Kalyn Ponga wasn’t ready to lead the Knights in 2022. He is now

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 25, 2026

Kalyn Ponga was still working himself out as a person and footballer when first handed the Newcastle captaincy. This is how he became the leader of the NRL’s most unlikely resurrection.

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