We sit down with Mat Croker and Brodie Jones to discuss the big news from Knights HQ this week with Kalyn Ponga committing his future to the Club while also revealing some more re-signing news for one of our homegrown talents. Brodie Jones also reveals his delight at playing first grade again after overcoming Covid-19 as well as a quadricep injury. Brought to you by Maxwell Recruitment & Training.

We sit down with Mat Croker and Brodie Jones to discuss the big news from Knights HQ this week with Kalyn Ponga committing his future to the Club while also revealing some more re-signing news for one of our homegrown talents. Brodie Jones also reveals his delight at playing first grade again after overcoming Covid-19 as well as a quadricep injury. Brought to you by Maxwell Recruitment &amp; Training.

Welcome to the Official Podcast of the nib Newcastle Knights, hosted by Knights forward and Nabiac’s favourite son, Mat Croker; and lifelong Newcastle supporter and Knights content creator, Jae Nelson. Brought to you by Maxwell Recruitment & Training.

Hear from all your favourite Knights players and key figures for a fresh perspective from inside the Club's four walls. Episodes drop fortnightly on the Knights website and app, Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen, subscribe and send us a review.

We respectfully acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi people as the traditional owners of the lands on which we live, work and play, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 

Welcome to the Official Podcast of the nib Newcastle Knights, hosted by Knights forward and Nabiac’s favourite son, Mat Croker; and lifelong Newcastle supporter and Knights content creator, Jae Nelson. Brought to you by Maxwell Recruitment &amp; Training.
Hear from all your favourite Knights players and key figures for a fresh perspective from inside the Club's four walls. Episodes drop fortnightly on the Knights website and app, Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen, subscribe and send us a review.
We respectfully acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi people as the traditional owners of the lands on which we live, work and play, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast

Welcome to KNIGHTS // HQ, the Official Podcast of the nib Newcastle Knights, hosted by Knights forward and Nabiac’s favourite son, Mat Croker, alongside Knights supporter and the Club's content creator, Jae Nelson. 

Hear from all your favourite Knights players and key figures for a fresh perspective from inside the Club's four walls. Episodes drop weekly on the Knights website and app, Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen, subscribe and send us in a review.

We respectfully acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi people as the traditional owners of the lands on which we live, work and play, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome to KNIGHTS // HQ, the Official Podcast of the nib Newcastle Knights, hosted by Knights forward and Nabiac’s favourite son, Mat Croker, alongside Knights supporter and the Club's content creator, Jae Nelson. 
Hear from all your favourite Knights players and key figures for a fresh perspective from inside the Club's four walls. Episodes drop weekly on the Knights website and app, Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen, subscribe and send us in a review.
We respectfully acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi people as the traditional owners of the lands on which we live, work and play, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

25. Mat Croker and Brodie Jones

We're joined by one of the most passionate and loyal players to ever don the red and blue jersey on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast, Kurt Gidley.

On another edition of 'Legends Chats', 'Gids' comes on to reminisce on his playing days and give us an update on what he's doing now post-footy.

Gidley played 251 games for the Newcastle Knights across a 17 year career. A Novocastrian through and through, he would represent his country, state and club in a distinguished career at the top level.

A highly consistent, versatile and leader of the Club during his playing days, Gidley would become a Hall of Fame member in 2022.

We kick off the podcast with 'Guess that Game' we're we quiz 'Gids' on his knowledge of some of the most memorable games from his career including a certain match-winning moment against the Melbourne Storm in 2014.

Kurt also spoke about his passion for the Club, life post footy and helping set the Club's new standards, with the word 'Grit' and addressing the players on the meaning of the word.

We round out the podcast with a classic behind-the-scenes story from a famous stitch-up on the old 'Footy Show' involving the Gidley brothers, Michael Hagan and Mario Fenech.

Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast and tell us who you want to hear from inside the Knights camp.

You can also watch the full video version along with all the episodes of KNIGHTS // HQ on our YouTube channel.

Follow @NRLKnights on your socials to stay up to date on all the latest news and content from the Newcastle Knights.  

