Rugby League Newcastle - News, Signings and Rumours

Rory Kostjasyn has been forced into retirement. He has been unable to overcome a throat injury he suffered during the pre-season.

Pity - was a useful player. Wish him all the best.

 

Herman Ese'ese - 3 years.

 

What's going on in the Steel City ?

On a roll.

 

Aug 22, 2017 5:46am
By Candice Mehta-Culjak

The brave teenager who captured the hearts of Australians everywhere when she attended her high school formal with NRL star Trent Hodkinson has tragically passed away from cancer.

Hannah Rye, 15, died over the weekend after a two-year battle with Ewing's Sarcoma -- a rare form of cancer that caused tumours to grow around her spine.

She has been remembered by family and friends as inspiring.

Hodkinson's commitment to charities is well-known, with the player an ambassador for both Give Me 5 for Kids and RSPCA and his TREN7S Kick for Kids initiative in which he dedicates games to sick kids and writes their name on his kicking tee.

Our thoughts are with Hannah’s family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time.

 

The Newcastle Knights have signed Melbourne Storm utility Slade Griffin on a two-year contract.

 

Jacob Lillyman for season 2018 & beyond.

 

Nathan Brown to be extended - 2 years.

 

Chris Heighington to the club for season 2018.

 

Joey Leilua and the Plane on the radar.

I'd hope they take neither.

 

Mitchell Pearce is apparently still being chased with a big offer.

 

What a problem - Newcastle can't spend their Cap money.

They MUST spend 95% of the Cap each year ( to ensure lesser players get a fair share). They may have to "forward-end" payments. A good position as it would leave them with more cash to spend in 2019.

 

The Newcastle Knights have provided an update on Tautau Moga post shoulder operation stating he will start pre-season training next week & is expected to be back playing sometime in March.

 

Chanel Mata-Utia released.

I remember when this lot were considered the cream - now they are all leaving.

 

The Knights supposedly talking to Darcy Lussick, Brian Kelly and Dylan Napa.

 

Knights have reportedly offered Mitchell Pearce a 5 year contract.

Not a bad deal really for him - notwithstanding their position.

 

Apparently accepted.