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Fashion Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
From Man to Sphère: the key Paris menswear week showrooms to visit this June
As Paris menswear week begins, several key multi-brand showrooms return to the French capital to showcase Spring/Summer 2026 collections—and in select cases, archive pieces—from both French and international labels. Man – Pavillon Vendôme, 1st arrondissement Running from June 27 to 29 at Pavillon Vendôme, Man presents a strong lineup of U.S. brands including Dotlinesurface, Imogene and Willie, 7115 by Szeki and Maple. The edition also features Japanese labels such as Mountain Research, Batoner, Ciota, REGALShoe&Co, Originals, A Leather, Filmelange, Haversack, Moonstar, sublimeroe, Nipoaloha and Aloha Blossom. Swedish eyewear brand Corlin, British shoemaker George Cox and German heritage label Merz b are rounding out the lineup. Schwanen. Welcome Edition – Rue de Lappe, 11th arrondissement From June 26 to 29, Welcome Edition returns to its usual venue at 28 Rue de Lappe near Place de la Bastille. The showroom features around 130 brands, spotlights a special capsule by Roy Roger's Workwear and Engineered Garments. The curation spans American denim classics such as Lee 101 and Samourai Jean alongside contemporary casualwear from Jackman, Power Goods, Pockies and Stan Ray. Run – Maison des Métallos, 11th arrondissement Back for a third consecutive season, Run takes place from June 26 to 29 at Maison des Métallos. Organized by Who's Next in collaboration with Andam, the showroom is dedicated to emerging fashion and accessory designers. This edition doubles its roster from the previous season, showcasing Adieu, Again, Altar, Countrymade, Izzy Du, Laruicci, Neu_In, Paolo Leduc, Steven Passaro, Tang Tsung Chien, The World Is Your Oyster, TTSWTRS and Valette Studio. Splash Paris – Avenue Gabriel, 8th arrondissement Splash Paris runs from June 28 to 30 at 5 Avenue Gabriel, focusing on women's swimwear. Featuring around 100 brands, the showroom blends beachwear and jewelry aesthetics with labels such as Bahia Maria, Essentials for Zula, Normaillot, Paramidonna, Reina Olga and PQ Swim. The event also identifies avocado green as the standout color of 2026, featured across collections from Danward, Reina Olga, Nelblu, Marie Oliver and Free People. Sphère – Palais de Tokyo, 16th arrondissement Sphère returns for Spring/Summer 2026 at Palais de Tokyo from June 25 to 29. Backed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, DEFI and L'Oréal Paris, the official showroom features seven labels: Cachí, C.R.E.O.L.E, La Cage, Lazoschmidl, Ouest Paris, Mouty and Victor Clavelly. An invitation-only digital showroom will also be available via Le New Black and Grand Shooting starting June 25. – Rue de Cléry, 2nd arrondissement Now in its fourth edition, presents eight up-and-coming labels from June 26 to 29 at 64 Rue de Cléry, hosted at the Au-Delà du Cuir incubator. Brands such as Bombelli, Christine Phung, Cordiz, Düttmann Design, Lucille Thièvre, MAES Paris, Reco and Shoeshoe offer both archival pieces and new collections.
