The Newcastle Knights have announced utility Slade Griffin will join the Club in 2018, after signing a two-year contract.
Griffin joins the Knights from the Melbourne Storm, where he made his NRL debut in 2013.
The 26-year-old can play hooker and lock.
“The Knights is a great Club and I am looking forward to playing a big part in the team,” said Griffin.
“I have done my apprenticeship at the Storm under Cameron (Smith) and Cooper (Cronk) and I am ready to play a bigger role with more minutes.
“I am also looking forward to the lifestyle in Newcastle; I’m from a small mining town in New Zealand, so it will be great to come up there and help continue to rebuild the Club.”
General Manager Football Darren Mooney said he’ll be a great addition to the Knights squad.
“Slade will provide versatility and leadership,” Mooney said.
“He will have a great opportunity to really cement a position and further his development as a player.”
Griffin will start with the Club in late November, following a grand final appearance with the Storm.
Knights 2023 Player Movements
2023 Gains Adam Elliott (Canberra Raiders, 2025), Jack Hetherington (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2025) |
2023 Losses Mitch Barnett (New Zealand Warriors), Edrick Lee (The Dolphins), Jirah Momoisea (Parramatta Eels) |
Re-Signed Mat Croker (2024), Kalyn Ponga (2027), Simi Sasagi (2024) |
Off Contract 2022 Phoenix Crossland, Tex Hoy, Anthony Milford, Brayden Musgrove, Pasami Saulo, Sauaso Sue |
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