PAUL Gallen hopes to earn a cheer from Novocastrians for the first time in his illustrious sporting career when he appears in what could be swansong boxing bout, at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on May 11.
During his 18-season NRL stint with Cronulla, Gallen played 28 games against the Knights and was one of the opposition players Newcastle fans loved to hate - if only because they wished he was on their team.