NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Knights players look dejected during the round 14 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the New Zealand Warriors at Hunter Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Knights players look dejected during the round 14 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the New Zealand Warriors at Hunter Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

14th: Newcastle Knights

Looking at the make up of the Newcastle squad, I’m not sure why anyone overlooked them as short-priced wooden spoon favourites.

I don’t mean to kick a side when it is down but there are very few members of the Knights setup who would make many first grade sides at other clubs.

Trent Hodkinson’s signature was seen as the kickstart to a new era on the Hunter, but unfortunately for fans, he has not been able to produce anything close to the form that was expected of him.

Dane Gagai has been moved across the backline and hasn’t been able to settle, while the Mata’utia brothers have been bouncing in and out of the casualty ward.

Unless the Eels are stripped of their right to play for points, the Knights have the wooden spoon parcelled up already.

Nathan Brown has the right idea as he looks to the future. I hope they recruit well for 2017 and beyond.

Updated Prediction: 16th

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