TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 22: Jack Stockwell of the Knights looks dejected after losing the round eight NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Newcastle Knights at 1300SMILES Stadium on April 22, 2017 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

The Newcastle Knights have confirmed a number of players who won't be returning to the club in 2018.

It's well known that Dane Gagai has signed with the South Sydney Rabbitohs next season, along with the departures of Tyler Randell (Wakefield Trinity), Mickey Paea (Hull FC) and Joe Wardle (Castleford Tigers) all picking up deals clubs in the English Super League.

Veteran Anthony Tupou has announced his retirement after a long career in the NRL, as well as forward Sam Matoara.

Rory Kostjasyn has also been forced to retire after suffering a complex throat injury during a routine pre-season training session in January.

“Retirement was a combination of medical advice and how my body was unable to adapt to a reduced airway,” Kostjasyn explained at the time.

“It has by far been the most challenging six to seven months I've faced, not only in my career but in everyday life.

“Unfortunately, it's a challenge that I've been unable to overcome.”

The Knights have also confirmed the departure of a number of other players via the club website, with Jack Stockwell, Sam Matoara, Pauli Pauli, David Bhana, Josh Starling, Will Pearsall and Jaelen Feeney all not returning next season.

Knights 2024 Player Movements

2024 Gains
Jed Cartwright (South Sydney Rabbitohs, 2025), Jack Cogger (Penrith Panthers, 2026), Tom Jenkins (Penrith Panthers, 2025), Fletcher Meyers (Manly Sea Eagles, 2024), Kai Pearce-Paul (Wigan Warriors, 2025), Will Pryce (Huddersfield Giants, 2025)
2024 Losses
Fa'amanu Brown (Hull FC), Adam Clune (Huddersfield Giants), Lachlan Fitzgibbon (Warrington Wolves), Bailey Hodgson (Manly Sea Eagles), Oryn Keeley (The Dolphins), Kurt Mann (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Lachlan Miller (Leeds Rhinos), Ryan Rivett (Toulouse Olympique), Simi Sasagi (Canberra Raiders), Dominic Young (Sydney Roosters)
Re-Signed
Phoenix Crossland (2026), Tyson Frizell (2026), Dylan Lucas (2025), Greg Marzhew (2026), Enari Tuala (2024)
Off Contract 2024
David Armstrong, Thomas Cant, Mat Croker, Dane Gagai, Tyson Gamble, Zach Herring, Brodie Jones, Krystian Mapapalangi, Myles Martin, Fletcher Meyers, Laitia Moceidreke, Enari Tuala, Toni Tupouniua

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