Behind the scenes at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, they met skipper Kalyn Ponga in the very dressing sheds the Newcastle Knights get geared up in.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8440330/newcastle-knights-fans-meet-kalyn-ponga-at-newcastle-stadium/?src=rss

He's also pessimistic about how Newcastle will bounce back from last season's horrific 14th place with Kalyn Ponga at five-eighth.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8107141/tahu-provides-fresh-voice-for-rugby-league/?src=rss

Hopes Kalyn Ponga will dodge the 'bobblehead curse'

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8141827/hopes-kalyn-ponga-will-dodge-the-bobblehead-curse/?src=rss

Instead the visitors were simply no match for a well-drilled, committed Penrith outfit who Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga described afterwards as "relentless".

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8246723/how-did-the-newcastle-knights-lose-that-game/?src=rss

Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga is enroute to Vancouver, Canada with Chief Medical Officer Dr Jin Lee to undertake further assessments after lengthy discussion and extensive research into his recovery from concussion.

Source: https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2023/03/24/ponga-sent-to-canada-for-brain-testing/

Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga are great assets for our team and provide X factor."

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/rugby-league/ponga-to-win-queensland-no1-jersey-for-origin-i-c-10719092

Star fullback Kalyn Ponga helped mastermind the win over the Dolphins, with his scintillating runs setting up two second-half tries.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/rugby-league/hot-knights-sweat-on-groin-injury-to-bradman-best-c-11499034

The changes come days after the latest concussion suffered by Kalyn Ponga, with Newcastle weighing up how best to deal with his fourth brain injury in 10 months.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2023/03/15/nrl-orders-mandatory-11-day-stand-down-after-concussions/