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Renowned Newcastle Herald sports journalist Barry Toohey interviews a legend of NSW rugby league and the Newcastle Knights each week, bringing his years of reporting experience - and extensive industry contacts - to offer a unique and in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the state's most popular sport. Toohey's News, The Podcast is a production of the Newcastle Herald sports desk.
There has been two names dominating the news coming from the Newcastle Knights this week - Kalyn Ponga and Kurt Mann. Ponga and Mann remain in the spotlight after they were filmed being escorted out of a toilet cubicle at Hotel Delany on Saturday night. Both Newcastle and the NRL say they have no reason to be concerned that drugs could be involved,…
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Peter Parr reveals his plans to turn the Knights fortunes around
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The Newcastle Knights have signed long-serving North Queensland Cowboys official Peter Parr as their new director of football. Parr, a born-and-bred Novocastrian, was a premiership-winning centre for South Newcastle in the district competition in the late 1980s before leaving his home town for coaching and administrative roles with the Western Reds…
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We need to talk about David Klemmer
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It has been a sensational week for the Newcastle Knights. After a shocking defeat to the Bulldogs at the weekend, raising tensions and frustrations among fans, it emerged star player David Klemmer would be left out of the side for their clash with West Tigers on Sunday. Klemmer was issued a show-cause notice on Tuesday for reportedly failing to com…
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Former Newcastle Knight turned pub baron opens up on the future of the Cambridge Hotel
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Russell Richardson may have started his career in rugby league, but it has been as a Newcastle publican that he has left his mark on the city. In a wide-ranging interview on this week's episode of Toohey's News: The Podcast, Richardson joins host Barry Toohey to look back on his career after rugby league, and the Newcastle Knights, which began with…
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Coaching legend Rip Taylor has more awards than he remembers
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Coaching legend Rip Taylor has forgotten more awards than most coaches ever win ... literally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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What Ben Cross remembers of his rugby league 'partner in crime' Adam O'Brien
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These days, former South Newcastle coach Ben Cross is tied up with the Ipswich Jets, but his long and storied career rugby league and the NRL has come in contact with some of the biggest names in the sport. From appearances with the Raiders, Storm and Newcastle Knights, to a more than 40 rugby league games in England, coaching in the Newcastle loca…
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Hunter horse training legend Kris Lees has Newcastle in the bloodline
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Take a seat in the trainers' stand at the back of Broadmeadow Racecourse's grandstand and ask Kris Lees why he hasn't left Newcastle for the big smoke and he will tell you. "I grew up there," pointing towards the red brick cottage near one end of the Broadmeadow Racecourse's long straight. "I went to school there," with a nod to Merewether High Sch…
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Ex-Knight Adam Woolnough on the 'toxic' Brian Smith player cleanout
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Taree boy Adam Woolnough only ever wanted to play for the Knights and finished with more than 100 NRL games for the club before falling foul of coach Brian Smith's controversial player clean-out in 2007. He takes us through what happened and how it affected the main players. After stints with Penrith and a final season with competition powerhouse M…
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Knights assistant coach Willie Peters on what's gone wrong this season
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Willie Peters has just been appointed the new head coach of Hull KR in the English Super League next year but says he has unfinished business in his final season as assistant coach of the struggling Newcastle Knights. Peters, whose own playing career included 76 top level games with South Sydney and St George and an English Challenge Cup grand fina…
Jayden Brailey talks personal "embarrassment" and his journey back from long-term injury. His return can't come quick enough for the embattled Newcastle Knights. After missing all but two games of the 2020 season because of a serious knee injury, Brailey was again struck down, this time by a ruptured Achilles, suffered during pre-season training ba…
The news broke this week that Garth Brennan would part ways with the Newcastle Knights after nine months as Pathways Manager. With Baz off on holiday, we're revisiting Brennan's first appearance on Toohey's News back in May 2021, to look back on his coaching career, motivations, and passion for rugby league and junior player development. See omnyst…
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The world according to a former rugby league boss
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He played more than 100 games for the Roosters and the Eels and carried the flag for both state and country, but it was as an administrator that John Quayle had his greatest impact on the sport of rugby league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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'If you didn't get a spray from Joey, you weren't trying': Daniel Abraham's memories of playing with the Knights' GOAT
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How Daniel Abraham was cut from the side only to become one of the Newcastle Knights' longest-serving and premiership-winning players See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Mitch Barnett's suspension penance: 'I did the time for the crime'
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Newcastle Knights forward Mitchell Barnett joins Barry Toohey to address his six-week suspension and move to the Warriors on the eve of his return to the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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'Gorgeous' George Rose, from cult NRL hero to top fighting promoter
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Top boxing promoter George Rose reveals what he has in store for Newcastle ahead of blockbuster Nikita Tszyu and Paul Gallen boxing extravaganza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Legendary Knights mentor Allan Bell knows what the club must do to turn around its losing streak
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Allan Bell mentored Andrew Johns, provided guidance to Mitchell Pearce, and was a foundation coaching director at the Newcastle Knights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Kalyn Ponga is staying with the Knights, plus former player Jeremy Smith drops in for a chat
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Kalyn Ponga finally puts the speculation over his future with the Knights to bed, as Jeremy Smith drops in for a chat and Baz answers all your questions from the Twitter mail bag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Aidan Guerra's infamous fallout with legendary NRL coach Craig Bellamy
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Aidan Guerra on life after the NRL, plus - it's an election year - so, does Baz know the Australian cash rate and unemployment rate? All these questions and more answered this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
Glen Jennings managed security for Michael Jackson on tour in Australia, and that's just the start of this story ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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How Josh King went from weathering the Storm to bringing it in Melbourne
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Former Newcastle Knight Josh King joins Barry Toohey to talk about his meteoric rise at the Melbourne Storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Phoebe Desmond makes history as part of the first Knights NRL women's team
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Newcastle Knights NRLW forward Phoebe Desmond joins the show to talk about the club's first NRL women's season, plus Baz answers your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Adam Clune: The man to fill the big No. 7 jersey left by Mitchell Pearce's exit
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New Newcastle Knights halfback Adam Clune joins Barry Toohey after the Knights stunning victory over the Roosters in Round 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Leave a light on for Newcastle Knights prop David Klemmer
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On the field, he's the Newcastle Knights' menacing prop, but off-field is a whole other story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien has high ambition for 2022
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Baz is back for a third season - as is Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien ahead of the 2022 NRL season kick-off against the Roosters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Sacked Sharks coach Johnny Morris believes not all storms are sent to destroy you
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Former Sharks coach John Morris opens up on his controversial exit and that infamous Facebook post from his mum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Jayden Brailey calls in from the Queensland COVID bubble
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Newcastle Knights co-captain Jayden Brailey is in preparation with his team ahead of this week's clash with Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Mark 'Ogre' O'Meley rubbed Deep Heat into his head before every game. No, really ...
