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KNIGHTS EXTEND BARNETT’S CONTRACT

The Knights have extended the contract of young forward Mitch Barnett, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2020 season.

The 22-year-old from Wingham was one of Newcastle’s best against the Warriors.

“I feel like I’ve started something with this club, we’ve come from rock bottom and I feel like there’s a lot of improvement left. We’ve come a long way see it out and get the club back to the top,” said Mitch Barnett.

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Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.

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