NAME: KURT GIDLEY
DOB: 7/06/1982
PLACE: Newcastle
JUNIOR CLUB: Wests Newcastle
POSITION: Fullback
WEIGHT: 88kg
HEIGHT: 178cm
REP HONOURS: Country, NSW, Australia
PREVIOUS CLUBS:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Surfing, Riding, My motorbike, A beer with the boys
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO: Agro
CRAZIEST AMBITION: Sky diving, Bungee jumping anything extreme
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED: The Good The Bad And The Ugly
NICKNAME: Gids
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT: I like a good time
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
Not have to work
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD: Raiders
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP? Terry Lamb
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME? If you can't be good, be good at it!

NAME: DANNY BUDERUS
ABOUT: Knights Captain and one of the modern day greats. Danny Buderus has achieved everything possible during a remarkable career. Buderus will once again be leading the Knights from the front.
DOB: 06 February 1978 (Age: 30 years old)
PLACE: Taree
JUNIOR CLUB: Taree
POSITION: Hooker
WEIGHT: 91kg
HEIGHT: 178cm
REP HONOURS: 18 matches for NSW 2002–2007; 24 Tests 2001–2006; Kangaroo Tour 2001; 2003. Tri Nations 2004–2006
PREVIOUS CLUBS:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO:
CRAZIEST AMBITION:
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED:
NICKNAME:
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT:
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD:
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP?
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME?

(We Managed to teleport Danny Buderus before the game that ended his carrer for the Knights against the cowboys in 2008)

NAME: LUKE MAC DOUGALL
ABOUT: Proof two MacDougall's can never be enough, Luke joined his older sibling mid-season in 2007. Although injury cut his Knights season, his lethal speed will have Newcastle fans on the edge of their seats.
DOB: 05 February 1982 (Age: 26 years old)
PLACE: Sydney
JUNIOR CLUB: Cronulla Caringbah
POSITION: Centre / Wing
WEIGHT: 94kg
HEIGHT: 183cm
REP HONOURS:
PREVIOUS CLUBS: Cronulla 2002, Souths 2003-06
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO:
CRAZIEST AMBITION:
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED:
NICKNAME:
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT:
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD:
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP?
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME?

NAME: ADAM MAC DOUGALL
ABOUT: Local crowd favourite who backs up his popularity with experience. Now retired from representative football, 'Doogs' is the only Newcastle Knight from the 1997 Premiership winning side still playing.
DOB: 08 May 1975 (Age: 33 years old)
PLACE: Sydney
JUNIOR CLUB: Harbord Diggers
POSITION: Centre / Wing
WEIGHT: 95kg
HEIGHT: 183cm
REP HONOURS: 11 matches for NSW 98-01; 5 Tests '00-'01; World Cup '00; Kangaroo Tour '01
PREVIOUS CLUBS: Roosters '95; Newcastle '97-'03; Souths '04-'06
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO:
CRAZIEST AMBITION:
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED:
NICKNAME:
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT:
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD:
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP?
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME?

NAME: JARROD MULLEN
DOB: 9/04/1987
PLACE: Singleton
JUNIOR CLUB: Wests Newcastle
POSITION: Halfback
WEIGHT: 89kg
HEIGHT: 179cm
REP HONOURS:
PREVIOUS CLUBS:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Horse racing, just relaxing at home watching all sports on TV
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO: Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley
CRAZIEST AMBITION: NFL Player
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED: Mullenator or Me, Myself and Hank
NICKNAME: Mullo
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT: I like to skate
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
Retire or work a good job
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD: Canberra Raiders
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP? Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME? Enjoy Life

NAME: JAMES Mc MANUS
DOB: 15/01/1986
PLACE:
JUNIOR CLUB: Palmerston Raiders
POSITION: Wing, Centre
WEIGHT: 93.5kg
HEIGHT: 186cm
REP HONOURS:
PREVIOUS CLUBS:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Fishing
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO: Rocky
CRAZIEST AMBITION:
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED:
NICKNAME: Jimmy, Wolf creek
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT: I speak Spanish
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
Be a Strength and Conditioner
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD: Manly
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP? Steve Mensies
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME? Go Hard or Go Home

NAME: BEN CROSS
DOB: 6/12/1978
PLACE: Wagga Wagga
JUNIOR CLUB: Batemans Bay Tigers
POSITION: Prop
WEIGHT: 112kg
HEIGHT: 190cm
REP HONOURS: Country Origin 2007
PREVIOUS CLUBS: Raiders 2003 - 2005, Storm 2006 - 2007
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Study, Playstation, Playing with daughter
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO: Wayne Pearce
CRAZIEST AMBITION: Walk across Australia
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED: Just Read It!
NICKNAME: Terets, Allday, Boxhead
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT:
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
Personal Training Club Conditioning Coach
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD: Tigers
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP? Wayne Pearce
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME? Run hard & often

