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Ahead of the 2020 season, newcastleknights.com.au sat down with Herman Ese'ese in an effort to get to know him a little better.
Who am I: Herman Ese’ese
Who is most important to me: Family
Greatest off-field achievement: Taking care and providing for my family
Something you wouldn’t know about me: I play the piano
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I’d be lost without: Family
What I love most about living in Newcastle: Chilled vibes, the beaches, it’s quiet
I grew up in: East Auckland
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People would describe me as: Loving, funny and caring
As a kid my hero was: My dad
They were my hero because: He provided for my family, was my first role model. He taught me everything I know. He just taught me everything, he taught me right from wrong.
The last book I read was: It was a sports biography, I think it was Cristiano Ronaldo.
My favourite thing to do in Newcastle is: Go for a swim at Redhead beach. I’m only five minutes up the road
My greatest on field moment: Playing my 50th game.