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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
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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
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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
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