1988 /

Team formed under the name Newcastle Knights, so named as Knights are men of steel, and Newcastle was a steel town.

Entered the competition with a squad of young players building foundations for the future of the Knights.

Sam Stewart first Knights Captain, Allan McMahon first grade coach.

Sam Stewart and Adrian Shelford played for New Zealand and Rest of the World.

Newcastle fans supported their new team with home games averaging 21,000 with a huge 30,000 fans for the Broncos game.

Tony Butterfield is named Knights Player of the Year.

Played 22, won 5, lost 16, drawn 1, points for 270, points against 460, finished 14th (of 16)