Knights reveal new leadership group after Pearce’s controversial captaincy departure – Wide World of Sports

The Newcastle Knights have announced a new five-man leadership group following Mitchell Pearce’s move to step down as captain ahead of the upcoming season.
Today, the Knights announced that Mitch Barnett, Kalyn Ponga, Daniel Saifiti, Blake Green and Jayden Brailey will comprise the group aimed at steering the Knights back into the finals for a consecutive season.
The club said the players were chosen after an “extensive selection process” and that all five will lead “both on and off the field throughout…

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