Fashion Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
From Man to Sphère: the key Paris menswear week showrooms to visit this June
As Paris menswear week begins, several key multi-brand showrooms return to the French capital to showcase Spring/Summer 2026 collections—and in select cases, archive pieces—from both French and international labels. Man – Pavillon Vendôme, 1st arrondissement Running from June 27 to 29 at Pavillon Vendôme, Man presents a strong lineup of U.S. brands including Dotlinesurface, Imogene and Willie, 7115 by Szeki and Maple. The edition also features Japanese labels such as Mountain Research, Batoner, Ciota, REGALShoe&Co, Originals, A Leather, Filmelange, Haversack, Moonstar, sublimeroe, Nipoaloha and Aloha Blossom. Swedish eyewear brand Corlin, British shoemaker George Cox and German heritage label Merz b are rounding out the lineup. Schwanen. Welcome Edition – Rue de Lappe, 11th arrondissement From June 26 to 29, Welcome Edition returns to its usual venue at 28 Rue de Lappe near Place de la Bastille. The showroom features around 130 brands, spotlights a special capsule by Roy Roger's Workwear and Engineered Garments. The curation spans American denim classics such as Lee 101 and Samourai Jean alongside contemporary casualwear from Jackman, Power Goods, Pockies and Stan Ray. Run – Maison des Métallos, 11th arrondissement Back for a third consecutive season, Run takes place from June 26 to 29 at Maison des Métallos. Organized by Who's Next in collaboration with Andam, the showroom is dedicated to emerging fashion and accessory designers. This edition doubles its roster from the previous season, showcasing Adieu, Again, Altar, Countrymade, Izzy Du, Laruicci, Neu_In, Paolo Leduc, Steven Passaro, Tang Tsung Chien, The World Is Your Oyster, TTSWTRS and Valette Studio. Splash Paris – Avenue Gabriel, 8th arrondissement Splash Paris runs from June 28 to 30 at 5 Avenue Gabriel, focusing on women's swimwear. Featuring around 100 brands, the showroom blends beachwear and jewelry aesthetics with labels such as Bahia Maria, Essentials for Zula, Normaillot, Paramidonna, Reina Olga and PQ Swim. The event also identifies avocado green as the standout color of 2026, featured across collections from Danward, Reina Olga, Nelblu, Marie Oliver and Free People. Sphère – Palais de Tokyo, 16th arrondissement Sphère returns for Spring/Summer 2026 at Palais de Tokyo from June 25 to 29. Backed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, DEFI and L'Oréal Paris, the official showroom features seven labels: Cachí, C.R.E.O.L.E, La Cage, Lazoschmidl, Ouest Paris, Mouty and Victor Clavelly. An invitation-only digital showroom will also be available via Le New Black and Grand Shooting starting June 25. – Rue de Cléry, 2nd arrondissement Now in its fourth edition, presents eight up-and-coming labels from June 26 to 29 at 64 Rue de Cléry, hosted at the Au-Delà du Cuir incubator. Brands such as Bombelli, Christine Phung, Cordiz, Düttmann Design, Lucille Thièvre, MAES Paris, Reco and Shoeshoe offer both archival pieces and new collections.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
How to avoid falling for a Man Child on the dating scene & the tell-tale sign you're already seeing one without knowing
Not cleaning up after himself is one of the first things to look out for GROW UP How to avoid falling for a Man Child on the dating scene & the tell-tale sign you're already seeing one without knowing Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE dating world is hard to navigate as it is, with more apps than anyone could know what to do with, ghosting, red flags and more. Now, the term 'Man Child' has been thrown in there too, as Sabrina Carpenter's latest single has singletons calling out their ex flames. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 There are some red flags to look out when dating a new man Credit: Getty 2 The term Man Child refers to a man who emotionally immature Credit: Getty The term describes a man who acts like a child in a relationship, or just in general. That includes emotionally immature men who can't, or won't, give their partner support. They might be immature, unreliable and irresponsible, leaving you to pick up their slack - the last thing you want in a long term commitment. Luckily, dating app Hily relationship expert Dr. Marisa T. Cohen, PhD, shared with the Daily Mail the tell-tale signs to be on the lookout for if you're either trying to avoid dating a Man Child, or wondering if you're already seeing one. According to the pro, one easy way to figure out a person's emotional maturity is to pay attention to how they handle conflict in different areas of their life. 'Their answer can tell you a lot — like if they're self-aware, whether they stick it out when things get rough, and how well they keep their cool (or not)," Marisa explained. Another indicator if a potential lover is a Man Child or not is if they did the work on themselves by going to therapy and learning skills to regulate their emotions. 'You'll get a sense of what they need, how they handle things, and maybe even how they deal with stress or think about mental health,' the expert explained. Another good was is to ask your potential suitor what they're most proud of in their life. This way, the pro explained, you can hear about their big wins and how they "handled any curveballs along the way." Love Island fans call Islander a 'red flag' as he makes shock dating admission It's pretty normal to talk about past relationships when getting to know someone you might be romantically interested in, but avoiding basic questions is the key to really getting to know someone. Instead of asking when their last relationship was, for example, the dating pro suggested asking what they learned from it. 