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Daniel Saifiti still hopes to raise the Origin shield in Newcastle
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Newcastle Knights co-captain Daniel Saifiti opens up on football, home, his twin brother Jacob, and aspirations in the NRL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Tim Tszyu puts the fear in arch rival Michael Zerafa
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The son of legendary boxing champion Kostya Tszyu sits joins host Barry Toohey on the eve of his next fight, and the sensational news that was about to land ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Throwback Thursday: Best moments from Baz so far
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Barry Toohey is off this week, so we're looking back on some of our favourite moments and most memorable Newcastle Knights stories from the show so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Clint Newton: from Newcastle Knight to voice of the players
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Former Newcastle Knight Clint Newton - son of legendary golfer Jack Newton - joins host Barry Toohey to look back on the highs and lows of a career stacked with achievement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Todd Lowrie opens up on Jarryd Hayne, coach Craig Bellamy and playing with NRL's top clubs
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Former Newcastle Knights, Eels, and Storm star Todd Lowrie reveals what it's like inside the NRL's top clubs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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How Bobcat Ryan went from arch Knights rival to one of Newcastle's most valued men of steel
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Andrew 'Bobcat' Ryan played opposite the Knights for one of their most memorable games. This week, as Old Boys' Day comes round again, Ryan looks back on the rivalry that eventually became fast friendship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Newcastle Knights legendary coach Mal Reilly
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Mal Reilly mourns for his lost mate Bob Fulton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Kirk Reynoldson, Brian Smith and the feud that shook the Newcastle Knights
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Kirk Reynoldson was one of the Newcastle Knights' most popular players but a bitter dispute with mercurial coach Brian Smith would forever change not just Reynoldson's playing career, but the legacy of the entire club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Was Garth Brennan dealt a raw hand as an NRL coach?
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Controversial former Titans coach Garth Brennan looks back on the best and worst days of his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Robbie McCormack: From bushie to Knights legend
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Robbie McCormack was a foundation Newcastle Knights player and a born hooker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Nathan Ross: From coal miner to cult hero
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Newcastle Knights fan favourite Nathan Ross loves NRL despite the knock-backs. The late starter's remarkable career ended in medical retirement. But after 4 years he's making a comeback in the local comp with the Kurri Bulldogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Brett Kimmorley on his good, great, bad journey
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Local NRL export Brett Kimmorley started at the Newcastle Knights during Andrew Johns reign and was soon overshadowed. He left his home town and found wins and losses among the Cronulla Sharks and Melbourne Storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Michael Hill probably wouldn't get away with it today
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Newcastle Knights founder Michael Hill looks back on the triumphs and tribulations of establishing a winning NRL club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Anthony Seibold on coaching after the Broncos
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The former Brisbane Broncos head coach Anthony Seibold, who left the club in highly controversial circumstances, only to join the Newcastle Knights coaching ranks in a consultant capacity, opens up on his early years coaching and how he has recovered from the controversy that almost brought him undone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
In a brutally honest interview former Newcastle Knights star Jarrod Mullen reflects on the moment he hit rock bottom and the long road he has walked for a second chance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
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Mitchell Pearce's legendary dad, Wayne 'Junior' Pearce
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On the eve of Newcastle Knights star Mitchell Pearce's 300th game, Barry Toohey speaks with the man who knows Pearce better than anyone; his father, NRL legend Wayne Pearce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
Guess who's back on the airways! Barry Toohey returns for a whole new season of Toohey's News: The Podcast, joined this week by Wests and Newcastle Knights CEO Phil Gardner to discuss the success and drama of the off-season and the road ahead in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Newcastle Knights CEO Phil Gardner on Tinkler, Nathan Brown, Ponga and how Wests bagged the Knights club for $1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
Aku Uate is the shy kid from Fiji who became the best winger in the game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
Leo Dynevor is the unsung hero of the Newcastle Knights 1997 ARL grand final victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
How Mick 'Ennis the Menace' went from taunting Raiders fans to consulting for the club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
The Newcastle Knights are coming from a deflating loss to the Warriors at Tamworth last week, but Mitch Barnett is confident the real Newcastle Knights will stand up against Cronulla in the next round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
The day Steve Crowe went toe-to-toe with coach Mal Reilly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By ACM
