The nib Newcastle Knights are pleased to announce experienced Recruitment Manager, Clint Zammit has joined the Club to work in conjunction with Alex McKinnon.
After seven seasons at the North Queensland Cowboys, Zammit will make the move to Newcastle and assist McKinnon with the Club’s roster management.
According to Head Coach Adam O’Brien, recruitment and retention is an area the Club has placed a lot of importance.
“This is a bigger job than one person,” O’Brien said.
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HYMEL HUNT - The red, blue and white represent Hymel's Samoan heritage. Painted by Bayli Johnson.
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ANDREW MCCULLOUGH - The artwork represents Andrew's journey from his hometown to Newcastle and the NRL. Painted by Kylie Cassidy.
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BRADMAN BEST - The blue on the left boot represents Bradman's connection to the Coast in Newcastle and the Central Coast. Painted by Anthony Walford.
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JACOB SAIFITI - The left boot represents Jacob's Fijian heritage, with the Ocean and the sand, along with the iconic coconut palm. Painted by Fletcher Watson.
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STARFORD TO'A - The silver fern represents Starford's New Zealand heritage. The colours used depict water and earth. Painted by T.Mc and D.S.
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AIDAN GUERRA - The colours of pink and purple represent the women in both Aidan and the artist's lives. Painted by Jade Porter and Floyd Tighe.
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KALYN PONGA - The Bumble Bee toy is dedicated to Kalyn's brother Kacey and Mickey Mouse is dedicated to Kalyn's cousin. Painted by Ronnie Duncan.
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PHOENIX CROSSLAND - The centre dot represents family and connection to culture and others through their family. Painted by E.P and A.P.
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CONNOR WATSON - The sand goanna on the front of Connor's boots is Connor's protector, that being his family Totem. Painted by Edward Foote.
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TEX HOY - The waves around the Nike tick represent Newcastle and Tex's father as he rides the waves and he hopes Tex rides his wave in Rugby League. Painted by Emme Porter and Jade Porter.
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KURT MANN - The turtles on the boots represent Kurt and the artists running amuck on the beach and having fun. Painted by R.N and S.H.
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MITCHELL PEARCE - The stars on the front of the boots represent that league star that Mitchell Pearce is and all the loving stars gone before us. Painted by Trent Mason.
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CHRIS RANDALL - The footprints on the boots represent the artists Totems. Painted by D.M.
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DANIEL SAIFITI - Daniel's Fijian heritage is represented by adding the national flag of Fiji and the Aboriginal flag to connect the artists and represent the Indigenous round. Painted by M.S.
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HERMAN ESE'ESE - The footprints represent the grounding of each culture and the Turtles symbolise the crossing of water to meet. Painted by S.H.
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JAYDEN BRAILEY - The circles represent Jayden's loved ones, his girlfriend and his family. Painted by Tennille McCormack.
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TIM GLASBY - The boots were designed around Tim's three loves; Family, the river, and fishing. Painted by Josh.
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SIONE MATA'UTIA - The artist has used the colours of the ocean to depict Sione's travels from Samoa to Newcastle. Painted by Addison Hansen.
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EDRICK LEE - Torres Strait Islander colours and circles represent the TSI side of Edrick's heritage. Painted by Edward Foote and Floyd Tighe Snr.
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DAVID KLEMMER - The colours represent all the Clubs David has played for; Australia, NSW, Canterbury and the Newcastle Knights. Painted by Beau Barker.
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LACHLAN FITZGIBBON - The goanna represents the artist's Totem - Wiradjuri Nation. Painted by K.W-H.
“It’s really important we are making sound decisions in this area and therefore, important we strengthen the team.
“Alex is doing an amazing job and with his expertise of the local area and Clint’s years of knowledge, we will have a strong footprint across the country.”
Zammit is the man responsible for recruiting Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga to the Cowboys as a teen and discovered New Zealand powerhouse Jason Taumalolo at the age a 13-year-old.
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The Knights are confident Zammit’s experience will complement the great work McKinnon has already produced as the Club focuses on not only engaging established players but the identification of emerging talents.
General Manager of Football, Danny Buderus said; “We are pleased to have someone of Clint’s experience join the Club.
“Not only will he assist in player recruitment and retention but he will provide Alex McKinnon the opportunity to continue his development in this space.”
