Rugby convert 'buy of the year'

Lachie Miller continued his push for buy of the year honours with a polished performance in the Knights' impressive 34-24 win over the Warriors last night.Rugby convert Miller had a handful of top grade performances for Cronulla last season but has proved himself to be a permanent first grader in Newcastle after just a handful of games.He ran for 182 metres yesterday, made a line break and six tackle breaks and did good mopping up work in defence.While Miller was good, his opposite number, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, was also superb, running for 229 metres.

Secret weapon softens huge Ponga blow

Lachie Miller is no Kalyn Ponga - but he is a great buy for the Knights who will fill the fullback spot for years to come.On a fraction of Ponga's massive wage, Miller has inherited the number one jumper and was the best player on the field in the upset win over the Raiders yesterday afternoon.In only his 11th top grade game of NRL, the rugby convert absorbed a heap of pressure from the Raiders and also showed plenty of spark in attack.A livewire player with plenty of pace, he's been a great pick-up for the Knights from Cronulla.