The circumstances surrounding Brodie Jones’ surprise star turn against the Cronulla Sharks on Friday night were remarkably similar to the Newcastle Knights forward’s NRL debut almost 11 months earlier.
The 22-year-old Cessnock Goannas...
Before a ball was kicked in anger this season, Cessnock Goannas coach Todd Edwards predicted Brayden Musgrove boasted “all the qualities to succeed in the NRL”.
After mentoring the youngster in the side’s...
Local juniors Brodie Jones and Brayden Musgrove will face their former team-mates when the Newcastle Knights tackle the Goannas in a trial at the Cessnock Sports Ground this weekend.
The pair has fond...
Brayden Musgrove knows every blade of grass at the Cessnock Sports Ground.
But, unfortunately for hometown fans, he won’t be donning a Goannas’ jumper there in less than a fortnight’s time.
It’s more likely...
Cessnock Goannas coach Todd Edwards believes Brayden Musgrove boasts all the qualities to succeed in the NRL.
And, if anyone is in a position to make such a claim, it’s the premiership-winning mentor.
Edwards...
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