The nib Newcastle Knights are delighted to confirm hardworking forward Mat Croker will remain with the club for the 2025 National Rugby League season after recommitting to the red and blue jersey.
Croker, 25, has been a Newcastle Knight since being selected in the 2014 Knights Development squad, known then as the Chargers.
His hard work was rewarded in 2015, when the talented junior made his first official Knights team after being selected to play in the NSWRL Harold Matthews competition, marking the start of his journey as a Knights contracted player.
After progressing through the Knights pathways and junior representative programs, Croker signed an NRL Development contract in 2020 and debuted against the Parramatta Eels in Round 13, 2021.
nib Newcastle Knights Director of Football Peter Parr said Croker’s re-signing was great news.
“We are pleased Mat has extended his stay with the Knights, “ Parr said.
“He has played some of his best football this year.
“Mat is an integral part of the team and a major contributor both on and off the field.
“We are delighted that someone of his quality is remaining at the Club.”
In further recruitment news, exciting teenage outside back Wilson DeCourcey has extended his Newcastle Knights contract, including an upgrade to the NRL development list for 2025 and top 30 squad for 2026.