'Basically, you're seeing if they've taken time to reflect, process the ups and downs, and figure out how to do better next time,' the expert said. According to VeryWellMind, if your man doesn't help around the house you should be on high alert. "If asked to help with chores, an immature person might respond petulantly. "They might need to be bribed or demand compensation for performing tasks that are simply a routine part of keeping a home and functioning as a responsible adult." Not only that, put their partner might need to remind them to shower, brush their teeth and perform basic hygiene tasks. If a man is acting like Peter Pan, you could easily fall into the trap of being his Wendy, meaning you could end up unconsciously encouraging his behaviour by acting like his mum. You might even enjoy being able to comfort and look after him in the early days of the relationship, the pros noted. "Initially, you might have felt attracted to and enjoyed these aspects of your partner's personality. "As your relationship progressed (perhaps even to marriage), however, you might have become exhausted by, or even resentful of, your partner's immature behaviour."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
How to avoid falling for a Man Child on the dating scene & the tell-tale sign you're already seeing one without knowing
THE dating world is hard to navigate as it is, with more apps than anyone could know what to do with, ghosting, red flags and more. Now, the term 'Man Child' has been thrown in there too, as Sabrina Carpenter's latest single has singletons calling out their ex flames. 2 There are some red flags to look out when dating a new man Credit: Getty 2 The term Man Child refers to a man who emotionally immature Credit: Getty The term describes a man who acts like a child in a relationship, or just in general. That includes emotionally immature men who can't, or won't, give their partner support. They might be immature, unreliable and irresponsible, leaving you to pick up their slack - the last thing you want in a long term commitment. Luckily, dating app Hily relationship expert Dr. Marisa T. Cohen, PhD, shared with the READ MORE ON DATING According to the pro, one easy way to figure out a person's emotional maturity is to pay attention to how they handle conflict in different areas of their life. 'Their answer can tell you a lot — like if they're self-aware, whether they stick it out when things get rough, and how well they keep their cool (or not)," Marisa explained. Another indicator if a potential lover is a Man Child or not is if they did the work on themselves by going to therapy and learning skills to regulate their emotions. 'You'll get a sense of what they need, how they handle things, and maybe even how they deal with stress or think about mental health ,' the expert explained. Most read in Fabulous Another good was is to ask your potential suitor what they're most proud of in their life. This way, the pro explained, you can hear about their big wins and how they "handled any curveballs along the way." Love Island fans call Islander a 'red flag' as he makes shock dating admission It's pretty normal to talk about past relationships when getting to know someone you might be romantically interested in, but avoiding basic questions is the key to really getting to know someone. Instead of asking when their last relationship was, for example, the dating pro suggested asking what they learned from it. 'Basically, you're seeing if they've taken time to reflect, process the ups and downs, and figure out how to do better next time,' the expert said. According to "If asked to help with chores, an immature person might respond petulantly. "They might need to be bribed or demand compensation for performing tasks that are simply a routine part of keeping a home and functioning as a responsible adult." Not only that, put their partner might need to remind them to shower, brush their teeth and perform basic hygiene tasks. If a man is acting like Peter Pan, you could easily fall into the trap of being his Wendy, meaning you could end up unconsciously encouraging his behaviour by acting like his mum. You might even enjoy being able to comfort and look after him in the early days of the relationship, the pros noted. "Initially, you might have felt attracted to and enjoyed these aspects of your partner's personality. "As your relationship progressed (perhaps even to marriage), however, you might have become exhausted by, or even resentful of, your partner's immature behaviour." 15 Relationship red flags to look out for Red flags are warning signs that indicate unhealthy or manipulative behaviour. When you encounter relationship red flags, it's a good time to pause and reflect on the dynamic you really share with that person. Overly controlling behaviour Lack of trust Feeling low self-esteem Physical, emotional, or mental abuse Substance abuse Narcissism Anger management issues Codependency Inability to resolve conflict Constant jealousy Gaslighting Lack of emotional intelligence Negatively affecting your relationship with family and friends Inability to communicate openly Lack of social connection or friends For more advice and support,
