“I love this Club and this is where I want to be.”
The former Cessnock Goanna has put in the hard yards to fight his way into contention and become an integral part of Adam O’Brien’s team.
Jones was identified by the Knights at an early age after playing the majority of his football with his local club since under 10’s.
The strong ball-runner made his way through the pathway system, which included Harold Matthews and SG Ball teams, winning a Grand Final in the Under 16’s division.
Playing alongside lifelong friend Brayden Musgrove and other NRL players including Tom Starling and Hudson Young (both Canberra Raiders), the team went onto conquer all before them.
Cowboys jet Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow joined some elite Telstra Tracker company last week by becoming just the fourth player to crack 37km/h this season.
The centre still has a way to go to catch Josh Addo-Carr (38.1km/h), Jason Saab (38km/h) and Xavier Coates (37.6km/h), but Tabuai-Fidow s mark of 37.3km/h elevates among the game s quickest.
The 19-year-old flyer was a sight to behold in Friday s 29-28 victory over the Warriors when he glided 65 metres down the left touchline to help level the scores just five minutes before full-time.
It was Tabuai-Fidow s first match back after six weeks out following ankle surgery but coach Todd Payten wanted him to get more involved - no wonder given his blinding speed.
Newcastle premiership star Timana Tahu has questioned the club's pursuit of controversial prop Matt Lodge, urging the club to bolster the outside backs instead.