We're joined by one of the most passionate and loyal players to ever don the red and blue jersey on the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast, Kurt Gidley.
On another edition of 'Legends Chats', 'Gids' comes on to reminisce on his playing days and give us an update on what he's doing now post-footy.
Gidley played 251 games for the Newcastle Knights across a 17 year career. A Novocastrian through and through, he would represent his country, state and club in a distinguished career at the top level.
A highly consistent, versatile and leader of the Club during his playing days, Gidley would become a Hall of Fame member in 2022.
We kick off the podcast with 'Guess that Game' we're we quiz 'Gids' on his knowledge of some of the most memorable games from his career including a certain match-winning moment against the Melbourne Storm in 2014.
Kurt also spoke about his passion for the Club, life post footy and helping set the Club's new standards, with the word 'Grit' and addressing the players on the meaning of the word.
We round out the podcast with a classic behind-the-scenes story from a famous stitch-up on the old 'Footy Show' involving the Gidley brothers, Michael Hagan and Mario Fenech.
Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast and tell us who you want to hear from inside the Knights camp.
You can also watch the full video version along with all the episodes of KNIGHTS // HQ on our YouTube channel.
Follow @NRLKnights on your socials to stay up to date on all the latest news and content from the Newcastle Knights.

67. Legends // Kurt Gidley: Guess the game, debut yarns and grit

Former Knight and current NRL Assistant Coach, Blake Green, joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about his role at the Club and the state of the current game from an attack coach's point of view.

The boys chat about what goes into a game week for our assistant coaches while 'Greeny' provided an insight into the type of messages they give to the players in preparation for the weekend's match.

Green also spoke about the junior development systems currently in place and the notion of nurturing future first graders.

A 270-game half across the NRL and Super League, Green touched on his playing days including learning off and picking up tendencies from players such as Cameron Smith that have helped shaped his coaching style.

We round out the podcast with a player quiz, testing Blake's knowledge on his career including stories from a Super League Grand Final win.

Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast and tell us who you want to hear from inside the Knights camp.

You can also watch the full video version along with all the episodes of KNIGHTS // HQ on our YouTube channel.

Follow @NRLKnights on your socials to stay up to date on all the latest news and content from the Newcastle Knights.  

Former Knight and current NRL Assistant Coach, Blake Green, joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast to talk about his role at the Club and the state of the current game from an attack coach's point of view.
The boys chat about what goes into a game week for our assistant coaches while 'Greeny' provided an insight into the type of messages they give to the players in preparation for the weekend's match.
Green also spoke about the junior development systems currently in place and the notion of nurturing future first graders.
A 270-game half across the NRL and Super League, Green touched on his playing days including learning off and picking up tendencies from players such as Cameron Smith that have helped shaped his coaching style.
We round out the podcast with a player quiz, testing Blake's knowledge on his career including stories from a Super League Grand Final win.
Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast and tell us who you want to hear from inside the Knights camp.
You can also watch the full video version along with all the episodes of KNIGHTS // HQ on our YouTube channel.
Follow @NRLKnights on your socials to stay up to date on all the latest news and content from the Newcastle Knights.

66. Blake Green: Coaching attack, play styles and career quiz

Off-season recruit and English import Kai Pearce-Paul joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast.

Following four seasons in the Super League, where he debuted as a teenager, KPP flew halfway across the world to join the Knights at the start of 2024.

The towering second-row forward became Knight #346 when he played in Round 1 against the Canberra Raiders.

We kick off the podcast with some get to know questions for Kai which led to a reveal of his appearance in UK rapper/grime artist 'Stormzy's' music video.

Kai talked about his journey to rugby league in the beginning having grown up playing league and union.

He chats about departing Wigan Warriors and leaving on a high with a Grand Final win, plus making his debut for England at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Fast forward to today, the forward chats to the boys about adapting to the Australian lifestyle and joining the Club.

Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast and tell us who you want to hear from.

You can also watch the full video version from Thursday along with all the episodes of KNIGHTS // HQ on our YouTube channel.

Follow @NRLKnights on your socials.  

Off-season recruit and English import Kai Pearce-Paul joins the KNIGHTS // HQ Podcast.
Following four seasons in the Super League, where he debuted as a teenager, KPP flew halfway across the world to join the Knights at the start of 2024.
The towering second-row forward became Knight #346 when he played in Round 1 against the Canberra Raiders.
We kick off the podcast with some get to know questions for Kai which led to a reveal of his appearance in UK rapper/grime artist 'Stormzy's' music video.
Kai talked about his journey to rugby league in the beginning having grown up playing league and union.
He chats about departing Wigan Warriors and leaving on a high with a Grand Final win, plus making his debut for England at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Fast forward to today, the forward chats to the boys about adapting to the Australian lifestyle and joining the Club.
Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast and tell us who you want to hear from.
You can also watch the full video version from Thursday along with all the episodes of KNIGHTS // HQ on our YouTube channel.
Follow @NRLKnights on your socials.

25. Mat Croker and Brodie Jones

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