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'I'm grateful': Exiled Knight vows to make amends after breaking his silence on Newcastle deal
JACKSON Hastings hopes his future is in NRL. Right now, the off contract playmaker is focused purely on Newcastle and doing whatever he can to help kickstart the Knights' push for the top eight. Hastings ended a 329-day absence from the top grade with a solid shift in the Knights' controversial 12-8 defeat to the Roosters in front on 24,849 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Covering for break-out star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) at five-eighth, Hastings steered the Knights around the park, threatened with his running game and was industrious in defence. "I almost got my jersey embroidered. It felt like a debut again," Hastings said after his first game in the NRL since July 20, 2024. "I'm just grateful to be back and a part of it. "I got to play [NRL] in front of my eight-week-old daughter, Scottie, for the first time. That meant more to me than just getting back out there." On a contract worth $750,000 a season, Hastings has dropped down the pecking order behind Sharpe, Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble. There were suggestions that the 29-year-old had fallen out of favour with senior players. Hastings admitted it looked 'pretty bleak at times' but the pivot 'didn't lose hope' of a recall. "The coach always said if an opportunity came, I would get a chance," Hastings said. "I'm pretty confident in my own abilities. It was a matter of time and when I fitted into the equation. "Fletcher Sharpe has ben arguably our best player and Coggs and Tyson Gamble have done a good job when they have been in the seven [jumper] too. "I had to apply my trade in NSW Cup, have a good attitude. I don't think anyone can question my effort back in cup, how I have been training, how I have applied myself." The Knights have made it clear that Hastings is not part of their plans for next season. The 29-year-old has previously played in the NRL for the Roosters, Manly and Wests Tigers. A return to the English Super League, where in 2019 he won the coverted Man of Steel awarded to the best player in the competition, is an option. But Hastings' prefererence is to stay in Australia. "Of course, I am hopeful of being in the NRL," Hastings said. "I will let my manager take care of that. I just want to play good footy. I'm not too worried about that at the moment. "People need to realise how much I love playing for Newcastle. Whether I'm here or not [next season], I love putting this jersey on. Every time I go out there, it is never going to be perfect but I put my heart on the line. "I'm not looking past trying to make the top eight here. Where I fit into the team? I don't care. If I have to play in the middle, the edge ... whatever. "I'm soley focused on playing for the Knights." MORE NEWCASTLE SPORT Knights coach Adam O'Brien said Hastings was among a number of players who stepped up against the Roosters. "I'm going to be hard pressed to pick a bad one," he said. "I'm proud of all of them. "I thought Jacko kept us in the game. It had been a long time for him. He was another one that we told during the week 'you're in' and he grabbed it." Hastings ran 110 metres, broke three tackles, produced one offload, kicked the ball 334 metres and completed 26 tackles. "I like playing off the ball," Hastings said. "The narrative with me is that I am an on-ball halfback and I don't take the line on. When I play my best, I play a little bit wider off the ball. I'm a pretty big body. I like taking on back-rowers. I was unlucky not to score a couple of tries. "The message was to take the game on and defend well. I thought I did that." Sharpe has recovered from a calf injury and is expected to be recalled at five-eighth for the clash against the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. Gamble is also on track to return from a broken thumb. "I want to play first grade as much as I can," Hastings said. "The boys who are playing in front of me are doing a great job. I just have to bide my time and keep working hard. "When I get a chance, go out there and play my best. I can do a job in most positions. Wherever they need me I will play."JACKSON Hastings hopes his future is in NRL. Right now, the off contract playmaker is focused purely on Newcastle and doing whatever he can to help kickstart the Knights' push for the top eight. Hastings ended a 329-day absence from the top grade with a solid shift in the Knights' controversial 12-8 defeat to the Roosters in front on 24,849 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Covering for break-out star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) at five-eighth, Hastings steered the Knights around the park, threatened with his running game and was industrious in defence. "I almost got my jersey embroidered. It felt like a debut again," Hastings said after his first game in the NRL since July 20, 2024. "I'm just grateful to be back and a part of it. "I got to play [NRL] in front of my eight-week-old daughter, Scottie, for the first time. That meant more to me than just getting back out there." On a contract worth $750,000 a season, Hastings has dropped down the pecking order behind Sharpe, Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble. There were suggestions that the 29-year-old had fallen out of favour with senior players. Hastings admitted it looked 'pretty bleak at times' but the pivot 'didn't lose hope' of a