Often referred to as 'The Man of Steel', who could be a more fitting Mascot for Newcastle's team of hero's than a strong, courageous Knight! KNYTRO is at his most expressive whenever the Knights score a try, which he acknowledges by piercing the air with a defiant thrust of his sword.
Great lumbering steps move him purposely forward and the ground shudders whenever KNYTRO makes his appearance. KNYTRO's stature and presence magnifies ten fold when the Knights play at their home ground EnergyAustralia Stadium in 'the Hunter heartland'. As the Knights ready themselves on game day, they draw courage and conviction by placing a hand on the chest plate of this brave defender before taking the field.
Above all else, he is a man of the people, well respected in his local district and looked up to as someone who can be counted on when the chips are down. In the privacy of his resting quarters at "My Clubhouse", KNYTRO spends hours polishing his armour to ensure that none of the other Mascots, come game day, will outshine him.
KNYTRO likes to unwind with the locals and his favourite haunts are ‘Balance’ for a workout to keep up his strict fitness regime, 'Newcastle Showground' for a little impromptu jousting, and ‘Nobby’s Beach’ where he’ll often be found catching a wave, building sand castle or kicking back writing in his journal.
Date of Birth: 16 November 1988
Place: Newcastle
Star Sign: Scorpio
Favourite Colour: Blue
Position: Prop
Height: 220 cm
Weight: 400kg (including his armour)
Personal Skills and attributes: Rock solid defence, stoic under pressure, resilient, passionate, positive, a great leader with intense power and wisdom beyond his years
All time favourite players: Mark Sargent, Paul Harragon, Andrew Johns and Kurt Gidley.
Most memorable moment: Knights victory over Manly in the last minute in the 1997 Grand Final
Favourite Hangout: EnergyAustralia Stadium
Favourite Food: Nuts 'n Bolts
Favourite Drink: Milk
Favourite Leisure Activity: Surfing (anything to do with water, it’s always soothing!), reading poetry
Favourite Song: Go Hard Go Knights!
Favourite Movie: A Knights Tale
Favourite Cartoon: Transformers
Favourite Super Hero: ‘Optimus Prime’ Autobot
Secret Love: Jennifer Hawkins
Motto: It's always too soon to quit!
Premierships: 2
Prediction: The Knights to win the premiership.