2017 Newcastle Knights season
The 2017 Newcastle Knights season was the 30th in the club's history. Coached by Nathan Brown and captained by Trent Hodkinson, before being replaced by Sione Mata'utia and Jamie Buhrer in the captaincy role, they competed in the NRL's 2017 Telstra Premiership, finishing the regular season in 16th place (out of 16). Milestones Round 1: Jamie Buhrer made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Round 1: Ken Sio made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Hull Kingston Rovers. Round 1: Josh Starling made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Round 1: Jack Stockwell scored his 1st try for the club. Round 1: Sam Stone made his NRL debut for the club. Round 1: Luke Yates made his NRL debut for the club. Round 2: Sam Stone scored his 1st career try. Round 3: Brock Lamb kicked his 1st career goal. Round 3: Ken Sio scored his 1st try for the club. Round 4: Joe Wardle made his NRL debut for the club, after previously playing for the Huddersfield Giants. Round 5: Jacob Gagan made his debut for the club, after