recall. "The coach always said if an opportunity came, I would get a chance," Hastings said. "I'm pretty confident in my own abilities. It was a matter of time and when I fitted into the equation. "Fletcher Sharpe has ben arguably our best player and Coggs and Tyson Gamble have done a good job when they have been in the seven [jumper] too. "I had to apply my trade in NSW Cup, have a good attitude. I don't think anyone can question my effort back in cup, how I have been training, how I have applied myself." The Knights have made it clear that Hastings is not part of their plans for next season. The 29-year-old has previously played in the NRL for the Roosters, Manly and Wests Tigers. A return to the English Super League, where in 2019 he won the coverted Man of Steel awarded to the best player in the competition, is an option. But Hastings' prefererence is to stay in Australia. "Of course, I am hopeful of being in the NRL," Hastings said. "I will let my manager take care of that. I just want to play good footy. I'm not too worried about that at the moment. "People need to realise how much I love playing for Newcastle. Whether I'm here or not [next season], I love putting this jersey on. Every time I go out there, it is never going to be perfect but I put my heart on the line. "I'm not looking past trying to make the top eight here. Where I fit into the team? I don't care. If I have to play in the middle, the edge ... whatever. "I'm soley focused on playing for the Knights." MORE NEWCASTLE SPORT Knights coach Adam O'Brien said Hastings was among a number of players who stepped up against the Roosters. "I'm going to be hard pressed to pick a bad one," he said. "I'm proud of all of them. "I thought Jacko kept us in the game. It had been a long time for him. He was another one that we told during the week 'you're in' and he grabbed it." Hastings ran 110 metres, broke three tackles, produced one offload, kicked the ball 334 metres and completed 26 tackles. "I like playing off the ball," Hastings said. "The narrative with me is that I am an on-ball halfback and I don't take the line on. When I play my best, I play a little bit wider off the ball. I'm a pretty big body. I like taking on back-rowers. I was unlucky not to score a couple of tries. "The message was to take the game on and defend well. I thought I did that." Sharpe has recovered from a calf injury and is expected to be recalled at five-eighth for the clash against the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. Gamble is also on track to return from a broken thumb. "I want to play first grade as much as I can," Hastings said. "The boys who are playing in front of me are doing a great job. I just have to bide my time and keep working hard. "When I get a chance, go out there and play my best. I can do a job in most positions. Wherever they need me I will play."JACKSON Hastings hopes his future is in NRL. Right now, the off contract playmaker is focused purely on Newcastle and doing whatever he can to help kickstart the Knights' push for the top eight. Hastings ended a 329-day absence from the top grade with a solid shift in the Knights' controversial 12-8 defeat to the Roosters in front on 24,849 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Covering for break-out star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) at five-eighth, Hastings steered the Knights around the park, threatened with his running game and was industrious in defence. "I almost got my jersey embroidered. It felt like a debut again," Hastings said after his first game in the NRL since July 20, 2024. "I'm just grateful to be back and a part of it. "I got to play [NRL] in front of my eight-week-old daughter, Scottie, for the first time. That meant more to me than just getting back out there." On a contract worth $750,000 a season, Hastings has dropped down the pecking order behind Sharpe, Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble. There were suggestions that the 29-year-old had fallen out of favour with senior players. Hastings admitted it looked 'pretty bleak at times' but the pivot 'didn't lose hope' of a recall. "The coach always said if an opportunity came, I would get a chance," Hastings said. "I'm pretty confident in my own abilities. It was a matter of time and when I fitted into the equation. "Fletcher Sharpe has ben arguably our best player and Coggs and Tyson Gamble have done a good job when they have been in the seven [jumper] too. "I had to apply my trade in NSW Cup, have a good attitude. I don't think anyone can question my effort back in cup, how I have been training, how I have applied myself." The Knights have made it clear that Hastings is not part of their plans for next season. The 29-year-old has previously played in the NRL for the Roosters, Manly and Wests Tigers. A return to the English Super League, where in 2019 he won the coverted Man of Steel awarded to the best player in the competition, is an option. But Hastings' prefererence is to stay in Australia. "Of course, I am hopeful of being in the NRL," Hastings said. "I will let my manager take care of that. I just want to play good footy. I'm not too worried about that at the moment. "People need to realise how much I love playing for Newcastle. Whether I'm here or not [next season], I love putting this jersey on. Every time I go out there, it is never going to be perfect but I put my heart on the line. "I'm not looking past trying to make the top eight here. Where I fit into the team? I don't care. If I