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$14 million side of injured stars who could win Origin

So great is the impact of injuries ahead of State of Origin I, an 18-man team of stars unavailable for the series would not fit under the NRL's salary cap.

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'I was once a lock': Cobbo stirs up Maroons Hornet nest

Queensland utility Selwyn Cobbo can cover fullback, wing and centre but has revealed he was once a lock and will fill any role coach Billy Slater has for him.

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Toohey's News: Ricky's raid lands another Knight

A promising up-and-comer has been poached.

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Best set for scans as NSW, Knights hold their breath

Newcastle football boss Peter Parr says Bradman Best will have scans on an injured hamstring as Kalyn Ponga's rehabilitation is set to go up a notch.

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Knights ditch 'Kalyn Ball' for surprise resurgence

Kalyn Ponga's injury ironically gave Newcastle the spark they needed to begin salvaging their season.

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Ponga's absence forces Knights to regain their steel

Kalyn Ponga's absence has prompted Newcastle to find their steel again, gritting out two straight wins without their superstar fullback.

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Armstrong's sleepless night before shining as Knight

Newcastle's debutant fullback David Armstrong had a score to settle against his opposite number before starring in the 18-14 win over the Dolphins.

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Armstrong stars for Knights on debut to sink Dolphins

Newcastle debutant fullback David Armstrong played superbly in Kalyn Ponga's absence to inspire an 18-14 upset win over the Dolphins.

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Knights name uncapped Armstrong as Ponga's replacement

With their season threatening to spiral out of control, Newcastle will roll the dice on an uncapped fullback to replace the injured Kalyn Ponga.

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Dolphins turn pro in 'weird times' as Bennett returns

Dolphins winger Jack Bostock said weird times in Darwin without ill coach Wayne Bennett was no barrier to a rampant win over Parramatta, but the coach is back.

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Ponga facing months out, Raiders' Fogarty sidelined

Kalyn Ponga's hopes of a State of Origin recall are in tatters after Newcastle confirmed the fullback faces several weeks out with a foot injury.

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Star's foot damage adds injury to insult for Knights

A hobbled Kalyn Ponga suffered a potentially serious foot injury as Newcastle fired few shots in a 36-12 loss to Canterbury that dropped the Knights to 2-5.

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Whiz Walsh makes Maroons claim as Broncos belt Raiders

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh starred and enhanced his Queensland selection chances in a 34-10 win over Canberra, who lost half Jamal Fogarty to injury.

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Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons

Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.

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Souths' spiral continues while Raider teens make magic

A look at round six in the NRL, where South Sydney slumped to another defeat and the Brisbane Broncos asserted their local dominance.

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'Never heard booing like that': Refs frustrate Knights

The officiating of Newcastle's round-six defeat by the Sydney Roosters has frustrated Knights coach Adam O'Brien.

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Roosters edge Knights in Jennings' 300th

In the 300th NRL game of controversial centre Michael Jennings, the Sydney Roosters posted a hard-fought win over Newcastle.

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Warriors hold off Newcastle for important NRL win in NZ

The Warriors have moved to 2-2 for the NRL season after seeing off Newcastle for a 20-12 win at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday.

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O'Brien coy on Knights' halves after beating Storm

In their first game since dropping halfback Jackson Hastings, Newcastle have overcome a short-handed Melbourne for their first win of the NRL season.

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Cowboys' Drinkwater targets NSW jersey as Ponga looms

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has a classic battle ahead with Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga which he hopes can move him closer to a cherished NSW debut.

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Raiders run rampant over Knights in 28-12 NRL win

Canberra have shown they will be no pushovers in the NRL this year, opening their season with a hard-fought 28-12 win away to Newcastle.

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Cogger 'a must' for Newcastle halves: Matthew Johns

Newcastle great Matthew Johns wants the Knights to pick Jack Cogger as their first-choice half for 2024, believing the recruit should partner Jackson Hastings.

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Ponga and Walsh could play together in Origin: Slater

Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh appear set for a battle to play fullback for Queensland in Origin this year but Billy Slater is open to finding a role for both men.

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