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Ahead of the 2020 season, newcastleknights.com.au sat down with Phoenix Crossland in an effort to get to know him a little better.

Who am I: Phoenix Crossland

Who is most important to me: My Mum

Greatest off-field achievement: Finishing school

Something you wouldn’t know about me is: I’m from New Zealand

I’d be lost without: My Mum and my dog

What I love most about living in Newcastle: The lifestyle

I grew up: Budgewoi

People would describe me as: relaxed

As a kid my hero was: Steve Irwin

They were my hero because: I loved his shows and was devastated when he passed away

The last book I read was: The Simple Gift

My favourite thing to do in Newcastle is: Go to the beach

My greatest on field moment: My NRL debut