have to play in the middle, the edge ... whatever. "I'm soley focused on playing for the Knights." MORE NEWCASTLE SPORT Knights coach Adam O'Brien said Hastings was among a number of players who stepped up against the Roosters. "I'm going to be hard pressed to pick a bad one," he said. "I'm proud of all of them. "I thought Jacko kept us in the game. It had been a long time for him. He was another one that we told during the week 'you're in' and he grabbed it." Hastings ran 110 metres, broke three tackles, produced one offload, kicked the ball 334 metres and completed 26 tackles. "I like playing off the ball," Hastings said. "The narrative with me is that I am an on-ball halfback and I don't take the line on. When I play my best, I play a little bit wider off the ball. I'm a pretty big body. I like taking on back-rowers. I was unlucky not to score a couple of tries. "The message was to take the game on and defend well. I thought I did that." Sharpe has recovered from a calf injury and is expected to be recalled at five-eighth for the clash against the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. Gamble is also on track to return from a broken thumb. "I want to play first grade as much as I can," Hastings said. "The boys who are playing in front of me are doing a great job. I just have to bide my time and keep working hard. "When I get a chance, go out there and play my best. I can do a job in most positions. Wherever they need me I will play."JACKSON Hastings hopes his future is in NRL. Right now, the off contract playmaker is focused purely on Newcastle and doing whatever he can to help kickstart the Knights' push for the top eight. Hastings ended a 329-day absence from the top grade with a solid shift in the Knights' controversial 12-8 defeat to the Roosters in front on 24,849 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Covering for break-out star Fletcher Sharpe (calf) at five-eighth, Hastings steered the Knights around the park, threatened with his running game and was industrious in defence. "I almost got my jersey embroidered. It felt like a debut again," Hastings said after his first game in the NRL since July 20, 2024. "I'm just grateful to be back and a part of it. "I got to play [NRL] in front of my eight-week-old daughter, Scottie, for the first time. That meant more to me than just getting back out there." On a contract worth $750,000 a season, Hastings has dropped down the pecking order behind Sharpe, Jack Cogger and Tyson Gamble. There were suggestions that the 29-year-old had fallen out of favour with senior players. Hastings admitted it looked 'pretty bleak at times' but the pivot 'didn't lose hope' of a recall. "The coach always said if an opportunity came, I would get a chance," Hastings said. "I'm pretty confident in my own abilities. It was a matter of time and when I fitted into the equation. "Fletcher Sharpe has ben arguably our best player and Coggs and Tyson Gamble have done a good job when they have been in the seven [jumper] too. "I had to apply my trade in NSW Cup, have a good attitude. I don't think anyone can question my effort back in cup, how I have been training, how I have applied myself." The Knights have made it clear that Hastings is not part of their plans for next season. The 29-year-old has previously played in the NRL for the Roosters, Manly and Wests Tigers. A return to the English Super League, where in 2019 he won the coverted Man of Steel awarded to the best player in the competition, is an option. But Hastings' prefererence is to stay in Australia. "Of course, I am hopeful of being in the NRL," Hastings said. "I will let my manager take care of that. I just want to play good footy. I'm not too worried about that at the moment. "People need to realise how much I love playing for Newcastle. Whether I'm here or not [next season], I love putting this jersey on. Every time I go out there, it is never going to be perfect but I put my heart on the line. "I'm not looking past trying to make the top eight here. Where I fit into the team? I don't care. If I have to play in the middle, the edge ... whatever. "I'm soley focused on playing for the Knights." MORE NEWCASTLE SPORT Knights coach Adam O'Brien said Hastings was among a number of players who stepped up against the Roosters. "I'm going to be hard pressed to pick a bad one," he said. "I'm proud of all of them. "I thought Jacko kept us in the game. It had been a long time for him. He was another one that we told during the week 'you're in' and he grabbed it." Hastings ran 110 metres, broke three tackles, produced one offload, kicked the ball 334 metres and completed 26 tackles. "I like playing off the ball," Hastings said. "The narrative with me is that I am an on-ball halfback and I don't take the line on. When I play my best, I play a little bit wider off the ball. I'm a pretty big body. I like taking on back-rowers. I was unlucky not to score a couple of tries. "The message was to take the game on and defend well. I thought I did that." Sharpe has recovered from a calf injury and is expected to be recalled at five-eighth for the clash against the Dolphins in Perth on Saturday. Gamble is also on track to return from a broken thumb. "I want to play first grade as much as I can," Hastings said. "The boys who are playing in front of me are doing a great job. I just have to bide my time and keep working hard. "When I get a chance, go out there and play my best. I can do a job in most positions. Wherever they need me I will play."
