No End in Sight: Dane Gagai's NRL Career Continues to Defy Expectations
Dane Gagai is gearing up for another NRL finals appearance with the Newcastle Knights, despite being one of the oldest players in the league. His experience and physicality will be crucial in their sudden-death semi-final against South Sydney.
Dane Gagai is preparing for another NRL finals tilt, and despite being 35 and in his 16th year of NRL football, he shows no signs of slowing down. The Newcastle Knight, who will join the Brisbane Broncos next season, is one of the NRL's longest-serving players.
Gagai has played 336 games, the most of any outside back in Australian rugby league history, and has already appeared in 238 games for the Knights, making him the fourth most-capped player in the club's history. His experience and physicality will be crucial for the Knights as they face South Sydney in a sudden-death semi-final on Friday night.
Defying Age
Gagai's longevity in the sport is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He has seen many players come and go, including some who have been part of the Super League war. In fact, he's the last Newcastle Knight to have played alongside Danny Buderus, and when he moves to Brisbane next season, he'll join Ben Hunt as the last Broncos to have played with Darren Lockyer.