NAME: CHRIS BAILEY
DOB: 5/07/1982
PLACE: Inverell
JUNIOR CLUB: Inverell, Wests Newcastle
POSITION: 5/8, Lock
WEIGHT: 96kg
HEIGHT: 188cm
REP HONOURS:
PREVIOUS CLUBS: Balmain
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Music, Reading
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO: Steve Waugh
CRAZIEST AMBITION:
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED:
NICKNAME: Bails
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT: I speak Spanish
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
Join the Fire Brigade
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD: Newcastle Knights
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP? Robbie McCormack
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME? Its only a rort if your not involved

NAME: DANNY WICKS
DOB: 5/12/1985
PLACE: Grafton, NSW
JUNIOR CLUB: Grafton Ghost
POSITION: Five eight
WEIGHT: 115kg
HEIGHT: 190cm
REP HONOURS:
PREVIOUS CLUBS: St George Dragons
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Rec shooting, collecting sea shells
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO: Dan Hunt
CRAZIEST AMBITION: To have money and not pay tax
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED: Don't Do This
NICKNAME: Wixee
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT: I've got a 6 pack
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
Own something
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD: Roosters
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP? Steven Price
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME? Keep at it

NAME: LUKE WALSH
ABOUT: Great kicking game and joins his junior team mate, Jarrod Mullen in the Newcastle halves. Injury cut short his debut season but not before Walsh displayed real half-back qualities in his debut season.
DOB: 12 May 1987
PLACE: Newcastle
JUNIOR CLUB: Wests Newcastle
POSITION: Half Back
WEIGHT: 80kg
HEIGHT: 174cm
REP HONOURS:
PREVIOUS CLUBS:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO:
CRAZIEST AMBITION:
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED:
NICKNAME:
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT:
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD:
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP?
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME?

NAME: CORY PATERSON
DOB: 14/07/1987
PLACE: Perth
JUNIOR CLUB: South Perth
POSITION: Back row
WEIGHT: 107kg
HEIGHT: 194cm
REP HONOURS: Australian Schoolboys NSW U19'S, Junior Roo's
PREVIOUS CLUBS:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Surfing, Spearfishing, Martial Arts - I'm black belt
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO: Ninja Turtles
CRAZIEST AMBITION: Take over the world
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED: I Should Of Chose Singing Coz I Can't Play Footy
NICKNAME: Pato
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT: I gave up a singing career for footy
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
Take over the world
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD: Harlem Globtrotters
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP? Paul 'The Chief' Harragon
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME? Don't let uncontrolable things affect you

NAME: COOPER VUNA
DOB: 5/07/1987
PLACE: Otahuhu
JUNIOR CLUB: Otahuhu
POSITION: Utility back
WEIGHT:
HEIGHT:
REP HONOURS: Junior Kiwis, NZ Residents, Kiwis Train on squad
PREVIOUS CLUBS: NZ Warriors
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Being active, love kids, relaxing
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO: Superman
CRAZIEST AMBITION: Police Force
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED: Dawnraid in South Auckland
NICKNAME: Coops
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT: Cooper is my middle name and I am ashamed of my first name
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
Be a police officer in NY
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD: All Blacks
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP? My Dad, Tamana Tahu
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME?

NAME: STEVE SIMPSON
ABOUT: Local junior with a representative record that speaks for itself. Tough and unforgiving, Simpson is one of the most respected back rowers in the game.
DOB: 27 September 1979 (Age: 28 years old)
PLACE: Maitland
JUNIOR CLUB: Singleton
POSITION: Second Row
WEIGHT: 94kg
HEIGHT: 183cm
REP HONOURS: 12 matches for NSW, 2002, 2005-07; 7 Tests 2002 – 2006; Kangaroo Tour 2003; Country 2001- 02, 05
PREVIOUS CLUBS:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO:
CRAZIEST AMBITION:
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED:
NICKNAME:
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT:
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD:
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP?
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME?

The pic above is just like Steve Simpson

NAME: DANIEL TOLAR
DOB: 11/04/1982
PLACE: Newcastle
JUNIOR CLUB: Central Charlestown
POSITION: Front row
WEIGHT: 101kg
HEIGHT: 188cm
REP HONOURS:
PREVIOUS CLUBS:
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Golf, Spear Fishing, Renovating
GROWING UP WHO WAS YOUR HERO: Paul Harragon
CRAZIEST AMBITION: Free dive with Sharks
MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY WOULD BE TITLED: Ging
NICKNAME: Ging
FEW PEOPLE KNOW THAT: My hair is actually strawberry blonde
WHEN I FINISH PLAYING RUGBY LEAGUE I WOULD LIKE TO:
Continue being successful
FAVOURITE TEAM AS A CHILD: Knights/Raiders
FAVOURITE PLAYER GROWING UP? Paul Harragon
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME? Have Fun