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'Not fair on them': Family detail as Andrew Johns makes unexpected career call
Andrew Johns has revealed he won't be putting his hand up to coach the Newcastle Knights in the event that Adam O'Brien is sacked, saying it wouldn't be fair on his family to move away from Sydney. And the NRL Immortal says he has no desire to ever become a head coach. The Knights are reportedly preparing to part ways with O'Brien at season's end, with the club sitting 13th on the ladder heading into Round 20. Fans have long been calling for Johns to get involved in a bigger capacity at the club, and many believe he should be the head coach. But speaking on the 'Immortal Behaviour' podcast this week, the Newcastle legend said it won't be happening. Johns has three young children - one with wife Kate - and they're currently based in Sydney. The Channel 9 personality said it wouldn't be fair on his family to move back to Newcastle when they're so entrenched in their lives in Sydney. "I'll never coach, because I haven't got the personality," Johns said when asked by Allana Ferguson if he'd ever consider coaching the Knights. "I live in Sydney and I love where I'm living. The drive up there, I couldn't be doing it and I'm not moving back to Newcastle. "I haven't got the personality and I haven't got the patience. It would be like watching Charlie Sheen come undone. It would be entertaining for everyone, but I've got a young family too and it's not fair on them." NRL legend identifies main priority for Newcastle rebuild Johns said whoever is coaching the Knights next season needs to make the junior pathways a priority. "The big question isn't about who coaches next - it's about what the next person does with the junior structure," he said. "Newcastle can not attract marquee players, plural. We have always built from within, looked at our local juniors coming through and put so much work into them. Build from within and then find the position we are deficient in and then go buy a Ben Kennedy - that was the structure of the club since day dot. "I don't know what the DNA of the Knights is anymore. How are we gonna play? What sort of team are we? What sort of club are we? Recruit players which suit our DNA. "Whoever comes in (as coach), or if Adam (O'Brien) is there next year, they have got to sit there and say 'what is our DNA?' Say to the junior coaches - I don't give a rats if you win a comp in 17s or 19s or 21s, we are gonna judge you on producing first graders. If you can produce first graders who are coming through the system, your job is safe. I don't want you playing our Under 17s like robots … find our DNA and coach these kids." RELATED: Ivan Cleary's genius laid bare after call to axe Panthers Test player Latrell Mitchell spotted in sad post-match moment amid Souths low Andrew Johns' emotional plea to Knights bosses Johns revealed he's been inundated with calls from former teammates complaining about the state of the club. It comes amid news that Cooper Votano - one of their highest-rated teenagers - has signed with the Melbourne Storm for next season. "I care so much … I'm getting emotional, because it means so much to me," he said. "My phone from blokes I used to play with is just ringing and they're all the same, all frustrated. We want the club to be successful, but we want the junior pathways to be sorted out - we need 75 per cent of our team to be local players." Despite rumours that Kalyn Ponga isn't happy and wants out of the club, the future is still looking bright. Dylan Brown will arrive in 2026 to play in the halves - a position of weakness for the last few years. And young guns Fletcher Sharpe, Fletcher Hunt and Kyle McCarthy have shown they belong at NRL level.
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a day ago
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Channel 9's Big 22 players to watch
Channel 9 Big 22 Players to Watch: This is the 16th year of Channel 9's efforts to recognize the best football players on and off the field in North and South Carolina. WSOC High School Football Page Here is the 2025 class: Patrick Blee: South Point (Belmont): QB KD Cotton: West Charlotte: ATH J'Zavien Currence: South Pointe (Rock Hill): DB TJ Davis: Weddington: LB Leo Delaney: Providence Day: OL Josh Dobson: Catawba Ridge: DB Rodney Dunham: Myers Park: DL Caleb Gordon: Ashbrook: LB Aiden Harris: Weddington: DL Nate Kamba: Corvian: DL Manny Lewis: Marvin Ridge: DL Elijah Littlejohn: West Charlotte: DL Samari Matthews: Hough: DB Jalaythan Mayfield: Lincolnton: LB Jace McCullum: Hickory Ridge: DE Sequel Patterson: Indian Land: ATH Nick Reddish: Independence: DB Gordon Sellars: Providence Day: WR D'Various Surratt: Crest: DB Tex Vaughn: Kings Mountain: TE Tamarion Watkins: Northwestern: S Jaxon Dollar: East Lincoln: TE Channel 9 will start to introduce you to this year's class starting Aug. 7. The Big 22 previews will continue every weekday until voting for our five finalists begins Sept. 5. VIDEO: Channel 9 announces 2024 Big 22 Player of the Year
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2 days ago
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NASA's TRACERS mission to unlock mysteries of Earth's magnetic shield
A new NASA mission is set to launch that will study the effects of Earth's magnetic field on us. NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the TRACERS mission from California later this month to study Earth's magnetosphere. The mission will involve a Falcon 9 rocket carrying two satellites into Earth's polar orbit. These satellites will focus on measuring the effects of magnetic explosions that send solar wind particles into Earth's atmosphere, which can impact both life on Earth and astronaut safety. Project leaders have emphasized the importance of understanding how these magnetic explosions affect people on Earth. The data collected could help make life on Earth safer and improve conditions for astronauts working in space. Channel 9 will continue to monitor the mission and provide updates on Eyewitness News. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
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1 person killed in Gastonia officer-involved shooting
One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Gastonia Thursday night, police said. ALSO READ >> Second arrest made in deadly east Charlotte shooting According to a release from the Gastonia Police Department, officers responded to a call about an assault around 10:30 p.m. on Hickory Hollow Road, not far from New Hope Road and Hudson Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers were informed by a relative of the suspect that the suspect was armed and had fired a shot. After about two hours of negotiations, police say the suspect, identified as Jeremy Jackson Bonham, 39, emerged from the back of the house and opened fire on the officers with a rifle. Multiple officers returned fire, killing Bonham. No officers were injured during the incident. As per protocol, the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave while the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conducts an investigation into the shooting. Channel 9 is asking Gastonia Police for more information about the shooting and what led up to it. This is a developing story. Check back with for updates. VIDEO: Suspect denied bond after shooting officer in Uptown; victim in ICU
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4 days ago
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Photos show massive damage at crash site that shut down I-95 in Volusia County
An overnight crash caused major traffic issues Wednesday on I-95 in Volusia County. 11:30 a.m. update: Crews are still working to clean up the mess left behind from a major crash on I-95 in Volusia County. Troopers confirmed two northbound lanes have reopened, but all southbound lanes are shut down. The extended closure is due to a fire that broke out at the crash site as crews were working to repair a damaged guardrail. Troopers share several photos of the crash damage. 6 a.m. update: Traffic is slowing and moving in the area, with one lane open on each side of the interstate highway. Crews are still working to clear the debris in the roadway. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use extra caution. Original report: A major crash has Interstate 95 shut down in Volusia County. The crash happened around 4:24 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-95 near mile marker 235. The crash has all lanes closed in the area. Crews appear to be out trying to clear debris on both sides of the interstate. It's unclear how many vehicles were involved and how long the closure will be in place. Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Solve the daily Crossword
