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[Frederick]

Knights extend young guns Hoy and Momoisea
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Tue 2 Jul 2019, 11:30 AM
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The nib Newcastle Knights are pleased to announce the extensions of two bright young prospects in Tex Hoy and Jirah Momoisea.

Hoy, a local junior, has extended his contract until the end of season 2021.

Able to play in the halves or at fullback, the young gun completed his first pre-season with the NRL squad this year.

According to Elite Pathways Development Coach, Scott Dureau, Hoy is showing plenty of promise.

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“He came through our Harold Matts, SG Ball and 20s,” Dureau said.

“He’s extremely athletic, fast and agile. He’s a little x-factor type player.

“He can play fullback or five-eighth and has a lot of potential for the future.”

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Like Hoy, Momoisea has been promoted to a development deal for this season.

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The 21-year-old is signed until the end of 2020 and shaping up to be a force as a front rower.

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A product of St Pauls in Auckland, Momoisea joined the Knights last season and is thriving in the fulltime environment.

“He’s extremely strong,” Dureau said.

“He’s an athletic front rower, very powerful, good footwork. He’s been rewarded for his good performances with an upgraded development contract.”


https://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2019/07/02/knights-extend-young-guns-hoy-and-momoisea/

 

[Byron Knight]

Interesting from Toohey. Safe to say Levi is gone then?

 

[Yosh]

Interesting from Toohey. Safe to say Levi is gone then?

It's a pity Levi wasn't as good as he has been this year. Real player in there but I doubt letting him go will hurt us. How's Brailey been doing this year?

 

[Knight Vision]

It's a pity Levi wasn't as good as he has been this year. Real player in there but I doubt letting him go will hurt us. How's Brailey been doing this year?

last I looked he had similar stats to Levi .....it must be character and attitude that makes the difference between the two.

 

[Knight Vision]

Interesting from Toohey. Safe to say Levi is gone then?

the squad is coming together nicely. I'd like to see a jake trbojevic or similar quality forward in the pack. A large mtr eating winger and someone to partner Pearce in the halves.

 

[Burwood]

 

[Knight Vision]

doesnt sound too keen does he. I think Watson would make a good dummy half if given half a shot and I like the kid. If he isnt hooker I find it hard to work out how we keep Watson in the side

 

[Old dog]

If not hooker then 14 as he can cover several positions

 

[Frederick]

Shark netted
There won't be an official announcement anytime soon but take it as read Sharks hooker Jayden Brailey will be at the Knights next season. We are hearing he has agreed to a three year deal.

Apart from the fact he will need a release from the final year of his contract at Cronulla, the Knights can't publicise the deal or register it with the NRL until they can show they are under the salary cap for next season with him included in it.


https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/...-sends-strong-message-with-moga-snub/?cs=7580

 

[Knight Vision]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/07/05/knights-in-sky-blue-armour-boost-browns-buying-power/

The biggest Steel City contingent in the Origin arena since 2003 has Knights and NSW legend Danny Buderus tipping Newcastle to continue its revival with increasing clout in the player market.

 

[Silent Knight]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/07/05/knights-in-sky-blue-armour-boost-browns-buying-power/

The biggest Steel City contingent in the Origin arena since 2003 has Knights and NSW legend Danny Buderus tipping Newcastle to continue its revival with increasing clout in the player market.

As Nathan Brown struggled to drag the club from the mire of three consecutive wooden spoons, big money bids for the likes of Jack Bird, Matt Scott, Dale Finucane and Matt Prior were all rebuffed.

Out of that lot the only one I’d have right now at our club is Finucane. Funny how players who once thought they were too good for our club wouldn’t even get a look in now.

 

[slotmachine]

Don't forget Adam Blair. Dodged plenty of bullets.

 

[Frederick]

Don't forget Adam Blair. Dodged plenty of bullets.

Oh god, I vaguely remember thinking signing Blair could be a good thing.

My what dark days they were

 

[ryana87]

I'd rather jack bird over Watson tbh

 

[aqua_duck]

I'd rather jack bird over Watson tbh

For $1 mil a year for an injury prone non spine player? Pass

 

[aqua_duck]

Oh god, I vaguely remember thinking signing Blair could be a good thing.

My what dark days they were

I think the main selling point was "he's a good trainer"

 

[ryana87]

For $1 mil a year for an injury prone non spine player? Pass

f**k, keep forgetting his on a mil

In terms of player quality when fit...bird over Watson

In terms of value for money, watson over bird

 

[aqua_duck]

f**k, keep forgetting his on a mil

In terms of player quality when fit...bird over Watson

In terms of value for money, watson over bird

Agreed but I think we'll see the best of Watson once he settles into that bench utility role.

 

[Knight Vision]

Don't forget Adam Blair. Dodged plenty of bullets.

We were linked to James Graham at one stage. Would have loved for him to come to the club great leader and competitor.....but then we got the player I dared not dream to get ......Klemmer. Funny how the cards fell our way in recruitment and you're right we did dodge some bullets along the way. .

 

[Knight Vision]

Agreed but I think we'll see the best of Watson once he settles into that bench utility role.

I have high hopes for Watson. There's a lot of raw talent there and the heart of a lion. Hope he can get rid of the brain farts he has from time to time.