSEPH TAPINE WHO TURNS 21 TODAY !!!
Joseph Tapine
- Born 1994 in Wellington, NZ
- Plays Second Row
- Has played 8 games for the Knights so far
- Junior Kiwis representative
- NZ Resident Under 18's Player
- Current Knights Player (2015)
Peter Johnston
- Born 1963
- Played 45 games for the Knights 1989-1991
- Also played for the Bulldogs and Roosters
- Played front row / second row
- Captained the Knights for 1 game in 1990
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CURRENT KNIGHTS PLAYER JOSEPH TAPINE WHO TURNS 21 TODAY !!!
Joseph Tapine
- Born 1994 in Wellington, NZ
- Plays Second Row
- Has played 8 games for the Knights so far
- Junior Kiwis representative
- NZ Resident Under 18's Player
- Current Knights Player (2015)
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CURRENT KNIGHTS FIVE-EIGHTH JARROD MULLEN WHO TURNS 28 TODAY !!!
Jarrod Mullen
- "Mullo"
- Born 1987 in Singleton, NSW
- Plays Five Eighth / Halfback
- Took over halfback of the Knights from Andrew Johns
- Son of former Bulldogs player Steve Mullen
- Has already played 192 games for the Knights so far
- Captained the Knights for 21 games (so far) 2007-2015
- Has represented Country 3 times 2009-2012
- Has represented NSW once in 2007
- Australian Schoolboys Player 2004-2005
- Current Knights player (2015)
Jarrod Mullen
- "Mullo"
- Born 1987 in Singleton, NSW
- Plays Five Eighth / Halfback
- Took over halfback of the Knights from Andrew Johns
- Son of former Bulldogs player Steve Mullen
- Has already played 192 games for the Knights so far
- Captained the Knights for 21 games (so far) 2007-2015
- Has represented Country 3 times 2009-2012
- Has represented NSW once in 2007
- Australian Schoolboys Player 2004-2005
- Current Knights player (2015)
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER SIUATONGA LIKILIKI WHO TURNS 25 TODAY !!!
Siuatonga Likiliki
- "Tonga"
- Born 1990 in New Zealand
- Father of Twin boys Kruz & Paxton
- Finished with the Knights in 2013
- Played one game for the Knights in 2011
- Played one game for the Warriors in 2009
- Released by the Titans at the end of 2014
- Played for Tonga in 2009 & 2013
Siuatonga Likiliki
- "Tonga"
- Born 1990 in New Zealand
- Father of Twin boys Kruz & Paxton
- Finished with the Knights in 2013
- Played one game for the Knights in 2011
- Played one game for the Warriors in 2009
- Released by the Titans at the end of 2014
- Played for Tonga in 2009 & 2013
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER BRIAN QUINTON WHO TURNS 52 TODAY !!!
Brian Quinton
- Born 1963
- Played on the Wing
- Has the honour of scoring Newcastle Knights first ever try in 1988
- Played 28 games for the Knights in 1988 & 1989
- Also played for the Dragons and Gold Coast Chargers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER DANIEL SMAILES WHO TURNS 39 TODAY !!!
Daniel Smailes
- Born 1976
- Played 21 games for the Knights 1997-2000
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER DAIRI KOVAE WHO TURNS 49 TODAY !!!
Dairi Kovae
- Played 8 games for the Knights in 1989
- Also played 2 games for North Sydney Bears in 1988
- Played 9 Tests for PNG 1986-1988
- Broke Mal Meninga's arm with his head playing for "Rest of the World" in 1988
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CURRENT KNIGHTS LOCK JEREMY SMITH WHO TURNS 35 TODAY !!!
Jeremy Smith
- Born 1980 in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Represented New Zealand 22 times 2007-2012
- Premiership winner with the Dragons in 2010
- Has played 43 games for the Knights so far
- Has also played for Cronulla, St George Illawarra and Melbourne
- Current Knights player (2015)
Brian Quinton
- Born 1963
- Played on the Wing
- Has the honour of scoring Newcastle Knights first ever try in 1988
- Played 28 games for the Knights in 1988 & 1989
- Also played for the Dragons and Gold Coast Chargers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER DANIEL SMAILES WHO TURNS 39 TODAY !!!
Daniel Smailes
- Born 1976
- Played 21 games for the Knights 1997-2000
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER DAIRI KOVAE WHO TURNS 49 TODAY !!!
Dairi Kovae
- Played 8 games for the Knights in 1989
- Also played 2 games for North Sydney Bears in 1988
- Played 9 Tests for PNG 1986-1988
- Broke Mal Meninga's arm with his head playing for "Rest of the World" in 1988
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CURRENT KNIGHTS LOCK JEREMY SMITH WHO TURNS 35 TODAY !!!
Jeremy Smith
- Born 1980 in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Represented New Zealand 22 times 2007-2012
- Premiership winner with the Dragons in 2010
- Has played 43 games for the Knights so far
- Has also played for Cronulla, St George Illawarra and Melbourne
- Current Knights player (2015)
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER WILLIE MASON WHO TURNS 35 TODAY !!!
Willie Mason
- "Big Willie"
- Born 1980 in Auckland, New Zealand
- Prop / Second Row
- Represented Tonga 3 times in 2000
- Represented Australia 24 times 2002-2008
- Represented NSW 13 times 2003-2008
- Represented Country 4 times 2003-2013
- Played 60 games for the Knights 2012-2014
- Has played over 250 first grade games
- Has played for the Bulldogs, Roosters and Cowboys
- 196cm tall and weighs 119kg (According to his player profile)
- Signed a 1 year deal with Manly for 2015
Willie Mason
- "Big Willie"
- Born 1980 in Auckland, New Zealand
- Prop / Second Row
- Represented Tonga 3 times in 2000
- Represented Australia 24 times 2002-2008
- Represented NSW 13 times 2003-2008
- Represented Country 4 times 2003-2013
- Played 60 games for the Knights 2012-2014
- Has played over 250 first grade games
- Has played for the Bulldogs, Roosters and Cowboys
- 196cm tall and weighs 119kg (According to his player profile)
- Signed a 1 year deal with Manly for 2015
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER JASON TEMU WHO TURNS 43 TODAY !!!
