
LAURIE Daley reckons Newcastle fans should be confident Kalyn Ponga won't ditch the Knights for the Dolphins, but he believes losing the star fullback would be a crippling blow for the club.
The Indigenous All Stars coach said on Friday that comments made this week by Ponga's father Andre, who is also his manager, had given "greater indication" the 23-year-old will remain at the Knights beyond this season.