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A move to the halves appears likely for Kalyn Ponga, in a swap with Connor Watson. But Knights fans don’t worry – working at McHappy Day today, the pair showed they can handle any situation.

The Central Coast can boast that it’s raised the world’s best female footballer. Berkeley Vale junior Isabelle Kelly has taken out the first ever women’s rugby league golden boot.

Central Coast rugby league star Isabelle Kelly continues to impress on the world stage. Members of the Berkeley Vale Panthers are waiting with bated breath, to find out if the 22-year-old will win the first ever women’s golden boot.

Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga admits his first season in Newcastle has exceeded his own expectations, but says he still wants to get better and grow as a player. Last night the 20-year-old cleaned up at the club’s annual awards.

Kalyn Ponga has retained the five-eighth role for Sunday’s clash with the Sharks, following an impressive effort in the win over Penrith. Connor Watson has been named on an extended Newcastle bench, while young forward Pasami Saulo will make his third appearance in the NRL.

Knights coach Nathan Brown has named 20-year-old Pasami Saulo on the bench for Friday’s clash with the Warriors, making him the 300th player to represent Newcastle. Meanwhile, fellow forward Jacob Lillyman has formally announced this season will be his last in the NRL.

Full match highlights of State of Origin’s Game III between the QLD Maroons and the NSW Blues at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

WATCH: Women’s State of Origin Highlights: New South Wales v Queensland The New South Wales Blues have won the first official Women’s State of Origin match, beating Queensland 16 – 10 at North Sydney Oval. Isabelle Kelly scored with five minutes remaining to break the deadlock, and hand the Blues their third straight win over the Maroons. POST GAME: Queensland Press Conference POST GAME: New South Wales Press Conference

WATCH: Full match highlights – NRL – Round 10 – Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers

The Knights are reportedly the front-runners to sign Storm and Maroons prop, Tim Glasby. For now the club is concentrating on bouncing back with a win over the Panthers in the Indigenous Round.