David Waite
AustraliacoachMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%David Waite is a former rugby league player and coach who gained recognition for his tenure as the head coach of the Newcastle Knights during the 1990s. He played a significant role in shaping the club's identity, emphasizing the importance of local talent and team cohesion, and contributed to the Knights' first premiership victory in 1997.
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David Waite is widely acknowledged as the coach who halved the role of the half.
Forget the ‘spine’ players. This position is now the most important in rugby leagueThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-08-09
Australia· 2026-08-09
David Waite is the long-time owner of the Timbertown site in Wauchope, which he is offering for sale as he plans to retire.
Rich-lister puts prime Sydney CBD parking spots up for grabs in Kent StreetThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-10-23
Australia· 2025-10-23
Inaugural coach Allan McMahon, understudy David Waite and juniors coach Keith Onslow came in with the mantra that you had to be tough.
Kalyn Ponga won’t win Newcastle Knights a title, so let him leave. This 20-year rot is the real issueThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-07-16
Australia· 2025-07-16