Jason Temu
- Born 1972 in Auckland, NZ
- Prop/Front Row
- Played just 3 games for Newcastle between 1999 & 2000, being plagued with injury
- Also played 4 games for the Warriors in 2001
- Spent 3 years playing in the UK prior to his time in the NRL
- Represented Cook Island 3 times between 1995 & 2000
Jason Temu
- Born 1972 in Auckland, NZ
- Prop/Front Row
- Played just 3 games for Newcastle between 1999 & 2000, being plagued with injury
- Also played 4 games for the Warriors in 2001
- Spent 3 years playing in the UK prior to his time in the NRL
- Represented Cook Island 3 times between 1995 & 2000
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER JUNIOR SAU WHO TURNS 28 TODAY !!!
Junior Sa'u
- Born 1987 in Auckland, New Zealand
- Played Centre
- Destructive Ball Runner
- Represented New Zealand 2009-2010
- Represented Samoa twice in 2013
- Played 86 games for the Knights 2008-2012
- Scored 26 tries for the Knights
- Also played for the Melbourne Storm
- Currently playing for the Salford Red Devils in the ESL
Junior Sa'u
- Born 1987 in Auckland, New Zealand
- Played Centre
- Destructive Ball Runner
- Represented New Zealand 2009-2010
- Represented Samoa twice in 2013
- Played 86 games for the Knights 2008-2012
- Scored 26 tries for the Knights
- Also played for the Melbourne Storm
- Currently playing for the Salford Red Devils in the ESL
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER STEVE CROWE WHO TURNS 46 TODAY !!!
Steve Crowe
- Born 1969 in Young, NSW
- Played 51 games for the Knights from 1991-1998
- Retired in 1998 after a string of injuries
- Was involved in the Knights administration in positions such as Operations Manager and acting CEO from 1998-2007
- Holds two Masters Degrees, A Master of Human Resources Management & Industrial Relations and a Master of Organisational Communication
- Member of the Knights advisory board
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER TROY CLARKE WHO TURNED 48 YESTERDAY !!!
Troy Clarke
- Born 1967
- Played Centre
- Played 7 games for the Knights in 1988/89
- Also played 9 games for the Canterbury Bulldogs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER OWEN CRAIGIE WHO TURNED 37 YESTERDAY !!!
Owen Craigie
- Born 1978 in Inverell, NSW
- Played Center / Five Eighth
- Played 76 games for the Knights 1995-1999
- Also played for the Wests Tigers and South Sydney
Steve Crowe
- Born 1969 in Young, NSW
- Played 51 games for the Knights from 1991-1998
- Retired in 1998 after a string of injuries
- Was involved in the Knights administration in positions such as Operations Manager and acting CEO from 1998-2007
- Holds two Masters Degrees, A Master of Human Resources Management & Industrial Relations and a Master of Organisational Communication
- Member of the Knights advisory board
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER TROY CLARKE WHO TURNED 48 YESTERDAY !!!
Troy Clarke
- Born 1967
- Played Centre
- Played 7 games for the Knights in 1988/89
- Also played 9 games for the Canterbury Bulldogs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER OWEN CRAIGIE WHO TURNED 37 YESTERDAY !!!
Owen Craigie
- Born 1978 in Inverell, NSW
- Played Center / Five Eighth
- Played 76 games for the Knights 1995-1999
- Also played for the Wests Tigers and South Sydney
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER JOSH MANTELLATO WHO TURNS 28 TODAY !!!
Josh Mantellato
- "Mantree"
- Born 21 April, 1987 in Gosford, NSW
- Is 6 foot 5
- Debuted Round 12, 2013 against the Rabbitohs
- Scored a try on Debut and kicked 3 goals
- Played 2 NRL games - both for the Knights in 2013-2014
- Very high percentage Goal Kicker for our NSW Cup team
- NSW Cup high point scorer of 2012, 2013 and 2014
- Top point scorer in the real NRL 3 years running
- Represented Italy 7 times
- Signed a 3 year deal with Hull KR from 2015
Josh Mantellato
- "Mantree"
- Born 21 April, 1987 in Gosford, NSW
- Is 6 foot 5
- Debuted Round 12, 2013 against the Rabbitohs
- Scored a try on Debut and kicked 3 goals
- Played 2 NRL games - both for the Knights in 2013-2014
- Very high percentage Goal Kicker for our NSW Cup team
- NSW Cup high point scorer of 2012, 2013 and 2014
- Top point scorer in the real NRL 3 years running
- Represented Italy 7 times
- Signed a 3 year deal with Hull KR from 2015
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER KNIGHTS PLAYER BEN ROGERS WHO TURNS 30 TODAY !!!
Ben Rogers
- Born 1985 in Penrith, NSW
- Played 30 games for the Knights 2009-2011
- Also played for the Panthers, Dragons and Souths
- Was employed by the Knights post playing career however resigned after being charged with assault in 2014
Ben Rogers
- Born 1985 in Penrith, NSW
- Played 30 games for the Knights 2009-2011
- Also played for the Panthers, Dragons and Souths
- Was employed by the Knights post playing career however resigned after being charged with assault in 2014