We're back for another edition of KNIGHTS // HQ Legends as we sit down with former fan favourite, proud Gamilaroi man and still the youngest player ever to debut for the nib Newcastle Knights, Owen Craigie.

Hailing from Tingha in the heart of north-western NSW with a population of just over 800 people, 300 back in the 90's, a young Owen was given the opportunity to come down to Newcastle as a teenager.

Dubbed one of the most freakish talents in his junior years, Craigie turned heads immediately in the lower grades before first grade came calling.

The former centre earned his start in front of a packed Marathon Stadium against none other than the fearsome, Brisbane Broncos at 17 years of age, all the while still attending St. Francis Xavier College at Hamilton.

On this episode, 'guess that game' makes a return as we quiz Owen on some of the biggest games of his career including that debut in 1995 and a memorable Preliminary Final against North Sydney en route to the Grand Final in 1997.

Craigie played a key role in the run to the premiership in that famous season as we talk about playing for the Club during those years.

Labelled the most naturally talented player he ever played with by Andrew Johns, the now 45-year-old spoke about playing alongside 'Joey' and many of his former teammates.

Owen also opened up on life post footy and the tremendous work in the community he has been doing recently.

Alongside former Knight and teammate Adam Muir, the pair helped form Ur Bucket List, which provides support services to families with disabilities.

The service stretches from Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney through to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

We round out with talking all about the new community service he provides, his passion for community and Ur Bucket List's fast growth over the last few months.

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