NRL Newcastle Knights Confident HSG Will Repay Creditors, Do Better Job Of Funding

National Rugby League Newcastle Knights Members Club directors are confident Nathan Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group will "repay all creditors" and do a better job of funding the club, according to Brett Keeble of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. Tinkler remains the owner of the Knights, and HSG will continue to run the city's team after Members Club directors met HSG CEO Troy Palmer in Newcastle on Monday night to "clear the air over a range of issues." Palmer said, "I think we're all on the same page and looking forward to the upcoming season. I think everyone agrees what a great job Nathan and the team has done and where the club has gone in a short period of time, and the members club are more than happy with that after they asked their questions today." Members club Chair Nick Dan said that directors asked Palmer to do a" better job of keeping the community informed about Tinkler's financial issues, and to pay their bills on time" (SMH, 12/18).