SUPER-LEAGUE linked forward Mat Croker has signed a new two-year deal with Newcastle Knights.
Croker had been linked with the Castleford Tigers towards the back end of last year and then Wakefield Trinity earlier this month, but now the 25-year-old has penned a new deal with his boyhood club.
Since joining the club in the 2014 Knights Development squad, Croker progressed through the grades to an NRL Development contract in 2020 and made his first grade debut against the Parramatta Eels in Round Six back in 2021.
Newcastle’s Head of Recruitment Peter O’Sullivan said Croker’s re-signing was reward for consistency and hard work in every aspect.
“Mat is a popular and invaluable player in our system, he is Newcastle through and through,” said O’Sullivan.
“We understand the interest from other Clubs, and we are delighted he chose to stay with the Knights.
“Mat can cover all three roles in the pack, bringing great balance and versatility to our squad.
“At his age and experience, the next three years of his career will be his best and we believe he will continue to develop as a genuine NRL player.”
