2. 2020 Season

The Knights returned to finals footy in 2020 and now look a better side as a result. Adam O'Brien has instilled a level of belief not seen in the Hunter for many seasons.

Although they were ultimately bounced from the finals in the first week, 2020 was all about returning to the promised land of knock out footy. They did so on the back of 11 wins and a draw from 20 games.

Pearce and Ponga lead the way in attack, with Kurt Mann proving a hugely unexpected spark across multiple positions. Andrew McCullough filled in extremely well at nine following injuries to Brailey then Watson.

Daniel Saifiti become an elite level prop beside his equally monsterous partner David Klemmer. Enari Tuala and Bradman best formed one of the best, young centre partnerships in the game.

Newcastle Knights Training Session
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06: Adam O'Brien coach of the Newcastle Knights during a Newcastle Knights NRL training session at Newcastle on February 06, 2020 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)