From a Macca’s owner to king of $635m empire: Where 2001 Knights GF team is now
With the Newcastle Knights back in the NRL grand final for the first time since 2001, here is what the players from that premiership team are doing now.
Newcastle fans are celebrating the Knights reaching their first NRL grand final in 25 years, prompting a look back at the 2001 premiership team.
Former fullback Robbie O'Davis has battled chronic traumatic encephalopathy and says he cannot remember his two grand final victories despite watching them back.
Other 2001 heroes like Timana Tahu recalled the city giving players a public holiday and more than 100,000 people lining the streets to celebrate.
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