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Brad Fittler calls for Newcastle Knights to reinstate Kalyn Ponga as fullback

"I don't understand why he got moved there [to five-eighth] in the first place."

Newcastle Herald

Drinkwater, Holmes shine as Cowboys snap NRL streak

Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have lifted North Queensland to scrappy 18-16 win over Newcastle to snap a three game NRL losing streak.

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Kalyn Ponga returns off the bench in Newcastle's 18-16 loss to North Queensland

Ponga gets through the game unscathed and sets up a try.

Newcastle Herald

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Cowboys put a target on Newcastle's Ponga in NRL return

Cowboys coach Todd Payten knows the danger Kalyn Ponga poses to his side in Saturday's clash and has vowed to target the superstar on his NRL return.

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Slater wants Ponga to 'enjoy himself' as Origin looms

Queensland coach Billy Slater says it's too early to predict who'll play No.1 in the Origin series opener as he welcomes the return of Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga.

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Dolphins future sorted, Hammer targets Maroons recall

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow says mutual trust with coach Wayne Bennett is behind his stellar NRL season start as he welcomes a contract extension.

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Ponga can protect himself fine at five-eighth: Hastings

Jackson Hastings has rejected any suggestion Kalyn Ponga needs to be protected by moving him from defending at five-eighth to fullback on his NRL return.

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Ponga back for Knights, Tigers overhaul backline

Kalyn Ponga has been named to make his comeback at No.6 for Newcastle, while Wests Tigers will blood a debutant fullback amid an overhaul of their NRL team.

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Newcastle Knights star Kalyn Ponga to return to field after concussion scare

The Newcastle co-captain has been out for five weeks after his fourth concussion in 10 months.

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Ponga to stay at five-eighth on return from head knock

As he plots a return from his latest head knock, Kalyn Ponga wants to remain at five-eighth despite the increased risk for more concussions.

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Miller ready to play No.6 if asked to move for Ponga

Lachlan Miller says he would feel comfortable turning out in the halves if Newcastle decide to play Kalyn Ponga at fullback on his return from concussion.

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Newcastle co-captain Brailey tears ACL, out for season

Hooker Jayden Brailey will miss the rest of Newcastle's NRL season after rupturing his right ACL and tearing his meniscus against the Warriors.

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Ponga 'reassured' by brain health after concussions

Kalyn Ponga says brain tests in Canada went as well as they could and is confident he's ready to return to the NRL after four concussions in 10 months.

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Why Dom Young won't be slipping off to rivals: Toohey's News

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Ponga cleared to train, set for round-eight NRL return

Kalyn Ponga has set his sights on a round-eight NRL comeback from concussion, with the Newcastle Knights superstar cleared to return to training.

Newcastle Herald

Hopes Kalyn Ponga will dodge the 'bobblehead curse'

Kalyn Ponga is the Newcastle Knights NRL Bobblehead. Literally and officially.

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Hastings, Gamble fine with life in halves limbo

Tyson Gamble and Jackson Hastings are unsure how long their Newcastle halves combination will last but say the team must find ways to win without Kalyn Ponga.

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Ponga heads to Canada for concussion treatment

Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga is flying to Vancouver, where he will undergo specialist testing following the latest in his string of concussions.

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Wallaby Alaalatoa won't change style after concussions

Brumbies captain and Wallaby star Allan Alaalatoa says he won't change the way he plays, as he returns from his third concussion in eight months.

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Hastings adamant Knights can fire without Ponga

Jackson Hastings says he sees no reason for Newcastle's attack to change while Kalyn Ponga is out with concussion.

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Too early to make five-eighth call on Ponga: O'Brien

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has stood by his decision to move Kalyn Ponga to five-eighth as the Knights co-captain faces a lengthy concussion lay-off.

Newcastle Herald

'Whatever will be, will be': Ponga addresses his future as Johns flags switch

"We need to protect his health"

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Souths coach comes down on concussion 'hysteria'

Souths coach Jason Demetriou has applauded the NRL for ignoring concussion "hysteria" and sticking to the science in formulating its new concussion policy.

Newcastle Herald

The NRL is using its head on player welfare

NRL moving with the times with concussion policy

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