Knights select junior squads

The Newcastle Knights have selected its junior squads following the Club’s junior trials in late September.

More than 250 young rugby league players between the age of 16 and 20-years-old took part in the trial for the opportunity to be selected to join the Club’s junior development system.

Now the squads have been selected, the U16s and U18s commence training on Monday, November 3 with the U15s and U17s’ training kicking off on Tuesday, November 11.

All players will take part in two trials for the U16s and U18s, one against the Balmain Tigers on December 6 and another against the Manly Sea Eagles on January 17. 

After the two trials, the U16s and U18s squads will be reduced to 25 for the NSWRL competition commencing on February 14 where the team will play nine rounds and a finals series. 

Matt Lantry, the Knights’ manager of participation, development and infrastructure believes the junior squads identified are again at the highest standard for the region.

“The pleasing thing is this year majority of players identified across all four age groups are local players from within the Knights' catchment region, more than any other year which shows we’re dedicated to providing local players with opportunities,” Lantry said.

“Not only will this program assist players in the areas of skill, strength and conditioning but also provide awareness around areas such as social media, making good decisions, mental health and drugs and alcohol.

“Our program certainly takes a holistic approach towards players while they are inside and outside of the rugby league environment.”

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